Walter Kibet Kiptirim
Clinician
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic CQI Lead at LVCT Health with a proven track record in quality improvement and partnership development. Spearheaded over 993 CQI projects, enhancing patient safety and compliance. Skilled in data analysis and effective communication and an Excellent mentor and driving sustainable health initiatives across diverse stakeholders. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CQI Lead
LVCT Health
11.2023 - Current
- Provided technical assistance and leadership to 4 counties, 22 sub counties, 455 health facilities implementing quality improvement projects aligned to MOH quality standards and guidelines.
- Supported establishment of over 993 active CQI projects by July 2025, exceeding annual targets of 800 (124%) CQI projects on Digital CQI platform; https://cqi.mgickenya.org/admin.
- Led internal quality audits, RCA, and PDSA cycles, improving compliance and patient safety standards across the counties
- Trained and mentored 6,500+ healthcare workers on CQI, patient safety, and compliance standards.
- Guided facilities in accreditation readiness (KQMH, Safe Care) and donor compliance.
- Piloted KQMH in 4 counties; Kisumu, Kwale Vihiga and Nairobi Counties, supported scaled up KQMH to 11 counties; Machakos, Tharaka Nithi, Kajiado, Nakuru, Nandi, Meru, Embu, Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, and Taita Taveta.
- Developed and validated QITs functionality scorecard and Scaled up national digital CQI dashboards for data-driven performance monitoring and reporting.
- Supported over 72,000 clients access quality care in the four counties in Coastal region of Kenya
Quality Improvement & Partnership Lead
Allm Africa
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Led Africa Regional Digital Health and CQI Partnership initiatives across Kenya’s public and private sectors, promoting QI learning via digital platforms and short courses.
- Oversaw development of three business channels for digital health: Learning Management System (LMS), Smart Point of Care (POC) equipment for screenings, and Digital Mentorship and Referral Solutions.
- Established 6 public sector partnerships in counties and 5 private health partnerships, strengthening QI implementation.
- Engaged in public-private collaborations partnerships emphasizing sustainable QI program implementation.
Quality Improvement Consultant
Beyond Zero
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: State House
- Developed a national Quality Award system and criteria focused on nurses to promote excellence in healthcare service delivery.
- Designed award categories, assessment criteria, application, and scoring processes for nationwide adoption.
- Coordinated technical trainings for county leadership to foster award participation and ownership.
- Emphasized evidence-based decision making using data analytics and leveraged human resource development as central to health system strengthening.
- State House
Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) & CQI Advisor
Amref Health Africa
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Guided the implementation of the Kenya Quality Model for Health (KQMH) across seven counties and 48 health facilities covering public, faith-based, and private sectors.
- Spearheaded COVID-19 and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) online training webinar series, training over 13,500 frontline workers to safely manage COVID-19 within health facilities.
- Innovated and piloted a Quality Scorecard used for facility-level assessment of QI activities, adopted by national Quality Healthcare Kenya Awards.
- Supported infrastructure development projects (e.g., maternity in Kombewa) and represented Amref in national and county-level quality technical working groups.
- Contributed to the development of national quality care frameworks and manuals.
Quality Improvement Technical Officer – Kibera Reach 90 HIV Project
10.2016 - 04.2019
- Led QI interventions focused on improving HIV testing, ART initiation, viral suppression, and retention in 13 Nairobi and Kajiado County sites serving informal settlements.
- Delivered capacity-building programs, including mentorship and supervision, ensuring adherence to newly adopted QI policies and standards.
- Developed and executed a QI award scheme to reward facility teams based on performance improvements.
- Led successful QI projects such as INH initiation improvements from 17% to 97% uptake and treatment completion rates of 90%, results that were presented internationally.
Project Officer & Quality Improvement Champion – Kibera Reach 90 Project
10.2010 - 09.2016
- Coordinated expansion of HIV testing and treatment services, increasing client numbers from 2,500 to over 12,000 within project facilities.
- Led the establishment of QI teams across 13 health facilities and facilitated adherence to updated ART guidelines including DTG and PrEP rollout.
- Supported quality data management and monitoring to continuously improve program indicators.
Project Officer-Clinician
Amref
01.2007 - 09.2010
- Company Overview: Kibera HIV Project
- Managed HIV care services across four facilities, driving quality standards and client satisfaction.
- Supported integration of pediatric HIV and TB services, improved documentation, and client enrollment (from 1,000 to 8,000 clients).
- Strengthened collaboration with county health staff and streamlined operational workflows and reporting systems.
- Kibera HIV Project
Clinician
Hope Centre
11.2004 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: Coptic Mission Hospital
- Oversaw daily clinical operations in a high-volume HIV program, increasing clients served to approximately 20,000 in 2 years.
- Led mentorship, staff capacity building, continual medical education (CME) programs, and quality improvement initiatives including optimal patient flow management and client satisfaction efforts.
- Coptic Mission Hospital
Education
Master of Science - Health Systems Management
KEMU
NAIROBI 09.2019 - Current
MBA - Healthcare Leadership & Management
USIU Africa
NAIROBI 09.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
NAIROBI 09.2009 - 10.2012
Clinical Internship -
Kenyatta National Referral Hospital
NAIROBI 10.2003 - 10.2004
Diploma - Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
NAIROBI 07.2000 - 12.2003
Skills
- Leadership in multi-stakeholder health partnership development
- Program coordination
- Quality Improvement
- Program Design
- Facilitation
- Capacity building
- Coaching 7 Mentorship
- Develop Digital quality assessment tools
- Best Practices and Reward systems
- Integrated Digital health solutions
- Digital Learning platforms
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Data analysis & Evidence-based decisions
- Effective communication skills
- People management & Problem-solving
- Adaptive and agile
Key Strengths And Competencies
- Leadership in multi-stakeholder health partnership development and program coordination
- Quality Improvement program design, facilitation, and rollout
- Capacity building, mentorship, and training of health workers and management teams
- Development of quality assessment tools and award systems
- Experience in digital health solutions and learning platforms
- Proficient in monitoring, evaluation, and use of data for evidence-based decision making
- Effective communication, people management, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to work in complex health environments and diverse facility settings
Clinical Officers Council Registration No
4873
Practice License No
Rd01971/25
References
- Dr. Elizabeth Amakove Wala, Health System Strengthening Specialist
- Dr. Paul Kisia Malalu, Health Specialist, Innovation at IRC Nairobi
- Dr. Anastasia Nyalita, CECM Health, Nutrition and Wellness, Nairobi City County
Additional Training And Certifications
- Quality Improvement
- Adult HIV Management
- TB, PMTCT & Paediatric HIV
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Project Management
- Computer Studies
- Implementation Science
- Global Health Quality Improvement
Academic And Education
- MSc Health Systems Management, Unknown, 2019 to Present
- MBA in Healthcare Leadership & Management, USIU Africa, 2013-2014
- BA Social Sciences, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, 2009-2012
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), 2000-2003
- Clinical Internship, Kenyatta National Referral Hospital, 2003-2004
Timeline
CQI Lead
LVCT Health
11.2023 - Current
Quality Improvement & Partnership Lead
Allm Africa
07.2021 - 10.2023
Quality Improvement Consultant
Beyond Zero
05.2021 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Health Systems Management
KEMU
09.2019 - Current
Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) & CQI Advisor
Amref Health Africa
04.2019 - 12.2020
Quality Improvement Technical Officer – Kibera Reach 90 HIV Project
10.2016 - 04.2019
MBA - Healthcare Leadership & Management
USIU Africa
09.2013 - 08.2014
Project Officer & Quality Improvement Champion – Kibera Reach 90 Project
10.2010 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
09.2009 - 10.2012
Project Officer-Clinician
Amref
01.2007 - 09.2010
Clinician
Hope Centre
11.2004 - 12.2006
Clinical Internship -
Kenyatta National Referral Hospital
10.2003 - 10.2004
Diploma - Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
07.2000 - 12.2003