Lydia Wanjiku Maina | Freelancer Resume

LYDIA WANJIKU MAINA P.O.BOX 62651 - 00200 Kamiti road, Nairobi, Kenya - //-https://www..linkedin.com/in/lydiah-maina-b- OBJECTIVES A highly motivated physicist seeking an opportunity to learn, advance and apply her knowledge of the intersection of physics and medicine, radiation therapy, medical imaging, nuclear medicine and quality assurance to contribute to the advancement of patient care and safety and contribute to the success of the stipulated organizational objectives. EXPERIENCE January 2025 - Present - freelancer March 2024 - November 2024 CCI Kenya - Call Center Representative November 2023 - February 2024 The Nairobi Hospital - Medical Physics Intern ● Shadowed experienced medical physicists to gain practical experience in clinical settings ● Conducted quality assurance tests on linear accelerators, CT simulators, and treatment planning systems ● Collaborated with radiation oncologists and dosimetrists to develop treatment plans for cancer patients (3D, VMAT, IMRT) ● Assisted in the commissioning of linear accelerator ● Ensured safe and accurate delivery of radiation therapy treatments ● Developed and implemented new treatment techniques to improve patient outcomes ● Contributed to the ongoing research projects within the department April 2023 - October 2023 4G Capital Limited - Call Center Representative September 2022 - March 2023 AIC Kijabe Hospital - Medical Engineer Trainee ● Assisted in routine checks, troubleshooting, and maintenance of medical equipment ● Helped with calibration and testing of medical devices ● Worked on making sure that equipment complies with healthcare standards and regulations ● Participated in the installation of new medical equipment and assisted in training healthcare personnel on the correct use of medical devices ● Helped maintain records of all repairs, calibrations, and inspections SKILLS ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Treatment Planning Quality assurance skills Radiation safety Excellent problem solving and analytical skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Team work abilities Research skills Data science skills Knowledge of Mathematics, Physics and Technology EDUCATION September 2024 - September 2026(ongoing) Technical University of Kenya Master of Science in Medical Physics May 2023 - July 2024 ALX - Data Science September 2018 - December 2022 Technical University of Kenya - Bachelor of Technology (Technical and applied Physics) Second Class Honors - upper division December 2017 - February 2018 Wisdom Institute of Business and Computer Studies Certificate in Computer Studies Distinction 2014 - 2017 Nyandarua High School - Kenya Certiﬁcate of Secondary Education 2004 - 2013 Engineer Central Academy - Kenya Certiﬁcate of Primary Education PROJECTS During my undergraduate studies, I designed a project which detected LPG Gas leakage and had a shutdown system to close the valves on gas leakage detection to avoid accidents and more gas leakage. PRESENTED ABSTRACTS Maina LW, Rugut J, Fajemisin J, Opp D, Weygand J. Shielding dessign for a private radiotherapy center in Mombasa, Kenya. An intercontinental radiation partnership. IAEA International Conference on Radiation Protection in Medicine. Vienna, Austria. December 2025(Submitted) PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES ● A person of integrity with the ability to be authentic, adaptable, and resourceful ● Goal-oriented with the ability to understand and complete assignments with ease ● Ability to establish priorities with a strong will to plan and adapt to a rapidly changing environment ● A team player, able to consult and work collaboratively towards achieving a common goal ● Responsible, ambitious, hard-working, self -motivated, and always willing to learn and adapt to new skills and technologies to cope with all sorts of challenges ● Ability to work with targets and meet deadlines LANGUAGES ● English - Level of proficiency - Fluent ● Swahili - Level of proficiency - Fluent ● German - Level of proficiency - Basic INTERESTS ● Engaging in social activities ● Reading documentaries on latest Technology REFERENCE Emmanuel Mwangi - CCI Kenya Team Leader- Erick Kapis Otieno - The Nairobi Hospital Senior Medical Physicist- Dr. Robert Birundu Onyancha - Technical University of Kenya Lecturer/ researcher/ project supervisor- Jesse Biwott - AIC Kijabe Hospital Senior Medical Engineer-