Dr. Jean Gitau

Experience

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  SWANGKIRA LTD

  Jan 2008 - now

  DIRECTOR

  In addition to my public sector duties, i oversee the ongoing real estate developments set up by my parents. Ensure rent is paid and repairs are done so as to assure our tenants of maximum comfort.We also run different farming activities including animal husbandry of cows, pigs and chicken, fishery and small scale horticulture. Future plans include large scale farming and venturing into the exportation business.

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  MOSD

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Medical officer intern

  From Medical school, I trained in the National Defense Forces Hospital. I acquired medical and surgical skills from my senior collegues who endevoured to train me.I performed multiple surgeries including cesarian sections, appendicectomies, chest tube insertions.I trained in medical, surgical, pediactrics and Obstetrics and gynaecology departments for three months eachAt the end of the year, i was ranked the Best Intern and was retained by the National Military Hospital to continue working with them Show less

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  GOVERNMENT OF KENYA

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Medical Officer

  working i the emergency care department. i ensured that clients presenting themselves at the A&E department were rapidly repsonded to and reviewed, receiving the best possible care in terms of investigations leading to a logical diagnosis.i also ensure that senior review were well organised and carried out.i managed a team of Outpatient nurses, junior doctors and surbodinate staff

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  MINISTRY OF HEALTH, KENYA

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2014

  SENIOR HOUSE MEDICAL OFFICER

  managing the medical clinic and assisting in the TB clinics.setting up and conducting Continuous Medical Education forumAssisiting senior consultants in Training junior doctors in both medical and surgical skillsWorked in the Critical Care unit and Intensive Care Unit, following up on Patients under the guidance of the senior intensivist to maximise best health outcomes

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  World Health Organization

  Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Apprentice

  Getting the required and unmatched field experience at the World Health Organization, working in the Maternal and Child Health department, strategic policy development and implementation team.My experience exposed me to the global policy and financing side of maternal health care programs that i had practiced for years as a doctor.I now have a clear understanding of policy development and funding allocation as stipulated in GFF documents. Worked on the "Global Financing Facility in Support of Every Woman Every Child- Business Plan" with WHO Show less

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  Ministry of health kenya

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

  Health care policy consultant

  Worked in consultation with the Health Policy team in the Ministry of Health to draft the Kenya Health Sector Strategic Plan. The strategic plan provides the Health Sector Medium Term focus, objectives and priorities to enable it move towards attainment of the health goals described in the constitutional and strategic imperatives in Kenya Vision 2030.

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  Government of Kenya

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

  Senior Medical Officer; M&E unit

  Monitoring and evaluating officer of the Transforming Health systems for Universal Care Project (2016-2020, in partnership with World bank and GFF. Working on Memoranda of Understanding or agreements between government of Kenya health and other strategic partners including governments and development partners.

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  Ministry of Health, Goverment of Kenya

  Dec 2016 - Mar 2020

  International Health Relations Officer

  This position involved handling International Relations between Kenya and other Countries and Kenya and Regional Bodies in the Health Sector.I offer a deeper understanding of the Countries we are relating with, and advice on the possible areas of collaboration/cooperation in Health for the improvement of health care in Kenya and the partner country.I follow up on the ongoing projects hosted in Kenya and supported by Developmental partners and ensure their successful complete by offering sound diplomatic communication channels. Show less

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  Ministry of Health, Kenya

  Feb 2020 - May 2023

  GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY OFFICER

  As a GHS Officer i am mandated to work towards ensuring Kenya is adequately Prepared to Detect, Respond to and Monitor any emerging or re-emerging Health Threat of Public Health Concern. This mandate is guided by the IHR 2005 Rules and Regulations and the National Action Plan on Health Security.i also coordinate the Biological Threat Reduction Program that is the National Program that has representatives from all ministries engaged in security and health. The program's purpose is to ensure Kenya is prepared for any biological threats by carrying out research at the animal/human interface, buiding modern laboratory services and training Health care workers in the biosafety/biosecurity space.We also partner with other Developmental partners to enhance health security, including the WHO, Africa CDC, US-CDC and the Defence Threat Reduction Program of the US Government. Show less

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  86 Bistro Ke

  Dec 2021 - now

  Chief Executive Officer and Co.Founder
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  GOVERNMENT OF KENYA

  Apr 2023 - now

  Head of Division

  Head Division of International Health Relations and Global Health SecurityEstablishing, maintaining and enhancing health relations between Kenya and other governments, Kenya and non-governmental organizations and Kenya and multilateral organizations.With the goal of ensuring Kenya is prepared to detect, respond to and mitigate the effects of any public health events.