Program Officer – APHIAPlus and Global Fund Projects
Mildmay Kenya
10.2012 - Current
Supervised implementation, Coordination and monitoring of the project objectives in Busia and Siaya Counties to improve access to comprehensive HCBC and support services for vulnerable and marginalized groups living with HIV/AIDs in Busia County including children, mothers and Youths affected and infected with HIV/AIDs, youths and mothers
Participates in building capacity of DHMTs, Health Care workers, CHEWs, CBOs/CHWs in community strategy and facilitate linkages and integration of services in Namable, Samia and Teso south Sub-Counties of Busia County and Bondo and Rarieda Sub-Counties
Supports documentation and dissemination of best practices in health care services, focusing on quality assurance at all levels of work
Prepares and submit activity reports including case studies and sharing of best practices
Facilitate establishment and strengthening of children clubs and in problem solving of difficult psychosocial cases
Operationalize monitoring tools for HCBC and other related components e.g
PMTCT, HTC and ART and ensures quality of the same through routine data quality check supervision
Facilitate and create social protection (safety nets) for families affected by HIV/AIDs and PLWHIV
Actively participate in planning and the implementation in conjunction with partners for HIV care, support and treatment and its related services including FP
Research Supervisor – IDSUE (Indicator Development Survey for Urban emergencies) Project
Support for Tropical Initiative in Poverty Alleviation (STIPA)
08.2012 - 09.2012
Introduced the project in Nyalenda and Obunga slums
Supervised and coordinated data collection in Nyalenda slums
Analyze and present raw data for further analysis
Give feedback to the communities after data analysis
Led and supervised a team of 20 research assistants
Arrange for FGD venues and feedback sessions
Facilitate participant reimbursements
Community Care Facilitator
Academy for Educational Development (AED)
04.2008 - 10.2010
Provided technical support aimed at improving the lives of families affected and infected by HIV and AIDS in, Ndhiwa, Rongo and Sub-Counties
I ensured inclusive and comprehensive program to the OVCs, people living with HIV and their families as well as capacity strengthening and enhancement to Community-based organizations
Introduced and reported program progress in Rongo, Ndhiwa and Homabay Sub-Counties
Provided technical assistance to the identified CBO/FBO and community groups on alternative livelihood options
Developed work plan and budget for CBO/FBO partners in consultations with CBO/FBO members and the office Program Manager
Reviewed baseline, monthly and annual assessment data including weight data for completeness and accuracy relaying to the Data Officer to resolve and difficulties with the data collected
Monitored group functioning, providing organizational development and technical support as needed
Facilitated strengthening of CBO/FBO capacity by supporting networking to people and families affected and infected by HIV/AIDS
Prepared accurate reports in enrolment and activity status of OVCs in identified Sub-Counties for USAID quarterly reports
Spear headed sensitization meetings/forums that helped to advocate for the rights of OVC, PLWHA and their caregivers including strengthening and establishment of support groups and networks for PLWHIV
Community Care Facilitator
International Training Centre for HIV (I-TECH)
12.2006 - 04.2008
Provided technical support aimed at improving the lives of families affected and infected by HIV and AIDS in Suba, Ndhiwa and Homabay Sub-Counties
I ensured inclusive and comprehensive program to the OVCs, people living with HIV and their families as well as capacity strengthening and enhancement to community-based organization
(Roles same as above transitioned to AED due to organization restructuring)
Volunteer Youth Peer Educator/ Child Counselor
Kisumu Urban Apostolate Program (KUAP)
05.2002 - 10.2006
Mobilized community members to protect children from abuse as envisaged in the Children’s Act of 2001
Facilitated and enhanced children’s participation in programming, lobbying and advocacy on issues affecting them
Facilitated institutional and organizational development of the CBOs (youth groups) to manage community’s development process including monitoring and evaluation
Supported the community capacity to build linkages and partnership with other stakeholders of development
Facilitated and enhanced community participation in building of relationship between schools, families, their community and the sponsors through quality and timely communication
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Political Science
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Kisumu Campus
10-2021
Skills
Budgeting and financial management
Capacity building
Research and analysis
Training and facilitation
Timeline
Program Officer – APHIAPlus and Global Fund Projects
Mildmay Kenya
10.2012 - Current
Research Supervisor – IDSUE (Indicator Development Survey for Urban emergencies) Project
Support for Tropical Initiative in Poverty Alleviation (STIPA)
08.2012 - 09.2012
Community Care Facilitator
Academy for Educational Development (AED)
04.2008 - 10.2010
Community Care Facilitator
International Training Centre for HIV (I-TECH)
12.2006 - 04.2008
Volunteer Youth Peer Educator/ Child Counselor
Kisumu Urban Apostolate Program (KUAP)
05.2002 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Political Science
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Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. 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Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. 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Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
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