Advancing midwifery education through curriculum innovation and low-dose high-frequency mentoring in rural facilities
NAOMI JACKLINE WANJIRU
Clinical Nurse Educator
Mwea, Makueni District,23
Summary
- Dynamic and results-driven nurse-midwife with extensive clinical expertise in obstetrics, gynecology, and maternal-child health.
- As Head of the Midwifery Department at Our Lady of Lourdes Mwea Medical Training College (OLLMMTC), demonstrated exceptional leadership in student mentorship, clinical supervision, and innovative teaching methodologies.
- Committed to advancing healthcare through evidence-based practices, research supervision, and high-impact patient care. Seeking a leadership role within a forward-thinking healthcare organization to leverage advanced midwifery skills for enhancing student and staff development while contributing to transformative maternal health outcomes.
- Plans to complete an MSc in July 2026 and pursue PhD studies in 2027 for cutting-edge research in midwifery.
- Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Midwifery Department
Our Lady of Lourdes Mwea Medical Training College (OLLMMTC)
02.2022 - Current
- Lead departmental operations, assessing and supervising 50+ nursing students annually in maternity and maternal-child health units, resulting in 95% clinical competency pass rates.
- Deliver expert clinical guidance, perform high-stakes OSCE assessments, and teach advanced midwifery/research methodologies to prepare students for licensure and practice.
- Spearhead 20+ student research projects yearly, fostering innovation, publications, and evidence-based midwifery advancements.
- Develop curriculum enhancements and organize workshops on emergency obstetric care for faculty and students.
Field Tutor, Kenyatta University Nursing Students
OLLMMTC Clinical Sites
01.2023 - 01.2025
- March 13–27, 2023: Led 2-week intensive on labor ward management and neonatal resuscitation for 15 students, achieving 100% skill mastery via simulations.
- July 10–24, 2024: Guided hands-on training in antenatal/postnatal care and family planning for 12 students at MCH clinics, improving case-handling confidence by 50%.
- October 16–30, 2024: Delivered specialized instruction in high-risk obstetrics, emergency cesarean support, and youth-friendly services for 18 students in labor wards.
- January 22–February 5, 2025: Facilitated advanced sessions on research integration in midwifery practice for 14 students, culminating in group project presentations.
- April 9–23, 2025: Directed field training in complication management and breech deliveries for 16 students, enhancing emergency response skills.
- August 13–27, 2025: Coordinated practical workshops on lactation support and postnatal mental health for 13 students in community settings.
- November 5–19, 2025: Oversaw simulations in multiple births and hemorrhage control for 15 students, with 95% proficiency gains.
Practicum Nurse (MSc Nursing Midwifery)
Kenyatta National Hospital
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed 200+ complex cases across antenatal/gynecology clinics, postnatal/labor wards, youth-friendly centers, MCH clinics, and newborn units.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Conducted comprehensive antenatal assessments for 150+ high-risk pregnancies, implementing individualized care plans to optimize fetal and maternal outcomes.
- Managed labor and delivery for 200+ cases in high-acuity wards, performing active third-stage management and newborn resuscitation per ALSO protocols.
- Provided postnatal care and family planning counseling to 120+ mothers, reducing postpartum complications through early intervention and education.
- Led gynecological clinic rotations, assisting in procedures like colonoscopy and IUD insertions while triaging complex cases for multidisciplinary review.
- Supervised youth-friendly services and maternal-child health clinics, delivering culturally sensitive counseling on reproductive health to 100+ adolescents.
- Collaborated in newborn unit care for 80+ neonates, including kangaroo mother care and monitoring for sepsis in preterm infants.
- Contributed to quality improvement audits, analyzing 50+ maternal morbidity cases to refine emergency obstetric protocols.
- Mentored undergraduate students during shifts, facilitating bedside teaching on midwifery competencies and research integration.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
General Nurse
Noka Medical Center
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Directed daily operations for a 50-patient clinic, optimizing staff rosters, enforcing infection control (zero breaches), and elevating patient satisfaction scores to 98%.
- Mentored 10+ new staff on midwifery protocols, direct care, and referral pathways for specialized cases.
- Led community outreach on maternal health, screening 300+ women for high-risk pregnancies.
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently, prioritizing tasks based on level of urgency while maintaining attention to detail.
- Mentored new nurses, sharing expertise and guiding them towards professional growth and development.
- Administered medications accurately and timely, effectively managing patients'' symptoms and conditions.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to stay current with evolving industry standards and guidelines for best patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by providing thorough assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Streamlined communication between team members, resulting in more efficient patient care coordination.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Conducted regular evaluations of nursing interventions to ensure effectiveness in meeting established goals for improved patient health status.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring smooth operations while maintaining high standards of care during critical moments.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts for seamless transitions from hospital stays to home or other facilities as needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication throughout their healthcare journey.
- Improved patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, empathetic nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Nurse Intern
Kirinyaga County Teaching and Referral Hospital
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Rotated through 12 departments, mastering theatre nursing, medical/surgical care, casualty/emergency, renal/critical care, OBGYN, MCH, maternity, Beyond Zero outreach, pediatrics, ENT, CCC, and TB clinics.
- Handled 500+ patient interactions, with focus on safe deliveries and emergency obstetric interventions.
Student Nurse Placements
Kenyatta National Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.
- Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
Assistant Tutor
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Wote
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Supported 30 students with hands-on tutoring in basic nursing procedures and clinical simulations.
- Developed teaching aids that improved student engagement and exam performance.
- Developed engaging supplementary activities that reinforced core curricular concepts while maintaining student interest.
- Implemented creative teaching strategies that made complex concepts more accessible to students.
- Organized and led group study sessions, facilitating peer collaboration and encouraging students to learn from one another.
- Reviewed course materials with students before tests or quizzes, emphasizing key concepts and improving test-taking skills.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors to share resources and best practices for teaching various subjects.
Student Nurse Placements
Mathari Teaching and Referral Hospital
07.2017 - 08.2017
Student Nurse Placements
Thika County Teaching and Referral Hospital
04.2017 - 07.2017
Student Nurse Placements
Embu County Teaching and Referral Hospital
04.2016 - 07.2016
Student Nurse Placements
Nyeri County Teaching and Referral Hospital
04.2015 - 07.2015
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (Midwifery)
Kenyatta University
01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kenyatta University
01.2019
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Moi Girl’s High School Eldoret
01.2013
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Bonanza Academy Embu
01.2009
Skills
Advanced labor and delivery management, including breech presentations, multiple births, and active third-stage care
Neonatal resuscitation and newborn care (ALSO-certified), with expertise in kangaroo mother care for preterm infants
Antenatal/postnatal assessments, high-risk pregnancy triage, and family planning (IUD insertions, counseling)
Emergency obstetric interventions: Postpartum hemorrhage control, eclampsia management, and cesarean support
Clinical teaching and OSCE assessments for 100 nursing/midwifery students annually
Research supervision, curriculum development, and quality improvement audits in maternal health
Youth-friendly reproductive health services and community outreach (Beyond Zero campaigns)
Infection control, staff mentoring, and multidisciplinary team leadership in high-volume settings
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
- Nursing Council of Kenya
- National Nurses Association of Kenya
- Midwives Association of Kenya
Certification
Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO)
Interests
Maternal and newborn health research, focusing on emergency obstetric care and postpartum mental health interventions
Climate-resilient midwifery advocacy to improve outcomes in vulnerable Kenyan communities
Policy development for distinct midwifery practice, including direct-entry training pathways and Nursing Council reforms
Youth-friendly reproductive health services and Beyond Zero community outreach expansion
Leadership in fistula prevention, family planning equity, and reducing perinatal mortality via ICM competency standards
Timeline
Field Tutor, Kenyatta University Nursing Students
OLLMMTC Clinical Sites
01.2023 - 01.2025
Practicum Nurse (MSc Nursing Midwifery)
Kenyatta National Hospital
10.2022 - 03.2023
Head of Midwifery Department
Our Lady of Lourdes Mwea Medical Training College (OLLMMTC)
02.2022 - Current
General Nurse
Noka Medical Center
09.2020 - 01.2022
Nurse Intern
Kirinyaga County Teaching and Referral Hospital
09.2019 - 09.2020
Student Nurse Placements
Kenyatta National Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2018
Assistant Tutor
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Wote
05.2018 - 06.2018
Student Nurse Placements
Mathari Teaching and Referral Hospital
07.2017 - 08.2017
Student Nurse Placements
Thika County Teaching and Referral Hospital
04.2017 - 07.2017
Student Nurse Placements
Embu County Teaching and Referral Hospital
04.2016 - 07.2016
Student Nurse Placements
Nyeri County Teaching and Referral Hospital
04.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kenyatta University
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Moi Girl’s High School Eldoret
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Bonanza Academy Embu
Master of Science - Nursing (Midwifery)
Kenyatta University
References
- Miss Merioth, Ndegwa, Deputy Principal and Head of Department of Nursing, ndegwamerioth@gmail.com, +254 721 874 404, Our Lady of Lourdes Mwea Training College (OLLMMTC)
- Zipporah Maria, Paul, Maternity Unit In-charge, ziduncan8@gmail.com, +254 720 868 197, Sultan Hamud Sub-County Hospital
- Eunice, Atsali, Lecturer, easali81@gmail.com, +254 724 289 058, Kenyatta University (School of Nursing)
- Patrick, Chege, CEO, patrichege34@gmail.com, +254 714 478 688, Noka Medical Center, Kirinyaga