EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
30th July 2021 – To Date – Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, Egerton University
- Teach undergraduate nursing students through lectures, tutorials, practical demonstrations, and clinical supervision.
- Develop, review, and update course materials, lesson plans, and assessment tools in line with curriculum requirements.
- Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation to ensure quality nursing education.
- Supervise students during clinical placements and facilitate the integration of theory into practice.
- Conduct and publish research in nursing and public health-related fields.
- Supervise undergraduate students in research proposal development, data collection, analysis, and report writing.
- Assess students through continuous assessments, practical examinations, and end-of-semester examinations.
- Provide academic mentorship and guidance to students to support their professional and personal development.
- Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees and contribute to academic administration.
- Engage in community outreach programmes and partnerships aimed at improving health outcomes and promoting public health.
- Participate in quality assurance activities to enhance teaching, learning, and research standards.
- Attend and present scholarly work at conferences, workshops, seminars, and professional forums.
- Collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders in research, consultancy, and community service activities.
- Contribute to grant proposal development and resource mobilization initiatives to support research and academic programmes.
- Uphold professional, ethical, and regulatory standards in teaching, research, and service delivery.
April 2018 – 30th July 2021 – Tutorial Fellow, Faculty of Health Sciences, Egerton University
- Assisted in teaching undergraduate students.
- Assisted in research activities.
July 2014 – April 2018 – Senior Technologist, Faculty of Health Sciences, Egerton University
- Coordinated nursing and medical students in the practical aspects of learning.
- Strengthened capacities through knowledge enhancement, skills upgrading, and attitude development within the School of Health Sciences.
- Prepared the skills laboratory for medical and nursing students by ensuring that required materials were readily available according to established standards.
- Guided and assisted students in attaining proficiency in practical skills before engaging in patient care.
- Evaluated medical and nursing students through simulations and practical assessments conducted on campus.
- Participated in curriculum implementation through teaching nursing students enrolled at the University.
- Guided medical and nursing students through the research process.
February 2014 – June 2014 – Technical Field Assistant, Network of AIDS Researchers in Eastern and Southern Africa (NARESA)
- Supervised data collection activities in health facilities within the district.
- Facilitated training for medical staff on Emergency Paediatric Life Support skills.
- Participated in the identification, triage, resuscitation, and management of paediatric emergencies.
- Managed obstetric emergencies, including postpartum haemorrhage, antepartum haemorrhage, and eclampsia, in accordance with Ministry of Health protocols.
- Counselled vulnerable community members on the importance and benefits of seeking medical care for their children.
- Prepared reports in accordance with donor requirements.
2012 – 2014 – Nursing Officer in Charge, Casualty and Outpatient Department, Pandya Memorial Hospital
- Ensured quality and continuity of patient care.
- Conducted surveillance and assessment of patients' health conditions.
- Participated in developing action plans, monitoring activities, reporting medical statistics, and conducting analyses of collected data.
- Supervised and conducted health education for patients, clients, and families using a patient-centred approach.
- Prepared duty rosters and leave schedules for nursing and medical support staff.
- Maintained proper documentation and statistics to facilitate patient follow-up.
- Ensured adequate availability, accessibility, and prudent use of departmental supplies.
- Participated in weekly mortality reviews and analyses within the hospital.
June 2012 – July 2012 – Field Attachment, Busibwabo Dispensary, Busia District
- Collected data and assisted the facility in charge with daily supervision activities.
- Triaged patients and identified their healthcare needs.
- Conducted health promotion through targeted health education messages.
- Participated in child and maternal welfare services, including vaccination and immunisation activities in accordance with the Expanded Programme on Immunisation guidelines.
- Ensured proper maintenance of the cold chain to preserve vaccine potency.
- Prepared weekly reports for submission to the Ministry of Health.
- Organised and participated in school health programmes.
April 2011 – April 2012 – Nursing Officer Intern, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga County Referral Hospital
- Participated in hospital management activities under the guidance of the Chief Nursing Officer.
- Delivered safe and direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses.
- Worked across various hospital departments while familiarising with departmental policies and procedures.
- Applied the nursing process in collaboration with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and document individualized nursing care plans.
- Administered medications, including intravenous medications, while observing patients' rights and documenting clinical findings.
- Assisted with medical procedures and ensured proper consent was obtained before surgical interventions.
August 2010 – April 2011 – Nurse, Kaimosi Mission Hospital
- Provided nursing care to admitted patients in hospital wards.
- Conducted deliveries and provided postnatal care to maternity patients.
- Triaged and resuscitated patients presenting with life-threatening conditions.
- Participated in community outreach programmes to promote antenatal care attendance and hospital deliveries.
- Conducted routine health education for admitted patients on relevant health topics.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures in the operating theatre.
March 2010 – July 2010 – Nurse, Family Options Kakamega
- Counselled couples on available family planning methods.
- Ensured proper decontamination and disinfection of surgical instruments before use.
- Prepared and submitted reports on reproductive health and family planning services to the Ministry of Health.
- Ordered departmental supplies through the Ministry of Health.
