Joyce Njeri

Experience

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  Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

  Jul 2015 - Apr 2016

  Wash Program Officer

  Key achievements:● Participated in developing successful WASH proposals to be funded by USAID according to Kenya Environmental Sanitation and Hygiene Strategic Framework (KESSF). ● Implemented relevant and technically robust WASH response in 2018 when there was a cholera outbreak in Kenya. I worked closely with the Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) and the County Public Health Officer of Mukuru Wa Jenga slum in Nairobi. ● Developed a hygiene promotion strategy that included menstrual hygiene management options. Show less

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  National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme (NTLP)

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2017

  Prevention Health Promotion (Intern)

  Highlights:● Participated in Annual Report Writing.● Assisting section heads and program officers in offering technical assistance to TBhealth facilities. ● Health education to communities on TB prevention and treatment. ● Event planning and management e.g. World TB Day. ● Development of TB advocacy strategy.

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  World Health Organization

  Apr 2017 - May 2018

  Monitoring And Evaluation Officer

  World Bank is supporting the Transforming Health Systems, for Universal Health Care Project (THS-UCP). It is a five-year Project implemented jointly by the Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors. The project aims to improve the utilization and quality of primary health care (PHC) services with a focus on reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) services through: Improving access to and demand for quality Public Health Care (PHC) services, strengthening institutional capacity to improve utilization and quality of PHC services and supporting cross-county and intergovernmental collaboration in the counties’ health system.I was therefore based at the Ministry of Health- Headquarters to implement Monitoring and Evaluation activities of the project.Key achievements:● Collaborated with Counties to make Annual Work Plans and supervised the successful execution of the Monitoring and Evaluation activities that saw a 30% increase in funding by the World Bank. ● Skillfully managed to mine data from the Kenya Health Information System ( KHIS) and present reports to the World Bank on the performance of the indicators in various Counties. ● Providing technical support to the Counties in developing Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks and quarterly reports. Show less

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  Ministry of Health, Kenya

  Jun 2018 - Mar 2019

  Research Assistant

  ● Data collection from eligible study participants ● Data assessment and cleaning before sending to the system. ● Make weekly reports and submit them to the Project Manager.

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  Safaricom PLC

  Jun 2020 - Dec 2021

  Health And Safety Specialist

  Key achievements:●Created and delivered a highly-praised presentation for the Health Week stakeholders meeting.●Skillfully managed administrative responsibilities for the welfare of 5000 staff including health-related issues, incident reports, and handling of confidential information. Received outstanding feedback ratings.●Evaluated over 20 medical cases monthly, and facilitated evacuation to the nearest hospital for treatment.● Administered first aid to approximately 5 cases per month and referred for further treatment if need be.● Ensured compliance of the company with relevant health occupation laws and protect employees' safety and health from acts or omissions at the workplace. Show less

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  Freelance

  Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  Virtual Office Assistant

  As a Virtual Assistant, I offer administrative duties to clients from appointment settings, to travel arrangements, research, calendar management, presentation making, report writing, etc. I work with companies ranging from startups to global corporations.

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  TradeMark East Africa

  Dec 2021 - Sept 2022

  Public Health Consultant

  Key achievements:● Designed and developed an automated and efficient way of collecting data from 27 Points of Entry in Kenya. ● Routinely monitor the ICT systems ( RECDTS & PanaBIOS) and troubleshoot in case of downtime. ● Generate and analyze weekly reports for decision-making by use of dashboards from the RECDTS & PanaBIOS system. ● Provide the Ministry of Health (MoH) and East Africa Community (EAC) with relevant statistics that will be needed to monitor the status of COVID-19 in the country and region. ● Conduct data quality audits and correct any inconsistencies in the system. ● Provide call center services to users who need assistance on how to use the system and all related apps which resulted in a 50% increase in system use due to a short turnaround time for resolving issues. Show less

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  VillageReach

  Feb 2023 - now

  I will be responsible for supporting the financial management and compliance of VillageReach Grants and Contracts. I will directly support award business opportunities, budgets, and finances in compliance with applicable laws, funder requirements, and VillageReach policies and procedures. I will work integrally between the finance, programmatic, and business development teams to support budget strategy for new opportunities and support the successful management of awards. I will also regularly monitor spending and compliance through contracting, budgeting, and reforecasting of existing and new awards. Show less As an Officer of Program Administration, I specialize in driving operational excellence within budgeting and financial management processes. My role revolves around optimizing the proposal budgeting process, award management procedures, budgeting system efficiency, and ensuring compliance with donor regulations and policies. I collaborate closely with Opportunity Leads, Award Managers, Global Technical Team leads and various teams to enhance financial accuracy, streamline workflows, and uphold regulatory standards. By implementing standardized templates, conducting regular reviews, and facilitating training sessions, I ensure alignment with organizational goals while maximizing efficiency and compliance across all financial operations. Show less As a Global Technical Team Assistant, I specialized in providing vital support to ensure the seamless execution of technical projects and initiatives. With a focus on efficiency and organization, I excelled in managing complex calendars across multiple time zones, preparing presentations, and setting agendas for the Global Technical Leads and Supply Chain Investment leads meetings. Additionally, I did budget management, tracking of expenses, and coordinating logistics for in-person events and retreats, ensuring smooth operations for the staff members. My proactive approach extended to travel coordination, where I handled visa applications, hotel reservations, and expense reports for the Director-Global Technical Team. Leveraging my analytical skills, I identified and implemented a meeting assistant app in the organization, enhancing time efficiency and allowing greater focus on core tasks. I was dedicated to supporting the success of the Global Technical Team and Supply Chain Investment and driving operational excellence within the organization. Show less

  • Senior Officer, Grants & Contracts

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Officer Program Administration

    Oct 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Assistant Global Technical Team

    Feb 2023 - Oct 2023