Ruth Mugo
Nairobi, KE
Summary
Healthcare Programs, Partnerships, and Project Management Professional Scaling Access to Underserved Communities bring a hands-on approach to seeing systemic changes in healthcare across Africa. Motivate grassroots participation while maintaining an overarching ambition to establish streamlined systems that are practical, impactful, affordable, and inclusive across populations. Adept at developing and implementing impactful programs and passionate about improving communities' livelihoods. Eager to contribute to strategic growth and expansion, leveraging a solid background in business administration, health management, fundraising, and project management and a proven track record of program leadership.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AFRICA VISION ACCESS PROGRAM MANAGER & BUSINESS MANAGER INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIP
VisionSpring Inc.
01.2016 - Current
- Build and lead high-performing teams, positively influencing them to exceed the goal of correcting the eyesight of about 1 million customers in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Contribute continuously to developing and implementing innovative strategies, which result in increased efficiency and program success in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Develop and create proposals for philanthropic and public donor opportunities.
- Reduce 40% of the cost of business by having standardized, efficient, proper reporting tools for Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Supported getting a $ 500,000 grant for our initiatives in 2023.
- Streamlined program operations, demonstrating service cost optimization and proficiency in program leadership and strategic planning in Sub-Saharan Africa
PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS MANAGER
The Karen Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Attained a 97% customer satisfaction level by having the satellite hubs get their consumables on time.
- Established inventory policies and procedures, saving 40% of time for departments for the hospital.
- Enhanced supply chain visibility with the implementation of advanced tracking systems and data analytics tools.
- Increased accuracy from 45% to 95% by creating and maintaining master data for the hospital management system.
- Streamlined procurement processes by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier management techniques.
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
United Health Group
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Analyzed physician accounts paid under global capitation and fee for service (FFS) and measured metrics.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and increase operational efficiency.
- Developed cost management and standardizing system for a $200M Medicaid enrollment strategy and identified potential risks.
- Managed and reconciled regional budgets for ten ongoing accounts totaling $1M, resulting in a $300K surplus.
- Worked in the Medicare department, responsible for managing physicians and telemedicine accounts in the form of value-based relationships
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Fastenal Company
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Analyzed vast data; checked production schedules and product reconciliation reports for the central warehouse and 12 distribution centers.
- Performed local and international inventory audits, initiating the first international audit.
- Reviewed stock-outs of tools, fasteners, and other equipment, responsible for improving supply chain efficiencies operations
ASSOCIATE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Fastenal Company
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Handled all product costing, specs, and timelines to ensure consistency with products based on the brand's promise and promptly met the vendors' needs.
- Managed internal and external partners to ensure all seasonal development cycles were executed promptly and adhered to the financial and strategic goals
- Resolved inventory issues for 6,000 sales locations across the globe and 12 distribution centers in North America
Education
MBA -
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MNBachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management Information Systems
Winona State University
Winona, MNSkills
- Community Engagement
- Capacity Building
- Cross-cultural Competence
- Financial Management
- Fundraising,
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management,
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Analysis and Management
- Team Leadership
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
AFRICA VISION ACCESS PROGRAM MANAGER & BUSINESS MANAGER INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIP
VisionSpring Inc.
01.2016 - Current
PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS MANAGER
The Karen Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
United Health Group
01.2008 - 01.2012
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Fastenal Company
01.2004 - 01.2008
ASSOCIATE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Fastenal Company
01.2003 - 01.2004
MBA -
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management Information Systems
Winona State University
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