Lorraine Homem

I have 7 years of medical experience; clinical practice experience in Kenyatta National Hospital, Aga Khan University Hospital and Outreach care (emergency care management such as the Westgate attack as well as in-house and in-field project management, Seme and Soysambu). This is in addition to my medical and surgical degree - MBChB degree from University of Nairobi, 2010, as well as a MSc in Global Challenges: Health, Environment and Development, from University of Edinburgh, 2018. I also have experience in Human Resources (EOS Solar Company - Ljos LTD) and position of Program Management Consultant (Ambercare Travel Clinics- Karen/Kisumu, 2021/2022).

I am passionate about changing health care systems in developing nations, so that health is accessible to all. I believe prevention is the way to go, as most are unable to afford care. The environment we live in is a determinant of health, and therefore we need to take care of it. 

Unbelievable fact: I have been told on many occasions by my seniors that I have an innate ability to concretely understand people’s inner hopes and support them to actualize it: whether it be work goals or health goals. Better said by the President of Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma Washington - Mr. Loren Anderson in 2004 when I was a pre-med student, “ Lorraine is able to read people beyond what they are saying.” I am able to guide conversations to always ensure a positive outcome for all. 

Program Director | Amber Medical Clinic                                                                              August 2018 – Present

Contracted by this Nairobi-based family practice to provide technical and advisory support services on project development, proposal development, fundraising, and medical outreach programs in support of Amber Care Foundation – the philanthropy wing of the medical facility. 

Key Contributions:

• Developed a concept paper for a project in Western Kenya focusing on improving access to quality healthcare for up to 1000 households, and prepared a budget proposal for the project.
• Actively participating in medical camps organized by the health facility.
• Organizing fundraising events to mobilize resources for the Clinic’s non-profit projects.

Health, Environment and Development Consultant/Lecturer | Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB)

January 2017 – June 2018

Served on a consultancy basis to take part in planning, development, and delivery of training activities in the areas of Health, Environment, and Development in support of the national curriculum, for the assembly of the Catholic Bishops in Kenya.

Key Contributions:

• Developed a training manual for Environmental Education and Climate Change Impact at community level.
• Facilitated trainings for up to 3000 school heads and 30 teacher trainers across the country.
• Paved way for environmental management activities through the trainings, which influenced the Secretary for Education to ask the Cardinal to launch a tree planting exercise of 1 million trees in the country.

Senior House Medical Officer – Paediatric Casualty| Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi       August 2012 – April 2016

Provided direct medical care and treatment at the Paediatric Casualty and during the Outreach Clinic Program at this leading private hospital. 

Key Contributions:

• Conducted patient assessments, ordered relevant diagnostic tests, and established care and treatment plans for paediatric patients, serving between 70 and 90 patients a day.
• Served as Medical Doctor On-Call, attending to paediatric emergencies and supervising a team of 3 nurses during shift.
• Performed ward rounds, and monitored and recorded patient progress.
• Provided care and treatment to up to 70 patients per session as a Senior House Medical Officer for the Hospital’s Outreach Clinic program.

Medical Ward Doctor and Medical Officer Intern | Kenyatta National Hospital              April 2010 – April 2012

Performed rotations in Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Surgery, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology, performing accurate and thorough patient assessments and diagnoses, and implementing treatment protocols consistent with best healthcare practices, policies, and procedures at the country’s oldest and biggest referral hospital.

Key Contributions:

• Carried out patient assessments, wrote patient case summaries, established diagnoses and provided treatment to an average of 150 patients per day.
• Coordinated clinical workflow in Orthopaedics by managing the duty rota.
• Managed 3 nurses and a Clinical Officer.
• Ran ward rounds and special clinics in Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, as well as Medical Outpatient clinics. 
• Provided patient education on effective disease management.
• Took part in major and minor surgical procedures under specialist supervision.
• Participated in Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions.

September 2013 – November 2018 Master of Science in Global Challenges: Health, Development & Environment – University of Edinburgh, Scotland

October 2005 – December 2010 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – University of Nairobi, Kenya 

September 2001 – May 2005 Bachelor of Science in Biology (Minor in Chemistry) – Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA-USA