Oginga Onguko

Dynamic and motivated Bachelor of Science in Public Health graduate with a passion for promoting health and equity and improving community well-being. Possesses a strong foundation in public health principles, research methodologies, and data analysis. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and communicate complex health information to various stakeholders. Seeking to apply academic knowledge and practical experience to make a meaningful impact in the field of public health.

Community Programs Intern, May, 2024-Present

PATH-Nuru ya Mtoto Project, Kakamega County.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the program officers and the M&E officers in the preparation of logistics for offsite activities such as meetings, trainings and workshops.
• Supporting in participant registration and verification during meetings, trainings, and workshops.
• Providing post activity support in the compilation of MPESA outputs for the program and M&E teams.
• Verifying of the activities to be in line with the approved WAR and budget.
• Accompanying the program officers in conducting SSV to facility and community sites.
• Participating in activities such as PPSGs, MDTs, and data review meetings at the site level.
• Documenting and reporting on weekly activities undertaken.

Volunteer Public Health Officer, July, 2022-May, 2024

Nyabasi West Ward, Kuria East Sub-county

Responsibilities included:

• Conducting market activation and demand creation for market based sanitation products like Sato, taps,stools,pans,and reflexes.
• Assessment of community Health Committees (CHCs) in Nyabasi West Ward using KoboCollect.
• Designing monthly work plans and coordinating Binti Shupavu activities in Kemakoba Community unit.
• Providing support supervision for CHPs on SBCC on Menstrual Hygiene Management project in Kemakoba and Nyabikongori community units.
• Providing support supervision for CHPs on Community Case Management of malaria (CCMm) project by RAPADO.
• Organizing and conducting community dialogues and action days.
• Conducting monthly review meetings, compiling and submitting monthly reports on community activities in Kemakoba and Nyabikongori community units.
• Collected water and food samples for chemical and bacteriological analysis.
• Conducted training for community own resource persons (CORPs),CHPs,and CHCs on public health issues.

Public Health Trainee (Urban Attachment), October-December 2021

Kisumu County Referral Hospital

Reporting to the Public Health Student Supervisor for weekly placements, I performed the following duties and Responsibilities:

• Sensitized and mobilized local communities for COVID-19 testing and vaccination.
• Implemented international health regulations and rules at points of entry (POEs).
• Inspected springs and wells to ensure that they are properly protected and are safe sources of drinking water.
• Undertook inspection of commercial and trading premises and compiled reports to ensure compliance to set standards.
• Vetted and approved building plans.
• Followed up on proper collection and disposal of solid waste in markets and other dwelling premises in towns.
• Coordinated immunization programs.
• Carried out disease surveillance, prevention, and control.

Public Health Trainee (Rural Attachment), September-November 2019

Rongo Sub-County Hospital

Reporting to the Public Health Student Supervisor for weekly placements, I performed the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assessed health needs at the community through community diagnosis.
• Implemented sanitation and hygiene standards in the community.
• Sensitized the community on food and water safety measures.
• Issued intimation and statutory notices.
• Implemented vector, vermin, and rodent control measures in schools, residential buildings, and hospitals.
• Undertook inspection for commercial and trading premises for preventive maintenance of set standards.

• Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Kisii University, 2017-2021, First Class Honours.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), St. Joseph’s School, Rapogi, 2010-2013, A plain.
• Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE),), St. Patricia Memorial Academy, 2002-2010, A- (Minus) of 393 Marks.