Pauline Njoki Njiraini
Nairobi
Summary
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 Africa02.2018
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, Kenya12.2008
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
Colleges of Medicine South Africa
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Nairobi
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