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Safia Abdullahi Dirie

Nairobi

Summary

Dedicated and experienced paediatrician with over a decade of medical practice, holding an MBBS (2011) Al Azhar university, Egypt and a Master of Medicine in Paediatrics & Child Health (2025) from the University of Nairobi. Has expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of childhood illnesses. Skilled in neonatal and paediatric intensive care, growth and developmental monitoring, management of chronic childhood illnesses, and acute paediatric emergencies. Strong commitment to child health advocacy, and mentorship of junior clinicians. Seeking to contribute expertise in paediatrics within a reputable healthcare or academic institution.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registrar in Paediatrics & Child Health

Kenyatta National Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2025


  • performed Clerking and assessing patients
    Taking detailed history and performing examinations.
    Formulating differential diagnoses and management plans.
  • Emergency and acute care
    Leading resuscitation and stabilisation of critically ill children.
    Managing emergencies such as sepsis, seizures, DKA, respiratory distress, etc.
  • Inpatient management
    Daily ward rounds, reviewing treatment, and adjusting management plans.
    Coordinating multidisciplinary team (MDT) input (nurses, dieticians, physiotherapists, etc.).
  • Outpatient clinics
    Running general paediatrics and subspecialty clinics (e.g. neurology, endocrinology).
    Following up chronic conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, diabetes

Medical Officer (MO pediatrics)

Kismayo Hospital
08.2017 - 09.2020
  • - Provided comprehensive paediatric and general medical care in a busy district hospital
  • - Led immunization programs, growth monitoring clinics, and under-five mortality reduction initiatives.
  • - Managed common childhood illnesses, malnutrition, and emergencies in resource-limited settings.

Internship

Al Zahraa University Hospital
2011 - 01.2016
  • - Completed mandatory rotations in Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Clinical Attachment

Tottenham Walk-in Clinic
02.2014 - 09.2014

Gained a clear understanding of the scope of general practice in the NHS .

developed skills in patient-cantered consultation

practiced history taking physical examination and basic procedures under supervision

Work Placement Training A/E Department

Imbaba General Hospital
09.2009 - 12.2009

Education

Master of Medicine (MMed) Paediatrics - Paediatrics & Child Health

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
12-2025

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - faculty of medicine

Al Azhar University
Egypt
01.2011

AHMED ALIBI SECONDARY SCHOOL
Egypt
09-2004

Skills

  • Advanced paediatric patients' management skills
  • Clinical research & data analysis
  • Teaching, mentorship & leadership
  • Collaborative teamwork with nurses, allied health staff, and other doctors
  • empathy, patience, and sensitivity when dealing with children and families
  • Emergency care skills (resuscitation, shock, seizures, respiratory distress, DKA, sepsis)

Affiliations

Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) – Full Registration

Certification

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – 2020
  • New born ETAT training 2022
  • WHO Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) – 2023

Timeline

Registrar in Paediatrics & Child Health

Kenyatta National Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2025

Medical Officer (MO pediatrics)

Kismayo Hospital
08.2017 - 09.2020

Clinical Attachment

Tottenham Walk-in Clinic
02.2014 - 09.2014

Work Placement Training A/E Department

Imbaba General Hospital
09.2009 - 12.2009

Internship

Al Zahraa University Hospital
2011 - 01.2016

Master of Medicine (MMed) Paediatrics - Paediatrics & Child Health

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - faculty of medicine

Al Azhar University

AHMED ALIBI SECONDARY SCHOOL

References

  • Ahmed, Laving, Senior Lecturer and consultant gastroenterologist, pedbashir@yahoo.com, 0724644122, UON
  • Bashir, Admani, Senior lecturer and consultant nephrologist, ahmed.rafik@uonbi.ac.ke, +254 721967818, UON

Research & Publications

Master’s Thesis: PREVALENCE, RISK FACTORS AND OUTCOMES OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN CHILDREN HOSPITALISED WITH ACUTE GASTROENTERITIS IN PEDIATRIC WARDS AT KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL.2025

Safia Abdullahi Dirie