Sleep Medicine
Dr Esther Wakini Njoki
GMC Reference- 8047440
Nairobi
Summary
Highly skilled and service-focused medical officer with over 3 years of experience coordinating patient care and implementing healthcare programs in compliance with safety standards within the Kenyan healthcare system. Possesses extensive knowledge in examining, diagnosing, and reviewing patient information, and determining proper courses of treatment for a wide range of chronic and acute conditions. Adept in managing COVID-19 complications, patient education, and pharmaceutical issues. Effective team leader with strong communication skills to deliver quality health services to patients and optimize organizational performance. Keen interest in sleep medicine and the study of gut microbiome.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Medical Officer
MATER MISERICORDIAE HOSPITAL
07.2021 - Current
- Medical doctor at various stations including satellite clinics, COVID unit and A&E (Accident and Emergency)
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes
- Interpreting diagnostic test results for deviations from normal
- Completing patient referrals to other medical specialists
- Providing patient education on their diagnosis, proposed treatment plan and preventive measures
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs
- Attending to SGBV( Sexual and Gender-based violence) survivors
- Participating in community outreach programs such as Medical camps
Locum Medical Officer
MERIDIAN HEALTH GROUP
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided clinical services, assessed patients, and prescribed necessary medications for better health
- Facilitated referrals for diagnostic, therapeutic, and support services to ensure comprehensive patient treatment
- Followed up 100% of patient reviewed with moderate symptoms
Locum Medical Officer
NAIROBI WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Ensured quality healthcare through collaboration with medical staff, guiding patients through the healthcare system for patient-centered and cost-effective care
- Offered health education upon discharge and maintained medical records, performing examinations for diagnosis of acute and chronic conditions
- Patient follow up after discharge
- Attending to Sexual and gender-based violence survivors
- Collaborating with consultants to ensure optimum care to patients
Medical Officer
CONSOLATA HOSPITAL
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Significantly lowered pediatric mortality rates, particularly in the Neonatal Care Unit
- Diagnosed and treated illnesses, improved lives of children with chronic conditions, and coordinated care for premature and critically ill newborns
- Supervision on medical interns while rotating in Paediatrics department
- Organized Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions to enhance junior colleagues' patient care skills and adapt to the evolving medical landscape
Medical Intern
CONSOLATA HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Effectively diagnosed and managed patients under the guidance of consultants and clerked patients
- Assisted in documenting, updating patients' details and follow up
- Conducted CME in the various departments of rotation
- Performing surgical both elective and emergency surgical procedures
Education
Bachelors of Medicine and Bachelors of Surgery -
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 01.2013 - 01.2019
Skills
Patient health education
Patient care
Clinical education
Ms Office Suite
Certification
Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS, University of Washington
Interests
Gut microbiome
Additional Information
Professor Enoch Omonge
Omongedr@yahoo.com
+254 721562033
Consultant Physician and Specialist in Infectious disease
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
University of Nairobi
Dr Denis Tabia
+254790479939
denistabia@gmail.com
Consultant pediatrician
Timeline
Locum Medical Officer
MERIDIAN HEALTH GROUP
02.2022 - 08.2022
Locum Medical Officer
NAIROBI WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
08.2021 - 04.2022
Medical Officer
MATER MISERICORDIAE HOSPITAL
07.2021 - Current
Medical Officer
CONSOLATA HOSPITAL
12.2020 - 03.2021
Medical Intern
CONSOLATA HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelors of Medicine and Bachelors of Surgery -
University of Nairobi
01.2013 - 01.2019
Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS, University of Washington
Leadership and Management, University of Washington
Management of Monkey Pox, WHO website
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