Vincent Mbuva
Gilgil, Nakuru
Summary
Adept at medical diagnosis and patient care and with over 8years experience in the clinical services. I have always been a dedicated and compassionate doctor through which I have significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and outcomes in my practice. My leadership in healthcare administration and emergency response streamlined operations and fostered a culture of continuous improvement, demonstrating my ability to lead and innovate in high-stakes environments.
I boast of exemplary inter-personal skills with colleagues which has enabled me to continuously rip the benefits of multi-disciplinary team work and hence evidence based practice yielding improved patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Medical Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching & Referral Hospital.
04.2024 - Current
- Ensuring an expedited triage processes to ensure timely attention is given to the most critical cases during high-volume periods at the Emergency Department.
- Once an emergency situation is determined, developing an immediate plan of action.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Continuous participation in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.
- Assisting senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and advocacy during critical situations.
- Regularly participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, enhancing collaboration and improving patient outcomes.
Medical Officer In-charge
Kiria-ini Mission Hospital.
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes, lead a multidisciplinary team in formulating standard operating procedures manual for the hospital.
- Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management.
- Confirmed consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Spearheaded initiatives for continuous improvement in patient safety, resulting in reduced infection rates and medical errors.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives to align organizational goals with industry trends and best practices.
- Implemented electronic health record systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and coordination of patient care across departments, spearheaded the pilot trial of conversion of the inpatient module to completely paperless.
- Streamlined hospital operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures, with a main goal of ensuring effective utilization of
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement, this includes addition of 4 specialized clinics and oversaw the opening of a Day Care Cancer Centre.
Resident Medical Officer
St. Theresa Mission Hospital, Kiirua.
11.2019 - 04.2023
- Educated patients about procedures, conditions and medications.
- Exhibited strong leadership skills while supervising junior clinicians, offering guidance towards professional growth and development.
- Provided routine and emergency medical care to patients.
- Provided on-call support for urgent situations, addressing emergencies promptly and skillfully.
- Managed complex cases effectively by consulting with specialists and coordinating appropriate referrals.
- Contributed toward hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient experience and satisfaction.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare providers during handovers by clearly communicating pertinent information about patients'' status.
- I was a member of the hospital's Covid-19 Rapid Response Team, where we formulated and implemented policies to tackle the pandemic.
- Entered and scanned patient history, current medical conditions and medications into novel EHR system.
- Trained and mentored medical officer interns and clinical officer interns all through their internship programs.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Organized and attended several medical outreaches and in-hospital medical camps, in an effort to giving service back to the community and promoting preventive healthcare practices.
Clinical Director
Komarock Modern Hospital, Kathwana.
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by actively participating in daily rounds, case conferences, and team meetings.
- Provided optimal care for critically ill patients by promptly identifying complications and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, family-centered care during critical illness and end-of-life situations.
Medical Officer
Focus Clinical and Diagnostics Health Centre, Embu
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and streamline communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
- Verified complex diagnoses to facilitate treatment plans.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to improve access to preventive healthcare services and enhance overall population health.
- Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development, and patient relations.
Education
M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery
06-2017
- Medical Officer Intern, Embu level 5 hospital, Completed 2018.
- Endoscopy diagnostic skills training, Meru diagnostics Centre , Completed 2022.
- Point of care ultrasound (POCUS), Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital, Completed 2024.
Skills
- Patient care
- Medical diagnosis
- Treatment planning
- Emergency response
- Health promotion
- Medical team leadership
- Healthcare administration
Affiliations
- Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association 2019,2022,2024.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 2019 and 2024.
- Mass casualty incidence training, Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation, June 2024.
- Leadership and management in Health (LMIH), University of Washington department of Global health 2023.
- Certified Diabetes Online course for primary care physicians and General Practioners, International Diabetes Federation (IDF), school of diabetes, 2019.
AWARD
Best Medic of the year 2020 at St. Theresa Mission Hospital, Kiirua.
Languages
Kamba
Native language
Swahili
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Emergency Department Medical Officer - Kenyatta University Teaching & Referral Hospital.
04.2024 - Current
Medical Officer In-charge - Kiria-ini Mission Hospital.
05.2023 - 04.2024
Resident Medical Officer - St. Theresa Mission Hospital, Kiirua.
11.2019 - 04.2023
Clinical Director - Komarock Modern Hospital, Kathwana.
04.2019 - 11.2019
Medical Officer - Focus Clinical and Diagnostics Health Centre, Embu
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association 2019,2022,2024.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 2019 and 2024.
- Mass casualty incidence training, Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation, June 2024.
- Leadership and management in Health (LMIH), University of Washington department of Global health 2023.
- Certified Diabetes Online course for primary care physicians and General Practioners, International Diabetes Federation (IDF), school of diabetes, 2019.
AWARD
Best Medic of the year 2020 at St. Theresa Mission Hospital, Kiirua.
Kampala International University. - M.D., Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery
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