Kaiwa Muiruri
@kaiwamuiruri
Compassionate medical doctor skilled in clinical care, emergency management, and patient-centered teamwork.
What I'm looking for
I am a graduate of the University of Nairobi (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) with hands-on clinical experience across Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Psychiatry, and Community & Public Health during my pre-internship rotations.
I performed patient clerking, physical examinations, basic and advanced clinical procedures, assisted in minor and major surgeries, participated in neonatal and maternal resuscitation, and contributed to ward rounds, mortality audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
I bring strong problem-solving, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to ethical patient care. I am self-driven, a collaborative team player, and eager to continue developing clinical competence during internship and early medical practice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Officer Intern
Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital
Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year)
Conducted patient clerking, physical exams and supervised clinical procedures across Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Psychiatry and Community Health during an August 2024–August 2025 internship, contributing to ward rounds and patient management.
Medical Pre-Intern Attaché
Umoja 3 Hospital
Apr 2024 - Jul 2024 (3 months)
Performed supervised clerking, physical examinations and basic clinical procedures (venipuncture, catheterization, suturing) and supported antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal assessments during April 2024–July 2024 attachment.
Medical Student Elective
Kenyatta National Hospital
Aug 2022 - Sep 2022 (1 month)
Participated in patient clerking and physical examination in wards and outpatient clinics under consultant supervision during August 2022–September 2022 elective.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Medicine
2014 - 2023
Activities and societies: Rotations in Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Psychiatry, Mental Health and Community & Public Health; participated in deliveries, surgical assistance, neonatal and emergency care.
Completed Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with clinical rotations across major departments and participation in ward rounds and patient management.
Makini High School
Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2013 - 2013
Grade: C Grade A-
Completed secondary education and obtained Certificate of Secondary Education.
Pangani Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2010 - 2012
Grade: B
Attended secondary school and completed curriculum leading to Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
Rockville Junior Academy
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
2006 - 2010
Grade: 393
Completed primary education and obtained Kenya Certificate of Primary Education.
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