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Education
Skills
Certification
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PETER WANYOIKE

Public Health Specialist
Nairobi

Summary

Dependable expert with proven ability to design health education campaigns and programs to raise awareness of health issues. Experienced in assessing the need for health education and developing strategies to promote health and wellness. Skilled in teaching, mentoring, and developing relationships with individuals to support health initiatives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Health Officer

Ministry of Health
9 2020 - 12.2023
  • Carry out primary screening at Points of Entry, referral of suspect cases to a clinician for secondary screening which will lead to referral to hospital for further screening or release

Part-time lecturer

Kenya Medical Training College
02.2016 - 12.2019
  • Attended department and college committees to craft better academic standards and programs

Site Coordinator

HealthFirst International
01.2015 - 04.2018
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goal, and ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirements

Lecturer

Royal College of Science & Technology
01.2013 - 07.2014
  • Initiated and fostered relationships and partnerships for community outreach activities

Education

Masters of Public Health - Monitoring and Evaluation

Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2014 - 11.2018

Bsc in Public Health - undefined

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2010 - 11.2012

Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science - undefined

Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2004 - 08.2005

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science - undefined

Technical University of Kenya
09.2000 - 12.2002

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Certification

Public Health Officer- registered and licensed by Public Health Officers and Technicians Council

Shortcourses

  • Statistics and Data Analysis in Public Health- Imperial College London
  • Fundamentals for Data Analytics- Macquarie University Australia
  • Strengthening the Health System- John Hopkins University
  • Orientation to National Deployment and Vaccination Planning for COVID-19 Vaccines: World Health Organization
  • Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems: John Hopkins University
  • COVID-19: Tackling the Novel Coronavirus: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team
  • Flutool Plus - using the WHO Seasonal Influenza Immunization Costing Tool: World Health Organization
  • Introduction to Go.Data -Field data collection, chains of transmission and contact follow-up: World Health Organization
  • Management and Facilitation of an After-Action Review (AAR)- World Health Organization
  • Pandemic Influenza Vaccines: National Deployment and Vaccination Plans-World Health Organization
  • WHO Pre-Deployment Pack: GO 2.0 -World Health Organization
  • Research training workshop on methodology and statistical techniques in quantitative analysis organized by International School of advanced research study, research and policy directorate of the international institute for policy review and development strategies (IIPRDS) with support from the American Education Research Association (AERA) held at Kenyatta University.
  • Training on Data Management and Statistical Analysis using R organized by Kenyatta University in partnership with University of Helsinki, held at Kenyatta University.
  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Pathway for East Africa- Humanitarian Leadership Academy
  • Counselling Psychology-Hope and Care Association

Personal Information

Driving License: BCE

Publications

  • Behavioural effect of soil transmitted helminths control programme among school going children in Meru County, Kenya, International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 11, 1, 68-74, 10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20234109
  • Technical factors influencing the use of data for evidence-based decision making amongst health workers at Kisumu County, Kenya, International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 10, 4, 1362-1368, 10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20230911
  • Demographic Factors Influencing Pregnancy Outcomes Among Pregnant Women Seeking Health Care In Health Facilities In Mwingi Sub-County, Kenya, International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 8, 2, 70-74
  • Factors Associated with Born before Arrival and Birth Outcome among Postnatal Women Attending IRC Hagadera Hospital, Garissa County, Kenya, International Archives of Public Health and Community Medicine, 4, 4, 1-8
  • Socio-Demographic Factors and Knowledge Influencing Associated with ORS Use for Diarrhoea In Children At Miathene Sublocation, Meru County, Kenya, IJIRAS, 7, 5, 241-245
  • Knowledge and health system factors influencing utilization of cervical screening services among sex workers in Kiambu CountyHotspots, Kenya, Pan African Medical Journal, 2, 2, 111
  • Compliance to physical activity recommendations amongst type 2 diabetic patients at Thika Level 5 Hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya, International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education, 5, 6, 974-980
  • Socio-Economic and Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing Contraceptive Uptake among Women of Reproductive Age at Kahe Ward in Moshi, Kilimanjaro - Tanzania, IJARKE Science & Technology Journal, 1, 3, 1-15
  • Comparing Automated and Manual Techniques in the Assessment of Blood Parameters at the Kenyatta National Hospital Hematology Laboratory, Kenya, IJARKE Science & Technology Journal, 1, 3, 25-32
  • Family Psycho-Social Factors Influencing Alcohol and Substance Abuse among College Students in Murang'a County - Kenya, International Journal of Academic and Research, 1, 4, 20-27
  • Assessment of Level of Knowledge on Contraceptive Uptake among Women of Reproductive Age at Kahe Ward in Moshi, Kilimanjaro - Tanzania, IJARKE Science & Technology Journal, 1, 3, 16-24
  • Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Alcohol and Substance Abuse among College Students in Murang'a County - Kenya, International Journal of Academic and Research, 1, 4, 8-19
  • Health System Factors Influencing Contraceptive Uptake among Women of Reproductive Age at Kahe Ward in Moshi, Kilimanjaro - Tanzania, IJARKE Science & Technology Journal, 1, 3, 25-31

References

  • Dr. Ndiba Wairioko, Executive Director, Urbanis Health Group, (+254) 0724622998, ndiba.wairioko@urbanisclinics.co.ke
  • Mrs. Florence Muriithi, Port Health Officer, JKIA, (+254) 0722760176, fmuthoni8@yahoo.com
  • Dr. Ann Njagi, Deputy Principal, KMTC-Thika, (+254) 0727672562, njagiannacieta@gmail.com

Timeline

Part-time lecturer

Kenya Medical Training College
02.2016 - 12.2019

Site Coordinator

HealthFirst International
01.2015 - 04.2018

Masters of Public Health - Monitoring and Evaluation

Kenyatta University
09.2014 - 11.2018

Lecturer

Royal College of Science & Technology
01.2013 - 07.2014

Bsc in Public Health - undefined

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
01.2010 - 11.2012

Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science - undefined

Technical University of Kenya
01.2004 - 08.2005

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science - undefined

Technical University of Kenya
09.2000 - 12.2002

Public Health Officer

Ministry of Health
9 2020 - 12.2023
PETER WANYOIKEPublic Health Specialist