I have 16 years of clinical research experience including coordination of Phase 1, 11, 111 clinical trials and observational studies and 2 years monitoring for Clinical Trials within the Kenya Medical Research Institute- Centre for Geographic Medicine Research Coast (KEMRI-CGMRC) in Kilifi, Kenya.
I am currently a Senior Clinician working with the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust, Kilifi since 01st September 2007. As a lead Clinician I double as a Coordinator and I’m involved in developing and training of new employees on Standard and study specific operating procedures.
I have been involved in Phase 1B, II, III studies in the following studies
1. Malaria challenge studies Namely; CHMI Transmod, CHMI VAC074, CHMI SIKA
2. Malaria Vaccine trials Namely R21/MM VAC 073, R21/MM VAC 078, RTSS Mal 049, RTSS Mal 059
3. Malaria surveillance studies Namely 1000 GENOMEs, Malaria Monitoring, Immunology /SIMS Study, ONA study.
Was also involved in a patient satisfactory survey at the Kenyatta National hospital
I am a Knowledgeable Clinician successful at establishing treatment plans, assessing progress and continuously learning about conditions by completing training, evaluating studies and assessing new medication options. Offering 17 years of related experience.
Jan. 07th -Aug. 08, Mbitini Catholic Dispensary, Clinical Officer, Clerkship, physical examination and patient review of patients. Clinical Diagnosis. Interpretation of Laboratory results and Management of the sick patients. Prescription of medication for proper management of the sick. Referral of severe cases to higher levels for specialized management. PITC/VCT services for those in the Outpatient department. Giving health talks in the Mother and child health clinics before reviews. Offering MCH services. Updating the Hospital integrated management system with clerkship information. Attend continued medical education as organized by the hospital management. Performing minor surgeries.
6TH JAN. 2006 –Dec.06, Kiambu District Hospital, Internship Clinical Medicine & Surgery, Clerkship, physical examination and patient review of patients in different ward rotations. Clinical Diagnosis and conduction of ward rounds under senior supervision. Interpretation of Laboratory results and Management of the sick patients. Prescription of medication for proper management of the sick. Referral of severe cases to higher levels for specialized management. PITC/VCT services for those in the Outpatient department. Giving health talks in the Mother and child health clinics before reviews. Updating the Hospital integrated management system with clerkship information. Attend continued medical education as organized by the hospital management.
JCI CHMI/SIKA Paper 2