PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
ERIC KUIRA GACHERU
My public health career has revolved around a passion for epidemiology and reflects
extensive public health experience in research project roles,methodology guidance
and publications. I thrive in high-paced environments, am meticulous, flexible and
have a proven ability to learn new skills.I am equipped with critical thinking and I am a
self starter in delivering services. A consultative approach and ability to collaborate
and build trusted relationships at all levels within an organization and with strategic
partners puts me in better position for success
A good team player with ability to
work independently
Good written and verbal
communication skills
Proficient in advanced data
analytic software eg
(SPSS,STATA,SAS)
Able to develop and manage
multiple projects and campaigns.
Professionalism and
self-motivation
Strong in analytical and
stakeholders management
skills,budget and planning
programs
January 2019 – Current
Public Health Officer
Al-rashad NURSING HOME | Garissa, Kenya
Informed the design, development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of
electronic health information systems.
Adapted a quality control policy document for the facility
Eliminated transmission of nosocomial infections in the hospital by maintaining
high levels of hygiene, disposal of waste and disinfection
Implemented health and safety guidelines in the facility
Accelerated monitoring and evaluation of the family planning and TB programs
in the facility under PS Kenya
Coached new and established employees with successful training programs.
Researched community health needs and current services to identify the best
use of current resources.
Co-ordinated the growth of the facility from 40% to 85% hence being approved
for appointment to the NHIF roll of declared healthcare providers.
negotiated and lobbied with insurance firms to get the facility listed in the
insurance list of panel providers. i.e Takaful, sanlam insurances
EG 60-70100,, Garissa, Kenya, 0721382209, [email protected]
January 2016 – November 2018
Clinical Officer
Al-rashad medical centre | Garissa, Kenya
Clinical officer in-charge of the facility
Taking patients history,
Requesting and interpreting laboratory/radiology investigation,
Writing patients prescriptions in out patient department.
Reviewing admitted patients and reporting to the medical officer
Health education talks to patients
Co-ordinate patients referral.
Enhanced the growth of the company from scratch to 50% minimum standard
required for licensing by the public health and Kenya medical practitioners and
dentist board.
Negotiated with insurance company for contracting. i.e AON insurance TSC
scheme.
January 2015 – January 2016
Clinical Officer intern
Garissa County Referral Hospital | Garissa, Kenya
Enhanced diagnostic success by collecting detailed histories and analyzing
current medical information.
Ordered and interpreted specific laboratory/ radiology tests with the over view
of a medical officer based on possible diagnoses.
Conducted minor operations in the guidance of the medical officer in the
hospital
Conducted spontaneous vaginal deliveries.
Collection of blood samples and follow-up of the results to ensure their are
available for consultant review
Completed mandated reports covering discharge summaries of patients, births,
deaths and reportable diseases.
Served patients by going above-and-beyond to offer exceptional support
needed for their quick recovery and social well being.
April 2013 – August 2014
Clinical officer
Pioneer hospital | West nile , Uganda
Physician assistant
Patient history taking and presenting to the physician
Requesting and interpreting laboratory and radiology investigations in the out
patient department
Helped reduce symptoms and prevent further progression of chronic illnesses
EDUCATION
AWARDS
by prescribing oral, topical and inhalant medications.
Conducted ward rounds with the physician.
Offered guidance and counselling to patient during routine counselling and
testing of patients living with HIV/AID.
Health education talks on lifestyle modification and nutrition to diabetics and
hypertensive patient
March 2012 – February 2013
Clinical officer volunteer
Githiga medical centre moh | Kiambu, Kenya
Patient history taking,
Requesting and interpreting laboratory investigations.
Medicine prescriptions to patients.
Supported team with expert administrative support, filing all records and
coordinating appointments.
Health education talk to patients
February 2020
Masters Degree in public health (intergrated)
Central University of Nicaragua UCN (Campus Central), Managua, Nicaragua
Masters in public heath (integrated) is a 3.5 year course, it incorporates bachelors
degree in public health offered in a time period of 1.5 years and masters in public
health offered in a period 2.0.
Course units covered in this course that are important to this Job are.
Public health informants
public health policy
Global health and disater management
.
November 2012
Diploma in clinical medicine and community health
Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda
November 2007
Kenya certificate of secondary education
Githiga high school, Githiga, Kenya
October 2003
Kenya certificate of primary education
North Riara Ridge Academy, Limuru, Kenya
Certificate of participation: Presenter during the 6th Texila world conference for
scholars 2019 conducted by Texila American University.
Attended tuberculosis workshop on screening, contact tracing, D.O.T, treatment, record
PUBLICATIONS
REFEREES
keeping, monitoring and evaluation of TB programs
Research publications: https://www.texilajournal.com/public-health/article/1536-
knowledge-and-perception
Dr Vincent Nyaboga Oyiengo
Consultant gynaecologic oncologist Garissa referral hospital
[email protected]
+254721976187
Ramyaa Murugeshan
Student mentor Texila American University
Skype ID Ramyaa M student mentor
+917397741192
Mr Cyrus Moseti
PS Kenya North eastern Tuberculosis coordinator
+254727038840