Alex Wanyonyi Wachiye
Medical Officer
Bungoma
Summary
Medical professional with solid experience in patient care, diagnostics, and treatment planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in high-pressure environments. Skilled in clinical assessment, patient communication, and medical documentation. Known for compassionate approach and effective problem-solving abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Medical Officer Intern
St. Mary’s Mission Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Conducted patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across departments including Pediatrics, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry and Obstetrics & Gynecology.
- Provided emergency and inpatient care under supervision while ensuring adherence to clinical and ethical standards.
- Performed minor surgical procedures and assisted in major operations.
- Participated in daily ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, and patient discharge planning.
- Engaged in community health education and patient counseling sessions.
- Provided comprehensive patient assessments, documenting findings to support clinical evaluations and treatment planning.
- Administered medications and treatments under supervision, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and patient care standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans, enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Assisted in the preparation and execution of medical procedures, maintaining sterile environments to minimize infection risks.
Volunteer
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteered in various departments to gain practical clinical exposure before commencing internship.
Assisted in patient assessment, history taking, and basic clinical procedures under supervision.
Supported outpatient and inpatient care through documentation, follow-up of laboratory results, and coordination of patient flow.
Participated in health education sessions, ward rounds, and case discussions that strengthened clinical reasoning and patient management skills.
Developed a deeper understanding of multidisciplinary teamwork, hospital operations, and patient-centered care in a high-volume referral facility.
Volunteer
Medical Camp
08.2023 - 09.2023
Participated in a week-long community medical outreach program providing free consultations, screening, and treatment services.
Assisted in triage, vital sign assessment, and health education on disease prevention and hygiene practices.
Supported clinicians in patient documentation, medication dispensing, and minor procedures.
Contributed to improving access to healthcare for over 500 patients in rural communities.
Enhanced teamwork, adaptability, and communication skills in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB
Maseno University
Kisumu, Kenya12.2023
High School -
Friends School Kamusinga
Kimilili12.2015
Skills
- Clinical assessment and diagnosis
- Emergency and critical care management
- Minor and some major surgical procedures
- Infection prevention and control practices
- Patient counseling and health education
- Team leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Research and data analysis (SPSS)
Websites
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, August 2025 (Valid until August 2027)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Medical Student Researcher, Health-Professional Education Partnership (HEPI)
Mar. 2022 - Jul. 2023
Kisumu, Kenya
- I was part of a group of six medical student researchers who researched “Assessment of Compliance with Infection Control Standard Precautions in Prevention of Surgical Site Infections and to Establish Associated Factors among Staff at the Main Theatre in Kisumu County Referral Hospital” in Kenya. It was a cross-sectional descriptive study that used an enumerative sampling technique.
- Health-Professional Education Partnership Initiative (HEPI) - Kenya is a grant awarded to the University of Nairobi with an objective to increase capacity for a multidisciplinary workforce to design, conduct and disseminate research. The targeted workforce includes undergraduate and graduate health professional students targeted to improve practice-oriented research skills training at the collaborating Kenyan Universities and their affiliated teaching hospitals.
Medical Student Researcher, Maseno University
Nov. 2020 - Jul. 2021
- I was part of a group of six medical student researchers who researched ‘Comparing the Severity, Outcomes, and Mortality Rates of COVID-19 on Diabetic Versus Non-diabetic patients at Jaramogi Oginga Teaching and Referral Hospital, from March 2020 to March 2021.'
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Adaptable and committed to continuous learning.
- Ethical, patient-centered approach to clinical care.
References
Dr. Esther Opuba
Consultant Paedetrician
St Mary's Mission Hospital
P.O. Box 960-00517 Lang'ata, Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: eopuba@gmail.com
Phone: +254 711 392 644
Dr Luate Richard HB
MD, Mmed (Emergency and Family Medicine)
Lecturer, Maseno University,Kisumu, Kenya
Physician, Sagam Community Hospital, Siaya, Kenyan | Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital |African Institute for Health Transformation (AIHT)
P.O.BOX 905-50307,Luanda-Siaya Road, Siaya County, Kenya
Tel: +254790492820/+254794675614
Email:luaterichard1@gmail.com
luaterichard@yahoo.com
Timeline
Medical Officer Intern
St. Mary’s Mission Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2025
Volunteer
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Medical Camp
08.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB
Maseno University
High School -
Friends School Kamusinga