Onthatile Serehete MD, MSc, GCP

Onthatile Serehete has a diverse work experience in the medical field. Onthatile started their career as a Medical Intern at the Department of Health South Africa in March 2014 and continued in the role until February 2016. During this time, they also completed their MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine. Onthatile then progressed to the role of Medical Officer at the Department of Health South Africa in March 2016 and worked in the HIV/TB outpatient department and provided primary healthcare services in a public hospital. Onthatile took a brief break to complete their MSc and returned to continue working in public healthcare until July 2018.

In August 2018, Onthatile joined Netcare as an Emergency Medicine Doctor, where they served as a senior emergency doctor in a private hospital. Their responsibilities included providing clinical medical care after hours in Netcare Emergency and Trauma units, conducting resuscitation, emergency assessments, patient stabilization, and supporting Intensive Care Units during codes. Onthatile worked in this role until April 2020.

From February 2019 to April 2020, Onthatile worked as a Clinical Research Physician at Accelerated Enrollment Solutions. In this position, they served as an investigator on ongoing clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, monitoring adverse events, and supporting enrollment and retention targets on vaccine trials. Onthatile also provided clinical oversight and ensured the quality of Phase III and IV studies within various therapeutic areas.

In July 2020, Onthatile joined Mercy University Hospital as an Emergency Medicine Registrar, where they worked until October 2020. Their responsibilities in this role included providing emergency medical care, resuscitation, and patient stabilization.

Most recently, Onthatile has been working at Atlantia Clinical Trials. Onthatile started as a Medical Doctor/Investigator - Clinical Trials in November 2020 and worked in this role until August 2021. Currently, they hold the position of Medical Study Manager, starting in September 2021. Further details of their responsibilities in this role are not provided.

Onthatile Serehete MD, MSc has a diverse educational background with a focus on medicine and public health. Starting in 2007, they attended the University of Botswana where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. Onthatile then went on to pursue their medical degree at the University of the Free State from 2009 to 2013, earning a MBChB Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

In 2016, Onthatile pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in International Public Health/International Health and Tropical Medicine at the University of Oxford. This program lasted until 2017, further enhancing their knowledge and skills in the field of public health.

To complement their medical and public health education, Onthatile obtained a Diploma in HIV Management from The Colleges of Medicine South Africa in 2018. This certification demonstrates their expertise and specialized knowledge in managing HIV cases.

On top of their formal education, Onthatile has also acquired several additional certifications to further enhance their skills and knowledge. These certifications include ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2) for Investigators and Site Staff from HRB Clinical Research Facility-Cork in 2022, ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) from the American Heart Association in 2020, BLS-HP (Basic Life Support for healthcare providers) from the American Heart Association in 2020, and Good Documentation Training from Synexus SA in 2019.

Onthatile has also completed courses such as the Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 course from the Emergency Medicine Society of South Africa in 2019, INTRODUCTION TO DATA MANAGEMENT FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDIES from The Global Health Network in 2017, Essentials of Global Health on Coursera in 2017, and Mastering Difficult Interactions with Patients from the Medical Protection Society in 2016.

Additionally, they have obtained certifications in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) from the American College of Surgeons in 2018, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Experienced Provider from the American Heart Association in 2018, and PALS (Paediatric Advanced Life Support) from the American Heart Association in 2018.

Overall, Onthatile Serehete's education history showcases their commitment to both medicine and public health, with a strong emphasis on gaining specialized knowledge and skills in various areas of healthcare.