GEORGE MATHENGE
Community Health Officer
Makindu,Kenya,14
Summary
Passionate about serving in the field of Community Health & Development, dedicated to contributing to the realization of improved health and social welfare for a better society, both locally and internationally. Solid understanding of healthcare administration principles, bringing problem-solving abilities and excellent organizational skills essential for effectively managing hospital functions. Ready to utilize and further develop skills in project management and team coordination within an administrative role. Health professional skilled in public health administration and community health programs, with a proven track record in managing health initiatives and enhancing community wellness. Collaborative approach and adaptability to changing health needs emphasize strategic planning and policy formulation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Hospital Administrator
Sikh Hospital Makindu
06.2017 - Current
- Overseeing staff and patients welfare
- Organized, directed and coordinated medical and health services according to organizational policies and goals.
- Kept records of expenses and monitored budget while recommending opportunities for cost savings.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Ensuring facility cleanliness, tidiness & infection free environment
- Overseeing procurement of hospital commodities like drugs and medical equipments
- Overseeing maintenance and general upkeep of the facility
- Preparation of the staff duty rosters and doing monthly and annual facility reports
- Marketing of the facility services to the community
- Organizing and coordination of medical camps within and without the facility
- Coordinating patient referrals
- Reduced operational costs through the implementation of efficient resource allocation strategies.
- Oversaw recruitment, hiring and evaluation of administrative staff, nurses and doctors.
Part-time Lecturer
Kenya Medical Training College
01.2021 - Current
- Training medical students on matters;
- Community Hygiene & Sanitation
- Community health advocacy
- Community mobilization
- Project management
- Human resource management
- Health entrepreneurship
- School health and Child health promotion
Work study
Kenya Methodist University
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Filing examination booklets
- Compiling nursing students information for nursing council registration
- Attending distant learning queries in the department
Project Officer
Ermis Africa (Environmental Research Mapping and Information System)
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Field Data Collection using GPS and Smartphone applications and creating database for the same using SPSS to enhance analysis
- Drafting concepts and proposals for potential donors & funding opportunities
- Development of various data collection tools for health and other socio surveys
- Organizing Community meetings & workshops for information dissemination and trainings
- Representing the Organization in various official meetings
- Involved in the development of integrated WASH reporting tool for Bungoma and Elgeyo Marakwet County a Project Aided by KWAHO(Kenya Water For Health Organization)
- Conducted Monitoring and Evaluation Activity on the progress of Open Defecation Free (O.D.F) project among the Turkana community using Android modified Applications in Isiolo County
- Involved in various field mapping Activities for both Health and Social research using GPS gadgets and Android application programs
Community Health Officer-Volunteer
Divinity Foundation International
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Organizing medical camps and outreaches communities in the slums and children homes with a target to the most at risk members of the community
- Patient home based care including assisting them with preparation of healthy diets and medications with main focus to the malnourished and those living with HIV
- Facilitating health education to mothers and children in the slums and children homes
- Collecting individual health data during medical camps and analyzing the same to formulate medical reports indicating the most occurring cases in different areas
- Interpretation to European Medics who had no understanding of African languages during medical camps
- Setting up temporally medical camps in the arid areas where most of the communities are nomads and lack permanent structures
Community Health Extension Worker
Ndindika Health Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
- HIV Testing and Counseling using Determine HIV Rapid Test
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Patient care plans translations
- Referral of HIV AIDS patients to the Comprehensive Care Center using MOH referral forms
- Mass education on HIV /AIDs and awareness creation on other sexually transmitted infections and the importance of VCTs services
- Worked with the District Community Health Strategy Coordinator through Community Health outreach Programs in the villages
- Worked in the Maternal Child Health Department where I was involved in child development monitoring, immunization, administering vitamin A, weighing, and Health Education on Breastfeeding
- Monitoring Vaccines at the Health Center Vaccine storage
Education
HND - Health Systems Management
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
01.2018 - 01.2019
BSc - Community Health
Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)
01.2014 - 01.2017
Diploma - Community Health and Development
Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development
01.2010 - 01.2011
Certificate - Computer application packages
Ng’arua Catholic Technical Training
04.2009 - 07.2009
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) - undefined
Ndindika Secondary School
01.2005 - 01.2008
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Nyakiambi Primary School
01.1997 - 01.2004
Skills
Kenya driving license (class BCE)
Professionalbodyaffiliation
Health Systems Management Association (HeSMA), HeSMA 120220K
Attributes
- Empathetic, compassionate & always ready to give my best service
- Excellent communication and administration skills
- Ability to multitask and deliver tasks within timelines under minimal supervision
- A creative and highly motivated individual with very good public relations
- A willingness to learn new skills to enhance my performance & commitment to success
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/11/89
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christian
Training
- Students Employment Empowerment Program-Kenya Methodist University
- Students Leadership Training – Kenya Methodist University
- Peer counseling – Kenya Methodist University
- Christian Leadership Training – FOCUS Center Kasarani (Fellowship of Christian Unions)
- Children Ministry Training – Deliverance Church
- Mapping Using Arc GIS and Mobile Phone Application Technology-ERMIS AFRICA
- Breast-feeding Skills for mothers – Ndindika Health Center
Affiliations
Health Systems Managers Association Kenya
Timeline
Part-time Lecturer
Kenya Medical Training College
01.2021 - Current
HND - Health Systems Management
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Hospital Administrator
Sikh Hospital Makindu
06.2017 - Current
Work study
Kenya Methodist University
01.2014 - 01.2015
BSc - Community Health
Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)
01.2014 - 01.2017
Project Officer
Ermis Africa (Environmental Research Mapping and Information System)
01.2012 - 01.2014
Community Health Officer-Volunteer
Divinity Foundation International
01.2010 - 01.2012
Community Health Extension Worker
Ndindika Health Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
Diploma - Community Health and Development
Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development
01.2010 - 01.2011
Certificate - Computer application packages
Ng’arua Catholic Technical Training
04.2009 - 07.2009
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) - undefined
Ndindika Secondary School
01.2005 - 01.2008
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Nyakiambi Primary School
01.1997 - 01.2004
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