UNEP Liaison Officer

• Feb 2023 - Present

Epidemiologist

• Aug 2021 - Feb 2023

I support the development, implementation, and review of contingency plans and emergency disease preparedness activities as detailed in Good emergency management practices with a focus on the Progressive Pathway for Emergency Preparedness. This is done in collaboration with partner organizations like Washington State University (WSU), Food and agriculture organization (FAO), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), World Organization of Animal Health (WOAH), and World Health Organization (WHO) among others. I ensure the promotion of early warning and response systems to both human and animal health emergencies and threats. Event-based surveillance system (EBS), and Kenya animal bio-surveillance disease reporting system (KABS) are some of the early warning tools that I technically lead at the DVS. This is key for timely and efficient response to emerging and re-emerging threats and emergencies and contributes to the global health and food security agendas. I also support the implementation of the National Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance both at the national and sub-national levels. Show less

Training Consultant

• May 2022 - May 2022

The purpose of the training was to build the capacity of veterinary staff on Participatory Disease Surveillance who will then trickle down the information to the Community Disease Reporters on skills to recognize disease symptoms in the community and report suspected cases to AHAs The purpose of the training was to build the capacity of veterinary staff on Participatory Disease Surveillance who will then trickle down the information to the Community Disease Reporters on skills to recognize disease symptoms in the community and report suspected cases to AHAs

Veterinary Officer

• Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

The primary role was to support disease preparedness, prevention, and response activities at the animal-human interface. This was through the design and implementation of priority zoonotic disease surveillance activities with a focus on the linkage of field epidemiology to diagnostics, and prompt data management to inform critical decisions and training of frontline health field personnel. The primary role was to support disease preparedness, prevention, and response activities at the animal-human interface. This was through the design and implementation of priority zoonotic disease surveillance activities with a focus on the linkage of field epidemiology to diagnostics, and prompt data management to inform critical decisions and training of frontline health field personnel.

Epidemiologist

• Apr 2020 - Sep 2020

Recruited to assist in epidemiological disease surveillance on COVID19 pandemic in an effort to increase Moi Teaching and referral hospital’s preparedness. This is under the MTRH COVID19 Control/Suppression Team. This was primarily through capacity building, development of surveillance tools, protocols, and guidelines, close collaboration and coordination of surveillance and response activities with the county surveillance and public health officers as well as data management to improve the hospital’s contingency plans and their level of preparedness and response. Show less

Research Consultant

• Jan 2020 - Sep 2020

Capacity development and building Narok County Government rangers working within Masai Mara National Reserve and the Masai community through a number of trainings on Pangolin conservation with emphasis on sustainability from an informed point. Capacity development and building Narok County Government rangers working within Masai Mara National Reserve and the Masai community through a number of trainings on Pangolin conservation with emphasis on sustainability from an informed point.

Graduate Research Fellow

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

This fellowship was attained under a 10-year program USAID Predict II Project. The research focus was to collect more targeted and (in some cases) longitudinal information to support the development of interventions to mitigate the risk of spill-over, amplification, and spread of zoonotic viruses with pandemic potential This fellowship was attained under a 10-year program USAID Predict II Project. The research focus was to collect more targeted and (in some cases) longitudinal information to support the development of interventions to mitigate the risk of spill-over, amplification, and spread of zoonotic viruses with pandemic potential

Research Intern

• Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

IPR is a World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating center for research in reproductive biology, infectious diseases, and ecology/conservation with a mandate to support investigator-initiated biomedical research in non-human primates as pre-clinical models for important human diseases. 1. Assisted in field mapping, tracking, trapping, and capture of wild primates 2. Tasked with conducting diagnostics procedures such as serology, bacteriology, pathology, and molecular analysis. 3. Coordinated weekly in-house progress presentations from findings and reports on current trends and primate research. 4. Carried out behavioral observation and monitoring of the progress of project animals with proper reports for follow up 5. Organized and coordinated rotational programs for the attaches for maximum utilization of the institution as a learning facility Show less

Regional intern

• Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

• Assessed the standard procedures in pharmaceuticals and pesticide manufacturing • Participated in laying out precautions in handling, examining, and treating wild animals and performing an assessment of the welfare of wild animals in captivity. • Trained animal health aids in vaccination of livestock against East Coast Fever • Organised and oversaw training to medical postgraduates on entrepreneurship awareness and self-assessment, business idea generation, and building of business canvas models • Provided ambulatory services including equine medicine, handling of captive animals Show less

Graduate One health fellow

• Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

• Participated in effective community entry, engagement, disengagement, and exit. • Developed community awareness strategies about rabies, sanitation, feeding, immunization, adoption, and general animal care, both in the context of individual patients as well as community-oriented programs • Collaborated with other professionals in One health including medics, public health officers, environmentalists and soil specialists in systems thinking, problem analysis and solving. • Ensured effective implementation of standard procedures, policies, and guidelines pertaining to etiquette and research ethics in field practice Show less

Field practical attachee

• May 2016 - Sep 2016

• Conducted wellness examination on all patients with the aim of preventative medicine. • Assisted in surgical procedures in monitoring the patients to recovery. • Provided grooming services to all clients • Conducted data analysis for the most reported illness and report any notifiable ones to the district veterinary officer. • Conducted wellness examination on all patients with the aim of preventative medicine. • Assisted in surgical procedures in monitoring the patients to recovery. • Provided grooming services to all clients • Conducted data analysis for the most reported illness and report any notifiable ones to the district veterinary officer.

Field practical attachee

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

• Tasked with maintaining strong client relationships by doing follow-ups every once in a while. • Diagnosed and treated patients all species of animals • Carried out laboratory diagnostic tests and immunizations • Provided client education about animal wellness, presenting conditions, possible prevention, and care for the sick. • Tasked with maintaining strong client relationships by doing follow-ups every once in a while. • Diagnosed and treated patients all species of animals • Carried out laboratory diagnostic tests and immunizations • Provided client education about animal wellness, presenting conditions, possible prevention, and care for the sick.

Practical laboratory attachee

• May 2014 - Jul 2014

• Ensured proper handling, labeling, and storage of samples received • Prepared agars for bacteriology • Assisted in field sample collection • Assited in preparation and processing of reagents, blood, stains, sputum, and other patient specimens for microscopic testing and lab analysis according to standard practices • Operated and sterilized lab equipment, including microscopes, automated analyzers, centrifuges, rotators, and incubators to ensure accurate and timely test results • Analysed data and input it into computerized data management programs. Show less