John Ndiritu
Nakuru
Summary
Effective project management specialist with extensive experience in public health, communicates well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help projects reach goals. Focused on introducing efficient systems and processes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant- Global Health/Office of HIV/AIDS- Technical Assistance for Key Populations _Africa
USAID GH-TAMS/IBTCI
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Liaised with country teams to scale-up HIV case finding, and enhance retention to prevention and treatment services through adoption of differentiated care models
- Coordinated with USAID’s Office of HIV/AIDS, key populations and rights team, to provide technical assistance with a focus on the needs in Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, South Sudan, Zambia, Rwanda, and Uganda in HIV program implementation as related to key populations’ specific needs
- Collaborated with country teams to rollout new project components, including the development of national guidelines, communication plans and IEC material and related staff trainings. This included PrEP rollout in South Sudan and mental health services in Zambia.
Consultant -Technical support for Key Population Programming
IntraHealth International
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Delivered staff training and mentorship, and supported general data analysis to inform program decisions
- Supported the integration of family planning services in the sex workers HIV prevention and treatment program
Lead researcher
Organization for Refuge, Asylum, and Migration (ORAM)
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted research utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods on the plight of LGBTQI+ asylum seekers in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya
- Compiled the final research report and led the report dissemination
Technical support to Evidence to Action for Strengthened Reproductive Health for Women and Girls and Key Populations HIV Activity
IntraHealth International Inc
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Contributed to the implementation of HIV prevention and treatment, and reproductive health services, providing technical support specifically for key populations, adolescent girls, and young women
- Supported the revision of monitoring and evaluation tools to improve quality of project data
- Trained Evidence-to Action staff on data use
Proposal development consultant
USAID/South Sudan
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Gathered and organized necessary information for the technical proposal for the 5-year USAID-supported Advancing HIV and AIDS Epidemic Control Project. The proposal was successful.
Regional Technical Advisor
FHI360
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Monitored ongoing HIV prevention and treatment projects in South Sudan, Kenya, and Malawi and advised on alignment with project strategies and results expected.
- Led the start-up of a comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment project for Key Populations in Monrovia, Liberia
- Served as a member of the core team developing the project HIV prevention strategy, communication strategy, and community engagement plans
Technical Advisor
FHI360
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Provided technical and programmatic expertise to enhance HIV prevention, care, and treatment for key populations and AGYW
- Lead the development and implementation of bespoke testing and prevention methods, including but not limited to index testing, differentiated service modalities at key population testing facilities, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) provision, diagnosis and treatment of STIs, and distribution of condoms and lubricants
- Guided the team in developing the project’s strategic plan, annual work plans, SOPs, and monitoring plans.
- Oversaw work plans and budgets to meet established standards and targets while mentoring local staff in HIV project design and implementation
Senior Technical Advisor
Goldstar Kenya
01.2011 - 04.2015
- Ensured effective leadership and coordination of Goldstar Kenya's role in implementing HIV prevention, care, and treatment activities for the USAID-funded APHIA plus Nuru ya Bonde project
- Team lead for the care at community and key population department, led the development of the National Standards for Peer Education and Outreach for key populations, and coordinator for a study on integrating FP in HIV programs for FSW
Program Officer - Prevention
FHI
05.2008 - 12.2010
- Implemented behavior change communication and advocacy initiatives for HIV prevention and treatment, focusing on PLHIV, youth, women, and key populations in Coast Province, Kenya
- Designed activities to increase knowledge of HIV status and early diagnosis by improving access to HIV testing through various case-finding strategies such as community-based testing, provider-initiated testing, and routine testing for key populations.
- Core member of the team that developed the FHI 360 guidelines for HIV programs and the communication strategy for the Shang Ring male circumcision device
Project Officer
International Centre for Reproductive Health
05.2004 - 04.2008
- Coordinated establishment and management of behavior change communication interventions for youth and key populations, ensuring adherence to project guidelines
- Team member of the team responsible for data collection on a study estimating the number of MSM engaging in sex work in Mombasa, Kenya
Education
Master of Arts - Project Planning and Management
University of Nairobi
12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics
Egerton University
12.1999
Skills
- Project timeline management
- Operations management
- Technical proposal development
- Integrity and Honesty
- Community and Stakeholder engagement
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Team Leadership & Development
- Problem-Solving
Publications
- The Challenges Facing LGBTQI+ Refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya, Ndiritu John, 2021, ORAM & Rainbow Railroad
- Addressing broader reproductive health needs of female sex workers through integrated family planning/ HIV prevention services: A non-randomized trial of a health-services intervention designed to improve uptake of family planning services in Kenya, Dulli L, Field S, Masaba R, Ndiritu J, 2019, PLoS ONE, 14, 7, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0219813
- Contraceptive service delivery in Kenya: A qualitative study to identify barriers and preferences among female sex workers and health care providers, Corneli A, Lemons A, Otieno-Masaba R, Ndiritu J, 2016, Contraception, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2016.03.004
References
- Ms. Anne Kinuthia, Country Representative, IntraHealth International, South Sudan, akinuthia@intrahealth.org
- Dr. Chris Akolo, Deputy Director, LINKAGES Project, FHI 360, Washington, cakolo@fhi360.org
- Ms. Elizabeth Codjoe, Project Manager, USAID GH-TAMS Project, IBTCI, Washington, ecodjoe@ghtams.com
Shortcourses
- PMD Pro: Project Management Learning Path
- Developing Strategic Behavior Change Communication Interventions
- Quality Improvement for Social and Public Health Projects
- Evaluation of Community Development Projects
- Quality Improvements in Maternal and Newborn Health
- Key Concepts in Sexual & Reproductive Health
Languages
Kiswahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Consultant- Global Health/Office of HIV/AIDS- Technical Assistance for Key Populations _Africa
USAID GH-TAMS/IBTCI
07.2021 - 05.2024
Consultant -Technical support for Key Population Programming
IntraHealth International
01.2021 - 09.2021
Lead researcher
Organization for Refuge, Asylum, and Migration (ORAM)
12.2020 - 05.2021
Proposal development consultant
USAID/South Sudan
01.2020 - 03.2020
Technical support to Evidence to Action for Strengthened Reproductive Health for Women and Girls and Key Populations HIV Activity
IntraHealth International Inc
09.2019 - 09.2020
Regional Technical Advisor
FHI360
06.2018 - 09.2019
Technical Advisor
FHI360
05.2015 - 05.2018
Senior Technical Advisor
Goldstar Kenya
01.2011 - 04.2015
Program Officer - Prevention
FHI
05.2008 - 12.2010
Project Officer
International Centre for Reproductive Health
05.2004 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics
Egerton University
Master of Arts - Project Planning and Management
University of Nairobi
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