Noella Situma
@noellasituma
Experienced clinical officer and public health leader specializing in HIV programs and quality improvement.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a healthcare professional with over 13 years' experience in public health program management, clinical care delivery, and quality improvement, with deep expertise in HIV/AIDS programming, mentorship, training, and data management. I have led facility and sub-county level initiatives, secured donor funding, and driven measurable clinical outcomes such as high PMTCT success and viral suppression rates.
I combine frontline clinical practice with program leadership, having upgraded facilities, chaired quality improvement teams, and implemented evidence-based protocols while mentoring providers and coordinating stakeholder partnerships. I seek to leverage my leadership, program development, and clinical skills to improve healthcare access and outcomes at scale.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Clinical Officer
Makutano Health Center
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 8 months)
Provide comprehensive clinical care and facility leadership, led quality improvement and surveillance initiatives, and secured donor-aligned program funding while chairing budget formulation to optimize resource use.
Program Officer, HTS
HIV Free Generation
Sep 2019 - Dec 2019 (3 months)
Executed HIV testing service plans in Vihiga County, led rapid-result campaigns and mentorship to increase testing and linkage, and conducted data quality audits to ensure accurate reporting.
Technical Officer
Afya Nyota Ya Bonde Project
Feb 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years 6 months)
Planned and implemented HIV care and treatment activities in Njoro Sub County, mentored clinical teams, ran rapid-result initiatives, and helped achieve care and treatment targets with sustained CQI.
Sub County AIDS & STI Coordinator
Webuye East Sub County
Apr 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 9 months)
Led sub-county HIV/PMTCT mentorship, data quality audits, and quality improvement efforts, represented the sub-county in county/national forums and developed strategic plans to improve HIV outcomes.
Deputy Clinical Officer
Ndalu Health Centre
Feb 2011 - Apr 2013 (2 years 2 months)
Managed clinical services and resources in the CCC, led quality improvement and mentorship activities, coordinated national medical campaigns, and secured external resources to expand services.
Clinical Officer
St Marys Mission Hospital
May 2010 - Jan 2011 (8 months)
Provided diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care, maintained medical records, collaborated on multidisciplinary treatment plans, and supported medico-legal cases.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MUMount Kenya University
Master's Degree, Health Systems Management
2024 - 2024
Completed a Master's Degree in Health Systems Management in January 2024.
MUMount Kenya University
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Health Sciences
2017 - 2020
Completed a Degree in Environmental Health Sciences between September 2017 and December 2020.
Kenya Medical Training College - Homabay campus
Diploma, Clinical Medicine and Surgery
2005 - 2008
Completed a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from 2005 to 2008.
Lugulu Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
1999 - 2002
Attended secondary school and completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education between February 1999 and November 2002.
Mukumu Girls Boarding Primary / Fr. Walstra Academy
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
1991 - 1998
Completed primary education and the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education between January 1991 and November 1998.
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