Shalin Kibwage
Nairobi
Summary
Results-driven Project Management Professional with over eight years of experience in managing diverse projects. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) skilled in agile project management. Skilled in multidisciplinary team management, knowledge management, budget management, stakeholder engagement, communication management, project scope management, project schedule management and technical report writing. Plans and monitors projects to define scope and enforce adherence to timelines and project specifications. Thrives in dynamic environments, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to shifting priorities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Coordinator
Palladium Development & Consultancy Kenya Ltd- KenyaHMIS III Project
Nairobi
10.2021 - Current
- Managed a cross-functional team to design, develop, and maintain an Electronic Medical Records system (KenyaEMR) for over 2,400 (97%) of Kenya's HIV clinics.
- Supported budget preparation, execution tracking, and periodic reviews.
- Actively participated in sector technical working groups to ensure stakeholder collaboration.
- Facilitated the creation and execution of the program's implementation strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed information management systems to facilitate program implementation.
- Spearheaded the creation and distribution of crucial project documents, such as annual donor reports, quarterly update slide decks, and multiple technical write-ups to significant stakeholders.
Project Management Associate
Palladium Group- Kenya HMIS II Project
Nairobi
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Defined and drove sprint goals to ensure a collaborative work environment and consistent delivery of key milestones.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders, clients, and other departments regarding changes in the scope or timeline of a given project.
- Maintained implementation documentation repository to facilitate key information management.
- Tracked project milestones and deliverables for successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
Assistant Health Informatics Advisor
Palladium Group- Kenya HMIS II Project
Siaya
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Provided continuous assistance for two EMRs and two mHealth applications to ensure effective data capture at facilities.
- Oversaw the migration of 37 CPAD-implementing facilities to IQCare EMR.
- Trained over 250 health workers through on-the-job training and ToT programs, enhancing EMR usage at the facility level.
- Monitored and reported on project-specific indicators related to EMR implementation at the county level.
Education
Master of Arts - Project Planning And Management
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya12-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, Political Science & Sociology
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya10-2015
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Project Scope Oversight
- Budget tracking
- Information management
- Technical Documentation
- Project risk management
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional leadership
- Microsoft Applications Proficiency
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Farming
- Social work
- Cooking
- Reading
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - February 2021
- Monitoring and Evaluation- July 2016
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Program Coordinator
Palladium Development & Consultancy Kenya Ltd- KenyaHMIS III Project
10.2021 - Current
Project Management Associate
Palladium Group- Kenya HMIS II Project
10.2018 - 09.2021
Assistant Health Informatics Advisor
Palladium Group- Kenya HMIS II Project
01.2017 - 09.2018
Master of Arts - Project Planning And Management
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, Political Science & Sociology
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
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