REBECCA MUSYOKI
Pharmacist , Health Systems Strengthening Advisor
Nairobi
Summary
Highly skilled and self-driven professional with over 10 years of experience as a Pharmacist and Health Systems Strengthening Specialist. A dedicated leader and collaborative team player, passionate about Global Health, Health Systems Strengthening, Health Financing, and Policy Development, with a strong commitment to advocacy for social impact.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Health Strengthening Advisor
Zurina Consultancy Limited
02.2021 - Current
- Lead and support consultancy projects in Health Financing, Supply Chain Management, Research, Policy Development, and Advocacy, delivering tailored solutions.
- This has included contributions to Health Financing for Cancer Care in Kenya , Sustainability Case for community pharmacies as an innovative financing model for Non communicable Disease Medicines.
- Provide expert advisory services to private hospitals on supply chain management, policy development and governance matters
Strategic Partnerships Coordination
Nairobi
08.2023 - Current
- Map, formalize, and cultivate partnerships with internal stakeholders, as well as current and potential partner organizations, through strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).
- Facilitate targeted stakeholder forums and roundtables for advocacy, resource mobilization, joint planning, networking, and experience sharing. I have been able to plan and execute multiple forums, including those focused on Health Policy, Human Research, and Health Financing.
- Identify and explore areas of mutual interest for collaboration between the County Health Sector and key stakeholders, driving impactful partnerships.
- Develop and implement systems that ensure transparency and accountability in managing partner support and resources.
- Lead resource mobilization initiatives aligned with sector priorities, securing essential resources and support. E.g for the Sector Annual Health Conference.
- Support the development and dissemination of the Nairobi City County Partnership Coordination and Engagement Framework, enhancing collaborative efforts across the sector.
- Monitor and assess the progress and implementation of partner activities, ensuring alignment with the county's health objectives.
- Innovate and evaluate alternative health financing mechanisms in response to a decreasing donor envelope.
- Facilitate County Assembly Health Committee sensitization and engagement on Health Financing and budget advocacy.
Technical Advisor - Health Systems Strengthening
Office of County Health Minister - Nairobi County
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Technical Advisory and support in Health Systems Strengthening , Policy and Governance.
- Developed and monitored Health Sector Priority Portfolios and Concept Notes aligned with the Governor's Manifesto, the Nairobi City County Health Taskforce Reforms Report, and the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2028.
- Planned and organized high-level stakeholder engagements, with development partners, non-governmental organizations, the Ministry of Health, NHIF, implementing partners and other key players in the health sector.
- Facilitated strategic engagements with the County Assembly Health Committee, including familiarization workshops with the Health Sector County Executive, driving advocacy efforts that resulted in a 23% allocation of the total county budget to the health sector in the Financial year 2023/24. This also included sensitization and dialogues on the proposed Nairobi City County Facility Improvement Financing Policy.
- Coordinated the first-ever Development Partners in Health Roundtable with H.E the Governor.
- Held brief for the office in ministerial workshops , Council of Governors' Health sector dialogues, meetings, and workshops.
- Mapped potential partners for strategic resource mobilization, developed proposals, and ensured the execution and completion of actions from engagement forums.
- Facilitated the appointment, inauguration, and induction of hospital boards for Level 5 hospitals, the Pumwani School of Nursing and the Nairobi Funeral Home within the county.
- Prepared executive briefs, talking points, and speeches for the County Health Minister and H.E. the Governor's Office, along with drafting and conceptualizing Cabinet memos, responses to the County Assembly Health Committee, and other technical memos.
- Supported the budget-making process, including the development of Annual Development Plans, Program-Based Budgeting and the sector’s Annual Work Plan Development.
Ag. Regional Medical Officer of Health
Nairobi City County
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Ag. Incharge of Medical services in Westlands subcounty
- Head of a multidisciplinary team of 20 + health managers who provide leadership and support supervision on various aspects ranging from nursing services, public health, nutrition , community health to ensure access to quality health services by the 100 + health facilities in the subcounty
Partnerships Coordinator
Nairobi City County
01.2017 - 01.2023
- COVID 19 pandemic resource mobilization lead - Managed to mobilize both technical and financial during the COVID pandemic to support vaccination , quarantine/isolation ,diagnostics, treatment and referral
- Map key stakeholders / actors both internal and external
- Cultivate relationships with internal, current and potential partner organizations.
- Plan stakeholders’ forums for networking and experience sharing.
- Explore areas of mutual interest/collaboration between the Westlands Health Services Department and stakeholders
- Mobilize/ lobby resources from stakeholders
- Ensure transparency and accountability in orchestration of partner support/resources
Regional Supply Chain Pharmacist Lead / Advisor
Nairobi City County
12.2015 - 01.2023
- Supply chain targeted support supervision to 100+ Public and Private facilities from Level 2 - level 6 within Westlands Sub-County
- Manage supply chain logistics for county and donor funded pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceuticals to 100+ facilities in Westlands Subcounty
- Pharmacist /Supply chain technical representative in Sub-County /regional Health Management team headed by the regional Medical Director of Health
- Facilitate continuous medical education through workshops and on job training/Mentorship for pharmacy staff and other related personnel in the Subcounty
- Performance monitoring and evaluation through data quality reviews of commodity related indicators like stock status, reporting rates, timely reporting rates and commodity usage trends
- Train/ mentor/ Onboard pharmacist interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians ( 100+)
- Out-patient Pharmacist
Dispensing Pharmacist (Private Sector)
M.P SHAH Hospital
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Gained Private sector and Level 5 Hospital experience
- Filled and dispensed up to 100 prescriptions daily both inpatient and outpatient
- Patient education counseling on drug use, side effects and adverse effects
- Patient ward rounds as part of a clinical team
- Technical guidance to pharmaceutical technologists, interns and students
Regional Supply Chain Pharmacist
Elgeyo Marakwet County
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Supportive supervision to level 2 - level 4 Health facilities (40 + facilities ) to ensure adequate stocking and rational drug use.
- Manage commodities supply chain logistics - Essential and Program based commodities.
- Compile monthly commodity consumption and request reports from the facilities
- Pharmacy technical representative in the sub county /regional health management meetings
- Facilitate continuous medical education through workshops and on job training
Pharmacist intern
Trans wide Pharmaceutical ltd
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information
- Gained Retail Pharmacy
Pharmacist Intern
Beta healthcare International
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Shadowed senior pharmacy staff to learn pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Quality control and assurance practices in pharmaceuticals manufacturing.
Pharmacist Intern
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Participated in daily ward rounds in conjunction with the medical team
- Participated in weekly journal reviews in the quest to practice evidence-based medicine
- Reviewed and monitored patient past and present medication records, checking for errors, incompatibilities and adverse reactions to avoid future complications
- Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
Pharmacy volunteer
Acacia Medical Centre
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
- Received, processed and entered prescription orders into pharmacy databases
- Performed safety checks when dispensing medications to optimize patient safety
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
Bank clerk
Equity Bank Limited
04.2007 - 09.2008
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times
- Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service
- Recognized needs and referred to appropriate representative or line of business for cross-sell or service opportunities
- Launched Custodial Services Department in Machakos Branch with reward recognition in excellent service delivery
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
Strathmore University Business School
Nairobi , Kenya 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Pharmacy - B.Pharm
University Of Nairobi
Nairobi , Kenya 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Precious Blood Secondary School
Makueni , Kenya 04.2001 -
GED -
Machakos Primary School
Machakos, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
Healthcare management
Healthcare Analytics
Strategic planning and thought leadership
MS office
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Training and mentoring
Excellent Communication
Problem solver
Certification
Certificate in Policy Development and Advocacy - University of Washington
Accomplishments
- Recognition by the Office of 3rd President of Kenya-For Excellence and Professionalism in COVID-19 vaccination coordination and execution
- Westlands Sub -county recognized as the best in COVID -19 Vaccination
- Participated in several scientific Conferences both local and International including the Conference of Public Health In Africa ( CPHIA 2023 in Lusaka , Zambia.
Affiliations
- Pharmacy Society of Kenya (PSK)
Part of the Conference Planning team of the 2024 1st PSK International Conference in partnership with International Society of Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE)
- Kenya Women Pharmacists (KeWoPha)
- Member - MOU review Commitee - Nairobi City County
- Member - Research and Ethics Commitee - Nairobi City County
Languages
English, Kiswahili, Kamba
Native language
Interests
Global Health
Health Systems Strengthening
Leadership and Management
Young Professionals Mentorship
Social Impact
References
- Available on request
Timeline
Certificate in Project Management -University of Washington
09-2024
Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health - University of Washington
03-2024
Strategic Partnerships Coordination
Nairobi
08.2023 - Current
Technical Advisor - Health Systems Strengthening
Office of County Health Minister - Nairobi County
01.2023 - 07.2023
Health Strengthening Advisor
Zurina Consultancy Limited
02.2021 - Current
Certificate in Policy Development and Advocacy - University of Washington
12-2020
Study tour on Indian Healthcare Systems - Chitkara University India
11-2019
Clinical Management of HIV - University of Washington
06-2018
Partnerships Coordinator
Nairobi City County
01.2017 - 01.2023
Ag. Regional Medical Officer of Health
Nairobi City County
01.2016 - 01.2023
Regional Supply Chain Pharmacist Lead / Advisor
Nairobi City County
12.2015 - 01.2023
Dispensing Pharmacist (Private Sector)
M.P SHAH Hospital
05.2015 - 12.2015
Regional Supply Chain Pharmacist
Elgeyo Marakwet County
05.2014 - 04.2015
Pharmacist intern
Trans wide Pharmaceutical ltd
01.2014 - 04.2014
Pharmacist Intern
Beta healthcare International
10.2013 - 01.2014
Registration as Pharmacist - Pharmacy & Poisons Board
05-2013
Pharmacist Intern
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
04.2013 - 10.2013
Pharmacy volunteer
Acacia Medical Centre
03.2012 - 12.2012
Bank clerk
Equity Bank Limited
04.2007 - 09.2008
MBA - Healthcare Management
Strathmore University Business School
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Pharmacy - B.Pharm
University Of Nairobi
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Precious Blood Secondary School
04.2001 -
GED -
Machakos Primary School
04.2001 -
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