Noreen Esther Muthoni Wachira

KENYA REGISTERED COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Registered Community Health Nurse with 17 years of experience in clinical, community, and public health. Specializes in Infection Prevention and Control with a strong background in migration health, emergency response, and outbreak management. Proven ability to lead teams, develop SOPs, and ensure quality patient care. Committed to improving health outcomes through evidence-based practices.

[email protected] 0720908698 Kenya
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Infection Control Nurse
Medheal Group of Hospitals
Sep 2020 — Present
  • Provide technical supervision and training on IPC SOPs and guidelines from CDC, MOH Kenya, and WHO
  • Implement multimodal strategies to minimize healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance
  • Coordinate with molecular biology in sample collection, verification, coding, and reporting
  • Establish facility-wide systems for prevention, identification, investigation, and control of infections
  • Train and mentor clinical and non-clinical staff to improve key performance indicators on patient safety
  • Manage administrative roles including data collection, stock inventory, and supply of PPEs and other unit materials
  • Formulate standard operating procedures to accommodate a conducive work environment adhering to infection prevention policies
Migration Health Nurse
IOM Kenya
Mar 2021 — Apr 2025
  • Perform pre-departure medical checks, surveillance, and administer treatment and psychosocial support
  • Take detailed medical history and anthropometrics, ensuring proper diagnosis and management
  • Administer travel vaccines according to resettlement countries technical instructions and individual clinical needs
  • Make referrals to specialized clinics, admissions to hospitals, follow-up, and discharge planning
  • Conduct file clearance and quality assurance checks to ensure no pending submissions before transmission
  • Collaborate with finance and administration to clear pending invoices for outsourced services
Migration Health Nurse (Locum Basis)
IOM Kenya
Apr 2016 — Apr 2020
  • Perform pre-departure medical checks and surveillance for resettlement applicants
  • Administer travel vaccines and provide psychosocial support to clients
  • Conduct quality assurance checks on medical files before transmission to embassies
  • Coordinate referrals and admissions to specialized clinics and hospitals
  • Maintain inventory of emergency drugs and medical equipment
  • Participate in field missions and act as nurse escort for medical cases requiring specialized attention
Ebola Treatment Centre Nurse / IPC Supervisor
GOAL Ebola Treatment Centre, Port Loko Sierra Leone
Nov 2014 — Jun 2015
  • Provide technical supervision and training on infection control procedures and proper PPE use for national staff
  • Contribute to designing and adopting SOPs for IPC procedures under WHO guidelines
  • Ensure facility clinical data on admissions, discharges, and referrals were maintained and handed over timely
  • Collaborate with psychosocial and community health partners for effective support for Ebola survivors
  • Conduct regular inspections and audits of IPC practices to ensure compliance
Paramedic
Kenya Red Cross / Emergency Ambulances
Feb 2014 — Oct 2014
  • Coordinate call center operations, prioritize and dispatch emergency services efficiently
  • Liaise with receiving hospitals and appraise them on patient condition and clinical status
  • Assess, evaluate, and prioritize patient conditions through detailed triage
  • Supervise staff competencies in BLS, ACLS, and ATLS skills
  • Maintain ambulance equipment and ensure readiness for emergency responses
Charge Nurse - Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Centre / Reproductive Health
Kenya Red Cross Society / Daadab Refugee Mission
Feb 2012 — Jan 2014
  • Oversee management of obstetric emergencies antenatally and postnatally to reduce maternal and child mortality
  • Supervise daily activities including sterilization of equipment and inventory of pharmaceuticals
Nurse Officer In Charge - Private Wing
Nairobi West Hospital
2010 — 2010
  • Ensure effective individualized nursing care and patient safety was prioritized
  • Contribute to staff teamwork and inter-departmental liaison for holistic service delivery
  • Assist in nurse recruitment and staff retention initiatives
  • Conduct night coverings and ward rounds ensuring seamless handovers to chief nurse and hospital managers
  • Develop and implement nursing care plans based on patient assessments
Clinical Nurse Level 11
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
2006 — 2006
  • Create individualized nursing care plans through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
  • Provide total quality nursing assurance by monitoring patient progress and adjusting care as needed
  • Administer medications and treatments as per physician orders
  • Educate patients and families on disease management and discharge instructions
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
Skills
Infection Prevention and ControlAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportBasic Life SupportAdvanced Trauma Life SupportPatient Assessment and TriageTravel Health and ImmunizationMedical Record KeepingEmergency ResponsePsycho-social SupportData Protection Compliance
Certifications
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
UN IOM
Fraud and Malfeasance Training
UN IOM
Respectful Work Relations Training
UN IOM
Infection Prevention and Control Training in WHO Multimodal Strategies
WHO/CDC/University of Washington
2020
Ebola Healthcare Workers Course
WHO and British Army Medical Team, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Nov 2014
Ebola Viral Disease Clinical Management
Kenya Red Cross, MOH and CDC Kenya
Sep 2014
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Kenya Red Cross Training School
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Kenya Red Cross Training School
Basic Life Support
Kenya Red Cross Training School
Waste Management and Microbiology Training
WHO/CDC/University of Washington
2020
References
Ann Mbuthia
Nurse Officer In charge · Kenya Red Cross Society – Kakuma Mission
[email protected] · 07244226230
James Mwangi
PHO Consultant · World Health Organization
[email protected] · +2547272142100
Stephen Chelimo
Departmental Head - Charge Nurse · UN IOM
0722-286738
ACHIEVEMENTS
Reduced hospital-acquired infections by 30% through implementation of multimodal IPC strategies at Medheal Group of Hospitals.
Successfully managed over 500 travel health assessments for resettlement applicants at IOM Kenya, ensuring 100% file clearance compliance.
Trained over 200 healthcare workers on IPC protocols and emergency response during Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Open to continuous professional development and additional training opportunities.
Available for contract, part-time, or full-time employment immediately.
Willing to relocate to any location for work assignments.
Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and night shifts.
Committed to adhering to organizational policies and maintaining high standards of professionalism.
REFERENCES
Ann Mbuthia
Nurse Officer In charge, Kenya Red Cross Society – Kakuma Mission

Phone: 07244226230, Email: [email protected]

James Mwangi
PHO Consultant, World Health Organization

Phone: +2547272142100, Email: [email protected]

Stephen Chelimo
Departmental Head - Charge Nurse, UN IOM

Phone: 0722-286738

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