Leadership programme committee

Médecin en médecine humaine avec des spécialisations en santé et développement, vaccinologie, ainsi qu’en relations internationales.

Je possède une vaste expérience en gestion de projet dans le cadre de la programmation de HIV, la Santé respiratoire, le Paludisme et la santé de la mère et de l’enfant ainsi que dans le plaidoyer au niveau du gouvernement central et provincial pour avoir une ligne de budget national d’un fonds de la lutte contre le VIH, de la santé respiratoire, la santé de la mère et de l’enfant ainsi assurer le plaidoyer au gouvernement pour la présentation de la Candidature de la RD Congo pour abriter la conférence internationale et mondiale dans le secteur de la santé.

Acteur communautaire dans le zone de santé rurale qui travaillant pour l'amélioration de la réponse communautaire au VIH/SIDA, Tuberculose et Malaria, santé de la mère et de l’enfant en République Démocratique du Congo pour une bonne prise en charge.

Membre internationale du groupe de travail de la promotion de la santé et l’éducation en santé ; facilitateur et conférencier international, Membre internationale du sous comite francophone de la promotion et l’éducation de la santé, représentant de l’Afrique centrale dans la reforme de REFIPS International, Membre nationale de la Task force du Programme national de la lutte contre le Paludisme en RD Congo, Membre africain de la société africaine anti-sida.

Au service du mécanisme de coordination nationale et régionale ainsi que des conseils et groupes de travail liés à la santé.

: APPLICATION FOR THE Head of Common Foundations POSITION

Profile of Dr. Mutinda Mutuku

Introduction

Dr. Mutinda Mutuku is a Health Economist with an integrated expertise and qualifications in Environmental and Natural Economics and Economics of Education; with also over 15 years professional experience in Project Management, monitoring and evaluation both in Public/Government, Private and Non-Governmental Organization sector. I hold a Doctorate in Economics of Kenyatta University (2019), a virtual PhD in Environmental Economics (LSE-BREAD/IGC), MA-Economics (Health Economics and Econometrics) of the University of Nairobi (2008), Bed (Mathematics and Economics) of the Moi University (2003) and Post graduate Diploma in Project Management from Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) (2008).

Professional Experience

Dr. Mutuku is currently working with the Ministry of Health, National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) as a Health Economist and Programme Officer, HIV Investments, Costing and Expenditure Analysis with added responsibilities for the position of Programme Officer, Policy, Strategy and Innovation since 2016.

My current responsibilities at NSDCC involves administration, management and evaluation of programmes undertaken by the organization to establish the value for money (VfM) invested in the projects, the returns on Investments (ROI) and efficiency of the investments made in line with the budgets provided. The outcome from the evaluations is translated into strategy frameworks and policy documents/ briefs bringing both partners, stakeholders, technocrats and policy makers a clear understanding of the programmes undertaken by NSDCC. The position also includes development, review and evaluation of the Kenya AIDS Strategic Framework II and the Analysis of the Global AIDS Monitoring (GAM) reports, that are submitted annually to the UNAIDS. Currently, I am leading the financing and Strategy workstream in the development of the sustainability framework for the HIV programme in Kenya.

Previously, I worked with Populations Services Kenya (PSK), as the Project Manager, for a Climate Change and Environment Project, where I oversaw product development, implementation, evaluation and reporting of the project progress and its impact. The value for money for the projects reduced cost of operations for Tunza social health franchise hence increased demand for the services in the provision of family health services through an innovative franchise model.

 In the evaluation of the value of community projects, I worked with the SNV Netherlands Development Organization as an Economic Advisor for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project funded by DFID under the Kenya Markets Trust (KMT)/Gatsby Africa. The evaluation outcome of the project presented to the DCED evaluation meeting which adopted the Impact report[1]((PDF) Impact Analysis on Public Private Partnership and Household Welfare Change in the Water Sector an Econometric Analysis (researchgate.net) 

Dr. Chidi Victor Nweneka is a distinguished expert in global health, infectious diseases, and organizational development, with a career spanning over two decades. He holds an MBBS from the University of Benin, an MSc in Epidemiology from the University of London, and a PhD from the University of Glasgow.

Dr. Nweneka has held significant positions in various health organizations. He served as Deputy Director (Policy & Strategy) at Nigeria's National Agency for the Control of AIDS, contributing to the development of strategic and operational plans for public health initiatives.

In the realm of vaccine advocacy, Dr. Nweneka has been instrumental in promoting local vaccine manufacturing in Africa. He has been a board member of the African Vaccine Manufacturing Initiative (AVMI) and led its Advocacy Working Group for six years, playing a pivotal role in initiatives like the Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM).

Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Nweneka is also an author, having written "Surviving Injury Time: A Practical Guide to Effective Christian Living for the End Times," reflecting his engagement in faith-based guidance.

Dr. Nweneka's extensive experience and leadership have significantly contributed to advancements in public health policy, strategic management, and vaccine development across Africa.

Elizabeth is an initiative-driven and public health professional with an interest in sexual reproductive health and HIV &AIDS focused on vulnerable and marginalized populations including men who have sex with men, sex workers, drug users, adolescents, young people, and women.

She has close to a decade of success in project management, data management, policy programming, and sexual health research (ranging from quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, originating research ideas, writing protocols, reviewing articles, publication write-ups, and advocacy).

She is a seasoned trainer and a mentor willing to provide technical support in her area of specialization.