Joan Ayuma Ingosi
Nairobi
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over a decade of experience in patient-centered care, research, and quality improvement initiatives. Proficient in navigating healthcare systems, fostering patient understanding of complex medical processes, and delivering compassionate support to diverse populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
RMNCAH/FP
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI/FAHARI YA JAMII/USAID
01.2023 - Current
- Promote EPI Coverage: Strengthened routine immunization programs by working with sub-county teams and Community Health Units (CHUs) to increase vaccine uptake and ensure equitable coverage, particularly for underserved populations
- Defaulter Tracing: Coordinated community-based defaulter tracing initiatives to enhance adherence to immunization schedules
- Support Outreach Activities: Planned and executed integrated outreach sessions to improve access to immunization services in hard-to-reach areas
- Data for Decision-Making: Facilitated analysis of immunization data during sub-county review meetings, identifying coverage gaps and implementing targeted interventions
- Capacity Building: Conducted training and mentorship for health workers on EPI protocols, adverse event surveillance, and updated vaccine schedules
- Stay Current in RMNCAH: Monitor and incorporate the latest advancements in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) to provide technical support and promote innovative, evidence-based strategies in programming
- Sub-County Representation: Represent the program in sub-county RMNCAH/Family Planning (FP) technical forums, ensuring the integration of community voices and priorities in decision-making processes
- Support Service Delivery: Enhance the capacity of high-volume maternities to deliver quality Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EMONC/BMONC) and FP services through on-the-job training, mentorship, and Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- Strengthen Community Health Linkages: Work with Community Health Units (CHUs) and local health workers to strengthen referral systems, ensure continuity of care, and promote demand generation for RMNCAH services
- Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR): Lead efforts to strengthen MPDSR technical working groups and review processes at both facility and sub-county levels, integrating community representatives to enhance accountability and care quality
- Facilitate Sub-County MPDSR Reviews: Organize and lead sub-county MPDSR review meetings, ensuring community feedback and health system gaps are addressed to improve outcomes
- Activity Planning and Coordination: Develop and manage monthly and quarterly work plans, budgets, and reports, ensuring alignment with community health priorities and health system strengthening goals
- Establish MPDSR Committees: Guide the establishment and functionality of MPDSR committees at sub-county and facility levels to assess and improve care quality, with active community engagement
- Strengthen Quality Improvement Teams: Collaborate with facility mentors to establish and support Work Improvement Teams (WITs) focused on addressing care gaps, streamlining services, and engaging the community in QI efforts
- Conduct Data Reviews: Lead quarterly RMNCAH data reviews at the sub-county level, identifying system-wide challenges, involving community stakeholders, and initiating targeted Quality Improvement (QI) projects
- Health Systems Strengthening: Work with sub-county and facility leaders to improve supply chain systems, workforce capacity, and governance structures to sustain high-quality RMNCAH services
- Community Capacity Building: Partner with community-based organizations and local leaders to enhance health literacy, promote health-seeking behaviors, and foster community ownership of health initiatives
Research Nurse
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Based at Tigoni Level 4 Hospital
- Reviewed participants' medical history and clinical findings to assess eligibility based on study inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Conducted informed consent discussions, explaining study procedures, risks, and benefits
- Enrolled participants, performed baseline assessments, and ensured scheduled follow-ups
- Collected and managed clinical data in electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs), including vital signs, lab results, and adverse events
- Performed COVID-19 testing and other diagnostics per study protocols
- Ensured secure storage and confidentiality of research materials, participant records, and study documentation
- Based at Tigoni Level 4 Hospital
Research Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital /University Of Washington
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Conducted client screening to assess eligibility for study participation based on protocol-defined criteria
- Enrolled eligible participants and ensured proper documentation of informed consent
- Collected vaginal samples and processed them in compliance with research protocols and ethical guidelines
- Conducted screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) following study procedures and clinical guidelines
- Maintained regular follow-ups with participants through phone calls to monitor health outcomes and ensure protocol adherence
- Conducted data collection, quality assurance, and precise entry of clinical and research data into Redcap for a study on the feasibility of the Vayu bubble CPAP device for neonatal respiratory support, ensuring real-time updates on respiratory outcomes and tracking bedside observations of device performance and patient comfort
- Provided comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care for neonates at the bedside, including thorough clinical screenings and health assessments, precise sample collection (blood, respiratory samples), and detailed documentation of newborn health status
- Administered medications and closely monitored neonate responses, observing for subtle changes in condition to proactively manage potential adverse reactions
- Managed clinical supplies, adhered to rigorous infection prevention protocols, and performed bedside follow-up assessments to promptly identify complications in the Microbiota in Preterm Births study
- Promptly responded to caregiver queries at the bedside, ensuring continuity of care, maintaining caregiver confidence, and enhancing participant management in neonatal research studies
PMTCT Maternity Nurse/Facility Deputy In charge
Matibabu Foundation Hospital /ICAP
12.2012 - 12.2017
- Routine Immunization: Administered vaccines to children as part of routine immunization programs, ensuring timely and accurate documentation of vaccine records
- EPI Compliance Monitoring: Supported the facility in maintaining EPI standards, including proper vaccine storage and reporting adverse events following immunization (AEFI)
- Provided holistic clinical care and psychosocial support to HIV-positive pregnant and breastfeeding women, focusing on prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) protocols
- Led the Maternal and Child Health Clinic, delivering comprehensive antenatal care, including regular fetal monitoring, nutritional counseling, and HIV-specific care
- Supported postnatal care with a focus on maternal and neonatal health assessments, safe breastfeeding practices, and early infant diagnosis (EID) of HIV
- Offered family planning counseling tailored to HIV-positive mothers and coordinated child welfare services, ensuring immunizations, growth monitoring, and developmental assessments
- Monitored labor progression by conducting regular maternal assessments, including fetal heart rate monitoring, contraction timing, and maternal vital signs, ensuring a safe labor environment under physician guidance
- Provided active labor support and implemented evidence-based care interventions, such as pain management techniques and maternal positioning, to promote positive birth outcomes
- Assisted with delivery procedures, maintained sterile environments, and offered immediate newborn care, including Apgar scoring and initial resuscitation if needed
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for adult patients, including administering medications as prescribed, observing for adverse reactions, and providing education on medication adherence
- Performed wound care management, utilizing sterile technique for dressing changes, and monitored healing to prevent infections
- Maintained patient hygiene and comfort, ensured bed safety, and assisted in mobilizing patients to promote physical recovery and reduce complications associated with immobility
Nurse (General and Maternity Care)
Bishop Kioko Catholic Hospital
08.2010 - 10.2012
- Company Overview: Machakos, Kenya
- Provided hands-on care to laboring mothers, closely monitoring vital signs, contraction patterns, and fetal heart rates to assess labor progression and maternal well-being
- Performed cervical checks and documented labor stages, coordinating with physicians for timely interventions as needed
- Educated expectant mothers on pain management options, breathing techniques, and positioning to promote comfort and effective labor
- Assisted in delivery, prepared the delivery area with sterile instruments, and supported physicians during childbirth procedures
- Conducted immediate newborn assessments, including Apgar scoring and essential newborn care, while monitoring for any signs of distress
- Provided holistic nursing care, addressing the physical, emotional, and educational needs of patients in various medical and surgical wards
- Administered medications accurately, monitored for therapeutic effects and side effects, and documented observations in patient records
- Performed wound care using sterile techniques, assessed healing progress, and educated patients on proper wound management to prevent infections
- Maintained patient hygiene and comfort through regular bedside care, including bed-making, bathing assistance, and mobilization to prevent complications like pressure ulcers
- Supported patient recovery by educating individuals and families on post-discharge care, diet, and medication adherence
- Machakos, Kenya
General Nurse
Kaimosi Mission Hospital
12.2009 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: Kaimosi, Kenya
- Delivered bedside care: Provided comprehensive, patient-centered bedside care, addressing the daily needs of patients with varying medical conditions, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity
- Medication administration: Accurately prepared and administered medications, including oral, intravenous, and intramuscular routes, ensuring adherence to the five rights of medication administration
- Patient observations and monitoring: Conducted regular and systematic assessments of patients' vital signs
- Clinical procedures and interventions: Performed various clinical procedures such as wound dressing, intravenous (IV) line management, catheterization, and suctioning, following sterile and aseptic techniques to prevent infection
- Patient education and discharge planning: Educated patients and families on managing their conditions, proper medication use, dietary needs, and lifestyle modifications, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans
- Infection prevention and control: Implemented strict infection control measures, including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning
- Actively participated in infection surveillance and contributed to maintaining a clean, safe, and healing environment within the medical ward
- Kaimosi, Kenya
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Amref International University
08.2021 - 06.2024
Kenyan Registered Community Health Nurse - undefined
Kenya Medical College
09.2005 - 04.2009
Skills
Supervision and leadership
Certification
Mental Global Health, University of Washington, 2020
Personal Information
Nationality: Kenyan
Timeline
RMNCAH/FP
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI/FAHARI YA JAMII/USAID
01.2023 - Current
Research Nurse
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
04.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Amref International University
08.2021 - 06.2024
Research Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital /University Of Washington
01.2018 - 03.2022
PMTCT Maternity Nurse/Facility Deputy In charge
Matibabu Foundation Hospital /ICAP
12.2012 - 12.2017
Nurse (General and Maternity Care)
Bishop Kioko Catholic Hospital
08.2010 - 10.2012
General Nurse
Kaimosi Mission Hospital
12.2009 - 08.2010
Kenyan Registered Community Health Nurse - undefined
Kenya Medical College
09.2005 - 04.2009
Mental Global Health, University of Washington, 2020
Project Management, University of Washington, 2019
Leadership and Management, University of Washington, 2020
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