AMOS KIBISU AMADIVA
Summary
Visionary Medical Epidemiologist and Public Health Leader with 8+ years of experience managing national-level health programs and leading epidemiological projects. Expert in HIV surveillance, strategic information systems, and health data analysis, with a proven track record of delivering actionable insights through robust reporting frameworks. Skilled in guiding cross-functional teams, developing health policies, and fostering stakeholder collaboration to achieve impactful health outcomes. Proficient in DHIS2, SPSS, R, Tableau, ARCGIS, and Spectrum. Research experience with extensive knowledge in evaluation methodologies, and skilled in utilizing a range of tools for effectively communicating research to diverse audiences and encouraging uptake into decision-making processes. Demonstrated success in working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and managing complex projects.
Intelligent it manager with several-year record of leadership experience in areas such as infrastructure development and management, application support and security optimization. Focused on satisfying customer needs through robust, innovative and forward-thinking solutions. Demonstrated success as operational leader, articulate communicator and practiced influencer. Collaborates across functions to outline and achieve project targets. Skilled in building solid business solutions based on methodologies and engineering principles. Complex problem-solver skilled in developing proposals, integrating technologies and managing projects.
Highly skilled epidemiologist with background in public health surveillance, infectious disease tracking, and statistical analysis. Possess strong analytical abilities and proficiency in data management software, contributing to effective disease prevention strategies and health policy development. Demonstrated capability in leading field investigations and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance community health outcomes. Successfully implemented research projects that informed public health decisions and improved response to epidemics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Advisor
Ministry of Health
, Kenya
06.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of national health policies, ensuring alignment with global frameworks and priorities
- Directed multi-agency collaborations, strengthening surveillance systems, and improving health outcomes, with partnerships including USAID, CDC, PEPFAR, and UN agencies
- Provided technical support on disability programs, gender, and disability mainstreaming, policy development, and data analysis
- Oversaw data analysis for national health programs, offering evidence-based insights for policymaking
- Led capacity-building initiatives, empowering healthcare professionals to effectively utilize data systems
- Contributed to USAID- and CDC-funded project implementations, ensuring alignment with donor expectations
- In-depth knowledge of policies and legislation on disability, human rights, and employment, ensuring regulatory compliance
- Led evaluations of public health interventions and research, utilizing advanced evaluation methodologies to inform decision-making
- Developed communication tools to translate research findings into actionable insights for policymakers, stakeholders, and the public
Strategic Information Officer
UNAIDS
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed the design and rollout of community-led monitoring systems, enhancing accountability in HIV programming
- Led epidemiological modeling and reporting for national HIV programs, addressing population disparities
- Designed and implemented advocacy programs for social inclusion, integrating gender and disability considerations
- Strengthened health information systems through innovative data quality and visualization approaches
- Collaborated with USAID, PEPFAR, and UN agencies to develop strategic frameworks and improve health outcomes
- Produced comprehensive reports for Global AIDS Monitoring, influencing national and international health strategies
- Used multiple communication tools, including visualizations and policy briefs, to effectively communicate research findings to varied stakeholders and promote evidence-based decision-making
Head of HIV Strategic Information
NASCOP
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Directed HIV surveillance projects, integrating data quality assurance (DQA) and strategic information reporting
- Managed cross-departmental teams to implement gender-based violence (GBV) and HIV program integration initiatives
- Supported USAID- and PEPFAR-funded projects to improve program efficiency and compliance
- Delivered periodic analytical reports for stakeholders, improving programmatic decision-making by 20%
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams to enhance project efficiency and foster collaborative decision-making
Country Coordinator - COVID-19 Contact Tracing
Public Health Emergency Operations Centre
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Coordinated Nairobi's COVID-19 contact tracing program, leading 10+ teams across metropolitan regions
- Developed data reporting templates and dashboards for effective outbreak management
- Authored reports on outbreak trends, supporting government and WHO decision-making processes
- Managed the integration of diverse teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration during a global crisis
Medical Officer
Kakamega County Teaching & Referral Hospital
Kakamega, Kenya
04.2015 - 08.2019
- Managed HIV and TB programs, leading teams to achieve 90-90-90 cascade goals
- Directed the Comprehensive Care Centre operations, integrating patient services with national health programs
- Supported USAID-, CDC-, and PEPFAR-funded projects to enhance healthcare delivery in Kakamega County
- Promoted agribusiness initiatives for PLHIV at the community level, fostering economic empowerment and improving food security
- Prepared routine epidemiological reports to track patient outcomes and improve clinical protocols
- Worked within multidisciplinary teams to address complex health issues, fostering an inclusive and collaborative approach
Education
Master of Science - Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program
Moi University
01.2021
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Nairobi
01.2014
Skills
- Epidemiological Modeling
- DHIS2
- SPSS
- R
- Tableau
- ARCGIS
- Spectrum
- Health Systems Strengthening
- Leadership & Team Management
- Strategic Planning
- MEL Systems Development
- Policy Formulation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- Report Writing
- Research & Evaluation Methodologies
- Research Communication
- Project Management
- Analytics
- Product evaluation
- Best practice implementation
- Experience with analytics
- Training and mentoring
- Incident management
- Cross-functional communication
- Software development
- IT troubleshooting
- Network administration
- Data modeling skills
- Risk management
- Data modeling
- Advanced data analysis
- Behavioral analysis
- Machine learning
- Geospatial intelligence
- Incident investigations
- Surveillance reporting
- Epidemic curve modeling
- Outbreak case definition
- Technical assistant
- Trend monitoring
- Specimen transportation
- Community health assessment
- Health policy development
- Global health issues
- Infectious disease control
- Research ethics
- Chronic disease prevention
- Population health management
- Self motivation
- Disease research
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team collaboration
- Data interpretation
- Written communication
- Teamwork
- Analytical thinking
- Biostatistics
- Analytical skills
- Disease Modelling
- Safety compliance
- Pathogen Genomics
- Healthcare planning
- Interpersonal communication
- Disease Transmission Understanding
- Excellent communication
- Epidemiological Methods
- Epidemiological Data Analysis
- Active listening
- Task prioritization
- Research design
- Health education
- Health Data Management
- Health System Navigation
- Cross-sectional studies
- Laboratory techniques
- Bioinformatics
- Grant writing
- Disease prevention strategies
- Infectious disease response
- Risk assessment
- Health Research Legislation
- Goal setting
- Project management
- Health risk communication
Certification
- Artificial Intelligence for Health Systems - MIT
- HIV Estimates Generation Using Spectrum - UNAIDS
- Advanced National HIV Management Training - NASCOP
Projects
HIV Epidemic Modeling and Resource Allocation Leadership, Project Manager, Directed a multi-agency task force to model HIV epidemic trends and optimize resource distribution., Delivered high-impact reports that influenced national planning, improving HIV care accessibility by 20%. Community-Led Monitoring Systems for HIV, Lead Coordinator, Designed and implemented systems to empower community oversight of HIV program delivery., Strengthened grassroots engagement, with actionable insights reflected in national strategy reports. KENPHIA Data Analysis and Report Dissemination, Epidemiology Lead, Led the analysis of national HIV prevalence data and authored comprehensive dissemination reports., Presented findings to policymakers and stakeholders, driving updates to Kenya's HIV strategy. Gender-Based Violence and HIV Integration Initiative, Project Supervisor, Supervised the integration of GBV services into HIV programs using interoperable health systems., Produced evidence-based recommendations that improved access to integrated services. COVID-19 Epidemiological Dashboards and Reports, Team Leader, Directed the design of dashboards for tracking outbreak trends and vaccination progress., Provided real-time visualizations and reports, supporting efficient resource allocation. Agribusiness Programs for PLHIV, Project Lead, Promoted community agribusiness initiatives for PLHIV in Kakamega County., Enhanced food security and economic stability among beneficiaries.
References
- Dr. Medhin Tsehaiu, Eastern and Southern African Regional Deputy Director, UNAIDS, +27 63 293 3535, TsehaiuM@unaids.org
- Dr. Andrew Mulwa, Head National AIDS and STI Coordination Program, Ministry of Health, +254720298228, andrewmulwa@ymail.com
- Dr. Ahmed Abade, Kenya Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, +254722818237, ahmedabade@yahoo.com
Awards
- 2nd Runners-up: COVID-19 Response Excellence, East Africa Conference (2020)
- Member: Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Technical Advisor
Ministry of Health
06.2024 - Current
Strategic Information Officer
UNAIDS
04.2023 - 05.2024
Head of HIV Strategic Information
NASCOP
01.2022 - 04.2023
Country Coordinator - COVID-19 Contact Tracing
Public Health Emergency Operations Centre
03.2020 - 12.2021
Medical Officer
Kakamega County Teaching & Referral Hospital
04.2015 - 08.2019
- Artificial Intelligence for Health Systems - MIT
- HIV Estimates Generation Using Spectrum - UNAIDS
- Advanced National HIV Management Training - NASCOP
Master of Science - Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program
Moi University
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Nairobi
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