Dynamic Consultant Clinical Oncologist with extensive experience at Kenyatta National Hospital, excelling in patient management and radiation therapy planning. Proven track record in developing medical protocols and leading multidisciplinary teams, enhancing cancer care delivery. Passionate about clinical trials and education, fostering the next generation of oncology professionals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Ministry of Health
Nairobi
01.2023 - Current
Consultancy support to MOH Oncology programmes
Clinical consultant at Cancer Treatment Centre, Kenyatta National Hospital
Visiting consultant, Regional Cancer Centre, Coast Referral General Hospital, Mombasa
Technical advisor, UNITID/KNH Clinical Trials site
Instruction of Clinical Oncology post graduate students in the University of Nairobi
Technical counterpart, IAEA Project RAF 6056
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
The Nairobi Hospital
Nairobi
04.2021 - 12.2022
Clinical lead of the Cancer Treatment Centre
Review of new patients in the unit
Prescription and review of radiotherapy plans
Review and management of patients in the chemotherapy unit
Participation in the hospital MDT meeting
Prostate Brachytherapy administration
Instruction of Clinical Oncology post graduate students in the University of Nairobi
Technical counterpart, IAEA Project RAF 6056
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital
Nairobi
11.2019 - 03.2021
Setting up and operationalization of the oncology unit in the hospital
Running of the hospital MDT meeting
Review of new patients in the unit
Prescription and review of radiotherapy plans
Review and management of patients in the chemotherapy unit
Supervision of medical officers in the unit and emergency unit
Development of current treatment protocols and consent forms
Instruction of Clinical Oncology post graduate students in the University of Nairobi
Steering committee member on development and construction Integrated Molecular Imaging Centre at KUTRRH
Clinical lead on KUTRRH/University of Manchester/The Christie collaboration
Technical counterpart, IAEA Project RAF 6056
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Kenyatta National Hospital
Nairobi
03.2018 - 10.2019
Review of new patients in the unit
Prescription and review of radiotherapy plans
Review and management of patients in the chemotherapy unit
Assessment of patients in various multidisciplinary clinics in the hospital
Supervision and monitoring of medical officers in the unit
Review of current treatment protocols and consent forms
Organization and running of the Breast Cancer MDT, Wilms Tumour Working group, Neuro-Oncology Tumour Board, Hospital MDT
Review and establishment of national cancer screening and treatment guidelines
Instruction of post graduate students in the University Of Nairobi
Education
Masters of Medicine - Radiation Oncology
University of Cape Town
South Africa
02.2018
Fellow of the College of Radiation Oncologists - South Africa
Colleges of Medicine South Africa
10.2017
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
12.2008
Skills
Patient management
Radiation therapy planning
Chemotherapy management
Clinical trial oversight
Medical protocol development
Healthcare consultancy
Affiliations
Member, Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (KESHO)
Member, South African Society of Radiation Oncology (SASCRO)
Member, European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
LMIC Chair , Paediatric Radiation Oncology Society (PROS)
Co-Chair, SIOP/GHN PROS working group
Secretary, Women for Cancer Early Detection and Treatment – I sit on the board and provide oversight on matters relating to patient care and treatment.
Other engagements
Chair, Prostate working group, National Cancer Screening Guidelines, 2018
Chair, Neuro-Oncology working group, National Cancer Treatment Guidelines, 2018/2019
Member, National Cancer Screening Guidelines Dissemination team
Member, KUTRRH Operationalization team, 2019
Member, Breast Multidisciplinary Team, Kenyatta National Hospital, 2018 to date
Secretary, Wilms Tumour Working Group, Kenyatta National Hospital, 2019 to date
Scientific Co-Chair Kenya International Cancer Conference, 2022
Conference Chair, Kenya International Cancer Conference, 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Ministry of Health
01.2023 - Current
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
The Nairobi Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2022
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital
11.2019 - 03.2021
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Kenyatta National Hospital
03.2018 - 10.2019
Masters of Medicine - Radiation Oncology
University of Cape Town
Fellow of the College of Radiation Oncologists - South Africa
National Medical Rescue Teams Basic and Advanced Training Preparation Commission Member at Ministry of HealthNational Medical Rescue Teams Basic and Advanced Training Preparation Commission Member at Ministry of Health
Manager, Distribution Ops (Non-Pharma), Crisis Strategy Operations Group (CSOG) at Ministry of HealthManager, Distribution Ops (Non-Pharma), Crisis Strategy Operations Group (CSOG) at Ministry of Health