Beryl Ganda
Eldoret,Kenya
Summary
Dynamic professional in Health care field . Proficient in multilingual communication. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and strategic planning skills. Experienced in leadership and professional mediation with a proven track record in organising medical conferences. Committed to leveraging skills for impactful contributions in future roles.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4030
4030
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Hospital Rheumatologist
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
Eldoret, Kenya
01.2017 - 09.2025
- Delivered specialized rheumatology services to all patients within hospital in western Kenya.
- Conducted weekly rheumatology clinics to address patient needs and ensure continuity of care.
- Provided mentorship and practical training in rheumatology to medical students, nurses, and clinical officers.
- Participated in research initiatives focused on advancing rheumatology practices.
- Led and engaged in mini round discussions to promote collaborative learning among peers.
- Contributed to continuous medical education in rheumatology organised by Kenya Association of Physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care outcomes and treatment efficacy.
- Educated patients and families on effective disease management and lifestyle changes.
ACU (AIDS CONTROL UNIT) Chair
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
Eldoret, Kenya
01.2013 - 09.2025
- Implemented ACU policy formulation, review, and execution across various departments.
- Led secretariat management under ACU, enhancing staff mentorship and leadership skills.
- Orchestrated development of annual budget and work plans for strategic alignment.
- Chaired quarterly board meetings, facilitating effective communication during critical discussions.
- Coordinated performance contract implementation between ACU and the ministry of public service.
- Collaborated on community outreach initiatives to address pressing public health issues.
- Conducted training sessions for healthcare professionals focused on advocacy techniques.
- Oversaw financial reports to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance with legal standards.
Consultant Physician
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
Eldoret, Kenya
01.2012 - 09.2025
- Heading daily ward rounds and running medical out patient clinics.
- Attending to special consultations needing physician attention in all other departments.
- Supervising and mentoring residents, interns and medical students.
- Bed side teachings to residents, interns and medical students.
- Heading and participating in departmental monthly mortality meetings, quaterly meetings, yearly perfomance contract drafting and defence
- Participating in conducting practical exams to medical students
- Participating in policy and strategic implementation of hospital policies and research findings at departmental level.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care and recovery.
- Managed difficult conversations around prognosis and treatment options with compassion and empathy.
- Ensured continuity of care upon discharge through effective liaising with community healthcare providers.
- Led regular seminars and educational sessions for junior doctors' growth.
- Kept abreast of latest guidelines in disease management, maintaining clinical excellence.
- Supervised and taught junior residents and medical students during ward rounds.
Medical Resident (Registrar), Department of Medicine
Kenyatta National Hospital
Nairobi
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Diagnosed and treated patients in all medical wards renal unit, ICU/HDU, Chest and dermatology units.
- Supervised intern doctors.
- Involved in clinical research on Peripheral arterial disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients at KNH.
Medical Officer
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret
Eldoret, Kenya
01.2007 - 10.2008
- Worked in Department of Internal Medicine ,Department of Accident and Emergency, Obstetrics &Gynaecology and Intensive Care Unit
- Supervised and taught junior doctors and clinical officers.
- Secretary of The Medical Board Workman’s compensation committee
- Collaborated with external agencies to promote public health awareness and improve community health outcomes.
- Reviewed and analysed clinical data to identify areas for improvement and enhance service delivery.
- Participated in offering emergency obstetric services to affected communities during post election violence in 2007
Medical Officer Intern
New Nyanza General Hospital Kisumu (JOOTRH)
Kisumu, Kenya
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Assisted in diagnosing and managing patient health conditions through thorough clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with senior medical professionals to create tailored treatment plans for patients.
- Conducted routine examinations and monitored patient progress to ensure compliance with therapies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventative care strategies.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to enhance coordination of patient care.
- Documented patient histories and treatment plans accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Reviewed laboratory results and radiological findings to inform clinical decisions.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to remain current with medical practices.
Education
Subspecialty - Rheumatology
University of Kwa Zulu Natal
Durban ,South Africa /2016 - 01.2017
master of medicine - Internal Medicine
University of Nairobi
Nairobi ,Kenya /2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCh.B) - undefined
University of Nairobi
Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) - undefined
Alliance Girl's High School
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
- Statistical software proficiency: SPSS, AnthroPac, Ethnograph
- Web development skills
- Multilingual communication: Luo, English, Kiswahili, German
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Professional mediation
- Medical conference organization
Certification
- Certified as a Medical Practitioner in Kenya. Awarded by Kenya Medical and dentist Board (KMPDB) in June 2017
- Certified Physician Specialist .Awarded by KMPDC (2015)
- Certified as Sub- Specialist in Rheumatology. Awarded by KMPDC (Feb 2019 )
- Founding Fellow East, Central and Southern Africa College of Physicians
- Certified Professional Mediator : awarded by mediation training institute East Africa
Affiliations
- East central and Southern Africa College of Physicians (Founding fellow)
- Kenya Association of Physicians (Secretary Eldoret Branch)
- Arthritis Rheumatology Society of Kenya (committee member)
- Kenya Medical Association (Member).
- Kenya Medical Women’s Association (KEMWA).
- Dancing, sprint running
References
- Philip Kirwa, Chief Executive Officer , Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. Specialist Obstetrician Gynaecologist.
- Faraj Some, Specialist Physician and Gastroenterologist, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.
- Omondi, Oyoo, Specialist Physician and Rheumatologist, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 00202, Associate Professor Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics. Head Rheumatology unit Kenyatta National Hospital
Hobbies and Interests
Rheumatology (Rheumatoid Arthritis,Systemic lupus erythromatosus Systemic sclerosis), Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Awards
Young Investigator award. 15th Congress Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology-APLAR. 2012. Dead sea-Amman- Jordan.
Publications
- Oyoo O, Moots RJ, Ganda B. Stepping into the state of rheumatology in East Africa. Rheumatology (2012)doi:10.1093/rheumatology/ker411First published online: February 7, 2012
- B Ganda, GO Oyoo, J Kayima, M Maritim. Peripheral arterial disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya..EAMJ vol 88 NO 12 (2011) 399-408.
- ArthRheuma Society of Kenya Annual Scientific Conference , July 2018 Kisumu, Kenya
- Kenya Association of Physicians 22nd Annual Scientific conference March 2018 Mombasa Kenya
- 15th Annual European Congress f Rheumatology (EULAR). France
- Uwezo rheumatology Training.
- XVII Congress of Pan American League of Associations for Rheumatology (PANLAR). Punta Cana,Dominican Republic.
- American college of Rheumatology(ACR).Chicago.USA.
- African League of Associations for Rheumatology(AFLAR), Regional Rheumatology Symposium and Workshops East African region. Nairobi. Kenya
- African League of Associations for Rheumatology(AFLAR), Regional Rheumatology Symposium and Workshops East African region. Nairobi.Kenya
- Kenya Associations of Physicians 14th Annual Scientific conference. Mombasa.Kenya
- Complicated case- Is it Lupus Arthritis and Rheumatology society of Kenya annual scientific conference. Kisumu Kenya 2018
- Advancement in management of Gout Kenya association of Physician Annual and Scientific conference 2017 .Mombasa Kenya
- Primary trainer and presenter. Uwezo Rheumatology training, Eldoret , Nairobi, Kericho and Malindi ,chapter (2013-2016).
- Peripheral arterial disease in Rheumatoid arthritis patients at KNH. Listed for poster presentation APLAR 2012. Jordan.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis and the cardiovascular system African League of Associations for Rheumatology(AFLAR), Regional Rheumatology Symposium and Workshops East African region. Oct 2011. Nairobi. Kenya
- Avascular Necrosis of the bone African League of Associations for Rheumatology(AFLAR), Regional Rheumatology Symposium and Workshops East African region. Oct 2011. Nairobi Kenya
Training
- Clinical attachment Rheumatology department Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital – University of Kwa Zulu Natal Durban South Africa – Feb- Aug 217
- Rheumatology Observership – (2016) Aintree University Hospital Liverpool- United Kingdom
- Rheumatology Observership (2015) Sancheti Hospital ,Pune, India
- British Society of Rheumatology (BSR),Musculoskeletal ultrasound course. 2014 in York City, England
- Rheumatology Basic skills and clinical examination. Mar 2012.Uwezo Rheumatology training.
- New born and Paediatric Life support Oct 2007 at Moi Teaching and referral Hospital Eldoret.
- Research methods and skills. Sept 2007 by Institutional Research and Ethics committee (IREC) Moi Univ /MTRH Eldoret.
- Advanced Trauma Life Support. May 2007 at The Nairobi hospital
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- 2017-date – Hospital rheumatologist heading the rheumatology department
- 2013-Date- Chairperson Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital HIV/AIDS Control unit
- 2014-Date- Secretary Kenya Association of physicians Eldoret Branch
- 2014-2016- Secretary Arthritis Rheumatology Society of Kenya
- 2009-2010- Assistant chief resident (registrar), department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Nairobi.
- 2007- 2008 – Secretary of The Medical Board Workman’s compensation committee Western Kenya based at the Moi Referral hospital Eldoret.
- 2007-2008 – Representative of Medical Officers MTRH
- 2007-2008 – Secretary KEMWA Eldoret branch
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Primary Researcher. Peripheral arterial disease in Rheumatoid arthritis patients at the Kenyatta National hospital Nairobi 2010- 2011
- Research assistant. Knowledge Attitude and Practices on HIV transmission among the non circumcised boys aged 15-30yrs in Awasi district Nyanza. 2008. AMPATH Eldoret. Kenya
- Study on prevalence of cancer of the cervix on women attending Gynaecology outpatient clinic in MTRH. 2008. Moi Teaching and referral Hospital Eldoret. Kenya
Memberships
1.
Accomplishments
1. Commendation from MTRH ( Aug 2023 for carrying out my responsibilities diligently as ACU Chair,
2. Outstanding conference organization award (ARSK 2025)
3.Certificate of participation as volunteer physician&Rheumatologist- Medical camp Hope arthritis foundation 2025
4.Succesfull Creation of a MTRH hospital Aids control unit as per National directives
5. Certified Proffesional mediator (Nov 2024) Mediation training institute East Africa
6. Awarded a Credit in Senior Management course by Kenya School of Goverment March 2022
7. Vice president Arthrheuma ( Arthritis Rheumatology Society of Kenya)- 2024 to date
Timeline
Hospital Rheumatologist
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
01.2017 - 09.2025
ACU (AIDS CONTROL UNIT) Chair
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
01.2013 - 09.2025
Consultant Physician
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
01.2012 - 09.2025
Medical Resident (Registrar), Department of Medicine
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2012
Medical Officer
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret
01.2007 - 10.2008
Medical Officer Intern
New Nyanza General Hospital Kisumu (JOOTRH)
01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCh.B) - undefined
University of Nairobi
Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) - undefined
Alliance Girl's High School
Subspecialty - Rheumatology
University of Kwa Zulu Natal
/2016 - 01.2017
master of medicine - Internal Medicine
University of Nairobi
/2008 - 01.2012
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