NAme

P O Box XXX,
Kisumu, Kenya.
Email : [email protected]
Cell: +254

The Human Resources Manager,

LVCT Health,
P.O.BOX 19835-00202 KNH
NAIROBI, KENYA.
28/03/2021

Dear Madam,

RE: APPLICATION FOR PROGRAM OFFICER-CONTENT MANAGEMENT JOB

I am responding to your call for applications for the above mentioned position shared online. After
reading the job description in detail, I am confident that I would make an outstanding addition to
your One2One youth team.

I am a communications and media specialist with a strong footing in print and public relations. I
have over 3 years’ experience in developing sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) content
for adolescents and young people. I have experience in production and editing of youth friendly
content. I have supported SRHR content development for Love Matters; a global program
providing information on relationships and SRH content for young people. I have also supported
content development for One2One website as well as written award winning journals on SRHR. I
have strong multimedia experience, including video and image editing, social media and web
analytics as well as talented in captivating writing, branding and immensely creative with a
commitment to high-quality research and writing. Proven history of achievement increative writing
of youth friendly content ondiverse topics related to sexual reproductive health and
rights.Dedication to sound exploratoryonline survey methods and a strong desire to engage young
people in development of youth related informationand digital content. Excellent reporting and
interviewing skills and award-winning writing techniques. Coupled with aDegree in Psychology
and a Degree in communication and Media technology from Maseno University, Denis is a
dedicated, result oriented, dynamic with a proven record of professionalism3 years of
experienceClinical Officer with over 8 years’ clinical experience and a strong footing HIV/TB
programs as well as key population programs. Backed up with a BA in Counseling Psychology, I
have been a programs coordinator for a KRCS global fund key population program for five years
and currently I am a site manager for a key population’s prevention center of excellence for LVCT
health based in Kisumu where I have worked for two years. I have had opportunities to mentor and
build the capacity of my team members to realizing goals and objectives of the organization
besides achievement of targets set and service delivery for the program.

I have constantly represented the organization in national, county and sub county forums most
recent being in the secretariat of the just concluded National UHC conference. I consider my
greatest strengths to be my ability to develop and maintain excellent working relations and

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networks with fellow staff, stakeholders and partners in healthcare delivery. I have strong report
writing skills an excellent communicator and a self-driven individual.

With the above exprerience, I am Familiar with the status of HIV/TB programs in Kenya. I bring
to the table solid work experience, a strong focus on the results and a proven track record of
professionalism. I eagerly await the opportunity to discuss the above mentioned position and ways
in which I might help the entire team achieve greater in implementation of the project

Thank you for considering my qualifications and I look forward to discussing the opportunity with
you soon. My current Salary is KES 142,198.

Sincerely,
John M. Mbugua

CURRICULLUM VITAE

John Mwaura Mbugua

P O Box 5530
Eldoret, Kenya.
Email : [email protected]
Cell: +254 724 553 879

Personal profile
I am a highly experienced health professional with a wide range of experience in clinical practice
and programming. I possess extensive knowledge in program planning and management,
budgeting and budgetary control. I have proven leadership skills involving managing, developing
and motivating teams to achieve their objectives. I have good stakeholders and partners
engagement skills. A good communicator: fluent in both written and spoken English and Swahili
with good report writing and presentation skills.

PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LVCT Health, Naselica Centre of Excellence - Kisumu

Job Position: CoE Incharge, STEPs CDC Project. January 2018 to date

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Responsibilities

 Operationalization of the Naselica centre of excellence Key populations clinic

 Formulation and implementation of monthly work plans and budgets
 Stakeholders engagement especially CHMT/SCHMT and other partners
 Supporting implementation of TB/HIV and NCDs activities in other sister
facilities/wellness centers within the program.
 Provision of clinical/biomedical services to Key Populations at the wellness Centre
and during mobile wellness clinics
 Support TB screening and initiation of IPT for HIV-infected key populations
enrolled in CCCs within the project
 Coordination, Conduction and supervision of integrated, Hotspot based Key
Population Outreaches
 Compiling of Program Monthly/ Quarterly and Annual reports
 Management of 20 regular Staff and 40 Peer Educators in the region
 Provide support supervision to peer educators as they conduct their peer
education sessions
 Conduct routine support supervision and mentorship to clinical staff within the
program
 Commodities distribution and sourcing e.g. condoms, lubricants and IEC materials.
 Evaluation, enrollment, initiation and follow up of clients on ART
 Capacity building of clinical staff on national guidelines and SOPs.

Achievements:

 Spearheaded the setting up of the centre of excellence

 Successful coordination of Naselica CoE launch officiated by two deputy governors
 Facilitated inspection, registration and licensing of the clinic by the KMPDB
 Established a Comprehensive Care Clinic at the wellness Centre for Key
populations
 Established a site advisory committee which ensures community ownership of the
facility
 Created the necessary structures and SOPs in the clinic for reporting, referral,
commodity/supplies management and waste disposal.
 Quality Improvement focal person.
 GBV focal person
 Organizational UHC focal liaison with the MoH
 Member of the Key Population Technical Advisory Committee
 Member of Kisumu county Key populations Technical Working Group-TWG
 Formation of a GBV response team to address issues of violence among Key
Populations.
 Participated in the planning and hosting of the 3 rd National Universal Health
Coverage conference held in Kisumu.
 Participated in review of abstracts in the 3rd National UHC conference

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  Formulated best practices on PrEP uptake and retention.

HOPE Worldwide Kenya-HWWK

Job Position: Program Clinical Officer/ Program Coordinator-GF/NFM Nakuru Jan 2013-Jan 2018

Responsibilities

 Operationalization of the Nakuru Key populations friendly wellness clinic

 Formulation of monthly work plans and budgets
 Stakeholders engagement especially CHMT/SCHMT and other partners
 Supporting implementation of TB/HIV activities in other sister facilities/wellness
centers within the program.
 Provision of clinical/biomedical services to Key Populations at the wellness Centre
and during mobile wellness clinics
 Support TB screening and initiation of IPT for HIV-infected key populations
enrolled in CCCs within the project
 Coordination, Conduction and supervision of integrated, Hotspot based Key
Population Outreaches
 Compiling of Mobile wellness Van reports and Program Monthly/ Quarterly and
Annual reports
 Management of Staff and Peer Educators in the region
 Provide support supervision to peer educators as they conduct their peer
education sessions
 Conduct routine support supervision and mentorship to clinical staff within the
program
 Commodities distribution and sourcing e.g. condoms, lubricants and IEC materials.
 Evaluation, enrollment, initiation and follow up of clients on ART
 Capacity building of clinical staff on national guidelines and SOPs.

Achievements:

 Spearheaded the setting up of the Key population friendly medical clinics/

wellness centers in the program
 Successful management of the Nakuru wellness center regarded as a center of
excellence by the donors
 Facilitated inspection, registration and licensing of the clinic by the KMPDB
 Established a Comprehensive Care Clinic at the wellness Centre for Key
populations
 Established a site advisory committee which ensures community ownership of the
facility
 Created the necessary structures and SOPs in the clinic for reporting, referral,
commodity/supplies management and waste disposal.

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  Participated in development of clinic data capturing tool used in program
activities.
 Member of the Technical Advisory Committee-TAC for GF/NFM program in
HWWK.
 Member of Nakuru county Key populations Technical Working Group-TWG
 Formation of a GBV response team to address issues of violence among Key
Populations.

Nanyuki Cottage Hospital-NCH

Job Position: CCC/PMTCT Coordinator, Kijani Program. July 2011- Dec 2012

Responsibilities:

 Spearhead setting up and implementation of comprehensive care and TB Centre in the

facility.
 Stakeholder engagement at the district level, fostering cohesive working relationships
with G.O.K and other partners within the county and beyond.
 Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual quantitative and qualitative CCC progress
reports for onwards submission to donors, Hospital management committee and SCHRIO.
 Evaluation, initiation and monitoring of patients on HIV and TB therapy
 Ensuring smooth running of the PMTCT program in the hospital
 Coordinate procurement of equipment and commodities necessary for PLHIV service
provision.
 To assist service providers in improving service delivery and encouraging the formation of
PwP support groups in order to support and encourage beneficiaries to live positively.
 Establish and strengthening of effective referral network with stakeholders within the
district through utilization of MOH referral books.

Achievements;

 Spear headed the setting up of a well-equipped Comprehensive care Centre in the

facility.
 Formation of a PLHIV support group.
 Established a strong networking and referral system within the community and Health
facilities around Nanyuki Cottage Hospital.

KIJABE HOSPITAL

Job Position: HIV/ TB Coordinator- AIDS Relief Program. Nov 2009- June 2011

Responsibilities:

 Facilitate/ Co-ordinate health education sessions and CMEs in the Hospital

 Evaluation, initiation and monitoring of patients on HIV and TB therapy

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  Compilation of monthly, quarterly & annual TB reports
 Strengthen defaulter tracing, ICF and follow up TB cases in the community
 TB commodities procurement and management
Achievements

 I established a strong TB program in the hospital that was rated the best in retention and
cure rate for TB the region during my term in the hospital.
 Compiled and presented success stories and strategies used in strengthening the TB
program to the Hospital Management Team

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

2014-2018
Bachelor of Arts in Counseling Psychology- St Paul’s University, Kenya

2006-2009
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery- Kenya Medical Training College

2001-2004
Kenya certificate of secondary education- Arnesens’ High School, Burnt Forest

OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Trainings Organization that trained

 Master T.O.T in Integrated HIV Services for Key Populations NASCOP

 MARPs Sensitivity Training NASCOP, International
AIDS Vaccine Initiative- IAVI
 T.O.T Integrated HIV services for Key population NASCOP
 Monitoring and Evaluation AMREF
 New STI Management Guidelines NASCOP
 HIV Program Quality Assurance/ Improvement Training- IPHDC
 HIV Testing and Counselling NASCOP
 Pediatric and Adult TB/HIV training K.A.P.T.L.D-NASCOP
 New guidelines on Pediatrics and adult H.I.V Management NASCOP
 Integrated Management of Adolescent and
Adult Illnesses- IMAAI NASCOP
 Integrated Malaria case Management MOH
 Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses - IMCI CHAI
 Certificate in Computer studies(MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel & Access) Wantech
Computer College- Eldoret

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Other Competencies

 Strong communication and report writing skills

 Strong networking and stakeholders engagement skills
 Good interpersonal relations
 Abstract writing and presentation skills

REFEREES
George Odhiambo Dr. Philip Masaulo
Program Officer LVCT Health Regional Director, LVCT Health Western Region
Cell. 0780979015 Cell: 0722876728
[email protected] [email protected]

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