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Work History
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Professional Training And Workshops
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Kevin Abuya Mang'aa

Health Supply Chain Specialist

Summary

A dedicated global health specialist with experience in health systems strengthening, Governance, supply chain management, and leadership roles in HIV/AIDS, TB, FP/RMNCAH, malaria, and nutrition programs. He has expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, forecasting and supply planning, and health policy formulation towards Universal Health Coverage. Recognized for leadership, operational efficiency, and delivering impactful outcomes through data-driven decision-making, CQI initiatives, and inter-organizational collaboration which has led impactful initiatives at the national and county levels in Kenya.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Technical Advisor – Health Supply Chain

Chemonics International
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Company Overview: Afya Ugavi - USAID GHSC-PSM
  • Led strategic direction and team leadership for health supply chain initiatives, overseeing program design, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
  • Provided technical support to Kenya's Ministry of Health (Maternal, Newborn & Adolescent Health Division – DRMNAH and Directorate of Health Products and Technologies – DHPT) to implement the 2020–2025 HPT Supply Chain Strategy at national and county levels, establishing and operationalizing HPTUs in all 47 counties.
  • Worked with DHPT, MNH & Adolescent Health, and other partners to develop policies, strengthen systems, and build subnational capacity—including forecasting and supply planning—to improve commodity security.
  • Advocate for stakeholders and support program strategy, implementation, monitoring, and capacity building.
  • Oversaw health supply chain implementation— Guided budgeting, resource planning, and financial oversight for supply chain operations.
  • Provided strategic input in national and county-level on development and implementation of Policies, supply chain guidelines and SOPs.
  • Coordinating intra- and inter-county distribution of health products and ensuring timely commodity availability.
  • Conducted quantification, forecasting and supply planning for health products and technologies at National (Programs) and Sub National levels (Essential HPTs) ensuring commodity security.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of Kenya's HPT Supply Chain Strategy 2020-2025 and its Mid Term Review.
  • Spearheaded the establishment of HPTUs and overseeing operationalization across all 47 counties in collaboration with the Directorate of Health Products and Technologies (DHPT).
  • Optimized warehousing, inventory management, and distribution systems – ERP systems.
  • Ensured the MoH adhered to health regulations (e.g., GDP/GMP, WHO prequalification, national guidelines).
  • Promoted development and adoption of digital health tools and supply chain innovations at the National and Sub National Level –, Quantification Analytic Tool (QAT).
  • Build capacity through training, mentorship, and coaching of supply chain personnel.
  • Lead stakeholder coordination at the national and sub national-level, ensuring effective alignment of resources.
  • Monitor supply chain performance using KPIs and dashboards and analyze data to inform decision-making.
  • Documented best practices, develop tools, and support knowledge management initiatives.
  • Prepared work plans, budgets, and reports for USAID and MoH.
  • Strengthened functionality of Health Products & Technologies Units (HPTUs) – HPTU functionality monitoring tool.
  • Support emergency preparedness and rapid response logistics during natural disasters and disease outbreaks.
  • Participated and represented the project in TWGs.
  • Afya Ugavi - USAID GHSC-PSM

Technical Officer – Health Supply Chain

Chemonics International
04.2017 - 09.2023
  • Company Overview: Afya Ugavi - USAID GHSC-PSM
  • Responsible for providing technical assistance to both the county health management team (CHMT) and sub-county health management teams (SCHMT) through the Health Products and Technologies Units (HPTU) in counties to ensure uninterrupted supply of health products and technologies, thus, commodity security.
  • Supporting the HPTUs in planning and coordination of Sub-County and County Commodity Security (CS) Technical Working Groups (TWGs), key activities being promoting effective commodity management practices through capacity building (mentorship, training, coaching) and audits, and ensuring consistent health product availability across all service levels.
  • Leadership and advocacy: Provided strategic technical direction for supply chain activities by developing risk management strategies, improving efficiency and accountability (reduced risks by 5%).
  • Coordinated County HPTU Operations: Led the establishment and operationalization of the County HPTUs, ensuring seamless collaboration among county health management, facility teams, and partners to address inefficiencies.
  • Forecasting & Quantification: Strengthened county-level forecasting and supply planning through conducting quantification exercises for HPTs both essential medicines and Programs (HIV, TB, malaria, FP & MNCH) and emergency health products—utilizing consumption data and LMIS reports to inform supply planning.
  • Inventory & Distribution Management: Oversaw inventory controls across all county facilities, maintained optimal stock levels, prevented stockouts (>95% availability), and reduced expiries by 10% through targeted redistribution.
  • Capacity Building & Mentorship: Designed and delivered training curricula on logistics management systems and best-practice supply chain protocols; provided supportive supervision and on-the-job mentorship to 250+ facility staff.
  • Data-Driven Performance Monitoring: Developed and maintained key performance dashboards (e.g., stock status, reporting completeness, wastage rates, service data), enabling data-informed decisions that improved reporting rates from below 65% to 100%.
  • Emergency Preparedness & Response: Contributed to the counties emergency supply chain contingency plan; coordinated rapid mobilization of critical supplies during outbreaks and natural disasters.
  • Policy Implementation & Compliance: Ensured county-level adherence to national procurement guidelines, warehousing standards, and distribution procedures; supported audits and addressed non-compliance findings.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Resource Mobilization: Facilitated multi-stakeholder forums, advocated for increased county budget allocations for HPT activities, and secured technical and financial support from development partners.
  • Total Quality Management: Established Quality Improvement Teams (QITs) and Work Improvement Teams (WITs) to enhance supply chain and service delivery.
  • Formalized and operationalized Subnational Antimicrobial Stewardship Committees (CASIC).
  • Prepared work plans, budgets, and reports for USAID and MoH.
  • Afya Ugavi - USAID GHSC-PSM

Technical Assistant

University of Maryland
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Company Overview: MGIC – PACT Program
  • Provided technical assistance to subnational health management teams to diagnose gaps, design and implement interventions to strengthen HIV services / systems, while building capacity of health care workers.
  • Collaboration and coordination of Implementing partners, and technical contribution to Ministry of Health's Division of HIV Prevention (NASCOP) in development and review of various policies, guidelines and investment plans to drive HIV/AIDS program.
  • Ensured timely ARV medication for HIV-infected patients and lactating mothers under the Test and Treat initiative.
  • Provided mentorship and support for county and facility staff in the implementation of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plans.
  • Supported the implementation of CQI work plans, provided mentorship, and integrated TB and RH services in health facilities.
  • Provided clinical care, conducted minor surgical procedures, and oversaw smooth operations of staff clinic services.
  • Led sexual and reproductive health activities at the facility with youth friendly initiatives.
  • Managed clinical services, provided patient care, and coordinated service delivery improvements.
  • Conducting supply chain audits and ensuring accountability of commodities at the county, sub-county, and facilities.
  • MGIC – PACT Program
  • Provided technical guidance and support to team members.
  • Updated supervisor on status of projects.

TB/HIV Coordinator

FHI 360
07.2015 - 12.2016
  • Company Overview: APHIA Plus – Nuru ya Bonde
  • Delivery of clinical services including routine outpatient/ inpatient maternal child health services and other secondary services; Emergency and non-emergency medical & surgical services; strengthening maternity services; emergency referrals.
  • Led TB and ART provision, and laboratory evaluations.
  • Integrated TB and HIV care and mentored health workers on best practices in service delivery.
  • Coordinated TB/HIV patient enrollments, and ensured integration of HIV care with TB management.
  • Led Sexual and Reproductive Health activities at the facility with youth friendly initiatives.
  • Provided ART adherence counseling.
  • Ensured the implementation of IPC measures.
  • Mentored health workers through on-the-job training and continued professional development.
  • Led CQI initiatives, including training and mentoring health workers.
  • APHIA Plus – Nuru ya Bonde

Clinical TB/HIV Coordinator

ICAP
10.2011 - 06.2015
  • Company Overview: MOH
  • Delivery of clinical services including routine outpatient/ inpatient maternal child health services and other secondary services; Emergency and non-emergency medical & surgical services; strengthening maternity services; emergency referrals, primary health care programs, sub county clinical mentor and county 5S KAIZEN – CQI /TQM team lead mentor.
  • Provided patient care and treatment, and supported psychosocial support groups.
  • Led a multidisciplinary team in providing comprehensive HIV care and treatment.
  • Led Sexual and Reproductive Health activities at the facility with youth friendly initiatives.
  • Implemented IPC measures and provided clinical mentorship to support HIV and TB services.
  • Engaged in community health activities to promote sanitation and disease prevention.
  • Managed a busy CCC clinic, providing patient care, and mentoring staff in TB/HIV treatment protocols.
  • Spearhead implementation of 5S KAIZEN in facilities.
  • MOH

Site Clinician

CDC/KEMRI
06.2009 - 09.2011
  • Delivery of clinical services including routine outpatient/ inpatient maternal child health services and other secondary services; Emergency and non-emergency medical & surgical services; strengthening maternity services; emergency referrals and sub county clinical mentor.
  • Provided clinical care and treatment to patients, adhering to national guidelines and protocols.
  • Led research on Duo-Cotexin for Malaria management.

Education

Masters - Global Health Supply Chain

Empower School of Health
10.2023 - Current

Post Graduate Diploma - Global Health Supply Chain

Empower School of Health

BSc. - Health Systems Management

Kenya Methodist University

Diploma - Clinical Medicine and Surgery

Kenya Medical Training College

Skills

Leadership & Governance

Accomplishments

  • Led the establishment and operationalization of Health Products & Technologies Units (HPTUs) across Kenya – promoting efficient health supply chain systems.
  • Contributed to the Health Products and Technologies Supply Chain Strategy (2020-2025) mid-term review and spearheaded its implementation.
  • Developed tools to enhance supply chain monitoring and functionality – HPTU Score Card.
  • Contributed to policy formulation and development of critical tools like the National Health Product Catalogue, LMIS standards and County HPT Strategic Plans.
  • Led advocacy for increased health commodity funding and citizen participation in healthcare planning in Counties.
  • Reduced stock-out rates to below 10% and monitored supply chain maturity frameworks.
  • Assisted in creating guidelines for HPTU establishment and county health plans.
  • Implemented 5S KAIZEN strategies, PDSA Cycle, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Recognized as Employee of the Year for exceptional contributions in 2018-2019 and 2019-2020.
  • Established Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to combat HIV/AIDS in Siaya County and strengthened service integration for HIV, TB, and family planning.

Professional Training And Workshops

  • Introduction to Public Finance Management in Healthcare – AfHESG | KEMRI Wellcome Trust
  • Human Rights and African Union Human Rights Mechanism | Policy Decision making in SRH - APHRC
  • Technical Training on Health Technologies Assessment – University of Nairobi
  • Inspirational Leadership & Management – GHSC-PSM | CQI – 5S KAIZEN – TQM – JICA/MoH
  • ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2) – Global Health Network, KEMRI/CDC | Clinical Mentorship – NASCOP/MoH
  • Epidemiology for Global Health – University of Washington
  • Various certifications in TB/HIV/AIDS management, and commodity management
  • Various Health Systems and Supply Chain Management Workshops

Timeline

Technical Advisor – Health Supply Chain

Chemonics International
10.2023 - 09.2024

Masters - Global Health Supply Chain

Empower School of Health
10.2023 - Current

Technical Officer – Health Supply Chain

Chemonics International
04.2017 - 09.2023

Technical Assistant

University of Maryland
01.2016 - 03.2017

TB/HIV Coordinator

FHI 360
07.2015 - 12.2016

Clinical TB/HIV Coordinator

ICAP
10.2011 - 06.2015

Site Clinician

CDC/KEMRI
06.2009 - 09.2011

Post Graduate Diploma - Global Health Supply Chain

Empower School of Health

BSc. - Health Systems Management

Kenya Methodist University

Diploma - Clinical Medicine and Surgery

Kenya Medical Training College

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