Judith Miyoma-Raburu

I am a strategic and results-oriented public health and development specialist with over 30 years of experience driving improvements in reproductive, maternal, child, and adolescent health, nutrition, and NCD prevention across diverse settings. I have a proven track record in designing and managing complex programs, shaping national health policies, and mobilizing impactful investments to advance health equity. As a trusted partner to governments, donors, and multilateral organizations, I’ve led transformative policy reforms, championed data-driven innovations, and strengthened health systems, especially in humanitarian and underserved contexts. My dual master’s degrees in Community Health & Development and International Development Administration complement extensive fieldwork and senior advisory roles. My work aligns with UNICEF’s mission to protect children's rights and ensure every child has a fair chance in life. I bring proven expertise in health systems strengthening, disaster risk integration, quality of care, sustainable financing, and NCD prevention, contributing to resilient communities and global health goals. Skilled in program planning, monitoring, and evaluation, I utilize tools such as KHIS2, RMNCAH Scorecard, LQAS, KAP surveys, and results-based management frameworks to deliver measurable outcomes. Driven and dedicated, I leverage my experience, education, and technical skills to support impactful, equity-focused health programs.

• Secured USD 33M+ in co-funding from USAID, BMGF, and Eli Lilly to advance community and primary health care in Kenya’s ASAL counties, strengthening PHC networks, maternal and child health services, and integrating NCD prevention into RMNCAH programs.
• Co-led development of Kenya’s National Newborn Action Plan, catalyzing cross-sectoral reforms and pediatric quality of care standards.
• Championed disaster risk integration into neonatal, child, and adolescent health policies enabling government preparedness and response in climate-vulnerable counties.
• Delivered cross-cultural learning exchange in Nepal, strengthening MoH capacity and leading to a 20% increase in ANC attendance and improved immunization outcomes through joint planning and health system redesign.
• Spearheaded development of inclusive adolescent health strategies, integrating gender, disability, mental health, NCD prevention, and humanitarian considerations in national policy frameworks.

• Kimani-Murage, E. W., Pythagore, H., Mwaniki, E., Daniel, T., Samburu, B., Cuellar, P. C., Mbochi, R., Njiru, J., Wangare, L., Karimurio, L., Agutu, O., Maina, L. G., Okoth, P., Raburu, J., Wanjohi, M., Macharia, T., & Zerfu, T. A. (2019). Integrated and simplified approaches to community management of acute malnutrition in rural Kenya: A cluster randomized trial protocol. BMC Public Health, 19, Article 1253. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-7497-3.
• Donfouet, H. P. P., Daniel, T., Wilunda, C., Mwaniki, E., Njiru, J., Keane, E., Schofield, L., Maina, L., Kutondo, E., Agutu, O., Okoth, P., Raburu, J., Samburu, B., Mwangi, B., Zerfu, T. A., Khamadi, J. W., Cuellar, P. C., Kavoo, D., Karimurio, L., Matanda, C., Mutua, A., Gichohi, G., Chabi, M., Codija, P., Oteyza, S. G., & Kimani-Murage, E. (n.d.). The impacts of task shifting on the management and treatment of malnourished children in Northern Kenya: A cluster-randomized controlled trial. Health Policy and Planning. Advance online publication. The Journal on Health Policy & Systems Research. Retrieved from: https://academic.oup.com/heapol/article/39/7/710/7688117
• AMREF. (2005). Busia Child Survival Project: Busia District. African Medical and Research Foundation. Retrieved from https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PNADO052.pdf

• Led technical coordination of a study in Nyando, Nyanza Province on PMTCT, ferrous sulfate, and Fansidar interactions, informing HIV/AIDS prevention and maternal health strategies.
• Completed a staff exchange in Nepal (2021), contributing to a 20% increase in antenatal care attendance and improved immunization campaign coverage, while enhancing skills in program design, M&E, and South-to-South collaboration.
• Led a six-month consultancy with Handicap International in Somaliland (2020), developing inclusive health policy guidelines, training 100+ healthcare workers, and integrating disability indicators into national health systems.
• Evaluated CRS-USAID Child Survival Program using Lot Quality Assurance sampling (LOAS) and Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) frameworks, strengthening data – driven decision- making for program scale up.