NAOMI MUTIE
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic public health leader with expertise in stakeholder coordination, policy formulation, and emergency response. Proven track record in developing training guidelines and executing public awareness campaigns, driving impactful health initiatives. Team-oriented leader dedicated to developing strategies and identifying potential opportunities to grow a team. Organized and analytical problem solver, commended for building and maintaining excellent customer relationships.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director Public Health
MOH
Nairobi
07.2025 - Current
- Executed public awareness campaigns to promote tobacco cessation initiatives.
- Conducted research to identify adverse effects of tobacco use on health.
- Developed training guidelines and manuals for effective campaign implementation.
- Reviewed policies and legal instruments to support national tobacco control objectives.
- Coordinated stakeholder engagement to strengthen program compliance and outreach.
- Monitored and evaluated national tobacco control program for effectiveness.
- Performed market surveillance to ensure compliance with tobacco product labeling regulations.
- Managed administrative tasks to support overall program operations.
Assistant Director Public Health
MOH
Nairobi
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Coordinated response efforts for public health alerts, events, and emergencies.
- Developed standard operating procedures for Public Health Emergency Operation Centre.
- Managed data and reporting during polio outbreak responses OBR1 and OBR2.
- Prepared strategic communication reports and memos to enhance clarity.
- Formulated incident management plans to improve response effectiveness.
- Executed strategic assignments for East Africa regional global health security summit in January 2025.
- Organized International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action at UON from October 20-26, 2024.
- Coordinated exhibition for Africa Climate Summit held September 4-7, 2023, at KICC.
Senior Public Health Officer
MOH
Nairobi
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed strategies and policy guidelines to enhance environmental health initiatives.
- Coordinated technical working groups and committees for effective collaboration.
- Investigated public health complaints to ensure timely resolution.
- Responded to public health complaints, addressing community concerns promptly.
- Managed tree planting coordination to promote environmental sustainability.
- Served as secretariat for Epuka Uchafu Afya Nyumbani Campaign, facilitating campaign operations.
- Oversaw division of Environmental Health activities to maintain compliance and standards.
Executive Committee member
County Government of Machakos
04.2013 - 10.2022
- Coordinated budget-making processes to ensure fiscal accountability and prudence.
- Presented budgets at county assembly, achieving necessary approvals.
- Executed performance contracts with appointing authority, aligning objectives with chief officer.
- Submitted financial and quarterly performance reports to oversight bodies for enhanced transparency.
- Formulated sector policies to guide development initiatives across the county.
- Oversaw service delivery coordination, improving operational efficiency.
- Strengthened institutional capacity through facilitation of overseas training for employees.
- Supervised county projects and programs to align with strategic objectives.
District Public Health Officer
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Provided supportive supervision for all government, private, and faith-based health facilities.
- Mapped and coordinated health stakeholders in Makindu and Athi River District.
- Mobilized resources to implement annual operational plans.
- Oversaw delivery of Public Health and Sanitation Services in Makindu and Athi River.
- Inspected and licensed food premises selling alcoholic beverages.
- Supervised Public Health Officers and Technicians in service delivery.
- Conducted sanitary inspections of educational institutions.
- Compiled monthly performance reports to track progress.
Senior Lecturer
KMTC
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Designed and developed instructional materials and teaching aids to enhance learning experiences.
- Reviewed and created comprehensive teaching curricula for various educational programs.
- Developed and administered summative and final assessments to evaluate student performance.
- Conducted formative assessments to monitor student progress and inform instruction.
- Supervised research projects, guiding students through methodologies and academic rigor.
- Provided counseling on academic and social matters to support student well-being.
- Served as examination officer, ensuring integrity and adherence to assessment protocols.
- Acted as quality management standards liaison officer, facilitating compliance within the department.
Divisional Public Health Officer
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Supervised delivery of public health services to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
- Conducted supportive supervision for public health staff to enhance performance.
- Monitored waste management practices to promote environmental health.
- Coordinated HIV/AIDS initiatives in Mwala constituency, achieving significant outreach.
- Enforced public health regulations related to food and water quality standards.
- Participated in Training of Trainers for participatory hygiene and sanitation transformation.
- Engaged in Training of Trainers for Participatory Rural Appraisal methodologies.
- Facilitated program coordination, public health supervision, and community capacity building initiatives.
Public Health Technician
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Conducted sanitary inspections of markets and institutions to ensure compliance with public health standards.
- Oversaw sanitation protocols at Makueni Hospital and Kathiani Hospital to maintain hygiene.
- Served as project technician for SIDA water project, facilitating implementation and monitoring.
Education
DBA - Business Administration
06.2025
Certificate - Research
Paris School of Business (PSB)
Paris01.2023
Enhancing strategy and leadership skills
Pan African Institute of Management & Leadership
09.2021
Executive Coach -
Strathmore Business School (SBS)/esTalento
02.2019
Post Graduate International Diploma - Health Service Management (HSM)
Galilee Israel
11.2015
Bachelor of Business Management - HR Option
The University Of East Africa
01.2015
Masters Degree - Community Health & Development
Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK)
05.2009
Advanced Diploma - Public Health (ADPH)
Kenyatta University
07.2006
Diploma - Environmental Health Sciences
Kenya Medical Training College
01.2001
Certificate - Environmental Health Sciences
Kenya Medical Training College
01.1993
Skills
- Public health leadership
- Emergency response
- Technical documentation
- Data analysis
- Presentation skills
- Strategic communication
- Event coordination
- Technical expertise
- Stakeholder coordination
- Public health investigation
- Public administration
- Financial governance
- Strategic leadership
- Policy formulation
- Institutional development
- Health systems coordination
- Regulatory oversight
- Disease surveillance
- Environmental surveillance
- Sanitation services
- Licensing and compliance
- Participatory learning experiences
- Community capacity building
- Student mentorship
- Public health promotion
- Curriculum development
- Research skills
- Program coordination
- Public health supervision
Affiliations
- Kenya Red Cross Society, Machakos Branch, Life Member, 01/01/01
- Public Health Officer & Technician Council (PHOTC)
- Association of Public Health Officers Kenya (APHOK), 01/01/92
Languages
- English
- Swahili
- Kamba
Awards
- Certificate of participation, Project planning, monitoring learning evaluation, 01/01/24
- Certificate of participation, Digital marketing, 01/01/24
- Leadership, Governance & Accountability Seminar, 08/01/22
- Induction for public sector boards, KSG Mombasa, 11/01/20
- Certificate in Change Management and Devolution in Health, Nairobi Consulting Group, 04/01/15
- Certificate in Organization Excellence, Kenya Institute of Management, 01/01/14
- Certificate in Supervisory Skills, Kenya School of Government, 10/01/12
- Certificate in communicating Biosafety and Regulations of GMOs for Public Health Officers, 09/01/12
- Certificate in Innovative Techniques in Fundraising & Advocacy, 01/01/10
- Certificate in Research Capability Strengthening, University of Nairobi, 01/01/07
References
- Nick Kisengese, Executive Director, Clinwin Research Services, P.O Box 3289, Nairobi, Kenya, 00200, 0721515009, nkisengese@clinwinresearch.com
- Dr. Grace Munguti, DBA, Senior Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Network for African Cities, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group INC, Johannesburg, South Africa, +254 736155314, mulukigrc@gmail.com
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/01/71
- Marital Status: Married
Leadership Roles
- Director/Chair HR committee, Nairobi Metropolitan Transport Authority (NaMATA), 01/01/20 - 12/31/22
- Chair Person, County Transport and Safety Committee (CTSC), 01/01/20 - 12/31/22
- County Executive Committee Member, Finance and Economic Planning & Ag Roads, Transport and Public works, 03/01/22 - 08/31/22
- County Executive Member, Roads Transport and Public Works, 07/01/20 - 03/01/22
- County Executive Committee Member, Water, Irrigation, Environment & Natural Resources, 07/01/18 - 07/01/20
- Chairperson, County Environment Committee, 07/01/18 - 07/01/20
- County Executive Committee Member, Health & Emergency Services, 04/01/13 - 07/01/18
- District Public Health Officer, Makindu and Athi River Districts, 01/01/12 - 12/31/13
- Senior Public Health Officer /Senior Lecturer, KMTC, 01/01/03 - 12/31/11
- Divisional Public Health Officer, 01/01/01 - 12/31/03
Certification
- Leading Highly Performing Health Organization (LEHHO), Strathmore University Business School
- Executive Coach Certification – Strathmore Business School
- Women in leadership (enhancing strategy and leadership skills) - Pan African Institute of Management and Leadership
- Certificate in Research - Paris School of Business
- Public Health Emergency Management and Essential - Online course (ongoing)
Timeline
Assistant Director Public Health
MOH
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Director Public Health
MOH
10.2024 - 07.2025
Senior Public Health Officer
MOH
03.2023 - 08.2024
Executive Committee member
County Government of Machakos
04.2013 - 10.2022
District Public Health Officer
01.2011 - 01.2013
Senior Lecturer
KMTC
01.2003 - 01.2011
Divisional Public Health Officer
01.2001 - 01.2003
Public Health Technician
01.1992 - 01.1999
DBA - Business Administration
Certificate - Research
Paris School of Business (PSB)
Enhancing strategy and leadership skills
Pan African Institute of Management & Leadership
Executive Coach -
Strathmore Business School (SBS)/esTalento
Post Graduate International Diploma - Health Service Management (HSM)
Galilee Israel
Bachelor of Business Management - HR Option
The University Of East Africa
Masters Degree - Community Health & Development
Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK)
Advanced Diploma - Public Health (ADPH)
Kenyatta University
Diploma - Environmental Health Sciences
Kenya Medical Training College
Certificate - Environmental Health Sciences
Kenya Medical Training College
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