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Irene Gatimu

@irenegatimu

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Experienced program officer and administrator with strong community outreach and fundraising skills.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead community-focused programs, train and mobilize volunteers, secure funding, and deliver measurable health and social impact.

I am an experienced program officer and administrator with a background in community health, project management, and training. Over two decades I have managed programs, coordinated events, and supported both office and field operations.

I have trained over 4,000 community health workers, led large-scale awareness campaigns on jigger prevention and rehabilitation, and contributed to policy development with the Ministry of Health.

My roles have included fundraising, sourcing resources for community groups and schools, and securing media coverage for projects. I have a proven record in stakeholder coordination, volunteer mobilization, and event logistics.

I bring strong computer literacy, proposal-writing and networking skills, and a commitment to community service and capacity building. I seek opportunities that allow me to apply my training, program coordination, and fundraising experience to create measurable community impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Volunteer & Fundraiser

Current

St Joseph Health Centre Kangemi

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Facilitated fundraising and distribution of food and support to vulnerable families during COVID-19 and supported liturgical activities and community identification for assistance.

Fundraising Volunteer coordination Community Outreach Church Liturgy Support

Project Officer

Nyeri CDF Office

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Sourced funding for youth SHG briquette machines and secured textbooks and media coverage for school and briquette projects within one year.

Project Coordination Media Relations Procurement Community Engagement

Program Officer / Administrator / Trainer

Ahadi Kenya Trust

Jan 2007 - Dec 2015 (8 years 11 months)

Promoted from administrator to program officer overseeing field activities, training over 4,000 community health workers and leading jigger prevention, treatment and rehabilitation efforts that reduced infestation by ~30%.

Program Management Public Health Outreach Fundraising Monitoring & Evaluation Event Planning Stakeholder Engagement

Administrator & Personal Assistant

Consolata School

Jan 1997 - Dec 2006 (9 years 11 months)

Led front-office operations, school fees collection and administration, and supervised a team that established the school's high school section.

Office Administration Team Leadership Records Management Customer Service

Administrator & Program Officer

Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops

Jan 1996 - Dec 1996 (11 months)

Managed preparation, programs and logistics for the Papal Visit and coordinated local and international visitors for a successful Eucharistic Congress.

Event Coordination Logistics Stakeholder Management Administration Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mwangaza College – Nakuru / Tala Secretarial College – Kangundo

Certificate, Secretarial Studies / Office Management

1995 - 1996

Completed secretarial and office management studies, obtaining Kenya National Examination Council and Pitman certifications in secretarial studies, shorthand and office administration.