Dr. Muthoni Karanja Email & Phone Number

I am a highly focused Medical Doctor, Public Health Specialist, and Program Management Expert, specializing in strengthening health systems, formulating and implementing health policies, and overseeing full cycle projects and programs management in resource-limited developing countries.I have created impact at all levels, working with national and county governments, ministries of health and education, implementing partners, NGOs/INGOs, donors, as well as with Civil Society Organizations and diverse populations (key and priority populations, adolescents, women, and refugees) in project and program management.Throughout my career, I have gained demonstrated expertise in the following areas, such asStrategic Planning & ImplementationBudget ManagementTeam Leadership & TrainingProgramme Lifecycle ManagementStakeholder Engagement Complex Reporting & DocumentationSystem Design & DeploymentRisk Assessment & MitigationSome of my proudest achievements are the following:• Implemented learners guide for HIV in schools approved by Health and Education Ministers.• Introduced newer ARV drugs by orchestrating phasing out of inefficient ARV drugs among HIV children countrywide.• Acted as a leading author on national HIV guidelines.• Played a key role in putting Kenya as global lead for TB prevention to 1M+ HIV clients nationwide.Please note the following highlights from my career...• 15+ years of combined experience in leading public health management operations, delivering leadership support to healthcare professionals and implementing public health policies.• Equipped with advanced knowledge of health systems strengthening and HR. • Expert in management of HIV/ AIDS and TB for all populations, such as paediatric and adolescent HIV care, whilst staying up-to-date with government and donor reporting guidelines.• Instrumental in planning and organizing detailed research to identify potential risks and address health/policy-related issues.• Known for supporting organizations in the transmission of public/private health objectives into effective programmes, aimed at improving health and quality of life for individuals.• Notable history of deploying modern systems and evidence-based new innovative ways for better efficiency.• Excellent at mentoring staff by offering individualized training to maximize performance.• Articulate communicator, adept at establishing strong rapport at all levels of management and organizational partners as well as collaborating with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures, government agencies, NGOs, and donors.

Listed skills include Medical Diagnostics, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Surgery, and 48 others.