Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in public administration, health systems, and emergency services, the expert is a skilled leader with key qualifications in strategic thinking, business process improvement, and crisis communication. Responsibilities have included managing large teams and developing health policies, notably increasing the Kenya Red Cross ambulance fleet from 5 to 128. Career highlights include leadership roles such as CEO at ACDI and Operations Manager at Kenya Red Cross Society. Accomplishments include developing the Kenya Emergency Medical Care Strategy 2020-2025 and expanding a client database to over 3 million clients.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving the Kenya Red Cross Society, managing health systems policies and programs in cooperation with county and national governments. This work focused on emergency medical services management and policy development. The scope of these projects was national, involving governance and health sectors, conducted within Kenya.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors, including humanitarian aid, public finance, trade, monitoring and evaluation, conflict resolution, and public administration, the expert has held roles such as CEO, Operations Manager, and Clinic Manager. Responsibilities have encompassed strategic leadership, policy development, and crisis management. The expert has interdisciplinary expertise in integrating health systems within regional governance frameworks, particularly in Kenya and the broader East African region. Extensive experience in Kenya has provided a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, with contributions to regional development initiatives within the East African Community, involving countries such as Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Rwanda, and Burundi.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English, Swahili, and Kikuyu, with demonstrated proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. Additionally, there is limited working proficiency in German and intermediate knowledge of French. These language skills have been utilized in diverse settings, including in-country work and managing multilingual teams in international and local projects. The expert obtained a Master of Public Policy and Management from Strathmore University Business School in Kenya and a Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Management from Strathmore University. Holding a Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing from Kenya Medical Training College, these academic credentials are complemented by a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education and a Kenya Certificate of Primary Education from institutions in Kenya.