Medical Officer
Originally from the DR Congo, Dr. J.L. Kankolongo is a qualified and dedicated medical doctor fluent in both French and English. Registered with the Botswana Health Professions Council, he is known for providing health care services that meet the highest standards of excellence. With 4 years of experience, Dr. Kankolongo proved instrumental in managing COVID-19 clinical cases in Mahalapye sub-district, Botswana, during the peak of the pandemic. His contributions included creating a COVID-19 screening tool for facility admissions, demonstrating his commitment and adaptability.
Work Experience
- 3 years in Mahalapye District, working at Mahalapye District Hospital, Sefhare Primary Hospital, and other major clinics and health posts
- 1 year in the private sector
Education & Training • Degree in General Medicine from Privolzhsky Research Medical University, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia • Certificate in HIV/AIDS Clinical Management (KITSO Training Program), Botswana • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider – American Heart Association / Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa (June 2026) • Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider – American Heart Association / Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa (June 2026)
Memberships
- Botswana Health Professional Council (BHPC)
Specialty Interests
- Outpatient Department (OPD)
- Accidents & Emergency (A&E) Cases
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- HIV/AIDS Cases
Research & Publications
- Development of COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.) in 2021
- Creation of COVID-19 Screening Tool for Facility Admission in 2021