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Dorcas Wanjiku

@dorcaswanjiku

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Compassionate Population Health Officer dedicated to community health improvement.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to champion health equity and engage in impactful community health initiatives.

I am a compassionate and results-oriented Population Health Officer with a multidisciplinary background in public health, caregiving, and operations management. With a Bachelor’s degree in Population Health, I leverage my expertise to implement health interventions, conduct research, and empower communities through tailored health education programs. My commitment to fostering healthier populations drives my work, ensuring that individuals receive the support they need to thrive.

Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in data analysis, organizational management, and community engagement. My experience as a caregiver has equipped me with the ability to provide patient-centered care, while my roles in operations management have taught me the importance of efficiency and compliance. I have successfully managed store operations, streamlined inventory processes, and delivered impactful health education initiatives that have reached thousands. I am passionate about using my skills to drive operational excellence and improve health outcomes in the communities I serve.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Writer & Editor

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Reliable Gigs

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Created and edited over 100 professional articles and reports, focusing on health-related content. Collaborated with clients to ensure high-quality outputs aligned with their goals.

Content Creation Editing Research

Caregiver

Private Client

Jan 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Provided compassionate care to a senior client, assisting with daily needs, medication management, and health monitoring. Fostered a supportive environment and responded to medical emergencies.

Patient Care Medication Management Communication

Store Manager

Onion Center

Nov 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year)

Managed store operations, including budgeting, inventory management, and compliance with health standards. Improved inventory accuracy and reduced waste significantly.

Operations Management Budgeting Inventory Management Financial Reporting

Reproductive Health Intern

Family Health Options Kenya

May 2019 - Jul 2019 (2 months)

Designed and facilitated family planning workshops, enhancing reproductive health awareness. Assisted in research data collection and conducted health talks on STI prevention.

Facilitation Data Collection Community Outreach Public Speaking

Population Health Officer Intern

Nanyuki District Hospital

Jun 2017 - Jul 2017 (1 month)

Led public health education campaigns and organized vaccination initiatives, contributing to increased immunization rates. Conducted contact tracing for communicable diseases.

Public Health Education Vaccination Campaigns Contact Tracing Community Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kenyatta University

Population Health Certification, Public Health

2022 -

Achieved Population Health Certification, enhancing knowledge and skills in public health practices and interventions.

Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Science, Population Health

2015 - 2022

Activities and societies: Conducted sexual health awareness campaigns and encouraged STI testing during undergraduate studies. Organized environmental cleanups and collected data for research on community health challenges.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Population Health, focusing on health interventions, research, and community empowerment through health education programs.