Dr Neema Budodi Lubuva
Brussels
Summary
Experienced hematologist with expertise in clinical patient care and treatment across a spectrum of hematological conditions, including both malignant and non-malignant cases. Proficient in transfusion medicine, bone marrow procedures, and the interpretation of aspirates, core biopsies, and peripheral blood films. Skilled in both manual and automated red cell exchange transfusion, as well as capable of harvesting and processing hematopoietic stem cells. Possesses adequate level of competence in research and flow cytometry. Demonstrates exceptional leadership, organizational, and time management abilities, with the capacity for creativity multitask effectively and a strong drive to achieve goals. Self-motivated and emotionally intelligent, with adept interpersonal skills. Avid team player committed to professional development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Haematologist, Aga Khan Health Service Tanzania
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Efficiently managing patients with both malignant and non-malignant hematological conditions through comprehensive patient evaluation and investigation, precise diagnosis, developing individualized treatment plans including patient education
- Performing bone marrow procedures and interpretation of peripheral blood films, bone marrow aspirates, and core biopsies for diagnosis and staging of diseases.
- Close collaboration with teams from various disciplines to optimize the care of patients with hematological disorders, particularly the oncology team in administering and supervising chemotherapy treatments for patients diagnosed with leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
- In charge of the exchange transfusion program and providing advanced therapies for patients with sickle cell disease by performing manual red cell exchange transfusion.
- Leading the hospital's transfusion unit,working closely with the laboratory scientists to ensure the judicious use of blood and blood products to guarantee patient safety.
- Overseeing the establishment of a blood collection center through active engagement with hospital management, the Ministry of Health through the National Blood Transfusion Services, and various stakeholders.
- Offering specialized technical knowledge in the initial groundwork for establishing cellular therapy and bone marrow transplant services within the hospital's development process.
- Clinical Teaching of postgraduates and intern doctors
- Involved in continuous professional development through weekly clinical meetings, conferences, CME, and research
Head, Blood Transfusion and Cell Processing Unit
Muhimbili National Hospital
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Leading a team of 30 laboratory professionals through supervision of daily operations of the blood transfusion and cell processing unit, including managing the laboratory workflow, ensuring adequate availability of blood and blood products and quality services for safe transfusion.
- Performed haematopoietic stem cells harvesting and processing for autologous bone marrow transplantation to six patients with multiple myeloma, part of the team that successfully achieved first bone marrow transplant procedure in East and Central Africa
- Oversee appropriate donor recruitment and conditioning for apheresis of blood components (platelets, red cells, white cells) to guarantee adequate supportive therapy for patients undergoing haematopoietic stem cells transplantation.
- Lead a team of hematologists, nurses, laboratory scientist in performing automated plasmapheresis and red cell exchange transfusion services
- In charge of implementation of safety standards, quality controls, to secure compliance with local and international medical and laboratory regulations.
- Maintain compliance with national and international transfusion guidelines, adhere to safety, legal, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
- Provide technical and administrative supervision, manage inventory, and budget, ensure timely preparation and distribution of the weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to the hospital management and other regulatory bodies.
- Identify research areas to enhance transfusion services.
- Supervise research projects and training of interns, medical and laboratory students.
Medical Specialist, Haematology
Muhimbili National Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2022
- Attending to patients admitted in the haematology unit, with malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions, formulating and reviewing their diagnoses and treatment plans
- Attending to consultations on patients admitted in other units in internal medicine wards as well as other departments that need haematology evaluation
- Attending to patients both follow up and new cases at the coagulation and general haematology clinics, revising and updating their treatment plans according to individual needs
- Performing diagnostic procedures such as peripheral blood films, bone marrow aspirations and trephine biopsies and providing in depth interpretation and report of these investigations
- Supervision and teaching of junior members in the department (medical students, interns, registrars, residents, laboratory technicians and scientists)
- Participate in research and dissemination of research findings
- Collecting data for essential health statistics and monitoring of disease trends.
Coordinator, Health Volunteers Oversees Program
Muhimbili National Hospital
05.2016 - 02.2018
- In charge of the Health Volunteer Overseas program(HVO) by the American Society of Haematology (ASH) in Tanzania through organisation of visits by specialists in haematology, hematopathology and haematooncology with the purpose of providing their expertise to enrich the training of haematology postgraduates.
- Liaising with the ASH-HVO in reviewing the applications for volunteers including their travel dates, resume and other necessary documents and submit them for clearance by the department and hospital management.
- Coordination and managing of the schedules for a visiting HVO by preparing it in advance and ensuring that it was tailored to the area of expertise of the volunteer and that it addressed the academic needs of the postgraduate students.
- Overseeing the review and adherence of the standard operating procedures of the program in order to achieve optimum efficiency while complying with the memorandum of understanding and the hospital policies.
- Responsible for offering technical support and addressing program-related queries.
- Gathering feedback from volunteers, postgraduates, other members of department and compiling reports as means to increase efficiency of the program.
Registrar, Haematology Unit, Internal Medicine
Muhimbili National Hospital
03.2013 - 09.2013
- Under the guidance of hematology specialists and physicians, my role was to offer primary point the care of patients in the hematology unit. This involved conducting thorough patient assessments, including taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, diagnoses, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, and developing personalized treatment plans.
- Conduct ward rounds on a daily basis, monitor patients progress, review their treatment plans, provide on going care and ensure patients are receiving treatment in accordance with the consultants' orders.
- Attend and review patient consultations from other units within the internal medicine department and other departments, and collaborate with consultants to develop treatment plans.
- Ensure that the nursing team, pharmacists, and other department members are actively involved in providing comprehensive care to patients. Additionally, I organized family meetings to discuss treatment, prognosis and care options of the patients and addressing any questions they may have.
- Prepare summary reports of patients admitted in the unit for presentation and discussion in departmental and unit clinical meetings. Maintain accurate records of patient's progress including their diagnosis, test results and management plan
- Perform bone marrow procedure under supervision of haematologists
- Training and supervision of interns, nurses and other health care professionals in the provision of appropriate and adequate medical care to admitted patients
- Participate in research and dissemination of research findings
- Contribute to quality improvement, risk management initiatives and policy development for the efficiency of the unit, department and the hospital in general.
Medical Officer
Muhimbili National Hospital
09.2011 - 03.2013
- Attending to patients referred from other hospitals seeking specialist consultations at the referral hospital by providing extensive evaluation, diagnosis, ordering investigations and initiatiating treatment plan.
- Performing medical examinations for individuals and companies for personal or insurance purposes and preparing reports accordingly
- Participate in research and dissemination of research findings
- Participate in formulation, implementation, review and revision of health education programs for the benefit of members of the public
- Supervise junior doctors and other health care workers in the care of patients
- Collecting data for essential health statistics and monitoring of disease trends.
General practitioner
Premier Care Clinic
10.2010 - 03.2011
Mwananyamala Hospital
09.2009 - 09.2010
- Intern Doctor - received hands on training on the comprehensive management of patients in the outpatient and inpatient departments. Successfully completed rotations in Paediatrics, Internal medicine, Obstetrics and gynaecology, surgical and emergency departments.
Education
Global Health Fellowship - Flow Cytometry
Novartis Institute For Biomedical Research (NIBR)
Boston, Massachusetts08.2017
Master of Medicine - Haematology And Blood Transfusion
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania12.2016
Degree of Doctor of Medicine (M.D) -
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania12.2008
Skills
- Patient Care
- Transfusion medicine
- Cell Therapy
- Research and teaching
- Diagnostic procedures
- Flow Cytometry
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Leadership and Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Self motivation
- Organization and Time Management
- Planning and Coordination
Accomplishments
Author: Splenomegaly in Adolescents and Adults with Sickle Cell Anemia in Tanzania is Associated with Less Severe Disease
https://doi.org/10.1182/blood.V130.Suppl_1.4793.4793
Co-Author: Limited exchange transfusion can be very beneficial in sickle cell anemia with acute chest syndrome: a case report from Tanzania: A Case Report from Tanzania"
https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/5253625
Co-Author: Anaemia in the Hospitalized Elderly in Tanzania: Prevalence, Severity, and Micronutrient Deficiency Status", Anemia, vol. 2021, Article ID 9523836, 6 pages, 2021.
https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9523836
Co – Author -Acute chest syndrome and COVID-19 in hydroxyurea naïve sickle cell disease patient in a low resource setting
https://doi.org/10.1002/jha2.397
Prevalence and Causes of Deferrals among Repeat Blood Donors in Dar es Salaam Tanzania
https://doi.org/10.23937/2469-5696/1410088
Contributor: Determinants of Use of Biotherapeutics in sub-Saharan Africa
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tips.2020.11.012
Affiliations
Member - Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT)
Member - Medical women association of Tanzania (MEWATA):
- Served as assistant treasurer from 2014 – 2016, and as the Secretary of the Fundraising Committee for MEWATA Well woman Clinic from 2016 – 2017.
Member - Tanzania Oncology Society
Member - European Haematology Association
Additional Information
Dr. Harrison Chuwa
Medical Director
Aga Khan Health Service Tanzania
P.O. Box 2289
Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania
Email: harrison.chuwa@akhst.org
Mobile: +255713409047
Dr. Magdalena Lyimo
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion
P. O. Box 650001
Dar es Salaam.
Tanzania
Email: Magdalena.lyimo@gmail.com
Mobile: +255 756 772 662
Professor Julie Makani
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion
P. O. Box 650001
Dar es Salaam.
Tanzania
Email: julie.makani@blood.ac.tz
Mobile:
Professor Lucio Luzatto
Timeline
Consultant
Haematologist, Aga Khan Health Service Tanzania
02.2022 - 06.2023
Head, Blood Transfusion and Cell Processing Unit
Muhimbili National Hospital
07.2020 - 01.2022
Medical Specialist, Haematology
Muhimbili National Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2022
Coordinator, Health Volunteers Oversees Program
Muhimbili National Hospital
05.2016 - 02.2018
Registrar, Haematology Unit, Internal Medicine
Muhimbili National Hospital
03.2013 - 09.2013
Medical Officer
Muhimbili National Hospital
09.2011 - 03.2013
General practitioner
Premier Care Clinic
10.2010 - 03.2011
Mwananyamala Hospital
09.2009 - 09.2010
Global Health Fellowship - Flow Cytometry
Novartis Institute For Biomedical Research (NIBR)
Master of Medicine - Haematology And Blood Transfusion
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
Degree of Doctor of Medicine (M.D) -
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
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