Soffiya Ali
Summary
Patient-focused physician with extensive forensic medical experience, providing high quality healthcare to patients in the field of child maltreatment. The goal is to leverage expertise and leadership for the improvement of the child protection ecosystem.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Doctor
Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
09.2015 - Current
- Conducted over 1000 forensic and general medical examinations for care and criminal matters
- Conducted over 300 general medical examinations for placement into Community Residences and to contribute towards multi-disciplinary assessments
- Practiced sexual assault medicine among children and adolescent population
- Prepared documents for presentation of child protection matters at court
- Participated in multi-disciplinary case conferences
- Conducted forensic interviews
- Assisted in creating and refining medical protocols within Assessment function as it relates to liaison with external providers
- Participated and conducted training sessions on topics related to community pediatric medicine with stakeholders
- Assisted in creating medical plan for child support centre and provided training to staff within centre
- Counseled adolescents on methods of contraception and sexually transmitted infections
- Assess mental health needs of patients who experienced child maltreatment
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
Medical Coordinator
Children's Authority Of Trinidad And Tobago
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Established and maintained effective communication with physicians, internal departments and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and peer review to provide highest quality of care.
- Onboarded new medical staff
Medical Intern
Ministry of Health
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, growth and development concerns
- Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services for all specialties such as general medicine, pediatrics, surgery and obstetrics and gynecology
- Effectively led teams of junior level physicians, nurses and medical students in caring for inpatient and outpatient clients to ensure quality care
- Lead hospital prevention and health promotions to increase awareness of health related issues.
- Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
- Reviewed clinical cases to gain additional understanding of disease etiology and progression.
Education
Certificate - Masters of Business Administration, Essentials
London School of Economics And Political Science
London 09.2023
Certificate - Rotman Healthcare Leadership
University of Toronto Rotman School of Management
Canada08.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Pediatrics
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Ireland04.2021
Bachelors of Medicine, Bachelors of Surgery - Medicine
The University of The West Indies - St. Augustine Campus
Trinidad01.2014
Skills
- Humane and respectful
- Forensically trained
- Culturally sensitive
- Evidence-based practice
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Medical Board Certified
- Compassionate professional
- Complex Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
Board member, National Aids Coordinating Committee, September 2018
- Representation and participation at meetings- National AIDS policy, Sustainability of the National AIDS policy, PAHO/WHO Combination and Prevention
- Strengthened relations between the NACC and CATT on matters related to child maltreatment and underserved populations.
Certification
Certified CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol
Timeline
Medical Coordinator
Children's Authority Of Trinidad And Tobago
09.2019 - 01.2020
Medical Doctor
Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
09.2015 - Current
Medical Intern
Ministry of Health
07.2014 - 06.2015
Certificate - Masters of Business Administration, Essentials
London School of Economics And Political Science
Certificate - Rotman Healthcare Leadership
University of Toronto Rotman School of Management
Post Graduate Diploma - Pediatrics
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Bachelors of Medicine, Bachelors of Surgery - Medicine
The University of The West Indies - St. Augustine Campus
Certified CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol
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