Esther Gitiba

Medical Doctor with broad hands-on clinical experience gained through medical internship, clinical placements, electives and current telemedicine practice. Experienced in patient assessment, acute and chronic disease management, emergency care, outpatient consultations, clinical documentation, referrals and continuity of care. Strong foundation across Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery and Orthopedics.

Comfortable working independently within scope, using digital healthcare workflows and electronic records, communicating with patients and multidisciplinary teams, and adapting to fast-paced clinical environments.

Medical Officer – Telemedicine

(2026-08)

• Conduct remote consultations, taking focused histories, assessing presentations and developing differential diagnoses and management plans.
• Provide treatment guidance, patient education, safety-netting and follow-up; escalate or refer cases requiring in-person assessment, investigation or specialist care.
• Maintain accurate electronic clinical records and confidential handling of patient information.

Medical Officer Intern - Defence Forces Nairobi Regional Hospital - Nairobi, Kenya

(2025-07 - 2026-07)

• Provided hands-on care across Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Surgery and Orthopaedics.
• Assessed and monitored patients, contributed to admissions and management plans, and coordinated follow-up and referrals.
• Participated in emergency assessment, resuscitation and multidisciplinary care; performed and assisted with procedures under appropriate supervision.

Clinical Placement - Kiambu Level 5 Hospital - Kiambu, Kenya

(2021-01 - 2024-07)

• Built sustained clinical experience through patient assessment, ward rounds, case discussions and multidisciplinary care planning.
• Supported monitoring, handover and continuity of care; performed basic life support including CPR and airway management.

Medical Elective – Surgery - Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi - Nairobi, Kenya

(2024-10 - 2024-12)

• Assessed patients under supervision and supported pre-operative, operative and postoperative care.

Medical Elective – Surgery & Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi - Nairobi, Kenya

(2022-04 - 2022-08)

• Took histories, performed examinations, presented cases and assisted with procedures; participated in ward rounds and interdisciplinary care.

Medical Elective – Paediatrics - Gertrude's Children's Hospital, Nairobi - Nairobi, Kenya

(2022-07 - 2022-08)

• Supported paediatric monitoring, caregiver education, discharge planning and clinical handover.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine - Kenyatta University, School of Medicine (2024)

Certificate - Microsoft IT - Pioneer International University, Kenya (2016)

International Computer Driving Licence - Information Technology - Institute of Advanced Technology, Kenya (2016)