Douglas Sendora Okenyoru
Nairobi
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Officer Volunteer
Kenya Red Cross
2024.05 - Current
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to meet organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Addressed public questions, complaints and requests and provided necessary assistance.
Field-Work Officer
Xaverian Brothers
2017.02 - 2024.03
- Conducted needs assessments and devised actionable plans to support vulnerable individuals and groups.
- Managed crises effectively, documented cases, and connected clients with vital community services, notably healthcare.
- Strengthened and broadened existing programs to enhance the quality of client services provided.
- Spearheaded informal guidance initiatives and implemented feeding programs for street children.
- Advocated for family cohesion and led campaigns against jiggers, addressing community health issues.
- Successfully facilitated reintegration of 30 street children into their homes in Turkana and Bungoma County, promoting stability and social inclusion.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Spearheaded successful projects from conception through completion, showcasing strong project management abilities.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
- Optimized resource utilization by reallocating personnel based on workload assessment resulting in balanced workload distribution among the team members.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Community Health Assistant Attaché
North Star Alliance
2023.05 - 2023.07
- Communicated data to stakeholders
- Provided counseling and referrals
- Conducted outreach for key populations; FSW, MSM and truck drivers
- Coordinated crisis response team meetings of 15 members.
- Offered community health education programs
- Assisted in implementing healthcare programs for vulnerable populations
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Community Drug Distributor
Ministry Of Health
2023.05 - 2023.06
- Provided regular performance reports, offering insights into areas of improvement or success within the distribution network.
- Addressed any complaints or issues swiftly, demonstrating a commitment to excellent customer service.
- Streamlined distribution processes for improved efficiency and reduced delivery times.
- Delivered top customer satisfaction, reviewing feedback closely, and addressing the needs and requests of account holders.
- Used excellent listening and problem-solving skills to work with customers and quickly resolve concerns.
- Communicated regularly with the dispatcher for delivery route details and changes.
- Assisted with sorting and organizing stockroom items.
- Handled customer concerns and issues by answering questions and escalating major problems to the supervisor.
- Maintained records of drugs distributed and customer information to support accuracy.
Community Health Assistant Attaché
North Star Alliance
2022.05 - 2022.07
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Planned and implemented healthcare programs for vulnerable populations
- Conducted outreach programs and organized weekly seminars for pregnant women on maternal health care (at least 50 women)
- Developed and executed healthcare programs for vulnerable populations.
- Led monthly crisis response team meetings of 15 members, managed data collection.
- Administered supervised HIV testing services, provided health education and referrals.
- Evaluated client needs, established goals, maintained records, and engaged with community resources
Community Health Volunteer
James Ryken Rescue Center of Hope
2021.08 - 2021.09
- Developed and implemented community-based health interventions, leading to improved overall health outcomes for participants.
- Facilitated connections between community members and local support services, reducing barriers to care for those in need.
- Cultivated a strong network of public health professionals, facilitating collaboration on projects aimed at improving overall community wellbeing.
- Created targeted campaigns addressing specific public health issues, resulting in increased awareness and prevention efforts within the community.
- Wrote and distributed informational materials on chronic diseases, infant mortality, substance abuse, and other community health concerns.
- Transported or accompanied clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
- Re-integrated child-to-parent for 6 children
- Led outreach activities to target specific demographics and promote health initiatives.
- Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
- Monitored and documented participants' progress toward individualized health goals.
- Set up community health education and promotion programs to reduce chronic conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Epidemiology And Biostatistics
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Community Health And Development
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya2024
Diploma - Community Health And Development
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya2022
High School - KSCE
Muma Mixed Secondary School
Kisii, Kenya2015
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Report Preparation
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in agile methodology, data science, and advocacy
- Monitoring and evaluation skills
- Work Coordination
Languages
Gusii
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Swahili
Advanced
C1
Publications
- Douglas Sendora Okenyoru , & Vincent Omwenga Matoke. (2024). Socio-demographic factors influencing modern contraceptive utilization among women of the reproductive age in Turkana County, Kenya. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, 3(3), 206–215. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12632419
- Okenyoru, D. S ., Matoke, V., Odhiambo, F., Salima, R., Anyika, D., & Ogutu, G. (2023). Social-cultural factors influencing modern contraceptive uptake among women of the reproductive age in Turkana County, Kenya. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 11(1), 51–56. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20234107
Trainings
- Introduction to monitoring and evaluation | IFRC Learning Platform | June 2024
- Psychological First Aid for all | IFRC Learning Platform | June 2024
- Employability and Transferable Skills | CUEA & Otermans Institute | Jan-Feb 2024
- IBM Skills for Students Kenya Program | AFRILTI | Aug-Sept 2023
- Responsible Human Relationship | Kenya Christian Professionals Forum | Feb. 2023
- Managing Emotions in Uncertain Times | Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence | April 2021
- Data Entry and Management | Ajira Digital Training | Oct 2020
- The Data Scientist's Toolbox | Johns Hopkins Univ. | Nov 2020
- Data Science of Health Informatics | Johns Hopkins Univ. | Nov 2020
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing | Johns Hopkins Univ. | Nov 2020
- Kenya sign language training workshop, 2018
Awards
- March for Life - HLI, March 2022
- Certificate of participation in Citizen digital DMI center diabetic walk, June 2024
- Certificate of participation in First aid competition, June 2024
Membership
- Community Health Officers and Assistants (Reg. No. KHPOA/PL545T24), May 2024
- Community Health Worker Officer Membership (Credential ID: CHESOA/02059), Jan 2022 - Jan 2025
Certification
- Licensed Assistant Community Health Officer (Credential ID: APL-V5TJ7), May 5th, 2024–May 16th, 2025
References
- Domiano Vincent Juma - Xaverian Brother - Kenya and University Counselor, United States International University- Africa 0708564708 | jumav29@gmail.com
- Sharon Jerop - Finance Officer, Northstar Alliance - Kenya 0727389868 | jeropsharon845@gmail.com
- Vincent Matoke Omwenga - Lecturer, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa 0726246864 | vomwenga@cuea.edu
Timeline
Community Health Officer Volunteer
Kenya Red Cross
2024.05 - Current
Community Health Assistant Attaché
North Star Alliance
2023.05 - 2023.07
Community Drug Distributor
Ministry Of Health
2023.05 - 2023.06
Community Health Assistant Attaché
North Star Alliance
2022.05 - 2022.07
Community Health Volunteer
James Ryken Rescue Center of Hope
2021.08 - 2021.09
Field-Work Officer
Xaverian Brothers
2017.02 - 2024.03
Master of Science - Epidemiology And Biostatistics
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Bachelor of Science - Community Health And Development
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Diploma - Community Health And Development
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
High School - KSCE
Muma Mixed Secondary School
- Licensed Assistant Community Health Officer (Credential ID: APL-V5TJ7), May 5th, 2024–May 16th, 2025
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