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Director, Programs Delivery and Reporting

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences

Venture Spotlight: Syna Consultancy

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, MBA

Deputy Digital Learning Director

Amref International University

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Training Coordinator in the Department of Community Health at Amref International University

Amref International University

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, PhD

Vice Chancellor, Amref International University

Amref International University

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Joseph Ndiritu

Director, Programs Delivery and Reporting

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences

Joseph Machaka Ndiritu is an esteemed Programme Management Professional with a robust 15-year track record in leading transformative programs across diverse socio-economic landscapes.

Currently, he serves as the Director of Programs Delivery and Reporting at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS). In this capacity, Joseph manages a variety of programs spanning several African countries, oversees substantial budgets, and leads teams with a broad range of cultural and professional backgrounds to achieve their goals. His experience extends to roles at the African Virtual University (AVU), Heifer International, CARE International, and the Ministry of Agriculture in Kenya, where he refined his expertise in monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, as well as food security and community-centric climate change adaptation strategies.

Joseph possesses a strong academic foundation in economics, leadership, and management, complemented by professional qualifications in instructional design & performance improvement, project management, and monitoring and evaluation. His skill set includes strategic planning, financial management, and proficiency in leading culturally diverse teams. Joseph’s commitment to generating positive change is evident in his impressive accomplishments in program management and fundraising, as well as in the development and deployment of innovative tools that empower communities and foster resilience.

Country
Kenya
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Willie Ngumi, MBA

Deputy Digital Learning Director

Amref International University

Willie has a strong technology and business development background spanning private sector and the development sector.

He has over 11 years of experience in ICT4D space implementing solutions in Digital health, health system strengthening, behavior change communication, Human Centered Design and Digital Identities targeting underserved communities. Willie previously worked with the GSM Association, a global association for mobile network operators, CDC Foundation / mHealth Kenya, providing technical support for the conceptualization, design and deployment of mHealth applications through Public Private Partnerships. Willie also previously worked at the Foreign Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy Nairobi, and in the Internet Service Provision industry as a web developer.  Willie has an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi and a BSc. in Computer Science from Africa Nazarene University, trained in Human Centered Design and a Certified Development Project Manager.

Email Address
willie.ngumi@amref.org
Profile Type
Staff
Country
Kenya
Pillar
Health Ecosystems
Governance
Executive Steering Committee
HECO Pillar Advisory Committee
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Julia Kemunto Ombese

Training Coordinator in the Department of Community Health at Amref International University

Amref International University

Ms. Julia is a Training Coordinator in the Department of Community Health at Amref International University (AMIU).

She has a wealth of experience in Community Health Work, Marketing, and Client/ student management, office and operations management. Previously, she has worked in various immunization, Communicable and Non-communicable diseases, leadership, management, and Governance projects implemented in various counties across Kenya under the Institute of Capacity Development (ICD) of Amref Health Africa as well as working as a Community Health Assistant in the Directorate of Health, Nairobi County. Ms. Julia holds a Degree in Community Health Practice and a professional certification in Strategic Management, leadership, and Development from Kenya Institute of Management and is soon looking forward to enrolling for a Master of Science in International Global Health. Currently, she is taking her French language classes.

Country
Kenya
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Joachim Osur, PhD

Vice Chancellor, Amref International University

Amref International University

Joachim Osur is a Professor of Public Health as well as a Sexual and Reproductive Health practitioner. He is the Vice Chancellor, Amref International University.

He is a leader with wide experience in building sustainable health systems in Africa. He is also a specialist in higher education with a focus in building fit for purpose health workforce for African health systems. He is a medical practitioner specialized in Sexual Medicine and continues to attend to patients in his line of specialization.

Email Address
joachim.osur@amref.org
Profile Type
Faculty
Country
Kenya
Pillars
Health Ecosystems
Health Employment
Health Entrepreneurship
Governance
Executive Steering Committee