Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Publications
References
Timeline
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DR. KUTWA E. MWENJE

MEDICAL OFFICER
Nakuru
DR. KUTWA E. MWENJE

Summary

Self-driven medical doctor skilled in patient evaluation, diagnostics and treatment planning to assist patients with preventative and promotive health, improving healthcare outcomes and making healthier choices. Interested in surgical practice with a keen eye for Urology and the role of Global Health in improving quality of healthcare service delivery.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
18
years of post-secondary education
5
Certifications

Work History

SYNERGY CLINICS HOSPITAL

MEDICAL OFFICER
3 2024

Job overview

Urology Department

  • Managed a high volume of patient care cases, averaging 30 patients per shift, with a focus on quality and efficiency.
  • Implemented a new day surgery patient guide to assist patients understand what to expect on their day of operation.
  • Led a cross-functional team in improving and reducing clinic waiting time by triaging and attending to them as needed.
  • Participated in surgical procedures both as emergency and elective cases.
    Incharge of developing theatre lists, surgery bookings as well as preparing patients for the procedures.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in reviewing, evaluating and managing outpatient visits.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

MEDICAL OFFICER INTERN
2023.01 - 2024.01 (1 year)

Job overview

KERICHO COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL

  • Oversaw urgent care services with up to 25 patients daily with a wide range of acute conditions.
  • Played an important role in management of Chronic Kidney Disease patients within the dialysis center.
  • Championed for better working conditions for staff and fellow interns.
    Collaborated with pharmacists to optimize medication management plans, enhancing patient compliance and health outcomes.
  • Introduced a patient feedback mechanism that led to a 20% improvement in service delivery based on patient suggestions.
  • Spearheaded a public health initiative that provided community outreach programs to provide health education.
  • Implemented a chronic disease management program that improved patient outcomes for over 200 patients with diabetes and hypertension.

UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP - PEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
2022.10 - 2022.11 (1 month)

Job overview

  • Participated in pediatric rotations in the subspecialty clinics.
  • Involved in pediatric surgical case conferences and theatre cases.
  • Undertook rotations in the immigrant refugee clinic with assistance in translation services for refugees coming from east africa.

MASENO UNIVERSITY/HEPPI

HEALTH-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE SCHOLAR - 2021
2021.09 - 2021.10 (1 month)

Job overview

  • Received training on medical research and was among beneficiaries of a grant sponsored research elective at Vihiga County Referral Hospital (VCRH) that looked into Modes and Outcomes of Maternal Deliveries at VCRH (2020-2021).

MASENO UNIVERSITY/KERICHO COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL (KCRH)

COMMUNITY HEALTH ATTACHMENT AT KERICHO COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
2021.06 - 2021.07 (1 month)

Job overview

  • Participated in clinical rotations in pediatrics and surgery offering service by clerkship of patients, clinical examination and formulating diagnosis while being part of the team that drafted and implemented treatment plans
  • Also involved in outpatient clinical review of patients and participating in theatre duties
  • Also undertook research titled Effects Of Electronic Medical Records on service delivery at KCRH.

KISUMU COUNTY GOVERNMENT

EMERGENCY call center OPERATOR
2020.05 - 2020.07 (2 months)

Job overview

  • Responded emergency calls from Kisumu residents during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Assisted in coordination of case finding and tracing of COVID-19 contacts in Kisumu through calls and ambulance dispatch

REDCROSS VOLUNTEER
2019.02 - 2019.03 (1 month)

Job overview

  • Assisted in Emergency Response activities as a volunteer
  • Also participated in blood donation drives within the county.

Education

MASENO UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE , Kisumu, Kenya

BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
2015.01 - 2022.04 (7 years & 3 months)

MOI HIGH SCHOOL – KABARAK , Nakuru, Nakuru District, Kenya

KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
2010.01 - 2013.04 (3 years & 3 months)

ST. GEORGE’S GREENLAND ACADEMY

KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
2002.01 - 2009.04 (7 years & 3 months)

Skills

Certification

CERTIFICATE IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, CITI Program, 05/01/21, No Expiration Date, ID 42669219

Publications

Dosa, N. P., Ahmed, Y. S., Alriksson-Schmidt, A., Castillo, H., Contepomi, S., Locastro,M. M., ... & Castillo, J. (2023). Spina bifida global learning collaborative: Educating the next generation of clinicians, researchers, and advocates. Journal of Pediatric and Rehabilitation Medicine.

References

  • DR. DEDAN OPONDO, MBChB, MSc, Mmed(Urol), FC(Urol) SA, PhD, Synergy Clinics, Kisumu, (+254)740 444 777, (+254) 746 614 013, dedan.opondo@gmail.com
  • Dr. Caesar Ochieng’ Bitta, MD(Kuban), MMed(Gen Surgery)(UON), Maseno University, (+254)7 90492820

Timeline

MEDICAL OFFICER INTERN

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
2023.01 - 2024.01 (1 year)

CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP - PEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH

UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
2022.10 - 2022.11 (1 month)

HEALTH-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE SCHOLAR - 2021

MASENO UNIVERSITY/HEPPI
2021.09 - 2021.10 (1 month)

COMMUNITY HEALTH ATTACHMENT AT KERICHO COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL

MASENO UNIVERSITY/KERICHO COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL (KCRH)
2021.06 - 2021.07 (1 month)

EMERGENCY call center OPERATOR

KISUMU COUNTY GOVERNMENT
2020.05 - 2020.07 (2 months)

REDCROSS VOLUNTEER

2019.02 - 2019.03 (1 month)

MASENO UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
2015.01 - 2022.04 (7 years & 3 months)

MOI HIGH SCHOOL – KABARAK

KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
2010.01 - 2013.04 (3 years & 3 months)

ST. GEORGE’S GREENLAND ACADEMY

KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
2002.01 - 2009.04 (7 years & 3 months)

MEDICAL OFFICER

SYNERGY CLINICS HOSPITAL
3 2024
CERTIFICATE IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, CITI Program, 05/01/21, No Expiration Date, ID 42669219
CERTIFICATE IN BIOMEDICAL RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH, CITI Program, 05/01/21, No Expiration Date, ID 42669220
certficate in Bioethics, CITI Program, 05/01/21, No Expiration Date, ID 42669221
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 01/01/24, Credential ID 245605311477
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 01/01/24, Credential ID 245625311875
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