john paul otieno otieno

I am a pharmaceutical and supply chain specialist with over 16 years’ experience in various sectors
(including Healthcare, Science Research and capacities (including training, mentorship and management).
I have garnered health and supply chain systems strengthening experience working on several highly
visible regions in western Kenya supporting healthcare delivery in both the public and private sectors. I
have strong capacity in strategic planning, thinking, writing grant/funding applications, public health,
Monitoring & Evaluation and project management. I am able to communicate effectively at all levels of
the organization, possess the requisite skills needed to effectively mentor junior staff and have proven
ability to deliver effective Pharmaceutical and Supply Chain solutions in a timely fashion.

I have over 16 years’ experience working in USG funded projects both CDC & USAID, while much of my experience has been in the HIV & Health supply chain & commodity management, Responsibilities have handled are not limited to being part of the management in the organization to ensure supply chain management and logistics is conducted in a professional way. Coordinated HIV commodities/Supplies, Development of policies, SOPs and conducting mentorship and training of healthcare workers and transport staff. Worked closely with the County and Sub County health management teams in health system strengthening to ensure smooth operations of services in matters Supply Chain Management.

Have worker with the following organizations

Kenya Medical Research Institute Between the year May 2006 - September 2021

Sallyjey Limited between October 2022 - February 2022

PATH Kenya Between April 2022 - July 2022

I am a graduate with BSc. in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from Africa Nazarene University Kenya, I do also hold Diploma in Pharmacy from Kenya Medical Training Collage and a certificate in Supply Chain Logistics from Rutgers University,