Judith Wamboye

Experience

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  FAMILY HEALTH OPTIONS KEANYA

  Nov 2002 - Dec 2004

  FIELD COORDINATOR

  Management of HIV/AIDS and other reproductive health peer education activities, capacity building of peer facilitators and facilitation of Behaviour Change Communication outreaches.

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  MSF SPAIN

  Dec 2004 - Oct 2009

  PROGRAM OFFICER

  Coordination of the communication, advocacy and networking programs encompassing HIV/AIDS, Sexual and Gender Based Violence,Social protection, WASH and other emergencies requiring humanitarian assistance. organization of pertinent events and representation of MSF in special meetings.

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  AfriAfya

  Oct 2009 - Mar 2016

  Currently coordinating the capacity building and Monitoring and Evaluation initiatives on Reproductive health initiatives through M health options in Kenya. Worked in the Strengthening HIV Strategic Information (SSI) project in Kenya through A(Amref) D(Danya International)A (Afriafya)M (ICF Macro) - ADAM consortium. In partnership with Ministry of Health in Kenya to build the M&E capacities of the Health Care Workers. Coordination of mentorship activities, data quality assessments and improvement,data reviews and documentation of best practices. Strategic management of Health and development programs in Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan .

  • CAPACITY BUILDING ADVISOR

    Apr 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Programs Coordinator

    Oct 2009 - Mar 2015
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  NEW LIFE MISSION KENYA

  Apr 2016 - Dec 2017

  Programs Manager

  I provided technical support on networking, capacity building and coordination of the different programs within New Life Mission Kenya. They included;1. The Watoto Wetu Initiative project in Kajiado county funded by ERIKs development partners- A rights based intervention that empowers children to claim for their rights; building the capacity of the duty bearers and; enhancing partnership that promotes a child rights responsive environment towards holistic development of children.2. Disaster Preparedness and Response project in the arid and semi-arid lands (Funded by ERIKs development partners) –this was aimed at building the capacity of pastoral communities to manage shocks better and to improve their coping mechanisms as well as adapting strategies to reduce their exposure to risk for the wellbeing of children.3. The mobile clinic outreaches in Kajiado- implemented in partnership with the county government of Kajiado to provide primary health care to the pastoral child in the marginalized areas where there are accessibility issues and minimal or lack of health facilities. 4. Children’s Charitable Institutional care programs in Kajiado county-providing quality holistic care for children housed in 2 institutions and one girl’s rescue center, Community Based Care Services including education sponsorship, shelter, food, health care and economic empowerment support while mainstreaming Children with Disabilities for increased enrollment and retention as well as performance through school feeding programs Show less

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  Plan International

  Mar 2018 - Aug 2020

  Tulinde Tusome is an initiative that aims to support the intersecting areas of education and child protection in Kenya by improving access to protective and quality school and community environments for children, particularly vulnerable girls and boys, in Kwale and Kilifi counties. My responsibilities include; Overall coordination, project design, planning & Implementation alongside budget management. I am further in charge of the project monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting, building and maintaining stakeholder relations and human resources management. Show less Safer Cities For Girls program works in partnerships to re-shape the future of cities for children, particularly girls. The focus on girls is because girls are often the most vulnerable and excluded population in a city. It is a gender trans formative programme, working to tackle unequal power relations and challenge harmful social norms that perpetuate insecurity and exclusion of girls in cities. Iam responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring and reporting on the progress of the project activities in line with the detailed implementation plan related to the project. I work across three levels; with governments and institutions, families and communities and girls and boys themselves. Key areas include training, mentor-ship, Sexual and Gender Based Violence referrals and advocacy among others all aimed at increasing girls’ safety and access to public spaces, active and meaningful participation in urban development and governance and autonomous and safe mobility in the city. Show less

  • Program Manager

    Dec 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Program Officer

    Mar 2018 - Dec 2019
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  Children Of God Relief Institute (COGRI)

  Aug 2020 - now

  I am responsible for the strategic development and management of COGRI programs including the USAID funded Lea Toto Program, Nyumbani Children’s Home, Nyumbani Diagnostics Laboratory and Nyumbani Village in Kitui. . I am in charge of the operationalization of key objectives as set out in the agreed strategic plans, annual plans, and program proposals. I further ensure that all the programs are geared towards sustainability and are in line with COGRI-Nyumbani policies, procedures and meet core standards. I also lead the Senior Management Team in daily operations through a rights based programming approach and represent the organization with Governments, donors and other stakeholders. Show less In this role, I do support the Chief of Party in the management of the project. I am in charge of providing technical and managerial leadership including technical oversight, overseeing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) functions, financial management and administration and grants management. I also oversee the coordination of the health facility level of pediatric HIV Care and treatment and community level operations for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children including those with disabilities while ensuring that activities meet USAID and COGRI standards Show less

  • Ag. Executive Director

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Deputy Chief Of Party & Service Delivery Technical Specialist

    Aug 2020 - now