CHRISTINE WANJIKU GICHUKI
Nairobi, Kenya
Summary
Strategic and impact-driven leader with over a decade of experience in digital health project management across Africa, currently transitioning from a strong technical foundation into broader strategic leadership. As Managing Director at IntelliSOFT Consulting, I oversee cross-functional teams in driving organizational growth, optimizing operations, and developing high-value partnerships. Throughout my career, I have delivered complex EMR and health information systems across multiple countries, consistently ensuring stakeholder alignment, timely delivery, and measurable impact.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Managing Director, Strategic Business Development, Growth & Operations Optimisation
IntelliSOFT Consulting Limited
04.2025 - Current
- Cultivate strategic partnerships, lead contract negotiations, and pursue new business opportunities to drive organizational growth.
- Oversee proposal development, track submissions, and optimize conversion rates to expand the project portfolio and revenue streams.
- Direct cross-functional collaboration and implement operational best practices to ensure project efficiency and interdepartmental synergy.
- Champion brand strategy, manage public perception, and evaluate the impact of branding initiatives on business growth and credibility.
- Lead talent development, succession planning, and assess ROI of leadership programs to ensure long-term organizational sustainability.
Senior Technical Project Manager and Head of Project Management and Delivery
IntelliSOFT Consulting Limited
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Directed and scaled the Project Management and Delivery Department, embedding best practices across the organization.
- Oversaw a portfolio of digital health projects ensuring quality, timelines, and budget adherence.
- Provided executive-level stakeholder engagement across government ministries, NGOs, and donors.
- Established tools and systems for project tracking, delivery quality, and reporting.
- Actively participated in business development efforts, including the development of concept notes and technical proposals for upcoming digital health opportunities.
Senior Technical Project Manager
IntelliSOFT Consulting Limited
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Managed multiple high-level, concurrent digital health projects across various African countries, ensuring timely delivery, scope alignment, and client satisfaction.
- Provided structured mentorship and capacity-building support to newly onboarded project managers, enhancing team cohesion and skill development within the PM unit.
- Established and refined internal project management workflows and best practices to improve delivery standards.
- Facilitated collaboration between cross-functional teams including technical leads, client stakeholders, and implementing partners to align project goals with organizational strategy.
Technical Project Manager
IntelliSOFT Consulting Limited
04.2020 - 12.2023
- Provided project management and advisory support for pharmacovigilance reporting systems and nationwide patient management solutions.
- Provided technical oversight and implementation guidance across multiple health facilities.
- Conducted targeted capacity-building sessions for system users and support teams.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
Part-time Global Event's Manager
OpenMRS Inc
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Organized and delivered OpenMRS global events and implementer meetings across multiple continents.
- Managed event strategy, venue scouting, budgets, and cross-timezone communications.
- Served as liaison between the global open-source community and strategic planning groups.
- Maintained all event documentation, digital assets, and stakeholder outreach channels.
Part-time Quality Assurance Lead
OpenMRS Inc
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Designed the end-to-end QA framework still in use by OpenMRS.
- Coordinated documentation, test script migration, and automation pipelines.
- Acted as liaison between development teams and QA contributors to improve integration workflows.
- Trained community members on QA best practices and open-source contribution protocols.
Technical Project Manager
IntelliSOFT Consulting Limited
06.2015 - 10.2019
- Led end-to-end project delivery, managing scope, timelines, budgets, and multidisciplinary resources.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement and ensured seamless coordination between clients and project teams.
- Conducted capacity building and skills transfer for stakeholders and internal team members.
- Oversaw work planning, risk mitigation, quality assurance, documentation, and technical support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2012 - 04.2016
Skills
Strategic Leadership & Business Development
Project & Program Management (Agile & Waterfall)
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
Team Leadership, Coaching & Capacity Building
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Health Information Systems (OpenMRS, DHIS2, Bahmni, OpenHIE)
undefinedAccomplishments
- OpenMRS Global Events Manager (06/01/16 - 08/31/23): Successfully planned and executed global conferences in over five countries
- Bahmni Community Manager for the Bahmni Coalition (01/01/17 - 07/31/19): Ensured continuous engagement and growth of a thriving community of practice
- Established the Core Quality Assurance Framework (10/01/19 - 11/30/22): Developed the framework currently utilized and expanded upon by the OpenMRS community
- Project Delivery (06/01/15 - Present): Successfully delivered over 15 projects across diverse contexts and scales, consistently achieving high client satisfaction and fostering returning clients
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- Kenya Health Informatics Association, Nairobi, Kenya.
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)® Credential, Project Management Institute
Hobbies
- Travel.
- Music.
- Board games and puzzles.
- Crochet
- Reading
- Technology
Timeline
Project Management Professional (PMP)® Credential, Project Management Institute
05-2025
Managing Director, Strategic Business Development, Growth & Operations Optimisation
IntelliSOFT Consulting Limited
04.2025 - Current
Senior Technical Project Manager and Head of Project Management and Delivery
IntelliSOFT Consulting Limited
04.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Technical Project Manager
IntelliSOFT Consulting Limited
01.2024 - 04.2024
Certification in Women in Leadership program, Strathmore University
12-2021
Part-time Global Event's Manager
OpenMRS Inc
04.2021 - 08.2023
Technical Project Manager
IntelliSOFT Consulting Limited
04.2020 - 12.2023
Part-time Quality Assurance Lead
OpenMRS Inc
10.2019 - 11.2022
Certification in Global Health Project, University of Washington. Management
09-2019
Project Management Professional, Strathmore University
10-2018
Technical Project Manager
IntelliSOFT Consulting Limited
06.2015 - 10.2019
Certification in Health Information Systems, Health Informatics for Kenya Boot-camp (University of Nairobi)
08-2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Kenyatta University
09.2012 - 04.2016
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