Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Other Experiences
Personal Information
References
Hobbies and Interests
Core Skills
Timeline
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Dr Wahu Waitheru

Dr Wahu Waitheru

Nairobi,20

Summary

Dedicated Medical Officer with strong clinical knowledge and hands-on experience in internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, community health, and critical care. Skilled in patient management, emergency response, and evidence-based care while upholding professionalism, ethics, and compassion. Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Officer

AIC Kijabe Hospital
08.2025 - Current
  • Deliver comprehensive care for women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period, including family planning support.
  • Manage both normal and complicated deliveries, perform cesarean sections, and respond promptly to obstetric and gynecological emergencies.
  • Perform gynecological procedures, including manual vacuum aspiration, dilatation and curettage, and minor surgeries, with care and precision.
  • Guide, mentor, and support interns, students, and junior healthcare staff in both clinical and surgical practice, fostering learning and teamwork.
  • Maintain thorough patient records and actively participate in ward rounds, audits, and maternal or perinatal death reviews to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Promote women's health through education, community outreach, and by upholding high ethical and professional standards.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for diverse patient populations.

Medical Officer Intern

AIC Kijabe Hospital
08.2024 - 08.2025
  • Rotated through Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Community Health.
  • Managed medical, surgical, and post-operative patients in ICU, Pediatric ICU, and Neonatal ICU requiring life support and ventilation.
  • Conducted patient admissions, diagnosis, treatment planning, and discharges.
  • Participated in outreaches, audits, quality improvement projects, and CME sessions.
  • Strengthened leadership, teamwork, and patient-centered care skills through active clinical involvement.

Medical Student

Nakuru PGH
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Rotated through multiple departments including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, gaining broad clinical experience.
  • Managed critical care patients in ICU settings including Pediatric and Neonatal ICU, providing life support and ventilation management.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and managed patient admissions and discharges.
  • Participated actively in community health outreach programs and initiatives to improve public health outcomes.
  • Engaged in clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and continuous medical education to enhance healthcare delivery.

Clinical(Elective) Experience

AIC Kijabe Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Completed clinical rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Community Health to gain comprehensive medical knowledge.
  • Managed and provided care for critically ill patients in ICU, Pediatric ICU, and Neonatal ICU, including life support and mechanical ventilation cases.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments, developed diagnoses, and formulated treatment plans in various medical departments.
  • Participated actively in community health outreach programs to promote public health and preventive care.

Medical Student

AIC Githumu Mission Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning across multiple departments including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynecology.
  • Managed critical care patients in ICU, Pediatric ICU, and Neonatal ICU, including those requiring life support and mechanical ventilation.
  • Participated in community health initiatives and outreach programs to improve local healthcare delivery.
  • Contributed to clinical audits and quality improvement projects to enhance patient care standards.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) -

Egerton University
08.2023

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

St. Brigid's Girls
01.2015

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -

Kangari Upcountry Academy
01.2011

Skills

  • Diagnosis
  • Patient Care
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Patient Management
  • Medical & Basic Surgical Procedures
  • Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Medical Ethics
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Critical Care, 03/01/25, AIC Kijabe Hospital
  • Basic Emergency Care: Conflict-Related Injuries, 04/01/24, WHO
  • Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Prevention & Control, 03/01/24, WHO
  • Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health, 01/01/24, WHO

Accomplishments

  • Managed critical care patients requiring life support and mechanical ventilation in ICU, Pediatric ICU, and Neonatal ICU.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning across multiple medical departments.
  • Led and participated in community health outreach programs to improve local healthcare delivery.
  • Contributed to clinical audits and quality improvement projects enhancing patient care standards.

Other Experiences

  • Medical Research, Factors associated with non-compliance among diabetic patients in the outpatient diabetic clinic at Nakuru County Teaching and Referral Hospital., Dr. Judith Sawe, 05/01/22, 08/01/22
  • Volunteer Life Skills Trainer, Scripture Union of Kenya & World Vision (South Rift Region), 01/01/22, 04/01/22, Developed and delivered life skills training sessions focused on health education, patient self-care, and chronic disease management., Facilitated workshops on effective communication, stress management, and decision-making for diverse groups including patients and community members., Collaborated with healthcare teams to integrate life skills training into patient care plans and community health programs., Monitored and evaluated the impact of life skills programs on participants' health behaviors and outcomes.
  • Volunteer Mentor, Kamara Care Foundation, 01/01/22, 04/01/22, Mentored junior medical staff and nursing students in clinical procedures and patient care best practices., Facilitated learning sessions and case discussions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge among peers.

Personal Information

  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Kenyan

References

  • Dr. Arianna Shirk, Pediatrics Emergency Medicine Consultant, AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kijabe, +254768 528 577
  • Dr. Christine Gathiri, Consultant Anesthesiologist, Nakuru PGH, Nakuru, +254722 402 115
  • Dr. Waithera Karugutu, Pediatrics Consultant, AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kijabe, +254725 718 366

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hockey
  • Yoga
  • Reading Medical Journals

Core Skills

Diagnosis, Patient Care, Emergency Medicine, Patient Management, Medical & Basic Surgical Procedures, Communication, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Medical Ethics, Critical Thinking, Compassionate Care, Health Education, Critical Care, Infection Control, Medical Research

Timeline

Medical Officer

AIC Kijabe Hospital
08.2025 - Current

Medical Officer Intern

AIC Kijabe Hospital
08.2024 - 08.2025

Clinical(Elective) Experience

AIC Kijabe Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2022

Medical Student

Nakuru PGH
01.2021 - 08.2023

Medical Student

AIC Githumu Mission Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2020

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

St. Brigid's Girls

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -

Kangari Upcountry Academy

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) -

Egerton University
Dr Wahu Waitheru