Judy Kariuki

Key achievement

• Successfully coordinated mental health projects, resulting in the enhancement of anti-stigma campaigns across organizations project areas

Responsibilities:

• Program design and budgeting, implementation, coordination, clinical support services, reporting, documentation, grant writing and relationship management.
• Coordinated numerous small- and large-scale projects to meet client requirements.
• Improved stakeholder satisfaction by conducting thorough project needs assessments and delivering customized solutions.
• Reduced project delivery timelines through meticulous planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
• Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
• Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
• Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
• Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.

• Facilitation of Epilepsy Pathway Innovation in Africa (EPInA) Project activities including Mental Health Gap (MhGap) training for Nairobi County health care workers aiming at improving their skills, knowledge and practice in service delivery.
• Collaborated with other specialists in multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient management in complex cases.
• Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
• Developed tools to improve disease surveillance with better screening and reporting options.
• Created treatment plans balancing medical expertise, patient goals and individual compliance levels.
• Implemented individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.

Key achievements

• Launched and supported epilepsy units in 21 counties in Kenya
• Developed Standard Operating Procedures for use by start-ups epilepsy clinics and participated in the development of the Kenya National Epilepsy Guidelines

Responsibilities

• Responsible for program design, planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation and monitoring and managing grants.
• Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
• Increased patient satisfaction rates by fostering a supportive environment that prioritized clear communication and timely response to concerns.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary care efforts to provide comprehensive support for patients with complex medical needs.
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.

Key achievements

• Successful implementation of epilepsy learning and advocacy programs
• Responsibilities:
• Clinically managed people with epilepsy, conducted community sensitization, facilitated awareness creation, and built networks with partners and stakeholders
• Delivered high-quality training programs, enhancing employee skill sets and contributing to professional development efforts.
• Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
• Championed diversity initiatives within the department, promoting an inclusive work environment where all employees felt valued and respected.

• In Dadaab Refugee camp under the Dadaab Refugee Operation (DRO) assessing individual patients with epilepsy and mental health illnesses
• Support local health care providers to provide suitable management and build their capacity through training monitoring and follow-up.
• Collaborated with other specialists in multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient management in complex cases.
• Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
• Streamlined patient scheduling and follow-up processes to minimize wait times and improve overall satisfaction.
• Developed tools to improve disease surveillance with better screening and reporting options.
• Completed routine physical exams and diagnostic tests to provide accurate diagnosis.
• Created treatment plans balancing medical expertise, patient goals and individual compliance levels.
• Implemented individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
• Delivered high-quality healthcare services in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues.