Dr. Jean Gitau Email & Phone Number

Geneva, Switzerland

As the Kenya Health Ambassador in Geneva, I serve as a vital liaison between Kenya and various international health organizations, including those within the United Nations system. My role involves representing Kenya's health interests, policies, and perspectives at global forums, enhancing collaborations with international bodies, and facilitating the exchange of health-related information and resources. I work to ensure that Kenya's health priorities are effectively communicated and… Show more As the Kenya Health Ambassador in Geneva, I serve as a vital liaison between Kenya and various international health organizations, including those within the United Nations system. My role involves representing Kenya's health interests, policies, and perspectives at global forums, enhancing collaborations with international bodies, and facilitating the exchange of health-related information and resources. I work to ensure that Kenya's health priorities are effectively communicated and advocated in international settings and especially in the drafting of the New Pandemic Treaty, contributing to the development and implementation of global health strategies aligned with our national health goals. Additionally, I monitor international health regulations and advise the Kenyan government on relevant global health trends. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

Global

In addition to my public sector duties, i oversee the ongoing real estate developments set up by my parents. Ensure rent is paid and repairs are done so as to assure our tenants of maximum comfort.We also run different farming activities including animal husbandry of cows, pigs and chicken, fishery and small scale horticulture. Future plans include large scale farming and venturing into the exportation business.

Nairobi County, Kenya

Head Division of International Health Relations and Global Health SecurityEstablishing, maintaining and enhancing health relations between Kenya and other governments, Kenya and non-governmental organizations and Kenya and multilateral organizations.With the goal of ensuring Kenya is prepared to detect, respond to and mitigate the effects of any public health events.

Nairobi, Kenya

As a GHS Officer i am mandated to work towards ensuring Kenya is adequately Prepared to Detect, Respond to and Monitor any emerging or re-emerging Health Threat of Public Health Concern. This mandate is guided by the IHR 2005 Rules and Regulations and the National Action Plan on Health Security.i also coordinate the Biological Threat Reduction Program that is the National Program that has representatives from all ministries engaged in security and health. The program's purpose is to ensure… Show more As a GHS Officer i am mandated to work towards ensuring Kenya is adequately Prepared to Detect, Respond to and Monitor any emerging or re-emerging Health Threat of Public Health Concern. This mandate is guided by the IHR 2005 Rules and Regulations and the National Action Plan on Health Security.i also coordinate the Biological Threat Reduction Program that is the National Program that has representatives from all ministries engaged in security and health. The program's purpose is to ensure Kenya is prepared for any biological threats by carrying out research at the animal/human interface, buiding modern laboratory services and training Health care workers in the biosafety/biosecurity space.We also partner with other Developmental partners to enhance health security, including the WHO, Africa CDC, US-CDC and the Defence Threat Reduction Program of the US Government. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

This position involved handling International Relations between Kenya and other Countries and Kenya and Regional Bodies in the Health Sector.I offer a deeper understanding of the Countries we are relating with, and advice on the possible areas of collaboration/cooperation in Health for the improvement of health care in Kenya and the partner country.I follow up on the ongoing projects hosted in Kenya and supported by Developmental partners and ensure their successful complete by… Show more This position involved handling International Relations between Kenya and other Countries and Kenya and Regional Bodies in the Health Sector.I offer a deeper understanding of the Countries we are relating with, and advice on the possible areas of collaboration/cooperation in Health for the improvement of health care in Kenya and the partner country.I follow up on the ongoing projects hosted in Kenya and supported by Developmental partners and ensure their successful complete by offering sound diplomatic communication channels. Show less

Afya House, Cathedral Road, Nairobi Kenya

Monitoring and evaluating officer of the Transforming Health systems for Universal Care Project (2016-2020, in partnership with World bank and GFF. Working on Memoranda of Understanding or agreements between government of Kenya health and other strategic partners including governments and development partners.

Nairobi, Kenya

Worked in consultation with the Health Policy team in the Ministry of Health to draft the Kenya Health Sector Strategic Plan. The strategic plan provides the Health Sector Medium Term focus, objectives and priorities to enable it move towards attainment of the health goals described in the constitutional and strategic imperatives in Kenya Vision 2030.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Getting the required and unmatched field experience at the World Health Organization, working in the Maternal and Child Health department, strategic policy development and implementation team.My experience exposed me to the global policy and financing side of maternal health care programs that i had practiced for years as a doctor.I now have a clear understanding of policy development and funding allocation as stipulated in GFF documents. Worked on the "Global Financing Facility in… Show more Getting the required and unmatched field experience at the World Health Organization, working in the Maternal and Child Health department, strategic policy development and implementation team.My experience exposed me to the global policy and financing side of maternal health care programs that i had practiced for years as a doctor.I now have a clear understanding of policy development and funding allocation as stipulated in GFF documents. Worked on the "Global Financing Facility in Support of Every Woman Every Child- Business Plan" with WHO Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

managing the medical clinic and assisting in the TB clinics.setting up and conducting Continuous Medical Education forumAssisiting senior consultants in Training junior doctors in both medical and surgical skillsWorked in the Critical Care unit and Intensive Care Unit, following up on Patients under the guidance of the senior intensivist to maximise best health outcomes

Defence Forces Memorial Hospital

working i the emergency care department. i ensured that clients presenting themselves at the A&E department were rapidly repsonded to and reviewed, receiving the best possible care in terms of investigations leading to a logical diagnosis.i also ensure that senior review were well organised and carried out.i managed a team of Outpatient nurses, junior doctors and surbodinate staff

From Medical school, I trained in the National Defense Forces Hospital. I acquired medical and surgical skills from my senior collegues who endevoured to train me.I performed multiple surgeries including cesarian sections, appendicectomies, chest tube insertions.I trained in medical, surgical, pediactrics and Obstetrics and gynaecology departments for three months eachAt the end of the year, i was ranked the Best Intern and was retained by the National Military Hospital to continue… Show more From Medical school, I trained in the National Defense Forces Hospital. I acquired medical and surgical skills from my senior collegues who endevoured to train me.I performed multiple surgeries including cesarian sections, appendicectomies, chest tube insertions.I trained in medical, surgical, pediactrics and Obstetrics and gynaecology departments for three months eachAt the end of the year, i was ranked the Best Intern and was retained by the National Military Hospital to continue working with them Show less

Master'S Degree, International Public Health/International Healthcare Management, Economics And Policy Making, Distinction

Activities and Societies: SDA healthcare club Global Health systems and Policy Making pharmaceutical development and Market Access Health.

Master Of Public Health (M.P.H.), Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

branching off from mainstream medicine and pursuing my passion for global health care and policy making. specializing in disaster.

International Affairs, Health And Migration, Certification

Activities and Societies: IHEID ALUMNI selected from over 500 global applicants, i attended summer school in 2013 at IHEID and studied.

Bachelor Of Medicine, Bachelor Of Surgery (M.B.B.S.), Medicine, Credit

Activities and Societies: comm health club kenya medical women association red cross society tennis studied pharmacology, pediatrics.

Diploma, Business Information Technology

Activities and Societies: Choir studies computer information technology. Learnt how to manage spreadsheets and program in visual basic.