Victor Ochieng
Ongata Rongai,Kajiado
Summary
Ambitious and motivated Clinical officer with a diploma in clinical medicine and surgery and a Bachelor of science in biochemistry. Seeking to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills as a clinician. Passionate about advancing the understanding and treatment of human disease and caring for people. Friendly and skilled person with a comprehensive background in medicine. Highly skilled at building trust and rapport with patients quickly to understand their needs. Comfortable in high-pressure situations, making rapid and effective decisions. A diligent medical professional providing compassionate care to patients, families, and communities. Meticulous in assessing, diagnosing, and managing general health conditions. Proactive in personal development to offer reliable, knowledgeable medical advice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Officer Intern
Mbagathi County Hospital
Nairobi
04.2024 - Current
- Kept detailed, accurate patient notes for thorough medical records
- Identified health conditions through targeted physical examinations
- Prescribed medication to treat diagnosed conditions or illnesses
- Discussed symptoms, diagnoses and prognoses with patients and caregivers to support informed medical decisions
- Liaised with families in assessing patient care needs
- Consulted with patients to address ongoing care or to adjust treatment planning to suit progress
- Liaised with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to foster continuum of care
- Embodied medical practice mission and values while upholding industry standards for integrity and quality of care
- Researched and maintained updated knowledge of emerging medical developments, clinical trials and new drugs to support industry advancements
- Worked productively with team of 40 members to achieve common goals
- Showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges
- Led programs in reducing infectious disease spread
- Carried out over ten surgeries and procedures with focus and care
- Signposted nutrition and health advice for improved disease prevention
- Delivered immunizations in accordance with local and national standards for care
- Reported notifiable infectious diseases promptly to meet legal requirements
- Performed minor surgical procedures to alleviate symptoms of basic health issues
- Signed repeat prescriptions, death certificates and fitness for work statements to fulfill patient needs and requests
- Instructed additional patient testing to appropriately diagnose illnesses
- Gained consent to perform suggested treatments and interventions, following all patient advocacy measures to reduce risks
- Referred patients for X-rays and additional procedures to speed up diagnoses
- Diagnosed conditions and devised medical care programs
- Recorded medical and surgical complications clearly for professional investigation
- Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education
- Ordered diagnostic tests to gather data about patient conditions and inform treatment planning
- Collaborated with nursing to team to deliver top quality care in high-volume patient-centred practice
- Transferred patients to specialist health workers for ongoing medical support
- Assessed diagnostic findings to determine patient treatment plans
- Examined patients to assess physical wellness and collect data regarding vital signs, respiratory health and overall wellbeing
- Performed physical exams on over 100 patients, continuously communicating patient needs and comfort levels
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent care continuity.
Clinical Officer Intern
Langata Sub- County Hospital
Nairobi
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Screening for non-communicable diseases in 30 patients
- Preparing treatment plan for non-communicable diseases
- Prescribing medications
- Offering health talk and education to over 100 patients and expectant mothers
- Offering vaccinations to over 50 children
- Familiarized with health facility management
- Familiarized with accounting documents used in ordering commodities within hospital
- Clerked over 400 patients and developed treatment plans
- Assisted in ten deliveries in maternity department
- Participated in market and meat inspection
- Participated in giving health education to group of 200 students
- Participated in decontamination of one neighbouring school facility
- Kept detailed, accurate patient notes for thorough medical records
- Identified health conditions through targeted physical examinations
- Prescribed medication to treat diagnosed conditions or illnesses
- Discussed symptoms, diagnoses and prognoses with patients and caregivers to support informed medical decisions
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent care continuity
- Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating patient needs and comfort levels
- Examined patients to assess physical wellness and collect data regarding vital signs, respiratory health and overall wellbeing
- Assessed diagnostic findings to determine patient treatment plans
- Educated patients and community members about disease prevention and general wellness to boost awareness of public health issues
- Delivered targeted follow-up care for continued patient monitoring
- Prescribed medication with dosage advice to suit individualized patient needs
- Ordered diagnostic tests to gather data about patient conditions and inform treatment planning
- Collaborated with nursing team to deliver top quality care in high-volume patient-centred practice
- Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education
- Transferred patients to specialist health workers for ongoing medical support
- Referred patients for X-rays and additional procedures to speed up diagnoses.
Clinical Officer Student Intern
Ongata Rongai Sub- County Hospital
Ongata Rongai
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Diagnosed, clerked, and successfully managed over 100 patients with various illnesses
- Performed ten spontaneous vaginal deliveries
- Performed over 15 minor surgeries
- Accompanied patients to referred facility
- Identified health conditions through targeted physical examinations
- Kept detailed, accurate patient notes for thorough medical records
- Prescribed medication to treat diagnosed conditions or illnesses
- Discussed symptoms, diagnoses and prognoses with patients and caregivers to support informed medical decisions
- Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education
- Transferred patients to specialist health workers for ongoing medical support
- Collaborated with nursing to team to deliver top quality care in high-volume patient-centred practice
- Liaised with families in assessing patient care needs
- Educated patients and community members about disease prevention and general wellness to boost awareness of public health issues
- Delivered targeted follow-up care for continued patient monitoring
- Assessed diagnostic findings to determine patient treatment plans
- Prescribed medication with dosage advice to suit individualized patient needs
- Diagnosed conditions and devised medical care programs
- Recorded medical and surgical complications clearly for professional investigation
- Gained consent to perform suggested treatments and interventions, following all patient advocacy measures to reduce risks
- Generated referrals for patients in need of specialized care and completed paperwork to facilitate seamless transfers.
Biochemistry Student Intern
Chuka Referral Hospital
Chuka
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Performed over 50 phlebotomy techniques for specimen collection
- Performed over 30 blood smear to detect malaria parasite
- Performed over 50 biochemistry profile tests, such as renal function tests, liver function tests, and lipid panels
- Performed over 50 complete-blood count tests
- Performed serological diagnostic techniques such as VDRL
- Performed blood grouping and cross-matching
- Performed routine lab tests such as urine analysis, stool microscopy, H
- Pylori antigen tests, and antenatal profiles
- Performed whole blood centrifugation
- Demonstrated laboratory safety and sterilization techniques
- Showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges
- Managed time effectively to meet deadlines
- Worked productively with team members to achieve common goals
- Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly
- Made positive contributions to team and workplace, consistently exceeding expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BIOCHEMISTRY
CHUKA UNIVERSITY
CHUKA10.2024
Diploma - Clinical Medicine And Surgery
Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi12.2023
High School Diploma - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
CHIANDA HIGH SCHOOL
Uyoma11.2013
Skills
- Commitment to quality services
- Treatment planning
- Medical diagnosis
- Medical record-keeping
- General health assessments
- Treatment administration
- Patient education
- Minor surgery
- Compassionate patient care
Accomplishments
- Awarded certificate of participation in the Servier multi-disease webinar (2023)
- Awarded certificate of participation in the second annual EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE CLINICAL OFFICERS CONFERENCE held at AIC KIJABE HOSPITAL IN 2022
- Awarded a certificate of attendance and participation in the second Global Health Workforce Network Youth Hub (GHWN) virtual conference in 2021
- Awarded certificate of participation in the first Mount Kenya-organised peace forum held at Chuka University in 2015
- Awarded a certificate from the mathematics department for being part of and the head of the mathematics setting committee.
Affiliations
Executive member of the Clinical Medicine Students' Association of Kenya (2021-2022).
Languages
English (Fluent in both written and spoken)
Kiswahili (Native)
Luo (Native)
French (Basic)
Custom
Reading journals, and novels, making new friends, Trying new things and ideas, football, hockey
Timeline
Clinical Officer Intern
Mbagathi County Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Clinical Officer Intern
Langata Sub- County Hospital
04.2024 - 06.2024
Clinical Officer Student Intern
Ongata Rongai Sub- County Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2022
Biochemistry Student Intern
Chuka Referral Hospital
05.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - BIOCHEMISTRY
CHUKA UNIVERSITY
Diploma - Clinical Medicine And Surgery
Kenya Medical Training College
High School Diploma - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
CHIANDA HIGH SCHOOL
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