Nicholas Kirimi
RN
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic health systems strengthening expert with an excellent track record and hands-on clinical and managerial experience in sexual and reproductive health, maternal, newborn health and gender based violence. A in-depth knowledge in humanitarian assistance, county, and sub counties health system. Over 10 years experience in designing and managing health interventions. Having supported and implemented multi-year international health development programs funded by various donors including CIFF, Lund, FP2030, Rutgers, UNHCR amongst other donors. On a collaborative level, worked regionally, nationally and sub nationally with Ministry of Health officials, partners, and communities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SRHR/Quality of Care consultant
Ipas African Alliance
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Achieved the initiation of expanded sexual and reproductive health services in over 50 Equity Afia franchise clinics in Nairobi and Kiambu county.
- Conceived and implemented capacity building initiatives and provided technical oversight for sexual and reproductive health at national and county level.
- Lead the quality improvement team through the Plan-Do-Study-Act principle at the organization level and ensure the same is cascaded to the County and intervention sites
- Coordinated and led Sexual and reproductive health nd rights advocacy policy advocacy for SRHR.
- Development of knowledge management products and dissemination of the recommendations for decision making and advocacy.
- Prepared quality program reports and briefing notes to ensure regular internal and external updates on program status and progress
- Partnership management; planned and coordinated project activities in liaison with the relevant county health management teams and the Ministry of Health
- Established trusted partnerships with key SRHR influencers, expanding the organization's network of resources and contacts.
- Track health care workers and site performance against quality and service provision targets for the respective clinics.
- Designed tailored SRHR training programs for health care staff at various levels, boosting overall skillsets.
Health Systems Strengthening Advisor
Ipas
11.2018 - 12.2022
- Streamlined communication processes, ensuring better organizational partnerships and dissemination of strategic plans with stakeholders.
- Managed program risks effectively through efficient collaborations and establishing effective health systems support.
- Initiated and lead the quality improvement teams at organization level and ensure the quality assurance measures were is cascaded and implemented to the County and intervention sites.
- Collaborated with internal SRHR advocacy teams in SRHR advocacy forums and trainings.
- Spearheaded the utilization of user-centered design in project planning and implementation.
- Assisted in the development of knowledge management products, training materials.
- Prepare quality program reports and briefing notes to ensure regular internal and external updates on program status and progress
- Spearheaded and coordinated project activities in the county in liaison with the relevant county health management teams and the Ministry of Health Conducting technical trainings for CTUs, AYFHS as well as supporting the clinical mentorship program in the county.
- Prepare activity workplace and program budgets for county-based activities and implemented activities in observance of organizational processes and protocols
- Plan and conduct the quarterly program visit with the county/ sub-county management teams to monitor progress of implementation and identify technical areas of improvement and develop quality improvement plan.
- Track providers and site performance against quality and service provision targets for the respective county.
- Represent Ipas in relevant county and national forums.
- Participate in proposal development.
Project coordinator
CIFF Choice for change Program
- 04.2018
- Planning, support in reach/ Outreach and implementation-
- CHV linkages for referral monitoring and support- Ensured that CHVs were able to effectively refer and document client referrals in the county and Contraceptive referrals tracking
- Coordinating county partnerships: coordinated both clinical and community teams comprising of CHVs, community strategy teams to plan outreaches and review referrals from the facilities and planned for data review meetings
- County partnership coordination- Leveraged on other partners working in the county to ensure sustained scale-up of contraceptive reach and uptake through collaboration.
Reproductive Health /HIV/AIDS Coordinator
National Council of Churches of Kenya
- 04.2017
- Planning and supervising reproductive health and HIV prevention activities in the refugee camp
- Supervising reproductive/ HIV AIDS prevention officers Writing and preparing activity work plans, proposals and activity budgets
- Writing program reports as per the donor, requirements and collaborating with MOH and UNHCR Coordinating referrals to health care providers within the camps and ensuring follow ups Facilitating trainings and representing National council of churches of Kenya (NCCK) during interagency meetings
Reproductive Health /HIV/AIDS prevention officer
National Council of Churches of Kenya
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Planning and coordinating Reproductive health and HIV/AIDS activities including health choices and protection of the key populations
- Planning and supervising reproductive and HIV/AIDS prevention and linkage to care activities
- Capacity building and supervision of RH community health workers and advocacy groups from the refugee community on issues related to HIV/AIDS, Family planning, Sexual and gender-based violence
- Facilitating in the HIV and reproductive health needs assessment, mobilization, information, and health education
- Planning, organizing, and participating in reproductive health and HIV/AIDS campaigns and marking of key celebrations per UNHCR calendar
- Participating in designing and planning of work plans and budgets for various HIV prevention and reproductive health activities and preparing reports
- Counseling, referrals, support, and best interest determination for key populations
- Carrying out Reproductive Health Talks, Awareness Sessions and conducting Health Choices training to the adolescents and youths
- Representing NCCK in technical fora and partnership meetings.
Nursing officer
Kerugoya County Hospital
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Attend to patients in a prioritized, timely and effective manner across key hospital departments
- I.e., Casualty, In-patient, outpatient, Psychiatric, Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, Obstetrical/Gynecologic & Pediatric departments
- Planning and implementing individualized nursing care for patients in the various departments
- Participating in health sensitization campaigns, i.e., HIV\AIDS, Nutrition, Immunization & Maternal-child Healthcare outreach programs to the Hospital community both internal and external-The Public, High Schools & Universities
- Health promotion at the facility and community level through in-reaches to raise awareness on health services provided at the health facilities in the region
- Act as a liaison between the hospital and agencies conducting various research program
- Participate in the management of health services supervisory visits at the sub-county level towards improved service delivery to both out and in-patient care by identifying existing gaps
- Writing of periodic reports for the departments and forwarding to hospital senior management staff review and approval prior to sharing with regulatory agencies
- Health promotion activities in the community by conducting early screening of chronic ailments such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancers (cervical) and offering appropriate referral for further management
- Plan and organize nursing staff seminars and workshops towards their professional development & keeping abreast with emerging issues in the Kenyan nursing industry
- Providing education and support to the patient and family
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Nairobi
10.2008 - 04.2012
Last Mile Learning
2023
NASCOP
2024
HIV Management
Amref
Value Clarification & Attitude Transformation TOT
IPAS
Skills
Health systems management
Project management
Value and attitude transformation training
Quality Assurance
Continuous Improvement
Signature Competencies
- Project Planning & Management
- Leadership
- Capacity Building
- Stakeholder & Partnership Management
- Budgeting
- Learning & Knowledge Management
- Microsoft Office Suite I
References
- John Otieno, Research Project Manager, Jacaranda Health, johnogangah01@gmail.com, 0728451825
- Davis Kamondo, 0721905041, Ministry of Health, Kiambu County Government, kuldavis@gmail.com
- Eric Mundia, Policy Manager, Ipas Africa Alliance, 0724445535
Timeline
SRHR/Quality of Care consultant
Ipas African Alliance
12.2022 - 12.2023
Health Systems Strengthening Advisor
Ipas
11.2018 - 12.2022
Reproductive Health /HIV/AIDS prevention officer
National Council of Churches of Kenya
08.2014 - 12.2016
Nursing officer
Kerugoya County Hospital
04.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Nairobi
10.2008 - 04.2012
Project coordinator
CIFF Choice for change Program
- 04.2018
Reproductive Health /HIV/AIDS Coordinator
National Council of Churches of Kenya
- 04.2017
Last Mile Learning
NASCOP
HIV Management
Amref
Value Clarification & Attitude Transformation TOT
IPAS
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