Joan Wambui Ngatho
Nairobi
Summary
A proactive youth leader with a passion for advocacy and lobbying in all matters of health care majorly in sexual and reproductive health, human rights and community health.
Detail-orientated astute researcher with extensive background analyzing data and creating detailed and timely reports based on findings. Employing meticulous attention to detail to produce in-depth reports. Excellent presentation skills, translating information concisely. Focused on expanding knowledge and results through continuous expansion of research efforts and iterative designs. Background running projects and pushing research forward. Brings strong foundation in current methodologies paired with understanding of trends and desire to innovate. Accomplished in organizing successful projects and meeting objectives.
Productive employee with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service. Adaptable with extensive experience providing first-class results. Meets job demands and deadlines through diligent work-ethic and dedication to quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MEDICAL OFFICER
EQUITY AFIA - THIKA BRANCH
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans and improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical records for improved continuity of care.
- Reviewed complex cases alongside colleagues during peer consultations to develop consensus on appropriate courses of action for challenging scenarios.
Medical Officer Intern - Thika Leve 5 Hospital
Ministry of Health
02.2023 - 02.2024
- I rotated in the following departments: Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics & Child Health, Surgery, Psychiatry, and Community Health.
- Interviewed patients to assess histories, investigate concerns and complete physical examinations.
- Performed clinical patient examinations promptly, assessing and diagnosing conditions accurately.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Diagnosed conditions accurately by combining findings from examinations and test results.
- Performed diagnostic assessments, assisting with accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Educated patients and family members on treatment options and care for diagnosed conditions.
- Consulted with patients on lifestyle changes related diet and exercise.
- Attended and participated in clinical meetings and continued education training to maintain licensing.
Ambassador of Menstrual Hygiene Management
Kenyatta University Chapter
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Working in partnership with the Standing Committee of Reproductive Health, including HIV/AIDS(SCORA), Project RESPEKT, Freedom 4 Girls and Lady's Heart Foundation, my mandate was directed at training girls on menstrual hygiene as well as providing re-usable and non-reusable sanitary pads, in a bid to end period poverty
- Through this, we had a reach of over 120 students locally and up to 600 menstrual hygiene champions trained nationally through this program.
Financial Officer
Social Responsibility
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Medical Students for Social Responsibility - Kenya is an organization under International
- Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), made of medical doctors and students in Kenya who share a common goal of ensuring that health professionals are not only qualified professionally but are also socially responsible
- I continue to manage budget allocation by prioritizing various initiatives in consideration of stakeholder needs and funding limitations thereby streamlining execution of our organizations activities
- Ambassador of Menstrual Hygiene Management, Kenyatta University Chapter.
Reproductive Health Trainer
MSAKE
04.2018 - 05.2022
- Following a Sub Regional Training program in affiliation with International Federation of
- MedicalStudents'Association(IFMSA),IPAS-aninternationalorganizationsolelyfocused on expanding access to safe abortion and contraceptives - and the Medical Students
- Association of Kenya (MSAKE), I proactively supervised a workshop on understanding reproductive health laws in Kenya, the social and cultural perspectives regarding abortion therefore fostering the student participants' ability to propagate their views
- In addition, working closely with the Ministry of Health and Kiambu Level 5 District
- Hospital, my expertise cultivated the success of the Intervasity Health Weeks whereby over 500 students locally at Kenyatta University were educated on family planning and over 50 females were provided with short and long term contraceptives such as pills and implants
- This event also provided health screening on conditions such as breast cancer, cervical cancer screening and hypertension.
Resarch Associate
HEPI
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Through a grant titled 'Health-Professional Educational Partnership Initiative (HEPI), from the University of Washington and Stanford University I participated in an integrated student research elective program.
- In the ten week program the objectives I met included but not limited to understanding the role of health research in improving quality of health care delivery. I acquired skills in documentation, interpretation and use of medical records. Gained an understanding of principles of ethical and responsible conduct of health research and how to conduct an inter-professional, multi-disciplinary mentored health research project.
- Published a research article on the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Self-Care Diabetes among the Residents of Karatina.
Research Assistant
SH24
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Participated in collecting both qualitative and quantitative data under SH:24 which is an non-profit organization that designs, delivers, and evaluates digital sexual and reproductive health care services in the United Kingdom and several other countries, including Kenya.
- Collected data through phone interviews on women who acquired advice and contraceptives from the platform as well as transcribed the interviews for data analysis.
Local Officer
Standing Committee of Human Rights and Peace, SCORP
04.2019 - 07.2020
- SCORP unites students who strive to create an equal world and beIieve in international, intercultural as well as interpersonal solidarity
- In collaboration with the Medical
- Students' Association of Kenya (MSAKE) and Ruiru Rehabilitation Centre, I executed a workshop where 20 medical students were trained on becoming Human Rights
- Advocates in promoting child's rights
- This was followed by an outreach program at Ruiru Rehabilitation Center with a reach of over 150 adolescents on their rights including reproductive health rights focusing on gender based violence and sexual assault
- Vice-chair logistics, Federation of African Medical Students
Vice-chair logistics,
Federation of African Medical Students
12.2019 - 04.2020
- I was in charge of reconciling the expenses against the sponsor funding and preparing comprehensive expenditure reports for use by the sponsors and the associations
- I also engaged various stakeholders and partners to donate funds in order to meet the costs necessary to achieve the association's objectives
- I supported my colleagues' campaigns by helping with fundraising efforts, stepping in where needed in the events organized and creating social media buzz through various social media avenues including twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and Snapchat
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
Kenyatta University
2022
High School -
Nyahururu Elite
2014
Primary School -
Limuru International
2010
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Leadership Skills
- Clinical Research
- Active Listening
- Management
- Analytical thinking
- Excellent computer literacy
- Applicant tracking
- Workforce mentoring
- Outstanding written skills
- Product development
- Project Manager
- Data entry
- Critical thinking
- Working autonomously
- Individualised instruction
Certification
- Informed Consent - Clinical Trials Centre, The University of Hong
Kong. - Introduction to Research Ethics - Clinical Trials Centre, The
University of Hong Kong. - Research Ethics Evaluation - Clinical Trials Centre, The
University of Hong Kong. - Leadership and management in Health, University of Washington Department of Global Health
- Medical Abortion for Medical Students, Women First Digital (WFD)
- Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research, CITI Program
- Strengthening Community Health Worker Programs, edX
REFEREES
- Dr. Patricia Muiruri
Consultant Paeditrician - Thika Level 5 Hospital
0722272752
- Dr. David Mbogo
Consultant Nephrologist - Thika Level 5 Hospital
0722613432
mbongomd@gmail.com
- Dr. Christine Chege
Lecturer - Kenyatta University
0707883200
Timeline
MEDICAL OFFICER
EQUITY AFIA - THIKA BRANCH
08.2024 - Current
Medical Officer Intern - Thika Leve 5 Hospital
Ministry of Health
02.2023 - 02.2024
Resarch Associate
HEPI
05.2021 - 07.2021
Research Assistant
SH24
10.2020 - 04.2021
Financial Officer
Social Responsibility
02.2020 - 07.2022
Vice-chair logistics,
Federation of African Medical Students
12.2019 - 04.2020
Ambassador of Menstrual Hygiene Management
Kenyatta University Chapter
05.2019 - 08.2022
Local Officer
Standing Committee of Human Rights and Peace, SCORP
04.2019 - 07.2020
Reproductive Health Trainer
MSAKE
04.2018 - 05.2022
High School -
Nyahururu Elite
Primary School -
Limuru International
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
Kenyatta University
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