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Dr. Edna Ngare - Ng'eno

Dr. Edna Ngare - Ng'eno

NAIROBI
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Summary

With 16 years of experience in medicine, systems strengthening, health advocacy, leadership, program design, and human development, I bring a dynamic and professional approach to my work. As a collaborative leader, I prioritize partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged and empowering work culture. Building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders is a documented strength, honed through extensive experience in high-level coordination with government MDAs, the World Bank, UN agencies, MDBs, NGOs, and civil society. Currently serving as the Director of Social and Human Development Programs for the President's Advisor on Women Rights, I lead initiatives to enhance and mainstream empowerment for women and girls in health, education, agriculture, and climate change through strategic partnerships and program design & implementation by ministries. Notable achievements include successfully leading a multisectoral technical team comprised of government agencies, UN agencies, multilaterals, NGOs, civil society, and the private sector to develop a strategic framework and implementation matrix that inform policy review, legal restructuring, and program initiatives aimed at ending teenage pregnancies/early marriages. Additionally, my efforts have improved adolescent well-being and enhanced child protection to foster quality uninterrupted education by creating safe environments for children in schools and homes while capacity building the duty bearers. With strong skills in strategic program design, planning and organizing for results, high-level stakeholder engagement, and inspiring positive change, I am committed to contributing to an organization focused on improving lives and achieving Sustainable Development Goals related to health, poverty eradication, and improved standards of living for women and children.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Social & Human Development Programs – Office of the Advisor on Women Rights

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF KENYA
12.2022 - Current
  • Contributed to local, national, regional and global programs affecting Women in Health and Education, Climate change & Environment, in collaboration with other stakeholders and government agencies
  • Collaborate, synergize, advise, amplify areas that need keen attention of the President
  • Spearheaded the coordination of a Presidency Campaign to end Teenage Pregnancies, Improve Adolescent well-being and enhance child protection to increase a viable future for children through education and access to health
  • I Lead a multi-stakeholder team to improve collaboration on safeguarding the environment of children to access quality , undisrupted education and improved mental well-being devoid of abuse.
  • Initiated policy dialogue with respective Government agencies and development partners to facilitate system transformation for women and girls in the Arid & Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) that are marginalized in the areas of education, access to health, climate change effects and economic empowerment.
  • Leveraged Partner Engagement with UNESCO, UNICEF, UNFPA, UNIAIDS, UN Women, World Bank, ILO, Pathfinder International, World Vision, Plan International, Child Fund and respective Government Agencies to resource mobilize and develop an implementation matrix that will reduce Teen pregnancies and early marriages, increase return to school policy, create safer spaces for children in school and homes and capacity build the duty bearers.
  • Support the President's Advisor in identifying gaps and analyzing women initiatives across the sectors
  • Spearheaded the government team that collaborated with Africa Guarantee Fund for a successful launch of Affirmative Finance Action on Women(AFAWA), an initiative of AfDB that has disbursed $5B to empower women through Credit guarantees.
  • Secured partnerships with USAID, Vodafone and Mpesa Foundation to raise USD 18M towards a National digital critical emergency response and referral system for pregnant women and newborns to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Head of Wellness and Ag. Regional Sustainability Coordinator

JUBILEE INSURANCE
06.2017 - Current
  • Offer strategic direction to the company on corporate wellness initiatives to its corporate and individual clientele
  • Developed programs and partnerships on Women's agenda -Mum's Club" across various counties and in partnership with the respective governments in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
  • Mastermind of the development of Maisha FITI. A preventive health and primary health initiative to reward healthy behaviors through a digital application .
  • Developed Mums Club, a platform launched across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to provide information to women on the care to self and to their children through subject matter expert education and government interventions.
  • Reduced energy consumption by implementing sustainable practices and policies in the workplace.
  • Researched emerging trends in sustainability best practices, incorporating innovative solutions into existing programs where applicable.
  • Enhanced employee engagement in sustainability initiatives through ongoing education and training programs.
  • Optimized resource efficiency within facilities by conducting thorough assessments of current operational workflows.


Chief Wellness Director

SOLACE LIFESTYLE & WELLNESS RESORT
06.2014 - Current
  • Business development and partnerships
  • Developed Wellness programs for Women, business executives and persons with chronic disease
  • Offered holistic consultations to persons with chronic ailments and coaching

Medical Officer

THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL
06.2010 - Current
  • Treated Inpatient and Outpatient cases
  • Demonstrated proficiency in taking medical histories, and carrying out shifts where I am placed as a doctor-in-charge of the shift
  • Handled all emergency cases during the shift, managed the doctors during the shift, delegated duties, and handled any crisis that may emerge during the shift
  • Managed Neonates in an ICU setting
  • Ventilation Machine regulation management and treatment

Medical Officer

Kajiado District Hospital
11.2009 - Current

Locum

Gertrude's Children's Hospital
06.2009 - Current

Locum

Kenyatta National Hospital
05.2009 - Current

Medical Officer

Kiambu District Hospital
03.2009 - Current

Education

Masters - Business Administration (EMBA)

Quantic School of Business and Technology
01.2023

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -

University of Nairobi
01.2007

Fellowship - Leadership in Postgraduate Paediatric Education: International Postgraduate Paediatric Certificate

University of Sydney, Sydney. Australia
01.2013

Driving business towards sustainable development goals -

Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Amsterdam
01.2022

Leadership in Healthcare Management -

University of Washington
01.2020

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Moi Girls School
01.2001

Skills

  • Policy Dialogue

  • Program Design & Development

  • Partner Engagement Skills

  • Analytical Skills

  • Collaboration& Interpersonal Skills

  • Leadership and Motivation

  • Communication Skills

Affiliations

  • Kenya Medical and Dentist Board
  • Red Cross Society of Kenya
  • Organization for Women in International Trade (OWIT- Nairobi)

Customsection - Title

Health Council Champion Organization for Women in International Trade OWIT – Kenya Chapter

Awards

  • Quality Kenya Healthcare Awards 2019- 1st Runner's up in advancing Maternal Healthcare through the Mum's Club
  • Australian Leadership Award Fellowship for Paediatric education

Hobbies and Interests

  • Community Work
  • Socializing
  • Traveling

Training

  • NSE ESG Masterclass – Climate action and sustainability reporting frameworks
  • IMCI- Integrated Management for Children Care 2006
  • APHIA II – HIV Management for Adults and Adolescents 2009
  • I Choose Life- Peer Educator 2003
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Aga Khan University Hospital 2009
  • European Paediatric Life Support – Gertrude's Children Hospital 2008
  • Workshop on Diabetes Care Management – 2010
  • Sustainable Development Goals workshop – UN Global Compact (UN Women) 2022

Certification

  • Gender Sensitivity Workshop - Data 2X, 2024
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • National Training on Gender Responsive Budgeting - Collaborative Center for Gender and Development, 2023
  • International Postgraduate Pediatric Certificate- Sydney, Australia 2013

Accomplishments

  • Kenya Quality Healthcare Awards -1st Runners Up on Advancing Maternal Health through the Mum's Club initiative.
  • Spotlighted the vulnerabilities of women and girls in the marginalized region within the ASALS driving more engagements by leaders to the region and targeted programs for sustainable change.

Languages

English
Native language
French
Elementary
A2
Kiswahili
Proficient
C2

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Children Programs

Leadership positions

Sustainability

Health & Wellness

Timeline

Director of Social & Human Development Programs – Office of the Advisor on Women Rights - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF KENYA
12.2022 - Current
Head of Wellness and Ag. Regional Sustainability Coordinator - JUBILEE INSURANCE
06.2017 - Current
Chief Wellness Director - SOLACE LIFESTYLE & WELLNESS RESORT
06.2014 - Current
Medical Officer - THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL
06.2010 - Current
Medical Officer - Kajiado District Hospital
11.2009 - Current
Locum - Gertrude's Children's Hospital
06.2009 - Current
Locum - Kenyatta National Hospital
05.2009 - Current
Medical Officer - Kiambu District Hospital
03.2009 - Current
University of Nairobi - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery,
Erasmus University - Driving business towards sustainable development goals,
University of Washington - Leadership in Healthcare Management,
Quantic School of Business and Technology - Masters, Business Administration (EMBA)
University of Sydney - Fellowship, Leadership in Postgraduate Paediatric Education: International Postgraduate Paediatric Certificate
Moi Girls School - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education,

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