Peniela Marisa Almeida Couto
Maputo,MPM
Summary
Dynamic Internal Medicine Physician with substantial experience at Maputo Central Hospital, distinguished by exceptional skills in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrates a proven commitment to HIV/AIDS prevention through activism with PABHODZI. Dedicated to delivering superior patient care and proactively addressing community health challenges. Prepared to apply expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced professional environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Medicine Physician
MD
Maputo, Maputo
01.2023 - Current
Complete the Internal Medicine program specialization and work as an Internal Medicine physician at Maputo Central Hospital. Currently attending at the Rheumatology Unit.
General Physician/Practitioner
District Service for Women's Health and Social Action
Dondo
01.2014 - Current
- Participation and technical support of the study: Reducing the loss of children exposed to HIV/AIDS in the provinces of Manica and Sofala- (Beira Operational Research Center)
Activist
PABHODZI
01.2008 - Current
- Activist of a non-governmental organization on HIV/AIDS prevention
Physician in Exercise/practice
Dondo Health center
Dondo
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Certificate of participation in the III Intensive Course on Clinical and Operational Management of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Medical Assistant Student Intern
Catholic University of Mozambique
Beira, Sofala
02.2007 - 08.2014
- Completed Medical Internship in fields of Paediatrics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Internal Medicine, Surgery and rural Internship
Education
M.D. - General Medicine
Catholic University of Mozambique
Beira, Sofala Province, Mozambique08-2014
Some College (No Degree) -
Samora Moisés Machel Secondary School
Beira, Sofala Province, MozambiqueSome College (No Degree) -
Samora Moisés Machel Secondary School
Beira, Sofala Provice, MozambiqueSkills
- Knowledge of MISAU’s strategies, policies, procedures, guidelines, and norms in the area of HIV, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Mother and Child Health, and Community Health
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Inpatient care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Comprehensive physical examination
- High sense of responsibility
- Ability to be proactive and work under pressure
- Ease of communication and working in multidisciplinary teams
- Immediate availability and always ready to learn more
Languages
- Portuguese, Fluent
- English, B2
Certification
- Training in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Resistant Tuberculosis, 01/01/15
- Certificate of Participation in the III Intensive Course on Clinical and Operational Management of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis, 01/01/16
- Certificate of Participation Course on Clinical Management of HIV Infection (I-TECH), 01/01/17
- IELTS Certificate, 11/01/24, Overall 6.5 / B2
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/30/89
- Nationality: Mozambican
- Marital Status: Single
Computing Skills
- Windows
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Accomplishments
- Awarded Best Poster at the 2nd Scientific Conference of the Private Hospital of Maputo.
Timeline
Internal Medicine Physician
MD
01.2023 - Current
Physician in Exercise/practice
Dondo Health center
01.2016 - 10.2018
General Physician/Practitioner
District Service for Women's Health and Social Action
01.2014 - Current
Activist
PABHODZI
01.2008 - Current
Medical Assistant Student Intern
Catholic University of Mozambique
02.2007 - 08.2014
M.D. - General Medicine
Catholic University of Mozambique
Some College (No Degree) -
Samora Moisés Machel Secondary School
Some College (No Degree) -
Samora Moisés Machel Secondary School
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