SMO of Partners in Health/ Abwenzi P Za Umoyo, Malawi
Dr. George Dalitso Limwado is an experienced medical professional and educator with a solid background in both clinical care and hospital administration. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Hospital Administration (2023) from JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research and a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) (2015) from Kamuzu University of Health Sciences. He currently serves as a Senior Medical Officer at Partners in Health (PIH) in Neno District, Malawi, focusing on medical education and secondary care.
Publication Profile :
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🎓 Educational Background :
- Master of Business Administration – Hospital Administration
Institution: JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research
Date: 25th August 2023
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Institution: Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (formerly University of Malawi, College of Medicine)
Date: 30th July 2015
💼 Professional Experience :
Senior Medical Officer; Medical Education and Secondary Care
Partners in Health / Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno District Hospital
Date: July 2022 – Present
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of the Medical Education curriculum.
- Establish Neno training center as a district rotation site for medical training.
- Strengthen clinical education and supervise training programs.
- Co-lead clinical care activities and ensure quality assurance.
- Manage partnerships with MOH and oversee APZU staff in medical education.
Integrated Chronic Care Clinic (IC3) Medical Officer
Partners in Health / Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Lisungwi Community Hospital
Date: February 2021 – June 2022
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations and quality at IC3.
- Collaborate with MOH and PIH staff to improve quality of care.
Awards and Scholarships :
- Research Grant: $7,500 from The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (2023-2024)
- Postgraduate Scholarship: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India (2021-2023)
- District Lead Mentor: Integrated Pathways for Improving Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (InPATH) Project (2019-2020)
- Contributor: Development of Partners in Health’s Teen Club Curriculum (2023 version)
📝 Publication Top Notes :
- Limwado, G.D., Aron, M.B., Mpinga, K., Phiri, H., Chibvunde, S., Banda, C., Ndarama, E., Walyaro, C., Connolly, E. (2024). Prevalence of antibiotic self-medication and knowledge of antimicrobial resistance among community members in Neno District rural Malawi: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Regions, 13 (2024) 100444. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijregi.2024.100444