Isaac Ogutu

Isaac ogutu

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  • About me

    Multi-Award Winning Healthpreneur | Founder | Licensed Medical Lab Officer | ISO 15189:2022 QA | Digital HealthCare System Innovations | Head of Communications & Dep.Secretary FOYAwards Alumni Network- Africa

  • Education

    • Kenyatta university

      2018 - 2024
      Bachelor's degree medical laboratory science
  • Experience

    • Afyaprods enterprise ltd

      May 2020 - now
      Founder

      AfyaProds Enterprise, is a duly registered Kenyan business which constitute of AfyaFitness20 Healthcare Initiative, Consult-Afya Telehealth and AfyaMed & Allied. I promote quality, affordable and trusted healthcare access and provision to general public, vulnerable, school children and community at large on matters of health, medical, lifestyle and mental health through awareness, sensitization,advocacy and medical attention.LETS GET IN TOUCH-AfyaMashinani Health Outreaches Program in Busia and Nairobi County-AfyaNCD Series on Non-Communicable Diseases-Diabetes, Hypertension and Cancers-AfyaStoryline Weeekly Editions on Health, Lifestyle and Mental Health Issues-AfyaMagazine news letter on LinkedIn-AfyaTalk Podcast- addressing different health, lifestyle and mental health issuesMy initiative, since COVID-19, has helped a great number of people: We have visited several schools, engaged in health talks on Drug and Substance abuse, Early Pregnancies, Reproductive Health, Mental Health, Gender Based Violences etcThose that targeted community included: Free blood pressure and Blood Sugar monitoring, health education on preventive healthcare as well as alternative medicine, Free deworming to children under 5 years. With rough estimate, close to 200 sick people cumulatively have been helped, with a relative number of learners being 8 000 who have been impacted with this program.My Official contact; 07200 50 551 Show less

    • Amane cottage hospital

      Jan 2021 - May 2021
      Attachee

      I worked as an Attachee for my Med Lab skills. This has led me to be a competent and hardworking medical officer who works under minimal supervision with passion as a driving force hence giving out trusted diagnostic results.RESPONSIBILITIES1. Recording patients details at lab reception section.2. Informing the patient at sample collection area/phlebotomy on type of sample the lab needs and preferably the test he/she was sent to.3. Sample collecting at Phlebotomy for blood samples.4. Sample processing: Staining, preparing sample for specific tests .5. Reporting the Diagnostic Test results either by request form or through computer system.6. Offering some word-talk with the patient to create a friendly environment within the hospital.7.Assisting the lab manager with managerial roles of lab: stock management, equipment updates, etc.8. Acting in capacity of lab manager in his absence.ON JOB SKILLS ACQUIRED1. Guiding and counselling to PITC/DTC/HIV test requested patients.2. Ante Natal Care(ANC) profile testing and report for the expectant mother's3. Perfect knowledge in all lab tests, principles, reagents/equipment procedures, results, limitations and conclusion 4. T. B monitoring, sample collection and recording. Also I had opportunity to be in a Hosiptal committee meeting for TB as assistant lab tech.5. DBS training. Representing Amane Cottage Hosiptal at Chef West Hotel for 2 days. Show less

    • Faith medical clinic

      Feb 2021 - Feb 2021
      Locum

      Hired on weekends on Locum basis. Effective 21st Feb 2021 to April 20, 2021.RESPONSIBILITY1. Receiving patients requests and recording the details.2. Sample collection.3. Performing the requested lab test.4. Reporting the results to OutPatient Department (OPD)5. Going to ward for lab test and sample collection up on requested.6.Maintenace of lab environment: the benches, microscope , computer system etc.

    • Mlt chv forpsi, ps-kenya & audere org.

      Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
      Research study assistant

      MLT, CHV for Feasibility and Effectiveness of app based Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) Supportive Tools for Community and Private Clinic based Health Workers in Busia County, Kenya. Organised by PSI, PS-Kenya and Funded by Audere.RESPONSIBILITIES1. Preparing the patients with suspected malaria by having them informed of the project.2. Guiding the partient through informed consent for adults and Informed assent for children in age Gap of 10-18yrs.3. Performing phlebotomy for Blood Slide(B/S) for Malaria or Rapid Malaria Diagnostic Test (mRDT) together with the Dried Blood Spot (DBS). 4. Labelling the DBS , attaching strip and recording the details in the DBS monitoring sheet.5. Packaging the DBS once have dried.6.Reporting routine malaria test.7 Submitting the DBS strips, consent&Assent forms with monitoring sheet to the project Rider once needed. Show less

    • Kenyatta university

      Jul 2021 - Nov 2022

      Duly elected and sworn to serve Medical Laboratory Students at Kenyatta University School of Medicine as ORGANISING Secretary.Under my docket, I have been able to achieve:1. Organised first ever MLS white coat ceremony for our 2022 intake MLS students. (First Years).- September2. AKUMELS Madaraka Festival at Karura Forest- 1st June3. Mashujaa Diagostic Festival at Hong Hills- Hike and team building -10th October4. Githurai Children Home visit- For mentorship, gift appreciation and Support in 23rd Jan5. Blood drive by National Blood Transfusion Services-Sep 20225. Several Football tournaments between MLS. In September, we conducted a joint with Medicine and Surgery students( MBChB)With that I ran for CONGRESS PERSON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. Show less In the FC2 EDUCATION AND PROMOTION AFRICA Event hosted at Kenyatta University on Training Peer Counsellors and Trainees on Female Condoms. I was privileged to be selected as one of the FC2 Ambassadors 2021.ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES1. Sensitizing comrades about FC2( Female Condoms)2. Taking the community through safe way of using FC2 , the benefits, possible limitations.3. Dispensing information about FC2 availability, accessibility and applicability.4. Creating public awareness for the goal of embracing FC2 just like Male Condoms.5. Being available to coach, offer support, and answer queries on Female Condoms.6. Advocating for zero HIV, STI and STI prevalence through safe sex.7. Eliminating issues of non-clinical determined abotions and early pregnancy issues as far as academics are concerned.8. Being their for others: Be here for us and you are here for me. Show less

      • Organising Secretary- Association of KU Medical Lab Students

        Nov 2021 - Nov 2022
      • FC2 Ambassador 2021

        Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
    • Mt. zion hospital

      Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
      Locum

      1. Pharmacy and Lab stock management2. Advisory n decision making regarding healthcare3. Techincal business marketer and strategist4. Patient care and treatment.5. Guiding and counselling.

    • Nambale sub-county hospital

      Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
      Student volunteer

      I worked as an Attachee for my medical skills. This has led me to be a competent and hardworking person who works under minimal supervision with passion as a driving force hence giving out trusted diagnostic results. Working to oversee TB diagnosis and management, labour wards, and social department.

    • Busia county referral hosipital

      Jan 2023 - May 2023
      Medical lab officer

      Phlebotomy and Blood Transfusion Unit, Hematology. Serology, Clinical Chemistry, Parasitology, Microbiology, PCR, TB

    • Consult-afya telehealth

      Jun 2023 - Mar 2024
      Digital health startup lead innovator

      Consult-Afya Telehealth is an award-winning innovation in 2nd Annual Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference at Weston Hotel. This is a digital health platform interconnected by healthcare professionals which offers variety of healthcare services in consultations of telemedicine and telehealth. Its specially designed to address the post analytical healthcare needs at a convenience. This specifically include:‐ Interpretation and referrals of laboratory tests and reports‐ Interpretation of prescriptions‐ Consultation of cases related to lab, pharmacy and out-patient department services‐ Referral to the facilities which the platform fits best.This innovation also seeks to advantage the facilities to which its facilitators work in due to client preference especially on referrals & digital marketing of healthcare. This can be translated to a positive business growth. The platform has helped many people who can upload medical documents ie lab reports & prescription that need further interpretation. They can also download the consultation form and submit them online via e-mail, WhatsApp or website.One can access consult-Afya Telehealth services by url: https://consult.afyafitness20.com Show less

    • Founder of the year awards

      Nov 2023 - now
      Head of communications fan regional committee africa

      My position as Head of Communications FAN Africa is to:a) Manages internal and external communications for the network.b) Develop and implement communication strategies.c) Oversee channels like social media and newsletters, and handle media relations. d) Promote the network's mission, ensure consistent messaging.e) Maintain a positive reputation.f) Collaborate with the Executive Committee and stakeholders to effectively share information with network members.g) Work closely with the Regional Committees, gathering updates, success stories, and event information from various regions to ensure smooth coordination between the central Executive Committee and regional activities. Show less

    • Avenue healthcare

      Jan 2024 - now
      Medical laboratory scientist
    • Afyaprods diagnostic services (adis)

      Feb 2024 - Aug 2024
      Director & business strategist

      As part of the innovative spectra, I founded ADiS after gaining experience working in Level 5 and 6 labs and together with like-minded team, we developed a framework structure in diagnosis and lab business which seek to empower private medical laboratory have: Best diagnostic experience, Quality assurance and Business entrepreneurial maximization. This is achieved on skeleton foundations of soft IT skills like Web designing, digital marketing, Data analysis and practical skill as a professional medical lab scientist. For this value and contribution, the vision being to see private labs soar in the competitive world of healthcare and the results are tremendous. We target to:- Improve customer satisfaction and preference- Improve quality results and test analysis- Maximize lab business investment- Improve the lab stock and financial management- Improve sales through digital marketing, referral strategies and social impressions. Show less

    • Lang'ata diagnostic laboratory

      May 2024 - now
      Medical laboratory technologist incharge

      HematologySerologyClinical chemistryParasitologyMicrobiology

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Antimicrobial resistance and infections

      World health organization
      Feb 2023
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    • Infection prevention and control (ipc)

      World health organization
      May 2023
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    • Mental health and psychosocial support: clinical management of rape and intimate patner violence in humanitarian setting.

      World health organization
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Isaac Ogutu
      CCA Awards- Best Health & Fitness Content Creator Kenya CONTENT GALA AFRICA Apr 2024 By grace of God, I won the highly competitive inaugural Content Creator Awards as the Best Health and Fitness content under 30yrs category. My commitment as to educate, create awareness and sensitization including community empowerment aside routine profesional duties as Medical Laboratory Scientist, finally bares fruits
    • Awarded to Isaac Ogutu
      HealthPreneur Of The Year Africa- FOYA Awards 2023 FOYA Global Oct 2023 On Africa's grandest stage,I emerged the overal winner for the HealthPreneur of the Year 2023. As healthcare passionate, This is a remarkable journey of 3 years since COVID-19.Having won Kenya to proceed as finalists among entrepreneurs from Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana,Tanzania,Uganda, etc. I appreciate, I thank God.
    • Awarded to Isaac Ogutu
      Most Entrepreneural Male 2022/23 AKUMELS Oct 2023 Awarded of annual AKUMELS dinner, in recognition to inspiring Journey and output of Entrepreneurship. By grace of God, I won this accolade.
    • Awarded to Isaac Ogutu
      KUSA Awards 2023- Student Innovation of The Year Kenyatta University Mar 2023 In recognition to Innovation in the whole KU fraternity.I own. I thank God.Winning student innovation of the year, tracks me my journey since 3 years ago in the times of Covid-19. Focus and Hardwork!!
    • Awarded to Isaac Ogutu
      AKUMELS Outstanding Leadership Kenyatta University Association of Medical Laboratory Students Dec 2022
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Medical Volunteer

      Issued by Mt Zion Hospital- Githurai on Aug 2021
      Mt Zion Hospital- GithuraiAssociated with Isaac Ogutu
    • First Aid Attendant

      Issued by Kenyatta University on Dec 2022
      Kenyatta UniversityAssociated with Isaac Ogutu
    • Medical Lab Technologist

      Issued by Amane Cottage Hosiptal on Mar 2021
      Amane Cottage HosiptalAssociated with Isaac Ogutu
    • Female Condom-2 (FC2) Ambassador 2021

      Issued by FC2 on Sept 2021
      FC2Associated with Isaac Ogutu