Albert Kiretai Gichuki
Obstetrician And Gynecologist
Nyeri
Summary
Empathetic clinician possessing excellent oral and written communication skills and warm, welcoming demeanor. Devises appropriate treatment and management plans, performs open and minimal access obstetric and Gynecology surgeries and performs thorough physical examinations. Diligent professional certified in project management and Advanced life support in Obstetrics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Resident
Aga Khan University Hospital,Nairobi
Nairobi
2019.01 - 2022.12
- Responsibilities included:
- Evaluating patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Ordering and executing diagnostic tests and analyzing diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
- Integrating findings from history and physical examinations into reasonably ordered differential diagnoses.
- Prescribing treatments and calculating pharmaceutical dosage and timing.
- Teaming with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Performing rounds twice daily when on duty to discuss patient care plans, review diagnostic studies, communicate with patients and discuss medication lists.
- Performing Obstetrics and Gynecology surgical procedures 3 times per week with good exposure and experience with minimal access surgeries and open surgeries including laparoscopic salpingectomy, laparoscopic hysterectomies, hysteroscopic surgeries, open myomectomy and total abdominal hysterectomy among others attaining full competence.
- Conducting point of care obstetrics and Gynecology ultrasounds
Medical Officer
PCEA Chogoria Hospital
Chogoria
2018.01 - 2018.12
- Based in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department involved in conducting daily ward rounds, running outpatient clinics, performing operative procedures both emergency and elective cases, mentoring interns and taking hospital calls for all other departments reporting to the consultant.
- Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development and patient relations.
- Confirmed consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
Medical Officer
M.P Shah Hospital
Nairobi
2017.07 - 2018.01
- Responsibilities included:
- initial management of all outpatient cases including emergencies with the role of clerking, physical examination, performing emergency procedures, initiating management and deciding on whether to manage as outpatient or inpatient
- Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Medical Officer Intern
PCEA Chogoria Hospital
Chogoria
2016.03 - 2017.05
- Responsibilities included:
- clerking, examining and formulating a management plan for patients
- Worked in four departments including Pediatrics, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Maternity all off which I passed and was recommended for registration.
Education
MMED Obstetrics And Gynaecology - Obstetrics And Gynecology
Aga Khan University
Nairobi 2022.10 - Current
Advanced Life Support in Obstretrics (ALSO) -
INFA MED
2020.02 - 2020.02
Basic Life Support(BLS) -
Aga Khan University
Nairobi 2019.03 - 2019.03
European Paediatric Advanced Life Support(EPALS) -
European Paediatric Advanced Life Support(EPALS)
Nairobi 2017.08 - 2017.08
Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) -
PCEA Chogoria Hospital
Tharaka Nithi 2016.07 - 2016.07
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 2010.10 - 2015.12
Basic Field Epidemiology(FELTP/MoH) - Public Health
Ministry of Health
Nairobi 2014.10 - 2014.11
ACCA F1-F3 - Accounting
Strathmore University
Nairobi 2010.01 - 2010.08
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Starehe Boys Centre And School
Nairobi 2006.01 - 2009.12
Kenya Certificate of Secondary education -
Nyeri Good Shepherd Academy
1998.01 - 2005.12
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access
Minimal access surgeries(Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy)
Emergency Obstetric Care(ALSO)
Emergency Gynecology care
Project Management(University of Washington
Affiliations
Kenya Medical Association
Kenya Obstetrical and Gynecological Society(KOGS)
Timeline
MMED Obstetrics And Gynaecology - Obstetrics And Gynecology
Aga Khan University
2022.10 - Current
Advanced Life Support in Obstretrics (ALSO) -
INFA MED
2020.02 - 2020.02
Basic Life Support(BLS) -
Aga Khan University
2019.03 - 2019.03
Resident
Aga Khan University Hospital,Nairobi
2019.01 - 2022.12
Medical Officer
PCEA Chogoria Hospital
2018.01 - 2018.12
European Paediatric Advanced Life Support(EPALS) -
European Paediatric Advanced Life Support(EPALS)
2017.08 - 2017.08
Medical Officer
M.P Shah Hospital
2017.07 - 2018.01
Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) -
PCEA Chogoria Hospital
2016.07 - 2016.07
Medical Officer Intern
PCEA Chogoria Hospital
2016.03 - 2017.05
Basic Field Epidemiology(FELTP/MoH) - Public Health
Ministry of Health
2014.10 - 2014.11
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB
University of Nairobi
2010.10 - 2015.12
ACCA F1-F3 - Accounting
Strathmore University
2010.01 - 2010.08
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Starehe Boys Centre And School
2006.01 - 2009.12
Kenya Certificate of Secondary education -
Nyeri Good Shepherd Academy
1998.01 - 2005.12