SHARON NGUKU
Summary
Highly motivated Registered Nurse and Infection Prevention and Control professional with more than ten years of progressive experience in clinical nursing, public health, outbreak preparedness and emergency response. Served with the African Union Medical and Health Services Directorate (MHSD) and Africa CDC supporting Infection Prevention and Control programmes, healthcare worker safety, healthcare waste management, quality improvement, technical guidance, outbreak response and capacity building across Africa.
Overview
2
2
Languages
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kimana Ultra Health Hospital
01.2026 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care, educated patients on health management, and implemented infection prevention protocols.
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
Infection Prevention and Control Officer
Africa CDC
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Facilitated planning, implementation and monitoring of IPC programmes, enhancing outbreak preparedness and response; developed and reviewed IPC guidelines and SOPs to ensure compliance and effectiveness; coordinated IPC training to elevate knowledge and skills among healthcare workers; provided technical support to Member States, improving their capacity in IPC measures; strengthened healthcare worker safety and healthcare waste management initiatives, promoting safer healthcare environments.
- Managed team of junior officers, providing leadership and guidance for operational efficiency.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior management, outlining operational performance and strategic recommendations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service, providing timely assistance and support to individuals in distress.
Infection Prevention and Control Assistant
African Union MHSD
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Implemented IPC programmes, conducted facility assessments, prepared for outbreaks, managed healthcare waste, coordinated technical reporting and partner engagement. Facilitated handover of medical equipment to Nguenyyiel Refugee Camp, developed healthcare waste management guidance.
- Completed work to agreed standards and specifications.
- Learnt practical skills and techniques by shadowing senior staff to understand organisation's operations, policies and procedures.
- Greeted visitors and appropriately directed to designated areas.
Staff Nurse / Clinic Manager
MP Shah Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Oversaw outpatient clinic operations, delivering medical and surgical nursing care, administering immunisation, providing antenatal services, and facilitating TB/HIV continuing medical education to enhance patient health outcomes.
- Managed emergency situations with professionalism, administering immediate care and coordinating with medical teams to ensure patient safety.
- Carefully monitored, recorded and reported changes in patient symptoms to deliver best care practices.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
Nursing Internship
Armed Forces Memorial Hospital
01.2005 - 08.2005
- Rotated through medical, surgical, maternity, theatre and outpatient departments, focusing on infection prevention to enhance patient safety and care quality.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Clinical Placement
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2002 - 12.2004
- Executed supervised clinical rotations across medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric, community health and emergency nursing to gain comprehensive clinical experience.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nairobi
NAIROBI KENYA01-2004
KCSE -
Precious Blood Kilungu Secondary School
01-1998
AKCPE -
Ulu Primary School
01-1994
Skills
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
- Outbreak Preparedness and Response
- Healthcare Waste Management
- IPC Quality Improvement
- Healthcare Worker Safety
- Public Health Emergency Response
- Capacity Building
- SOP Development
- Disease Surveillance
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Technical Report Writing
- Clinical Nursing
- Stakeholder Coordination
Languages
English
Kiswahili
Custom
Registered Nurse, Nursing Council of Kenya, 517454
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kimana Ultra Health Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Infection Prevention and Control Officer
Africa CDC
04.2023 - 09.2023
Infection Prevention and Control Assistant
African Union MHSD
05.2021 - 04.2023
Staff Nurse / Clinic Manager
MP Shah Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2009
Nursing Internship
Armed Forces Memorial Hospital
01.2005 - 08.2005
Clinical Placement
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2002 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nairobi
KCSE -
Precious Blood Kilungu Secondary School
AKCPE -
Ulu Primary School