Losalini Tabakei
Labasa,Macuata
Summary
Well Rounded Individual with 10 years experience in both General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery. Trained in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pediatric Urology, Endoscopy and Neonatal Surgery . Ongoing commitment to Professional Development through Continuous Education.Strong Advocate for Public Health Awareness. Passion for Teaching Medical students and Doctors in Surgery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Chief Medical Officer Surgery
Ministry of Health Fiji
Labasa , Fiji
07.2024 - Current
- Successfully oversee a variety of Pediatric Surgical Cases, ranging from simple to complex patients
- Organized clinic operations, implemented efficient theatre logistics, and coordinated outreach activities.
- Manage general surgical as well as specialized acute cases such as Plastics, ENT, Urology, and Orthopedic.
- Responsible for overseeing the work of Senior and Junior Registrars in various medical settings, including Theatre, Ward Rounds, and Clinics.
- Provided guidance and oversight to surgical interns.
- Manage the supervision of trainee interns in accordance with university guidelines.
Peadiatric Surgical Fellow
Waikato
Hamilton , Waikato
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Perform emergency and elective, minimally invasive operations in children, and assist in major complicated surgeries.
- Conduct daily ward rounds and manage inpatients' pre- and post-surgical care.
- Supervise and Train Junior Doctors in Ward Rounds, Surgery, and Research.
- Lead Teaching Sessions, Weekly Radiology and Pathology meetings, Monthly Morbidity and Mortality Meetings, and Journal Clubs.
- Gain general knowledge in pediatric surgery, research on safe practices in pediatric surgery, conduct audit on intestinal obstruction in children in Waikato Hospital.
- Gain experience in Pediatric Urology, Neonatal Surgery, and Endoscopic and Bronchoscopy Procedures.
Senior Medical Officer Surgery
Ministry of Health
Suva
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Perform Major and Minor Surgical Operations and Assist in Minimally Invasive Surgeries in Adults and Children
- Lead Ward Rounds, Patient assessments, Formulate Plans of Action and Organize Surgical Operations as needed
- Supervise and Teach Medical Students & Junior Doctors in Ward Rounds, Acute Admissions and Surgery
- Lead Multidisciplinary meetings, Audits and Teaching Sessions, Organize Sporting and Social Events for the Department
- Assist HOD in the organization and management of the department.
Education
Masters in General Surgery
Fiji National University
Suva03-2020
Post Graduate Diploma in Surgery
Fiji School of Medicine
Suva12-2016
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Fiji School of Medicine
12-2011
Skills
- General Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Effective Leader
- Strong Organization Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Good Teacher
Certification
- Re- Certification EMST (2019)
- National Surgical CSN Registrar Representative (2019)
- Pacific Islands Surgeons Association – Trainee Representative (2018)
- Workman's Compensation Workshop (2018)
- FMA Mini Conference Presenter on Violence against Women (2017)
- Advanced Pediatric Life Support (2017)
- CRISSP Training (2016)
- Pain Management (2014)
- Emergency Management of Severe Burns (2014)
- Advanced Pediatric Life Support (2014)
- Emergency Management of Severe Trauma/Advanced Trauma Life Support (2014)
- Tavarua Training on Surgical Techniques and Practices (2014)
- Tendon Workshop (2014)
- Cause of Death Training (2013)
- Primary Trauma Care (2011)
- Pediatric Basic Life Support (2011)
Licensures
- New Zealand Medical Council – Registered as a Special Purpose Scope 14th Jan 2022- 28th April 2024
- Fiji Medical Council - Registred as Medical Officer 18th July 2024- 14th January 2025
Accomplishments
- Multiple appearances on TV & Newspaper for Breast Cancer Awareness during Pinktober Month 2020-2021
- Featured on The Guardian UK 2020 for COVID Vaccination Awareness Programmes in Fiji's most Rural Settings
- Presented in RACS Conference Bangkok, Thailand- Amputations in The Developing World 2019
- Special mention Prize for "The Fishing Trip" (Emergency Tracheostomy in a Child) Presentation Samoa 2016
Languages
English
Professional
Fijian
Professional
Macuata Dialect
Native/ Bilingual
Naitasiri Dialect
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Paints Abstract Work which are Occasionally Sold or Donated
- Enjoys Baking and Cooking on my Days off
- Currently Completing the Read the Bible in a Year Challenge
- Enjoys Regular Walks in the Park with my 18 month old daughter
References
- Mr Jitoko Cama (Pediatric Surgery SMO), Waikato District Health BUdaya Pembroke Street, Hamillton, Jitoko.Cama@waikatodhb.health.nz, (+64) 021408780
- Dr Udaya Samarakkody (Pediatric Surgery- SMO ), Waikato District Health Board, Pembroke Street, Hamilton , Udaya.Samarakkody@waikatodhb.health.nz, (+64) 21887673
- Dr Savenaca Rusaqoli (Pediatric Surgery- CMO/ Consultant ) Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Suva, FIJI.
Email : srusaqoli@gmail.com , (+679) 2926062 - Dr Ilaitia Delasau (General Surgery Consultant FRACS), Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Suva, Fiji, delasauilaitia@gmail.com ,(+679) 7826745
Timeline
Acting Chief Medical Officer Surgery
Ministry of Health Fiji
07.2024 - Current
Peadiatric Surgical Fellow
Waikato
01.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Medical Officer Surgery
Ministry of Health
01.2020 - 01.2022
Masters in General Surgery
Fiji National University
Post Graduate Diploma in Surgery
Fiji School of Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Fiji School of Medicine
- Re- Certification EMST (2019)
- National Surgical CSN Registrar Representative (2019)
- Pacific Islands Surgeons Association – Trainee Representative (2018)
- Workman's Compensation Workshop (2018)
- FMA Mini Conference Presenter on Violence against Women (2017)
- Advanced Pediatric Life Support (2017)
- CRISSP Training (2016)
- Pain Management (2014)
- Emergency Management of Severe Burns (2014)
- Advanced Pediatric Life Support (2014)
- Emergency Management of Severe Trauma/Advanced Trauma Life Support (2014)
- Tavarua Training on Surgical Techniques and Practices (2014)
- Tendon Workshop (2014)
- Cause of Death Training (2013)
- Primary Trauma Care (2011)
- Pediatric Basic Life Support (2011)
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