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CURRICULUM VITAE DR. SIMBA, Justus Maingi
CURRICULUM VITAE
DR. SIMBA, Justus Maingi
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Table of Contents A: PERSONAL INFORMATION: ................................................................................................................. 2
B: ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: ........................................................................................................... 2
C: REGULATORY BODY REGISTRATION: ............................................................................................. 2
D: PROFESSIONAL SHORT COURSES: .................................................................................................... 2
E: WORKING EXPERIENCE: ...................................................................................................................... 3
F: RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE UNIVERSITY: ......................................................................................... 4
G: TRAININGS FACILITATED: .................................................................................................................. 5
H: SEMINARS/ CONFERENCES ATTENDED: ......................................................................................... 5
I: RESEARCH GRANTS: .............................................................................................................................. 6
J: PUBLICATIONS: ....................................................................................................................................... 7
K: CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Oral/Poster: .................................................................................... 8
L: MASTERS (MMED/MSC) SUPERVISION: ............................................................................................ 9
M: ACADEMIC AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS: .......................................................................................... 9
N: COMMUNITY SERVICE/ OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES (Professional and Pro Bono): ...................... 9
O: CONTRIBUTION TO POLICY: ............................................................................................................. 11
P: PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP: ............................................................................. 11
Q: REFEREES: ............................................................................................................................................. 12
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A: PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Name : Dr. Simba, Justus Maingi
Date of Birth : 19th January 1982
Sex : Male
Marital Status : Married
Religion : Christian
Language : English, Swahili, Kamba
Postal Address : P. O .Box 8064-01000 Thika
Telephone (Mobile) : +254723 114529
E - Mail : [email protected], [email protected]
Hobbies : Travelling, Making Friends, Watching local drama
programs and playing racket games.
I am a well-motivated, hardworking and an ambitious individual. I have special interests in paediatric
pulmonology as well as in epidemiology of childhood illnesses in our set up.
B: ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
2015 - : PhD in Epidemiology- Jomo Kenyatta University of
Agriculture and Technology, Kenya (Completed data collection, at analysis phase)
2014 : MMed (Paeds) - Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya
2007 : MBChB - Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya
1999 : KCSE - KNEC St. Charles Lwanga Sec. Sch. Kitui, Kenya
1995 : KCPE - KNEC – Kalimenza Pry Sch. Kitui, Kenya
C: REGULATORY BODY REGISTRATION:
I am a registered Medical Practitioner, A6492, in Kenya by the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board.
D: PROFESSIONAL SHORT COURSES:
2018: Inspire through Clinical Teaching-University of Nairobi/ World Federation of Societies of
Anaesthesiologists in Nairobi
2017: Introduction to GIS for Health Researchers- University of Washington Global Health E-Learning
Program
2016: Visiting Fellow, Alder Hey Children Hospital, Liverpool, UK- Respiratory Medicine unit.
Training to Teach course: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London, UK
2015: Trainer of Trainer for ETAT+ (Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment in Paediatric plus
Admission), University of Nairobi, Kenya
Standardized & accredited for the harmonized assignment of causes of deaths in the AMANHI
Cohort Harmonization Study
2014: Protocol development using the GRADE system, Nairobi, Kenya.
2012: Instructor in Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Eldoret, Kenya
Paediatric Oncology Training, Eldoret, Kenya
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2011: Generic Instructors Course in ETAT+ (Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment in Paediatric
plus Admission)
Haematology Symposium, Eldoret, Kenya.
2010: Provider on ETAT+ (Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment in Paediatric plus Admission)
Trained Basic life Support Instructor
2009: Comprehensive Paediatric ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) Training
Medicines’ and Therapeutics’ Committees, in the context of ART training
2008: Injection safety in the context of infection prevention and control -a health workers training.
E: WORKING EXPERIENCE:
March 2016 Up-to-date: Lecturer, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Dept. of
Child Health & Paediatrics.
As a member of faculty I have been involved in setting up structures and policies necessary to
have smooth learning of undergraduates in Child Health and Paediatrics in this relatively new
medical school.
I am also an Honorary Consultant Paediatrician, Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Nairobi. This
is one of the Teaching Hospitals for JKUAT Medical School. In this hospital I do ward rounds,
cover the unit while on call as well as run outpatient paediatric clinic
2015-2016: Lecturer, Moi University Dept. of Child Health & Paediatrics.
2010- 2015: Assistant Lecturer, Moi University dept. of Child Health &Paediatrics
In May 2013, As an Exchange Teacher, rotated in Linkoping University Hospital, Children Hospital and
spend most time in the neonatal unit.
In July 2013, appointed examiner in Paediatrics for final qualifying examination of Diploma in Clinical
Medicine, Kenya Medical Training College, Eldoret campus
Nov 2014- March 2016: Honorary Paediatrician, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH). Involved
in patient care both in the inpatient and outpatient set up. I have also taught at the MTRH training institute
as an Honorary Lecturer for the Higher National Diploma in Paediatrics.
Sept 2011-Oct 2014: Registrar in Paediatrics- Involved in ward rounds in paediatrics, running of paediatric
outpatient clinics at the Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital.
As an Exchange Postgraduate student in Paediatrics, from August 2013 spend 4 months at the Riley
Children’s Hospital and Methodist Hospital both in Indianapolis, US.
2009– 2010: Medical Officer, Ministry of Health, Kenya, stationed at Meru General Hospital.
Medical Officer in Charge– Paediatrics dept. Meru General Hospital.
1n 2010, taught as a part time lecturer department of clinical medicine, Kenya Methodist
University, where I was involved in teaching Diploma students of Clinical Medicine.
In 2008-2010, I was also a part time tutor clinical medicine department Kenya Medical Training
College, Meru Campus.
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2008: Medical Officer Intern – Meru General Hospital
I was involved in patient management both in the inpatient and outpatients’ departments.
2006: District Health Management attachment 6 weeks Kapkatet Hospital (Bureti Sub County, Kericho) –
Rotated in clinical areas as well as involved in supervisory visits to rural facilities with the District
Medical Officer of Health and District Public Health Nurse.
2006: Elective studies – 6 weeks – Gertrude’s Garden Children’s Hospital- Nairobi, Kenya.
2003: Rural Health Centre attachment: 3 weeks – Amukura Health Centre (Teso Sub County, Busia
County) – Attached to the health centre, also did community diagnosis.
2002: Rural Health Centre attachment: 3 weeks Mosoriot Rural Health Training Centre (Nandi County) –
Attached to the health centre and did Community Entry
F: RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE UNIVERSITY:
At the departmental level, I am:
1. The Departmental Examinations Officer, 2016 to date.
2. Website Coordinator, 2016 to date.
3. Coordinator paediatric rotation, 2016 to date.
I was also in charge of ISO/QMS Matters in the department between March 2016 and April 2017
Served as the acting Chair severally including, March 2017, July-August 2017, and July 2018.
At the school level, I have been actively involved in the school matters.
In particular, I am:
1. MBChB year IV coordinator, 2016 to date.
2. MBChB Research Coordinator, 2016 to date.
3. JKUAT Medical School, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) - Coordinator for the
Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board, 2018 to date.
4. Member Adhoc Committee on Examinations Rules in the School, 2018
5. Member Committee on Students Welfare in the School, 2018 to date.
As a Teaching Faculty at the School of Medicine, Moi University, I was involved in the following
activities:
Involved in departmental activities of teaching and examination for both undergraduate initially
and later postgraduates.
From 2015: Appointed departmental ISO Champion
From 2010: In charge of analysing attendance of students and marking of log books.
I was also involved in school wide activities including conducting tutorials as well as field
supervision of students in the Problem Based Learning system.
I was also involved in supervising undergraduate research activities as well as marking the same
in the Community Based Education and Service (COBES) programme.
I was also a member of both substantive and adhoc committees in the school and the department
of Child Health & Paediatrics.
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G: TRAININGS FACILITATED:
2017: Facilitated ETAT+ (Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment in Paediatric plus Admission)
course held at Garissa General Hospital.
Facilitated ETAT+ (Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment in Paediatric plus Admission)
course held at the National Nurses Association of Kenya complex, Nairobi.
2016: Facilitated a Generic Instructors Course (GIC) held at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
Facilitated a 3 day ETAT+ (Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment in Paediatric plus
Admission) course as well as a GIC course held at the RCPCH, London, UK.
Facilitated as course director, a 5 day ETAT+ (Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment in
Paediatric plus Admission) course held at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya.
2015: Facilitated as an Instructor a 5 day ETAT+ (Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment in
Paediatric plus Admission) course held at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya.
2014: Facilitated as an Instructor a 5 day ETAT+ (Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment in
Paediatric plus Admission) course held at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret.
Attended a 3 day Systematic Reviews and GRADE course held at Nairobi, Kenya.
2012: Facilitated ETAT+ (Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment in Paediatric plus Admission)
as an Instructor Candidate at Yala Sub-District Hospital, Siaya County, Kenya
2010: Facilitator in Training of Level IV hospitals nationally on Medicines and Therapeutics’ Committees
H: SEMINARS/ CONFERENCES ATTENDED:
2018: Attended the 18th Annual scientific conference for Kenya Paediatric Association held in Mombasa
2017: Attended a half-day Stakeholders Workshop for the LIFE (Life-saving Instruction for Emergencies)
project organized by KEMRI/Welcome Trust Research Programme in Nairobi
Participated as a writer in preparation of Integrated Immunization Curriculum organized by the
Kenya Paediatric Association.
Attended a one day “Integrated Immunization Curriculum Development Stakeholders Meeting”
organised by Kenya Paediatric Association held in Nairobi.
Presented at AAR Healthcare Vaccine Symposium, Nairobi, Kenya.
Attended the 17th Annual scientific conference for Kenya Paediatric Association held in Kisumu,
Kenya
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2016: Attended the 16th Annual Scientific Conference of Kenya Paediatrics Association, held in Eldoret,
Kenya.
Attended the 1st Pan African Thoracic Society International Congress held in Nairobi, Kenya.
2014: Attended a 2 day seminar on protocol development using the GRADE system, Nairobi, Kenya.
Attended the 10th International Congress of Tropical Paediatrics, held in Nairobi, Kenya.
2013: Attended a 4 month IU-Kenya Partnership exchange program in Paediatrics Rotation at the Indiana
University, School of Medicine, Indianapolis US
Attended a one day Seminar of ETAT+ (Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment in Paediatric
plus Admission) Instructors on reviewing Paediatric protocol Guidelines in Kenya
Attended a three week Teacher Exchange Programme in Linkoping University, Sweden, Europe
through The Linnaeus Palme Exchange Scholarship.
I: RESEARCH GRANTS:
Funded:
2017: Principal Investigator in a National Research Fund-Kenya, project on: “Impact of Targeted Health
Education on Asthma Control among Children attending Clinics at Moi Teaching and Referral
Hospital, Kenya: A Randomized Controlled Trial” Ksh 1.5Million
2014: Co-Investigator in an AstraZeneca funded research project: “Evaluation and Review of Clinical
and Haematological Evidence for Presumptive Malaria Diagnosis among Febrile Children in HIV
Endemic Resource Limited Setting” Ksh 400,000
2011: Co-Investigator in a Holey Cotec funded research project “Montmorillonite in Management of
Acute Diarrhoea in Children: A Hospital Based Trial Ksh 1 Million
Under review:
2018: Co-Investigator in Proposal submitted to Germany Research Council with colleagues from
Hannover Medical School on Neglected Tropical Diseases and the Lung. Concept accepted.
Co-Investigator in Multidisciplinary proposal to National Research Fund- Kenya on Improving
Maternal, New-born and Child Health through a Digital Health Registry for 2017 call, shortlisted for
final review
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J: PUBLICATIONS:
Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals:
2018: Simba, J.M., Marete, I.K., Waihenya, R., Kombe, Y., Mwangi, A., Mburugu, P.M., & Ogaro, F
Knowledge and Perceptions on Childhood Asthma among Care-Takers of Children with Asthma at
a National Referral Hospital in Western Kenya: A Descriptive Study. African Health Sciences. Dec
2018 (Ahead of Print)
2017: IK Marete, P Saula and JM Simba. Characteristics of Febrile Children in a Malaria/HIV Co-endemic
Region of Western Kenya. East African Medical Journal. Feb 2018 (Accepted, in press)
2015: JM Simba, IK Marete, A Mwangi, SO Ayaya. Anti-Malarial Prescription Practices for Children with
Negative Microscopy Results for Malaria Parasites Admitted at the Moi Teaching and Referral
Hospital, Kenya. East African Medical Journal Vol. 92 No. 5 May 2015, pp 214-220.
2014: F.O Okwako, E.A Ogalo, J.M. Simba and H. Koech. An Isolated Superior Sternal Cleft in a Neonate
in Western Kenya: Case Report. East African Medical Journal Vol. 91 No. 8 August 2014, pp 286-
288.
R. K Kithuci, J. M. Simba, E. N. Nyangena, and N. N. Kathuri. Characteristics of Nurses Upgrading
to Higher Levels of Nursing Education at a Regional Referral Hospital in Eastern Kenya.
International Journal of Professional Practice: Vol. 5 No.1&2; January- June 2014, pp 100-108
I. K. Marete, M. Mutugi, L. Zipporah, A. Obala, J. Simba, A. Mwangi and F. Esamai. Malaria
Parasitemia among Febrile Children Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the Context
of Prophylactic Cotrimoxazole as Standard of Care: A Cross- Sectional Survey In Western Kenya.
East African Medical Journal Vol. 91 No. 1 January 2014, pp 21-28.
2013: I. Marete, J. Simba, P. Gisore, C. Tenge, D. Bosire, A. Mwangi, F. Esamai. Nutritional Status of
Children Admitted for Diarrhoeal Diseases in a Referral Hospital in Western Kenya. East African
Medical Journal Vol. 90 No. 7 July 2013, pp 222-225.
Marete, I.K., Osieno-Lagat, Z., Simba, J.M., Obala, A., Muriithi, G.M., Chumba, J.C., and Mutugi,
M., Utilization of Laboratory Services In Management of Febrile Children at a Referral Hospital in
Kenya: A Clinicians’ View. Kenya Journal of Health Sciences Vol 2, August 2013, pp 28-32.
2011: J. M. Simba, I. K. Marete, and R.T. Kuremu Congenital Sublingual Cyst: A Case Report, East and
Central Africa Journal of Surgery Vol 16 No. 2 July/August, 2011, pp. 157-161.
Published Research in Repositories
2014: Antimalarial Prescription Practices for Children with Negative Microscopy Results for Malaria
Parasites Admitted at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya; MMed Thesis, Moi University
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K: CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Oral/Poster:
2017: Simba, J.M., Marete, I.K., Waihenya, R., Kombe, Y., Mburugu, P.M., Mwangi, A., & Ogaro, F
Knowledge and Perceptions on Childhood Asthma among Parents & Care-Takers of Children with
Asthma seen at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. 17th Kenya Paediatrics Association, Annual
Scientific Conference, Acacia Hotel, Kisumu. 25-28th April 2017.
2016: Simba, J.M. Marete, I.K., Waihenya, R, Kombe, Y. and Ogaro, F. Diagnosis of Childhood Asthma
in Poor Resource Settings: A Review. 16th Kenya Paediatrics Association, Annual Scientific
Conference, Boma Inn, Eldoret. 26-29th April 2016.
Marete, I.K., Mutugi, M., Osiemo-Lagat, Z., Obala, A., Simba, J., and Esamai, F. Malaria
Parasitemia among Febrile Children and Their Clinical Characteristics in Malaria/HIV endemic
region of Western Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study. 16th Kenya Paediatrics
Association, Annual Scientific Conference, Boma Inn, Eldoret. 26-29th April 2016.
Chesire, E., Kiilu, C., Simba, J. and Ogaro, F. Diagnostic Challenges in Neonatal Tuberculosis
Exposure in Persistent Sputum Positive Maternal Tuberculosis: A Case Report. 16th Kenya
Paediatrics Association, Annual Scientific Conference, Boma Inn, Eldoret. 26-29th April 2016.
Kiilu, C. Simba, J., Marete, I. and Koech, M.M. Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm in a 4 Year Old: A Rare
Presentation. 16th Kenya Paediatrics Association, Annual Scientific Conference, Boma Inn, Eldoret.
26-29th April 2016.
Simba, J.M. Marete, I.K., Kombe, Y., Waihenya, R. and Ogaro, F. Simplifying Asthma Education
to Improve Childhood Asthma Control in Africa: A Review. PATS 2016 Congress, The Safari Park
Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 9th – 12th April 2016.
2014: Simba, J.M. Marete, I.K and Ayaya S.O Clinicians’ Antimalarial Prescription Practices for Children
with Negative Microscopy Results admitted at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya. The
International Congress of Tropical Paediatrics. Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi,
Kenya. 24-27th August 2014
2012: Marete, I., Simba, J., Gisore, P., Tenge, C., Bosire, D., Mwangi, A. and Esamai, F. Nutritional
Status of Children Admitted for Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases in a Referral Hospital in Western Kenya.
8th Annual International Conference, Moi University, Eldoret, Sept 2012
2012: Marete, I.K., Osieno-Lagat, Z., Simba, J.M., Esamai, F., Obala, A., Muriithi, G.M., Chumba, J.C.,
and Mutugi, M., Utilization of Laboratory Services In Management of Febrile Children at a
Referral Hospital in Kenya: A Clinicians’ View. Environmental Public Health-Collaboration for
Sustainable Development, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, May 2012
2007: A review of the AMPATH programme- Eldoret, Kenya Conference on Integration of HIV/AIDS,
Sexual and Reproductive Health in Africa; Kenyatta University
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L: MASTERS (MMED/MSC) SUPERVISION:
1. Leah Gesare, Master of Medicine in Child Health and Paediatrics Student, Moi University: Title,
Prevalence of Disturbance in Calcium Metabolism among Paediatric Epileptic Patients on Chronic
Anticonvulsants at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
2. Rose Kungu, Master of Science in Nursing, JKUAT: Title, Pre-hospital caregivers’ health seeking
behaviours and outcome of Gastroenteritis among children aged below 5 years at Kenyatta National
Hospital
3. Victoria Wanjiku Ngugi, Master of Science in Medical Physiology, JKUAT: Title, Anti-Asthmatic
Effects of Warburgia ugandensis on Histamine Induced Asthma in Wistar Rats
4. Samuel Dushime, Master of Public Health, JKUAT: Assessment of Knowledge, Practices and
Perception about Integration and Management of Childhood Illnesses Program and its use in
Kamonyi District, Rwanda
M: ACADEMIC AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS:
National Research Fund-Kenya Award- Awarded Research funds for the year 2016/17.
Young Scientist Award- Travel Grant awarded through Independent Medical Education by GSK to attend
PATS Congress 2016
Linnaeus Palme Exchange Scholarship- Awarded a 3 week Teacher exchange scholarship to Linkoping,
Sweden 2015
Second Best Student, Master of Medicine in Child Health & Paediatrics, Part II, Moi University 2013/2014
Best Student, Master of Medicine in Child Health & Paediatrics, Part I, Moi University 2011/2012
Kenya Medical Association SACCO award –Best male finalist, Moi University, School of Medicine- 2007
Moi University, School of Medicine, Departmental awards. Graduated as: Paediatrics 2nd best and Best in
Psychiatry-2007.
Indiana University School of medicine awards for best 3 students school of medicine- Moi University. 2002
– (1st), 2003 (1st) 2004 (3rd) 2005 (3rd) 2006 (2nd) 2007 (2nd)
Community Based Education and Service (COBES)-I Award 2001/02- Best group in year I.
N: COMMUNITY SERVICE/ OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES (Professional and Pro Bono):
Institutional Research Ethics Reviewer JKUAT from October 2018 up to date.
Contributor, Agritech News, a Publication from the Office of the Vice Chancellor, from 2018.
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Member Scientific Committee for the 18th Kenya Paediatrics Association, Annual Scientific Conference,
Pride Inn Paradise Hotel, Mombasa 24-27th April 2018.
Chair, Subcommittee on Rapporteurs
Member, Subcommittee on Abstracts Review
Rapporteur- 4th Kenya International Scientific Lung Health Conference, held at Weston Hotel, Nairobi, 20th-
23rd June 2017
Member Scientific Committee for the 17th Kenya Paediatrics Association, Annual Scientific Conference,
Acacia, Kisumu 25-28th April 2017.
Chairperson, Board of Management, Kalimenza Primary School Kitui from Nov 2016
Reviewer Journal of Tropical Pediatrics; I have reviewed three papers so far from June 2016.
Member Local Organizing Committee for 16th Kenya Paediatrics Association, Annual Scientific Conference,
Boma Inn, Eldoret. 26-29th April 2016.
Pro-bono Consultant Paediatrician, JKUAT Hospital from March 2016 to date.
Paediatrician In charge Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital, Upendo ward from January 2015- Jan 2016.
Chairman, Exhibition and Shows Committee, School of Medicine from Jan 2015-March 2016.
Exhibited the School at the ASK Eldoret and Kitale Shows as well as the 13th Annual Kenya
Universities’ exhibition held at Machakos and 43rd KMA Scientific and Annual Conference held at
Eldoret.
Institutional Research Ethics Reviewer Moi University, College of Health Sciences /Moi Teaching and
Referral Hospital from Nov 2014 up to date.
Member, Scholarships and Awards Committee, School of Medicine from 2014-March 2016.
Liaison Person, School of Medicine for Students Electives in North America from 2014-March 2016.
Member Departmental Committee responsible for Linkoping, Sweden Visitors activities’ organization from
2014- March 2016.
Member Departmental Adhoc Committee on Collaborations with other Universities 2014.
Rapporteur -The International Congress of Tropical Paediatrics. Kenyatta International Conference,
Nairobi, Kenya. 24-27th August 2014
Rapporteur -8th Annual International Conference, Moi University, Eldoret, Sept 2012
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Member Board of Management for Mbusyani Mixed Day Secondary School, Kitui, Kenya from Sept 2011
– Sept 2015.
Member Board of Management for Ithiani Mixed Day Secondary School, Kitui, Kenya from April 2011.
Lead Doctor for Open Arm International Medical camps in Eldoret, Kenya from 2011- March 2016.
Volunteer doctor in Operation Smile Mission in Meru, Kenya held in April 2010
Attended several medical camps both as a student and a doctor including Miriam Kanana
Foundation, Special Olympics and others in Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Eastern & Central regions.
Assistant Treasurer Meru KMA Division- from March 2010- August 2010
Being the Medical Officer In-charge of the Paediatric Unit Meru General Hospital: Feb 2008-August 2010
Organizing secretary (2006): for the Medical Students Association of Moi University (MSAMU), the
professional body. I was involved actively in organizing for medical camps.
Prefect in Secondary school
O: CONTRIBUTION TO POLICY:
Member of a group of Health Workers involved in the Review of Paediatric Protocol in Kenya from 2013.
In 2015 involved in a review of two neonatal treatment guidelines now adopted by Ministry of health,
Kenya.
In 2013 involved in reviewing the paediatric treatment guidelines
Participated in MMED (Child Health and Paediatrics) curriculum review workshop in 2013.
I was involved in selection of Clinical Officer Interns for 2010 in Meru General Hospital.
I was a member of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS Committee in the Meru
General hospital, Kenya, 2010.
P: PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP:
I am a member of:
1. Kenya Medical Association
2. Kenya Paediatric Association
3. Kenya Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases
4. Pan African Thoracic Society
5. European Respiratory Society
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Q: REFEREES:
1. Dr. Irene Marete, MBChB, MMed, MPH, PhD
Senior Lecturer and Paediatrician
School of Medicine, Moi University
P.O Box 1998-30100
ELDORET
+254720458695
2. Prof. Simon Karanja, PhD
Associate Professor
School of Public Health, JKUAT
P.O Box 62000-00200
NAIROBI
+254726424669
3. Dr. Gatinu B.W., MBChB, MMed
Consultant Paediatrician
Isiolo County Hospital
P. O. Box 554
KARURI
+254722314195
4. Dr. Patrick Mburugu, MBChB, MMed
Lecturer and Paediatrician,
School of Medicine, JKUAT
P.O Box 62000-00200
NAIROBI
+254722347119
