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STEPHEN OJOWI

VMMC Technical Officer/Training Coordinator
Kisumu

Summary

Pro-active, hardworking, detailed-oriented with exceptional skills in clinical medicine and surgery, Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision service provision, training and mentorship as well as post circumcision complications management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) implementation and mentorship and Key Populations & Priority Populations programming. Demonstrate skills in research, interpersonal communication and team-work, a dynamic trainer and presenter fluent in English, Swahili. Computer literate, proficient in report writing. Also competent trainer on male circumcision and quality assurance and control and mentor in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Advisor - Key Populations Program/Key Populations Investment Funds (KPIF)/CQI lead

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
10.2019 - Current
  • Supervise staff providing direct services targeting KPs in all Drop In Centres (DiCEs).
  • Ensuring 8 core elements of KPIF are achieved across the 2 counties of implementation – Homa bay and Siaya counties.
  • Ensure Social Network Strategy (SNS) is implemented across all the 6 DiCEs supported by IRDO.
  • Identification, contracting and supervising KP led CSOs in the 2 counties of implementation as well as providing mentorship to the KP led CSOs.
  • Provide coordination and support on the planning, design, and implementation of evidence-based HIV-prevention behavioural interventions targeting KPs.
  • Review requisition and work plans, approve and follow up for funds processing to the DiCEs for the activities on a monthly basis.
  • Provide support supervision, organise trainings and refresher trainings for staff after conducting needs assessments for staff capacity building.
  • Ensure proper use of project activity funds according to the plan.
  • Prepare and submit reports to relevant authorities as and when demanded.
  • Liaise with other partners and community stakeholders in implementing the program’s activities.
  • Coordinate and provide relevant training to the target group/populations.
  • Sensitize the community on program activities and engaging them when necessary.
  • Assist in the design of a range of education, information and resources that will provide adequate information to targeted KPs and increase uptake of prevention service.
  • Support and liaise with other stakeholders in the development of networks and programs that create enabling environment to KPs.
  • Provide CQI trainings, CMEs and mentorship to staff in Key Populations, Fisher folks, HTS, Truckers and DREAMS and ensure CQI projects are properly implemented and completed within stipulated times.
  • Represent the organization in TWG meetings, progress review meetings with CDC/NASCOP and make presentations necessary.

Technical Advisor - Key Populations Program/Key Populations Investment Funds (KPIF)/CQI lead

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
10.2019 - Current
  • Supervise staff providing direct services targeting KPs in all Drop In Centres (DiCEs).
  • Ensuring 8 core elements of KPIF are achieved across the 2 counties of implementation – Homa bay and Siaya counties.
  • Ensure Social Network Strategy (SNS) is implemented across all the 6 DiCEs supported by IRDO.
  • Identification, contracting and supervising KP led CSOs in the 2 counties of implementation as well as providing mentorship to the KP led CSOs.
  • Provide coordination and support on the planning, design, and implementation of evidence-based HIV-prevention behavioural interventions targeting KPs.
  • Review requisition and work plans, approve and follow up for funds processing to the DiCEs for the activities on a monthly basis.
  • Provide support supervision, organise trainings and refresher trainings for staff after conducting needs assessments for staff capacity building.
  • Ensure proper use of project activity funds according to the plan.
  • Prepare and submit reports to relevant authorities as and when demanded.
  • Liaise with other partners and community stakeholders in implementing the program’s activities.
  • Coordinate and provide relevant training to the target group/populations.
  • Sensitize the community on program activities and engaging them when necessary.
  • Assist in the design of a range of education, information and resources that will provide adequate information to targeted KPs and increase uptake of prevention service.
  • Support and liaise with other stakeholders in the development of networks and programs that create enabling environment to KPs.
  • Provide CQI trainings, CMEs and mentorship to staff in Key Populations, Fisher folks, HTS, Truckers and DREAMS and ensure CQI projects are properly implemented and completed within stipulated times.
  • Represent the organization in TWG meetings, progress review meetings with CDC/NASCOP and make presentations necessary.

Quality Assurance and Control Officer/ Training In Charge – VMMC Program

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
12.2018 - 09.2019
  • Ensuring that services provided are as per WHO/National standards by doing internal support supervisions in all the service provision sites.
  • Take part in joint Quality support supervision organized by Provincial Task force on VMMC in all the regions of implementation.
  • Raising requisition for procurement of VMMC equipment and commodities/consumables.
  • Inspecting VMMC items and commodities/consumables supplied to the organization for quality before they are received for use.
  • Approving monthly requests of supplies and drugs from various sub counties according to their monthly targets and balances in stocks.
  • Reviewing of adverse events arising from MC in various sub counties, managing and referring appropriately and reporting timely to the clinical manager.
  • Doing supervision reports and submitting with action points of each team supervised and time lines for execution of action points.
  • Budgeting and raising request for VMMC training funds both for procurement and cash funds.
  • Making quarterly training work plan and ensuring it is executed.
  • Identification of participants in liaison with the SCASCOs and SCMOHs of various sub counties and invitation of participants to the training under supervision of the CASCO and CDH of different counties of implementation.
  • Offering VMMC training both theory and practical.
  • Mentoring the trainees during their observed practicum.
  • Approval and preparation of certification for the trained persons in liaison with HASCOP through TRAINSMART.
  • Doing and submission of training reports timely to the clinical manager and keeping records of the trainings done.
  • Ensuring the training logistics are arranged in time to ensure smooth execution of VMMC trainings and refresher trainings.
  • Representing the organization in task force meetings and VMMC steering committee meetings.
  • Doing any other duty assigned by the supervisor.
  • Several trainings done and on the way to achieving targets of trainings set by CDC for Financial Year 4 and ongoing Financial Year 5.
  • Played an integral role in boosting employee morale through developing their skills.
  • Keeping good track of those trained and ensuring certification is done promptly.

Quality Assurance and Control Officer/ Training In Charge – VMMC Program

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
12.2018 - 09.2019
  • Ensuring that services provided are as per WHO/National standards by doing internal support supervisions in all the service provision sites.
  • Take part in joint Quality support supervision organized by Provincial Task force on VMMC in all the regions of implementation.
  • Raising requisition for procurement of VMMC equipment and commodities/consumables.
  • Inspecting VMMC items and commodities/consumables supplied to the organization for quality before they are received for use.
  • Approving monthly requests of supplies and drugs from various sub counties according to their monthly targets and balances in stocks.
  • Reviewing of adverse events arising from MC in various sub counties, managing and referring appropriately and reporting timely to the clinical manager.
  • Doing supervision reports and submitting with action points of each team supervised and time lines for execution of action points.
  • Budgeting and raising request for VMMC training funds both for procurement and cash funds.
  • Making quarterly training work plan and ensuring it is executed.
  • Identification of participants in liaison with the SCASCOs and SCMOHs of various sub counties and invitation of participants to the training under supervision of the CASCO and CDH of different counties of implementation.
  • Offering VMMC training both theory and practical.
  • Mentoring the trainees during their observed practicum.
  • Approval and preparation of certification for the trained persons in liaison with HASCOP through TRAINSMART.
  • Doing and submission of training reports timely to the clinical manager and keeping records of the trainings done.
  • Ensuring the training logistics are arranged in time to ensure smooth execution of VMMC trainings and refresher trainings.
  • Representing the organization in task force meetings and VMMC steering committee meetings.
  • Doing any other duty assigned by the supervisor.
  • Several trainings done and on the way to achieving targets of trainings set by CDC for Financial Year 4 and ongoing Financial Year 5.
  • Played an integral role in boosting employee morale through developing their skills.
  • Keeping good track of those trained and ensuring certification is done promptly.

Quality Assurance and Control Officer – VMMC Program

PATH – Aphia plus Western Kenya
04.2017 - 09.2018
  • Ensuring that services provided are as per WHO/National standards by doing internal support supervisions in all the Counties where Aphia Plus offered VMMC services (4 Counties – Kisumu, Homa bay, Migori and Busia Counties).
  • Take part in joint External Quality Assurance organized by Provincial Task force on VMMC in all the regions of implementation.
  • Take part in service delivery Subcommittee of the National TWG meetings.
  • Take part in development and review of curriculum for inclusion of VMMC in training course for Nurses - KMTCs.
  • Organizing trainings and refresher trainings for VMMC service providers from logistical planning to implementation and clearance of returns in conjunction with NASCOP requirements and standard operating procedures.
  • Inspecting MC items and commodities supplied to the organization for quality before they are received by the stores for use.
  • Reviewing of adverse events arising from VMMC in various Counties, managing and referring appropriately and reporting timely to the Clinical Manager.
  • Representing the organization in task national TWG, Intercounty TWG, County TWG and other stake holders meetings.
  • Doing training and supervision reports and submitting with action points of each team supervised and time lines for execution of action points and follow to ensure they are executed within specified times and give recommendations to the Technical advisor on issues of quality improvement.

Quality Assurance and Control Officer – VMMC Program

PATH – Aphia plus Western Kenya
04.2017 - 09.2018
  • Ensuring that services provided are as per WHO/National standards by doing internal support supervisions in all the Counties where Aphia Plus offered VMMC services (4 Counties – Kisumu, Homa bay, Migori and Busia Counties).
  • Take part in joint External Quality Assurance organized by Provincial Task force on VMMC in all the regions of implementation.
  • Take part in service delivery Subcommittee of the National TWG meetings.
  • Take part in development and review of curriculum for inclusion of VMMC in training course for Nurses - KMTCs.
  • Organizing trainings and refresher trainings for VMMC service providers from logistical planning to implementation and clearance of returns in conjunction with NASCOP requirements and standard operating procedures.
  • Inspecting MC items and commodities supplied to the organization for quality before they are received by the stores for use.
  • Reviewing of adverse events arising from VMMC in various Counties, managing and referring appropriately and reporting timely to the Clinical Manager.
  • Representing the organization in task national TWG, Intercounty TWG, County TWG and other stake holders meetings.
  • Doing training and supervision reports and submitting with action points of each team supervised and time lines for execution of action points and follow to ensure they are executed within specified times and give recommendations to the Technical advisor on issues of quality improvement.

Technical Advisor – Key Populations Program

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
10.2016 - 03.2017
  • Supervise staff providing direct services targeting KPs in all Drop In Centres (DiCEs).
  • Provide coordination and support on the planning, design, and implementation of evidence-based HIV-prevention behavioural interventions targeting KPs.
  • Review requisition and work plans, approve and follow up for funds processing to the DiCEs for the activities on a monthly basis.
  • Provide support supervision, organise trainings and refresher trainings for staff after conducting needs assessments for staff capacity building.
  • Ensure proper use of project activity funds according to the plan.
  • Prepare and submit reports to relevant authorities as and when demanded.
  • Liaise with other partners and community stakeholders in implementing the program’s activities.
  • Coordinate and provide relevant training to the target group/populations.
  • Sensitize the community on program activities and engaging them when necessary.
  • Take part in quarterly CDC program’s review meetings as well as doing KP presentations.
  • Assist in the design of a range of education, information and resources that will provide adequate information to targeted KPs and increase uptake of prevention service.
  • Support and liaise with other stakeholders in the development of networks and programs that create enabling environment to KPs.
  • Represent the organization in TWG meetings, progress review meetings with CDC/NASCOP and make presentations necessary.

Technical Advisor – Key Populations Program

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
10.2016 - 03.2017
  • Supervise staff providing direct services targeting KPs in all Drop In Centres (DiCEs).
  • Provide coordination and support on the planning, design, and implementation of evidence-based HIV-prevention behavioural interventions targeting KPs.
  • Review requisition and work plans, approve and follow up for funds processing to the DiCEs for the activities on a monthly basis.
  • Provide support supervision, organise trainings and refresher trainings for staff after conducting needs assessments for staff capacity building.
  • Ensure proper use of project activity funds according to the plan.
  • Prepare and submit reports to relevant authorities as and when demanded.
  • Liaise with other partners and community stakeholders in implementing the program’s activities.
  • Coordinate and provide relevant training to the target group/populations.
  • Sensitize the community on program activities and engaging them when necessary.
  • Take part in quarterly CDC program’s review meetings as well as doing KP presentations.
  • Assist in the design of a range of education, information and resources that will provide adequate information to targeted KPs and increase uptake of prevention service.
  • Support and liaise with other stakeholders in the development of networks and programs that create enabling environment to KPs.
  • Represent the organization in TWG meetings, progress review meetings with CDC/NASCOP and make presentations necessary.

Key Populations Program Coordinator/ VMMC QA/QC

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
06.2015 - 09.2016
  • Supervise staff providing direct services targeting KPs in all Drop In Centres (DiCEs).
  • Provide coordination and support on the planning, design, and implementation of evidence-based HIV-prevention behavioural interventions targeting KPs.
  • Review requisition and work plans, approve and follow up for funds processing to the DiCEs for the activities on a monthly basis.
  • Provide support supervision, organise trainings and refresher trainings for staff after conducting needs assessments for staff capacity building.
  • Ensure proper use of project activity funds according to the plan.
  • Prepare and submit reports to relevant authorities as and when demanded.
  • Liaise with other partners and community stakeholders in implementing the program’s activities.
  • Coordinate and provide relevant training to the target group/populations.
  • Sensitize the community on program activities and engaging them when necessary.
  • Assist in the design of a range of education, information and resources that will provide adequate information to targeted KPs and increase uptake of prevention service.
  • Support and liaise with other stakeholders in the development of networks and programs that create enabling environment to KPs.
  • Represent the organization in TWG meetings, progress review meetings with CDC/NASCOP and make presentations necessary.
  • Ensuring that services provided are as per WHO/National standards by doing internal support supervisions.
  • Take part in joint Quality support supervision organized by Provincial Task force on VMMC in all the regions of implementation.
  • Inspecting MC items and commodities supplied to the organization for quality before they are received by the stores for use.
  • Reviewing of adverse events arising from MC in various sub counties, managing and referring appropriately and reporting timely to the clinical manager.
  • Representing the organization in task force meetings and VMMC steering committee meetings.
  • Doing supervision reports and submitting with action points of each team supervised and time lines for execution of action points to the clinical manager.
  • Key populations program providing services above target.
  • Controlling budget for Key populations program to ensure funds are used as per proposed budget lines.
  • DiCEs are working with minimal hitches.
  • Successfully implemented community harm reduction for PWIDs with Kenya Aids NGOs Consortium (KANCO).

Key Populations Program Coordinator/ VMMC QA/QC

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
06.2015 - 09.2016
  • Supervise staff providing direct services targeting KPs in all Drop In Centres (DiCEs).
  • Provide coordination and support on the planning, design, and implementation of evidence-based HIV-prevention behavioural interventions targeting KPs.
  • Review requisition and work plans, approve and follow up for funds processing to the DiCEs for the activities on a monthly basis.
  • Provide support supervision, organise trainings and refresher trainings for staff after conducting needs assessments for staff capacity building.
  • Ensure proper use of project activity funds according to the plan.
  • Prepare and submit reports to relevant authorities as and when demanded.
  • Liaise with other partners and community stakeholders in implementing the program’s activities.
  • Coordinate and provide relevant training to the target group/populations.
  • Sensitize the community on program activities and engaging them when necessary.
  • Assist in the design of a range of education, information and resources that will provide adequate information to targeted KPs and increase uptake of prevention service.
  • Support and liaise with other stakeholders in the development of networks and programs that create enabling environment to KPs.
  • Represent the organization in TWG meetings, progress review meetings with CDC/NASCOP and make presentations necessary.
  • Ensuring that services provided are as per WHO/National standards by doing internal support supervisions.
  • Take part in joint Quality support supervision organized by Provincial Task force on VMMC in all the regions of implementation.
  • Inspecting MC items and commodities supplied to the organization for quality before they are received by the stores for use.
  • Reviewing of adverse events arising from MC in various sub counties, managing and referring appropriately and reporting timely to the clinical manager.
  • Representing the organization in task force meetings and VMMC steering committee meetings.
  • Doing supervision reports and submitting with action points of each team supervised and time lines for execution of action points to the clinical manager.
  • Key populations program providing services above target.
  • Controlling budget for Key populations program to ensure funds are used as per proposed budget lines.
  • DiCEs are working with minimal hitches.
  • Successfully implemented community harm reduction for PWIDs with Kenya Aids NGOs Consortium (KANCO).

VMMC Training In charge/Quality Assurance officer

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • Budgeting and raising request for VMMC training funds both for procurement and cash funds.
  • Making quarterly training work plan and ensuring it is executed.
  • Identification of participants in liaison with the SCASCOs and SCMOHs of various sub counties and invitation of participants to the training under supervision of the CASCO and CDH of different counties of implementation.
  • Offering VMMC training both theory and practical.
  • Mentoring the trainees during their observed practicum.
  • Approval and preparation of certification for the trained persons.
  • Doing and submission of training reports timely to the clinical manager and keeping records of the trainings done.
  • Ensuring the trainees receive their accommodation and meals appropriately.
  • Ensuring that services provided are as per WHO/National standards by doing internal support supervisions in all the districts where Impact RDO is offering VMMC services (19 Districts) by offering support supervision to the service providers.
  • Reviewing of adverse events arising from MC in various districts and referring appropriately those that require referral to higher level of management and reporting appropriately to the clinical manager.
  • Take part in joint Quality support supervision organized by Provincial Task force on VMMC in all regions of implementation.
  • Several trainings done and on the way to achieving targets of trainings set by CDC for Financial Year 4 and ongoing Financial Year 5.
  • Played an integral role in boosting employee morale through developing their skills.
  • Keeping good track of those trained and ensuring certification is done promptly.

VMMC Training In charge/Quality Assurance officer

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • Budgeting and raising request for VMMC training funds both for procurement and cash funds.
  • Making quarterly training work plan and ensuring it is executed.
  • Identification of participants in liaison with the SCASCOs and SCMOHs of various sub counties and invitation of participants to the training under supervision of the CASCO and CDH of different counties of implementation.
  • Offering VMMC training both theory and practical.
  • Mentoring the trainees during their observed practicum.
  • Approval and preparation of certification for the trained persons.
  • Doing and submission of training reports timely to the clinical manager and keeping records of the trainings done.
  • Ensuring the trainees receive their accommodation and meals appropriately.
  • Ensuring that services provided are as per WHO/National standards by doing internal support supervisions in all the districts where Impact RDO is offering VMMC services (19 Districts) by offering support supervision to the service providers.
  • Reviewing of adverse events arising from MC in various districts and referring appropriately those that require referral to higher level of management and reporting appropriately to the clinical manager.
  • Take part in joint Quality support supervision organized by Provincial Task force on VMMC in all regions of implementation.
  • Several trainings done and on the way to achieving targets of trainings set by CDC for Financial Year 4 and ongoing Financial Year 5.
  • Played an integral role in boosting employee morale through developing their skills.
  • Keeping good track of those trained and ensuring certification is done promptly.

Quality Assurance/Control Officer – VMMC Program

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
09.2012 - 12.2013
  • Ensuring that services provided are as per WHO/National standards by doing internal support supervisions in all the sub counties where Impact RDO is offering VMMC services (19 sub counties).
  • Take part in joint Quality support supervision organized by Provincial Task force on VMMC in all the regions of implementation.
  • Raising requisition for procurement of VMMC equipments and commodities.
  • Inspecting MC items and commodities supplied to the organization for quality before they are received by the stores for use.
  • Approving monthly requests of supplies and drugs from various sub counties according to their monthly targets and balances in stocks.
  • Reviewing of adverse events arising from MC in various sub counties, managing and referring appropriately and reporting timely to the clinical manager.
  • Representing the organization in task force meetings and VMMC steering committee meetings.
  • Doing supervision reports and submitting with action points of each team supervised and time lines for execution of action points.

Quality Assurance/Control Officer – VMMC Program

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
09.2012 - 12.2013
  • Ensuring that services provided are as per WHO/National standards by doing internal support supervisions in all the sub counties where Impact RDO is offering VMMC services (19 sub counties).
  • Take part in joint Quality support supervision organized by Provincial Task force on VMMC in all the regions of implementation.
  • Raising requisition for procurement of VMMC equipments and commodities.
  • Inspecting MC items and commodities supplied to the organization for quality before they are received by the stores for use.
  • Approving monthly requests of supplies and drugs from various sub counties according to their monthly targets and balances in stocks.
  • Reviewing of adverse events arising from MC in various sub counties, managing and referring appropriately and reporting timely to the clinical manager.
  • Representing the organization in task force meetings and VMMC steering committee meetings.
  • Doing supervision reports and submitting with action points of each team supervised and time lines for execution of action points.

VMMC Regional Coordinator – Rongo, Awendo and Uriri Sub Counties

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
09.2010 - 08.2012
  • Coordination of VMMC activities within the 3 sub counties.
  • Making work plan for the sub counties and ensuring they are followed.
  • Making request for MC equipments and consumables from central stores and ensuring they are transported to the sub counties.
  • Controlling use of items and consumables within sub counties.
  • Making request for activity funds for the use in the sub counties from the head quarters and ensuring the funds are used for the intended purpose and approval of returns before they are returned to the accounts.
  • Doing support supervision and offering support to ensure services offered are of quality as per WHO/National standards.
  • Creating demand for VMMC by offering health talks on VMMC in schools, work place, chief barazas and women groups.
  • Representing the organization in sub county VMMC steering committee meetings and other stake holders meetings in the sub county.
  • Convening and chairing performance review meetings to monitor and evaluate our achievements as per the set goals.
  • Overseeing demand creation activities within the sub counties.
  • Writing and submission of monthly, quarterly and yearly reports for the sub counties.
  • Offering MC services and treatment of STI as per national guidelines and keeping confidential client’s records.
  • Doing monthly consumption reports of consumables and STI drugs as well as equipments in the sub counties.
  • Reviewing of adverse events arising from MC and reporting to the clinical manager timely.
  • Reviewing and reporting data to the MOH as well as our head office.

VMMC Regional Coordinator – Rongo, Awendo and Uriri Sub Counties

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
09.2010 - 08.2012
  • Coordination of VMMC activities within the 3 sub counties.
  • Making work plan for the sub counties and ensuring they are followed.
  • Making request for MC equipments and consumables from central stores and ensuring they are transported to the sub counties.
  • Controlling use of items and consumables within sub counties.
  • Making request for activity funds for the use in the sub counties from the head quarters and ensuring the funds are used for the intended purpose and approval of returns before they are returned to the accounts.
  • Doing support supervision and offering support to ensure services offered are of quality as per WHO/National standards.
  • Creating demand for VMMC by offering health talks on VMMC in schools, work place, chief barazas and women groups.
  • Representing the organization in sub county VMMC steering committee meetings and other stake holders meetings in the sub county.
  • Convening and chairing performance review meetings to monitor and evaluate our achievements as per the set goals.
  • Overseeing demand creation activities within the sub counties.
  • Writing and submission of monthly, quarterly and yearly reports for the sub counties.
  • Offering MC services and treatment of STI as per national guidelines and keeping confidential client’s records.
  • Doing monthly consumption reports of consumables and STI drugs as well as equipments in the sub counties.
  • Reviewing of adverse events arising from MC and reporting to the clinical manager timely.
  • Reviewing and reporting data to the MOH as well as our head office.

VMMC Sub County Coordinator – Mbita & Suba Sub Counties

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
01.2009 - 08.2010
  • Coordination of VMMC activities within the sub county.
  • Making work plan for the sub county and ensuring they are followed.
  • Making request for MC equipments and consumables from central stores and ensuring they are transported to the sub county.
  • Controlling use of items and consumables within Sub County.
  • Making request for activity funds for the use in the Sub County from the head quarters and ensuring the funds are used for the intended purpose and approving returns before they are returned to the accounts.
  • Doing support supervision and offering support to ensure services offered are of quality as per WHO/National standards.
  • Offering health talks on VMMC in schools, work place, chief barazas and women groups.
  • Representing the organization in district VMMC steering committee meetings and other stake holders meetings in the Sub County.
  • Convening and chairing performance review meetings to monitor and evaluate our achievements as per the set goals.
  • Overseeing demand creation activities within the Sub County.
  • Writing and submission of monthly, quarterly and yearly reports of the districts.
  • Offering MC services and treatment of STI clients and keeping confidential clients records.
  • Doing monthly consumption reports of consumables and STI drugs as well as equipments in the Sub County.
  • Reviewing of adverse events arising from MC and reporting to the clinical manager appropriately.
  • Reviewing and reporting data to the MOH as well as our head office.

VMMC Sub County Coordinator – Mbita & Suba Sub Counties

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
01.2009 - 08.2010
  • Coordination of VMMC activities within the sub county.
  • Making work plan for the sub county and ensuring they are followed.
  • Making request for MC equipments and consumables from central stores and ensuring they are transported to the sub county.
  • Controlling use of items and consumables within Sub County.
  • Making request for activity funds for the use in the Sub County from the head quarters and ensuring the funds are used for the intended purpose and approving returns before they are returned to the accounts.
  • Doing support supervision and offering support to ensure services offered are of quality as per WHO/National standards.
  • Offering health talks on VMMC in schools, work place, chief barazas and women groups.
  • Representing the organization in district VMMC steering committee meetings and other stake holders meetings in the Sub County.
  • Convening and chairing performance review meetings to monitor and evaluate our achievements as per the set goals.
  • Overseeing demand creation activities within the Sub County.
  • Writing and submission of monthly, quarterly and yearly reports of the districts.
  • Offering MC services and treatment of STI clients and keeping confidential clients records.
  • Doing monthly consumption reports of consumables and STI drugs as well as equipments in the Sub County.
  • Reviewing of adverse events arising from MC and reporting to the clinical manager appropriately.
  • Reviewing and reporting data to the MOH as well as our head office.

CLINICAL OFFICER – Global Enteric Multi-Centre Study (GEMS)

CDC/KEMRI – Kisumu
06.2008 - 12.2008
  • Attending to patients at the outpatient – clerking, doing physical exam, diagnosing and managing patients.
  • Doing daily ward rounds, reviewing and discharging patients.
  • Evaluating under fives with diarrhea and enrolling those eligible for the study as per study protocol.
  • Filling study forms for enrolled study participants.
  • Collection and processing of stool samples and sending to Kisian for testing.
  • Managing patients and ensuring study forms are complete before handing them over to the supervisor.
  • Chairing study staff meetings and reporting to the supervisor.
  • Reporting and submission of study reports monthly.

CLINICAL OFFICER – Global Enteric Multi-Centre Study (GEMS)

CDC/KEMRI – Kisumu
06.2008 - 12.2008
  • Attending to patients at the outpatient – clerking, doing physical exam, diagnosing and managing patients.
  • Doing daily ward rounds, reviewing and discharging patients.
  • Evaluating under fives with diarrhea and enrolling those eligible for the study as per study protocol.
  • Filling study forms for enrolled study participants.
  • Collection and processing of stool samples and sending to Kisian for testing.
  • Managing patients and ensuring study forms are complete before handing them over to the supervisor.
  • Chairing study staff meetings and reporting to the supervisor.
  • Reporting and submission of study reports monthly.

CLINICAL OFFICER – Intern

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
06.2007 - 06.2008
  • Attending to patients in the pediatric, surgical, medical, obstetric and gynecological wards.
  • Clerking, examining, recommending laboratory tests, diagnosing treating and discharging patients in the wards.
  • Presenting patients to the consultants for senior review.
  • Doing daily ward rounds, reviewing and discharging patients and writing discharge summaries.
  • Attending to emergencies at the casualty and assist in triage management.
  • Presenting and attending CMEs and Grand round medical expeditions.

CLINICAL OFFICER – Intern

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
06.2007 - 06.2008
  • Attending to patients in the pediatric, surgical, medical, obstetric and gynecological wards.
  • Clerking, examining, recommending laboratory tests, diagnosing treating and discharging patients in the wards.
  • Presenting patients to the consultants for senior review.
  • Doing daily ward rounds, reviewing and discharging patients and writing discharge summaries.
  • Attending to emergencies at the casualty and assist in triage management.
  • Presenting and attending CMEs and Grand round medical expeditions.

Education

Diploma - Clinical Medicine & Surgery

MACHAME CLINICAL OFFICERS’ TRAINING CENTRE
01.2005

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE

Homa Bay Boys High School
01.1995

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE

Oriang Primary School
01.1991

Skills

Clinical medicine and surgery

Male circumcision service provision and Training (ToT)

Quality Assurance/Control in Male Circumcision Program

Use of SIMs and internal tools during QA visits

Key Populations and Priority Populations Program Coordination and Implementation

Coordination and Management of Male Circumcision Program

Training and Mentorship on Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision

Planning and execution of VMMC Service Provision trainings

Processing certificates through NASCOP training site - TRAINSMART

Partnership with Sub County and County MoH

Support QA/QC activities

VMMC Steering Committee meetings organization

Identify gaps during QA visits

Plan for mitigation strategies

Planning for refreshers, CMEs and quarterly Review meetings

CQI Implementation and Mentorship in VMMC, DREAMS, Key Populations, Fisherfolks and Truckers

Report preparation and submission

Constant update to immediate supervisor

Propose mitigation strategies for approval of implementation

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 20014545

Short Courses

  • PrEP Provision Training, NASCOP/Homa Bay County, 2024-05-01
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 2023-10-01
  • Project Management for Development Professional, Project DPro Foundation, 2023-09-01
  • Gender Based Violence Training, NASCOP/Homa Bay County, 2022-06-01
  • Recent Infection Surveillance and HIV Case Based Surveillance in Kenya., National Aids & STI Control Program (NASCOP) & Nairobi University, 2021-07-01
  • Organization Capacity Development (OCD) Facilitation Training., IMPACT RDO, 2020-08-01
  • KP Sensitivity Training., Centre for Disease Control (CDC) – Kenya, 2020-07-01
  • Protection of Human Research Subject., CITI – Web based training, 2020-03-01
  • Social Network Strategy (SNS), Centre for Disease Control (CDC) – Atlanta, 2019-09-01
  • Continuous Quality Improvement Implementation., University of Maryland (UMB)/NASCOP, 2019-06-01
  • Management from Inside Out, IMPACT AFRICA, 2016-08-01
  • Medical Assisted Therapy (MAT) and PWID Programming, ICAP – Columbia University – Mailman School of Public Health – New York City, 2016-05-01
  • Basic Life Support – (BLS), Christian Medical and Dental Association, 2014-07-01
  • Grants Management, Centre For Disease Control (CDC), 2013-03-01
  • Quality Assurance for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision, World Health Organization /Nyanza reproductive Health, 2010-08-01
  • Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Trainer of Trainees (ToT), Nyanza Reproductive Health Society – NRHS, 2009-10-01
  • Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Service Provision, Nyanza Reproductive Health Society – NRHS, 2009-01-01
  • Protection of Human research subject., Collaborative IRB training initiative (CITI) Programme, 2008-10-01
  • Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses, Centre for Disease Control – CDC, 2008-01-01
  • Home base care and ARV management, International Community for the Relief of Starvation and suffering – ICROSS, 2006-11-01
  • Computer studies – Introduction to computer, Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, Data base, Machame Clinical Officers Training Centre – Moshi, 2006-04-01
  • Research Ethics, Family Health International – FHI, 2005-12-01

References

  • Dr. Mark Ayallo, Clinical Manager, IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION, P.O. Box 9171, Kisumu, Kisumu, 40100, 0722847249, ayallom@hotmail.com
  • Dr. Bob Awino, CASCO – Siaya County, P.O. Box, Siaya, Siaya, +254 720328750, bobawino@yahoo.com
  • Dr. Spala Ohaga, Programs Manager, IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION, P.O. Box 9171, Kisumu, Kisumu, 40100, 0722672077, ohagaspl@gmail.com

References

  • Dr. Mark Ayallo, Clinical Manager, IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION, P.O. Box 9171, Kisumu, Kisumu, 40100, 0722847249, ayallom@hotmail.com
  • Dr. Bob Awino, CASCO – Siaya County, P.O. Box, Siaya, Siaya, +254 720328750, bobawino@yahoo.com
  • Dr. Spala Ohaga, Programs Manager, IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION, P.O. Box 9171, Kisumu, Kisumu, 40100, 0722672077, ohagaspl@gmail.com

Timeline

Technical Advisor - Key Populations Program/Key Populations Investment Funds (KPIF)/CQI lead

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
10.2019 - Current

Technical Advisor - Key Populations Program/Key Populations Investment Funds (KPIF)/CQI lead

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
10.2019 - Current

Quality Assurance and Control Officer/ Training In Charge – VMMC Program

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
12.2018 - 09.2019

Quality Assurance and Control Officer/ Training In Charge – VMMC Program

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
12.2018 - 09.2019

Quality Assurance and Control Officer – VMMC Program

PATH – Aphia plus Western Kenya
04.2017 - 09.2018

Quality Assurance and Control Officer – VMMC Program

PATH – Aphia plus Western Kenya
04.2017 - 09.2018

Technical Advisor – Key Populations Program

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
10.2016 - 03.2017

Technical Advisor – Key Populations Program

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
10.2016 - 03.2017

Key Populations Program Coordinator/ VMMC QA/QC

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
06.2015 - 09.2016

Key Populations Program Coordinator/ VMMC QA/QC

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
06.2015 - 09.2016

VMMC Training In charge/Quality Assurance officer

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
01.2014 - 06.2015

VMMC Training In charge/Quality Assurance officer

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
01.2014 - 06.2015

Quality Assurance/Control Officer – VMMC Program

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
09.2012 - 12.2013

Quality Assurance/Control Officer – VMMC Program

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
09.2012 - 12.2013

VMMC Regional Coordinator – Rongo, Awendo and Uriri Sub Counties

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
09.2010 - 08.2012

VMMC Regional Coordinator – Rongo, Awendo and Uriri Sub Counties

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
09.2010 - 08.2012

VMMC Sub County Coordinator – Mbita & Suba Sub Counties

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
01.2009 - 08.2010

VMMC Sub County Coordinator – Mbita & Suba Sub Counties

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
01.2009 - 08.2010

CLINICAL OFFICER – Global Enteric Multi-Centre Study (GEMS)

CDC/KEMRI – Kisumu
06.2008 - 12.2008

CLINICAL OFFICER – Global Enteric Multi-Centre Study (GEMS)

CDC/KEMRI – Kisumu
06.2008 - 12.2008

CLINICAL OFFICER – Intern

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
06.2007 - 06.2008

CLINICAL OFFICER – Intern

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
06.2007 - 06.2008

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE

Homa Bay Boys High School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE

Oriang Primary School

Diploma - Clinical Medicine & Surgery

MACHAME CLINICAL OFFICERS’ TRAINING CENTRE
STEPHEN OJOWIVMMC Technical Officer/Training Coordinator