FAITH CHEBET
Summary
Results-driven Public Health Specialist and Program Leader with over 11 years of progressive experience driving impactful health interventions across Kenya's healthcare landscape, with a focus on global surgery, health systems strengthening, and community-based care. I bring a proven track record of designing and implementing high-impact programs, influencing national policy-including being a committee member of Kenya's First National Surgical Plan-and pioneering the integration of community health strategy into surgical care models. My leadership has directly contributed to expanded access to safe surgeries, revitalized health workforce capacity, and strengthened public-private partnerships across major hospitals and counties. With deep expertise in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and program scale-up, I offer a rare blend of clinical insight, systems thinking, and visionary execution-consistently delivering sustainable, data-driven solutions that transform lives and health systems.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Operation Smile Kenya
11.2023 - Current
- Assist the Country Manager in developing, refreshing, and supporting the strategic plan for cleft care in Kenya, collaborating closely with technical leads for successful implementation.
- Support the Country Manager and HQ education department to continuously identify training and education opportunities, strengthening local healthcare professionals and volunteer teams.
- Work with the Country Manager to build hospital partnerships, expanding access to safe surgeries in line with global standards.
- Coordinate short-term surgical missions with hospitals including MTRH, KUTRRH, and KNH, supporting 40+ cleft surgeries per mission.
- Introduce Kenya's Community Health Strategy into Operation Smile's care model, enhancing local patient identification and referrals.
- Support the Ministry of Health (MOH) as a committee member in the ongoing development of Kenya's surgical policy and national framework.
- Conduct training for county community strategic networks to build capacity in cleft awareness and establish referral pathways. I've introduced Community strategy framework to the organization.
- Develop annual program budgets and requested additional funding to support mission and outreach activities.
- Prepare donor reports, presentations, and provide updates to various donors monthly or quarterly, as required.
Clinical Improvement Specialist
CIHEB Kenya
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Ensured optimal standards of care by implementing and maintaining nationally approved clinical guidelines and protocols in HIV/AIDS management, updating clinicians with the latest evidence-based practices.
- Participated in continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes across supported health facilities in Kwale County.
- Led weekly multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) to discuss complicated cases, promoting collaborative care.
- Monitored and ensured real-time documentation of patient information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR), supporting accurate reporting.
- Ensured timely reporting of HIV-related activities and outcomes to the Regional Senior Technical Advisor.
Program Officer
USAID Ampath Uzima Kenya
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Oversaw the establishment of efficient patient workflows, eligibility testing, and linkage to HIV treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.
- Supervised HIV prevention, care, and treatment activities across multiple sites, conducting joint supportive supervision with County and Sub-County MOH staff.
- Built the clinical skills of staff in HIV/AIDS care, TB management, GBV, and PMTCT through on-job training, mentorship, case reviews, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions.
- Managed follow-up care for PMTCT clients and HIV-exposed infants, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Prepared and submitted activity budgets, work plans, and reports in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
Program Officer
Centre for Health Solutions - Kenya
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Provided mentorship and continuous support to healthcare providers at CCC, MCH, and TB clinics to enhance patient care quality and treatment adherence.
- Actively participated in quarterly joint supportive supervision with the County Health Management Team, identifying gaps and fostering quality improvement.
- Contributed to the preparation of annual work plans and reporting, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and tracking project progress.
- Led the implementation and review of Quality Improvement projects within healthcare facilities using the KHQIF Model.
Program Officer
ICAP Kenya
10.2012 - 12.2015
- Contributed to the decentralization of ART services, supporting the establishment of ART facilities in sub-counties and mentoring staff on pharmacovigilance, adherence, and quality assurance.
- Initiated the NIMART program, creating a new system for nurse-led HIV management in facilities operated by nurses.
- Led quality improvement efforts through the Kenya HIV Improvement framework, enhancing the quality of healthcare facilities and services.
- Managed program development, evaluation, and reporting, collecting and analyzing data to assess the needs for HIV services in the community.
Clinical Officer
St Monica Hospital, Kisumu
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Actively identified and managed opportunistic infections in HIV-positive patients, ensuring baseline tests were completed prior to ART initiation.
- Managed the HIV/TB program, adhering to national guidelines and ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Submitted timely reports to the Ministry of Health in line with national guidelines and standards.
Research Assistant/Field Supervisor
ICAP Kenya
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Conducted site monitoring visits to identify issues and ensure compliance with study guidelines and regulations.
- Maintained accurate and timely research records while ensuring confidentiality and adhering to ethical research standards.
- Reviewed on-site files, case report forms, and documents for accuracy, providing corrective action and remedial training as necessary.
- Managed study documentation and maintained quality control to ensure data integrity.
Clinical Research Assistant
Moi University / KIPPRA
01.2011 - 04.2011
- Contributed to a baseline health survey among 1,200 dairy members in Uasin Gishu and Nandi Sub-Counties prior to health insurance implementation.
- Administered research questionnaires, accurately collecting sensitive data while maintaining participant confidentiality.
- Ensured proper subject recruitment, informed consent, and data entry for study tracking and analysis.
Clinical Officer Intern
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Conducted clinical reviews and admissions for patients, performing medical procedures for accurate diagnoses during major ward rounds.
- Managed emergency and casualty cases, performing minor surgeries, suturing, and addressing respiratory conditions in children and neonates.
- Provided close monitoring of patients, ensuring timely interventions and optimal care.
Education
MSc - Public Health
AMREF International University
01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
05.2015
Diploma - Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Kenya Medical Training College
12.2009
Clinical Trials Monitoring Course - Clinical Trials Monitoring
ClinWin Research Services
04.2022
Skills
- Program Cycle Management
- Regional Coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting & Resource Mobilization
- Grant Compliance & Reporting
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Leadership & Capacity Building
- Community Health Strategy Integration
- Proposal Writing & Editing
- Risk & Quality Management
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), 2025-03-01
- Certificate in Psychosocial Therapy, Operation Smile Academy, 2024-04-01
- Certificate in Nutrition for Cleft Lip and Palate, Operation Smile Academy, 2023-11-01
- Clinical Trials Monitoring, ClinWin Research Services - University of Nairobi / KAVI ICR, 2022-04-01
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Global Health Network, 2022-04-01
- Kenya ART Guidelines - Trainer of Trainers, NASCOP, 2022-10-01
- Kenya HIV Quality Improvement Framework (KHQIF), NASCOP, 2022-03-01
- Leadership & Health Certificate, University of Washington, 2014-01-01, 2014-04-01
- Clinical Management of HIV Certificate, University of Washington, 2014-01-01, 2014-04-01
- Introduction to Epidemiology, University of Washington, 2017-05-01
- Cardiovascular Training Certificate, Aga Khan University, 2014-02-01
- Emergency Triage Assessment & Treatment Plus (ETAT+), Nursing Council of Kenya, 2013-11-01
Accomplishments
- Committee Member of Kenya's First National Surgical Strategic Plan, Played a pivotal role in drafting the plan and accompanying guidelines in collaboration with national stakeholders, contributing to a landmark policy that will shape the future of surgical care in Kenya.
- Spearheaded Integration of Community Health Strategy into Operation Smile Kenya Model of Care, Successfully collaborated with multiple county governments to incorporate community health approaches, significantly improving patient recruitment and access to surgical care for children with cleft conditions.
- Led the Revitalization of Operation Smile Student Clubs in Kenya, As the national lead of the Global Student Program, re-engaged medical students across Kenya in cleft advocacy and surgical education, promoting awareness of neglected surgical diseases.
- Coordinated a Major Surgical Mission at Kenyatta National Hospital, 2024-06-01, Oversaw logistics and program management for a 7-day short-term surgical initiative resulting in 30 successful cleft lip and palate surgeries, mobilizing a multidisciplinary team of 50 volunteers.
- Introduced Community-Centric Innovations in Surgical Outreach Programs, Developed and implemented community-driven strategies that enhanced surgical outreach impact and optimized patient care delivery.
Personal Information
- Title: Public Health Specialist
- Nationality: Kenyan
Timeline
Program Manager
Operation Smile Kenya
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Improvement Specialist
CIHEB Kenya
01.2022 - 10.2023
Program Officer
USAID Ampath Uzima Kenya
03.2019 - 12.2021
Program Officer
Centre for Health Solutions - Kenya
01.2017 - 02.2019
Program Officer
ICAP Kenya
10.2012 - 12.2015
Research Assistant/Field Supervisor
ICAP Kenya
02.2012 - 08.2012
Clinical Officer
St Monica Hospital, Kisumu
01.2011 - 01.2012
Clinical Research Assistant
Moi University / KIPPRA
01.2011 - 04.2011
Clinical Officer Intern
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret
01.2010 - 12.2010
MSc - Public Health
AMREF International University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
Diploma - Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Kenya Medical Training College
Clinical Trials Monitoring Course - Clinical Trials Monitoring
ClinWin Research Services