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
01.2019 - 12.2022
- 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
01.2018 - 12.2018
- 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
07.2017 - 01.2018
- 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
03.2016 - 05.2017
- 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 10.2022 - Current
Advanced Life Support in Obstretrics (ALSO) -
INFA MED
02.2020 - 02.2020
Basic Life Support(BLS) -
Aga Khan University
Nairobi 03.2019 - 03.2019
European Paediatric Advanced Life Support(EPALS) -
European Paediatric Advanced Life Support(EPALS)
Nairobi 08.2017 - 08.2017
Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) -
PCEA Chogoria Hospital
Tharaka Nithi 07.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 10.2010 - 12.2015
Basic Field Epidemiology(FELTP/MoH) - Public Health
Ministry of Health
Nairobi 10.2014 - 11.2014
ACCA F1-F3 - Accounting
Strathmore University
Nairobi 01.2010 - 08.2010
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Starehe Boys Centre And School
Nairobi 01.2006 - 12.2009
Kenya Certificate of Secondary education -
Nyeri Good Shepherd Academy
01.1998 - 12.2005
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
10.2022 - Current
Advanced Life Support in Obstretrics (ALSO) -
INFA MED
02.2020 - 02.2020
Basic Life Support(BLS) -
Aga Khan University
03.2019 - 03.2019
Resident
Aga Khan University Hospital,Nairobi
01.2019 - 12.2022
Medical Officer
PCEA Chogoria Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
European Paediatric Advanced Life Support(EPALS) -
European Paediatric Advanced Life Support(EPALS)
08.2017 - 08.2017
Medical Officer
M.P Shah Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2018
Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) -
PCEA Chogoria Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2016
Medical Officer Intern
PCEA Chogoria Hospital
03.2016 - 05.2017
Basic Field Epidemiology(FELTP/MoH) - Public Health
Ministry of Health
10.2014 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB
University of Nairobi
10.2010 - 12.2015
ACCA F1-F3 - Accounting
Strathmore University
01.2010 - 08.2010
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Starehe Boys Centre And School
01.2006 - 12.2009
Kenya Certificate of Secondary education -
Nyeri Good Shepherd Academy
01.1998 - 12.2005