Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Accomplishments
Community Service
Affiliations
Training
Timeline
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ONESMUS MUTEGI GITABI

chuka,Kenya

Summary

Dynamic public health professional with extensive experience at TharakaNithi County Government, excelling in reproductive health coordination and immunization leadership. Proficient in data interpretation and analytical tools, I drive impactful health initiatives while mentoring teams. Committed to enhancing service delivery and community engagement, I ensure quality care and effective program implementation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

COUNTY REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH COORDINATOR

TharakaNithi county government
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide leadership and coordinate all reproductive health (RH) activities in the county.
  • Develop and monitor county RH work plans and budgets.
  • Oversee service delivery for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Adolescent, and Family Planning (RMNCAH) Services.
  • Ensure the quality and integration of RH services in all health facilities.
  • Collect, analyze, and report RH data through DHIS2 and other systems.
  • Monitor RH indicators, including maternal mortality, neonatal health, and contraceptive use.
  • Conduct supervision and mentorship of health workers and CHPs on RH services.
  • Disseminate and implement RH policies, guidelines, and standards.
  • Engage communities in reproductive health education, advocacy, and behavior change.
  • Coordinate partners and stakeholders supporting reproductive health services in the county.

SUB-COUNTY IMMUNIZATION COORDINATOR

TharakaNithi county government
01.2017 - 05.2023
  • Provide leadership in public health nursing services at the sub-county level.
  • Coordinate the implementation of Primary Health Care (PHC) and the Community Health Strategy.
  • Plan, monitor, and evaluate immunization and vaccine logistics.
  • Supervise health facility nurses, and support community health workers (CHAs and CHPs).
  • Lead disease surveillance, and support outbreak response.
  • Promote the use of data through regular KHIS 2 analysis and review meetings.
  • Coordinate Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, & Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) programs.
  • Conduct mentorship, supportive supervision, and on-the-job training.
  • Support health promotion, outreach, and health education campaigns.
  • Participate in emergency and disaster preparedness, and response activities.

NURSING OFFICER IN-CHARGE

Mpukoni Health Centre
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Provides leadership and supervision to nursing staff in the facility.
  • Plans duty rosters and ensures adequate staffing for all shifts.
  • Oversees delivery of quality, patient-centered nursing care.
  • Ensures adherence to infection prevention and safety protocols.
  • Mentors and supports continuous professional development for nurses.
  • Leads on-the-job training and supervises students and new staff.
  • Monitors and evaluates nursing care standards and practices.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities and data review.
  • Manages nursing supplies and ensures proper use of medical equipment.
  • Coordinates with other departments for effective service delivery.
  • Supports implementation of key health programs (e.g., immunization, MCH).

DEPUTY NURSING OFFICER IN-CHARGE

KAJUKI HEALTH CENTRE
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Assisted in managing daily operations
  • Implemented community outreach programs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chuka University
Chuka
04-2021

Certificate - Ophthalmic Care

Sabatia Eye Hospital
VIHIGA
01.2013

Diploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing

Clive Irvine College of Nursing
CHOGORIA
01.2005

Skills

  • Office applications
  • Vaccine logistics
  • Analytical tools
  • Data interpretation
  • Presentation skills
  • Health program coordination
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Public health
  • Immunization scheduling
  • Health promotion
  • Vaccine administration
  • Immunisation program planning

References

  • Gichuyia, Nthuraku, Dr., +254 728 023 990, Tharaka Nithi Health Services, CECM
  • Elijah, Kameti, Dr., +254 721 816 403, County Director of Health Services
  • Rose, Gacheru, Rev., +254 716 746 495, Magumoni Presbytery, Presbytery Clerk

Accomplishments

  • Successfully coordinated cholera outbreak response in 2017-2018
  • Led teams that achieved above-target immunization coverage in all campaigns
  • Developed innovative community engagement strategies for RH services
  • Recognized as best performing sub-county in EPI services 2021

Community Service

pcea magumoni presbytery, Chairman finance

Affiliations

  • Vice Chairman Rubate Dairy Farmers Cooperative Union
  • Board member - Rubate Secondary School (2022–present)
  • Chairman - PCEA Maabi Church (2021-present)
  • Former chairman of Maabi Primary School (2012-2022)

Training

  • 2023 SURGE (Strengthening Urgent Groups Response for Emergencies) - 4 weeks
  • 2022 Senior Management Course - Kenya School of Government (4 weeks)
  • 2020 Mid-Level Management Course for EPI Managers - 1 week
  • 2018 Operational Level Course for EPI Service Providers - 1 week

Timeline

COUNTY REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH COORDINATOR

TharakaNithi county government
01.2023 - Current

SUB-COUNTY IMMUNIZATION COORDINATOR

TharakaNithi county government
01.2017 - 05.2023

NURSING OFFICER IN-CHARGE

Mpukoni Health Centre
01.2015 - 01.2017

DEPUTY NURSING OFFICER IN-CHARGE

KAJUKI HEALTH CENTRE
01.2010 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chuka University

Certificate - Ophthalmic Care

Sabatia Eye Hospital

Diploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing

Clive Irvine College of Nursing

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