Jane Gathema
Nairobi
Summary
Diplomatic and passionate program leader with over 10 years of experience in planning and implementing donor-funded programs on health, including HIV/AIDS management, maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), reproductive health, and GBV interventions. Effective at building and fostering relations with diverse stakeholders, such as NGOs, local organizations and leaders, government, Ministry of Health, and County Health Management Teams. Strengths lie in adaptability and flexibility, allowing positive work in diverse environments and under difficult conditions. Possesses strong technical expertise in health service delivery principles and processes, including gender-based violence, HIV, as well as maternal and child health initiatives. Proven skills in team building and leadership through providing technical guidance and motivating multifunctional teams, stakeholders, and partners to achieve solutions. Excels in training, mentorship, and coaching. With strategic planning abilities, effectively coordinates campaigns for optimal results and manages multi-stakeholder projects to achieve on-time, on-budget, and on-spec project completions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional coordinator,AGYW and Gender Lead
USAID-UON Fahari ya Jamii
8 2022 - Current
- Provided technical leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of comprehensive GBV prevention and response programs to 33 direct reports staff and over 400 healthcare workers
- Built the capacity of 200 project staff, partners, and community-based organizations in GBV prevention and response
- Contributed to the development of project strategies, work plans, and budgets related to GBV prevention, response, and mainstreaming
- Designed and implemented monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track the impact of GBV prevention and response interventions using both gender-sensitive and gender-specific indicators
- Fostered partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders working on GBV issues
- Prepared regular progress reports, technical briefs, and other documentation as required by USAID and project management
- Developed strategic partnerships with other partners financed by USAID, Global funds, etc to exchange experiences and capitalize on lessons learned on gender issues.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes for improved regional performance outcomes.
- Enhanced regional performance by implementing strategic initiatives and coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Provided regular updates to senior management on regional progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, providing constructive feedback that fostered continuous improvement within the region.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to achieve financial goals and optimize regional operations.
- Established a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork and facilitated open communication among team members.
- Coordinated training programs for staff development, enhancing employee satisfaction and retention rates.
PMTCT Technical Advisor
Pathfinder International (Afya Pwani)
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Improved the quality of PMTCT, HIV testing, behavior change communication, GBV, PrEP, and OVC services in 65 facilities by providing technical input and support for County-led initiatives
- Improved viral load from 79% to 92% by collaborating with the county, sub-county, facility, and community teams to implement 'Jua Mtoto Wako Strategy' to improve viral suppression among PMTCT women
- Designed the organization's 5-year strategic plan with well-defined tasks, milestones, client sign-offs, and specifications, alongside the technical team.
- Enhanced system performance by conducting thorough technical assessments and providing expert recommendations.
- Communicated project status to stakeholders, authoring reports to provide up-to-date overviews of ongoing progress.
- Contributed technical oversight to assist team project fulfillment.
Senior Program Officer
PMTCT, Pediatrics and Adolescent Care & Treatment, UoN-CRISSP Kirinyaga County
06.2012 - 06.2018
- Reduced mother-to-child transmission rate in Kirinyaga region by 6% in 3 years
- Increased productivity by providing day-to-day technical assistance to over 300 county and healthcare workers on HIV prevention, PMTCT, MNCH, GBV, and pediatric HIV Program as per the national guidelines
- Trained and coached 450 healthcare workers using the national HIV and ART updated guidelines
- Strengthened referrals and linkages between HTS, PMTCT and pediatric HIV activities and the Comprehensive Care Clinics by establishing 15 new ART sites
- Reinforced healthcare systems by participating in the County PMTCT and Care and Treatment meetings as well as by being a member of the County Technical Working Group
- Provided technical oversight, strategic direction and definition of project activities within areas of HIV prevention and linkage based on national and PEPFAR guidelines
- Improved provision of quality HIV prevention and treatment services as well as GBV awareness creation by collaborating with local implementing partners
- Supported the development and revision of the 2018 ART guideline
- Mentored, trained, and coached 8 technical staff on PMTCT, HIV, and GBV programs.
- Leveraged technology tools for improved project management, tracking progress and streamlining communications effectively.
- Operationalized strategic plans into actionable steps by breaking down complex concepts into manageable tasks for team execution.
- Led cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of complex projects on time and within budget constraints.
Maternal Health Nurse
International Nurse Rescue Committee - Dadaab Camp
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Boosted project feasibility by developing criteria and assessment tools based on project objectives
- Improved operational proficiency by collaborating with other community agencies such as health providers and others to serve the high-risk target population
- Evaluated program outcomes for the Public Health Nursing Maternal and Child Health Program
- Managed high-risk pregnancy conditions and chronically ill/disabled babies by developing nursing protocols
- Enhanced professional growth by participating in continuing education activities.
Education
Masters of Science in Healthcare Management -
UNICAF University
ZambiaProject Management in Global Health - undefined
University of Washington
Executive Health Management Program - undefined
Strathmore University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Nairobi
Skills
Operations Management
Affiliations
- Member of the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Rotaract member
Email2
janegathima@yahoo.com
References
- Solomon Omariba, Project Director, Hellen Keller international, +254 722 496 983, somariba@pathfinder.org
- Dr. Zachariah Vunga, Peace Corps Medical Officer, US Peace Corps-Lesotho, +266 62 856 402, zvunga@gmail.com
- Nancy Gitonga, Senior Regional Program Coordinator, Jacaranda Health, +254 721 283 643, ngitonga@jacarandahealth.org
Languages
English | Proficient
Swahili | Native
Trainingseminars
- UN Women: Understanding violence against Women and girls| 2023
- NASCOP SGBV training| 2023
- Forensic management training| 2022
- GBV First Line Support Training | 2020
- ART and PMTCT Training | 2019
- HIV Testing and PrEP Training | 2016
- Mentor Mothers TOT Training | 2018
Timeline
PMTCT Technical Advisor
Pathfinder International (Afya Pwani)
07.2018 - 08.2021
Senior Program Officer
PMTCT, Pediatrics and Adolescent Care & Treatment, UoN-CRISSP Kirinyaga County
06.2012 - 06.2018
Maternal Health Nurse
International Nurse Rescue Committee - Dadaab Camp
07.2011 - 07.2012
Regional coordinator,AGYW and Gender Lead
USAID-UON Fahari ya Jamii
8 2022 - Current
Masters of Science in Healthcare Management -
UNICAF University
Project Management in Global Health - undefined
University of Washington
Executive Health Management Program - undefined
Strathmore University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Nairobi
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