Dynamic medical professional with 5 years of experience working in the clinical field. Adept in diverse medical roles such as clinical practice, public health, clinical trials and project management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Doctor
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital
10.2021 - Current
History taking and examination of 30 to 40 patients a day in the outpatient department
Requesting investigations for about 15 patients a day and interpreting them
Providing treatment for a wide range of pediatric illnesses
Ensuring pediatric immunization is up to date hence increasing uptake of immunization by 15%
Providing health/nutritional education to patients and parents hence reducing malnutrition by 20%
Explaining treatment and procedures to patients and parents
Participated actively in the JCI reaccreditation of the hospital.
Medical Doctor (Locum) –PEDIATRICS CASUALTY
AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL,NAIROBI
04.2021 - 10.2021
Working with the emergency department team to enhance the turn around time by 15%
Participated in creation of an electronic health records software hence improving efficiency and patient confidentiality.
Established strong relationships with patients and their families, fostering trust and commitment to the healthcare plan.
Interviewed 20 to 25 patients daily concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
Medical Doctor –PEDIATRICS WARD
NANYUKI COUNTY HOSPITAL
05.2020 - 04.2021
Requesting and reviewing various lab investigations for up to 50 neonates monthly in the newborn unit
History taking and treatment for a wide range of pediatric illnesses in the pediatric ward, seeing up to 40 children monthly
Ensuring pediatric immunization is followed in the community by performing community outreach programmes
Providing health/nutritional education to patients and parents hence reducing malnutrition by 10%
Explaining treatment and procedures to patients and parents hence improving community awareness.
Medical Doctor (Volunteer)-CRITICAL CARE UNIT
KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL
10.2020 - 12.2020
Reviewing 3 to 5 patients in other units where CCU/HDU support is needed and making appropriate decisions on interventions required
Performing 5 to 10 medical procedures while in the critical care unit
Ensuring that high standards of diagnostic accuracy and patient care are maintained
Preparing medical reports and other clinical documents as required
Participating in continuous medical education.
Medical Doctor Intern
MINISTRY OF HEALTH, KENYA
05.2019 - 04.2020
Respond to patients’ medical problems by referring to their history, carrying out diagnosis, treatment, counseling and referral, where necessary
Order lab tests and interpret the test results
Liaise with medical professionals in the community and hospitals
Promote health education in conjunction with other health professionals.
Education
M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery
Egerton University
Nakuru
06.2019
High School Diploma -
St Joseph’s School, Rapogi
Migori
11.2011
Skills
Astounding interpersonal skills
Project Management
Good practical skills
Fluency in English
Ability to solve problems
Effective decision-making skills
Leadership and management skills
Excellent Communication skills
High organizational and planning skills
Drive to continue learning throughout career
Analytical ability
Patient Education
Licensureaccreditations
Kenya medical practitioners and dentists council license, 05/2020
Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Basic Life Support, AHA
Emergency obstetric and neonatal care, LSTM
Pediatric immediate life support, Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital
Project Management in Global Health, University of Washington
References
Dr Kenneth Githitu, Paediatrician, +254733762489, kgithitu@gerties.org
Dr Timothy Panga, C.E.O (Nanyuki County Hospital), +254722513770, timkopus@gmail.com
Dr Quek Chi, Paediatrician, +254704557530, quek.chi@aku.edu
Hobbies and Interests
Football
Interior design
Architecture
Languages
Gusii
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Medical Doctor
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Medical Doctor (Locum) –PEDIATRICS CASUALTY
AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL,NAIROBI
04.2021 - 10.2021
Medical Doctor (Volunteer)-CRITICAL CARE UNIT
KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL
10.2020 - 12.2020
Medical Doctor –PEDIATRICS WARD
NANYUKI COUNTY HOSPITAL
05.2020 - 04.2021
Medical Doctor Intern
MINISTRY OF HEALTH, KENYA
05.2019 - 04.2020
M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery
Egerton University
High School Diploma -
St Joseph’s School, Rapogi
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