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KELVIN MUCHAIZI IMBUGA

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

A highly skilled and results-driven healthcare professional with over 6 years of experience in clinical practice and health management, combining expertise in research methodology, data analysis, and project management. Proficient in leading complex research and healthcare projects, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research, with a demonstrated ability to deliver evidence-based recommendations that inform clinical and organisational decision-making. Expertise in managing stakeholder relationships, including collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging with medical educators and healthcare professionals to drive research initiatives. Strong background in report writing, including academic papers and grant proposals, contributing to the successful dissemination of research findings and securing funding. Adept at data collection, analysis, and visualization to produce high-quality research outputs that influence healthcare practice improvements. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of ethics and compliance within research frameworks, ensuring projects adhere to regulatory guidelines and promote data integrity. Passionate about translating research findings into practical applications that enhance patient care, organisational processes, and overall healthcare outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Program manager

Metro South Health, Queensland Health
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Led the development and delivery of a portfolio of projects, identifying interdependencies to optimise resource allocation and achieve organisational outcomes, supporting evidence-based decision-making
  • Conducted research and provided recommendations to support project delivery, utilising evidence-based approaches to optimise project outcomes and decision-making
  • Planned, managed, and executed complex projects, ensuring all milestones were delivered on time and within budget, in line with best practice project management methodologies
  • Developed and implemented strategies for continuous project monitoring, including risk management and impact evaluation, ensuring project objectives were met and contributing to actionable, data-driven results
  • Coordinated stakeholder relationships through expert advice, effective communication, and negotiation, ensuring all stakeholders were informed and project goals were consistently met

Registrar-Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology

Kenyatta National Hospital, University of Nairobi
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Diagnosed and treated eye diseases and injuries, utilising evidence-based practices to improve patient care and optimise clinical outcomes
  • Conducted routine eye examinations, ensuring accuracy in data collection and analysis to support the development of appropriate treatment plans
  • Managed an outpatient clinic, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a patient-centered approach to care delivery and treatment efficacy
  • Currently on Sabbatical leave

Senior Medical Officer

Malava County Hospital
12.2017 - 08.2021
  • Provided urgent medical services, including resuscitation and stabilisation, contributing to timely diagnosis, treatment, and referral, improving patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions
  • Led treatment planning and minor surgical procedures, ensuring the implementation of quality clinical practices in alignment with best practices and ethical guidelines
  • Utilised evidence-based screening techniques for early illness detection, driving improvements in preventative care and disease management

Medical Officer

National AIDS Control Council (NASCOP)
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Conducted research, monitored and reported on COVID-19 trends to inform emergency response strategies, ensuring quick decision-making and minimising turnaround time for testing and results
  • Collaborated with the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to support frontline healthcare workers through timely guidance, improving service delivery and response times
  • Provided data-driven insights and analysis on reported cases, contributing to daily summaries and evidence-based recommendations for pandemic response
  • Trained and disseminated policy updates to local healthcare teams, ensuring quality service provision across county and facility levels during a critical health crisis

Education

Master in Advanced Health Services Management -

Griffith University
02.2025

Master Of Medicine - Ophthalmology

University of Nairobi (UoN)
01.2025

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery- MBChB -

University of Nairobi (UoN)
01.2015

International Computer Driving License -

Multimedia University of Kenya
01.2010

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

Chavakali High School
01.2009

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -

Mululu Primary School
01.2005

Skills

  • Research methodology
  • Quantitative methods
  • Qualitative methods
  • Mixed methods
  • Research databases
  • Research grant application processes
  • Ethics and compliance
  • Regulatory frameworks
  • Data visualisation tools
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Report writing
  • Academic writing
  • Grant writing

Relevantprofessionalexperience

  • Program manager, Metro South Health, Queensland Health, 07/01/24, 09/30/24, Led the development and delivery of a portfolio of projects, identifying interdependencies to optimise resource allocation and achieve organisational outcomes, supporting evidence-based decision-making. Conducted research and provided recommendations to support project delivery, utilising evidence-based approaches to optimise project outcomes and decision-making. Planned, managed, and executed complex projects, ensuring all milestones were delivered on time and within budget, in line with best practice project management methodologies. Developed and implemented strategies for continuous project monitoring, including risk management and impact evaluation, ensuring project objectives were met and contributing to actionable, data-driven results. Coordinated stakeholder relationships through expert advice, effective communication, and negotiation, ensuring all stakeholders were informed and project goals were consistently met.
  • Registrar-Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology, Kenyatta National Hospital, University of Nairobi, 08/01/21, 01/31/22, Diagnosed and treated eye diseases and injuries, utilising evidence-based practices to improve patient care and optimise clinical outcomes. Conducted routine eye examinations, ensuring accuracy in data collection and analysis to support the development of appropriate treatment plans. Managed an outpatient clinic, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a patient-centered approach to care delivery and treatment efficacy.
  • Senior Medical Officer, Malava County Hospital, 12/01/17, 08/31/21, Provided urgent medical services, including resuscitation and stabilisation, contributing to timely diagnosis, treatment, and referral, improving patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions. Led treatment planning and minor surgical procedures, ensuring the implementation of quality clinical practices in alignment with best practices and ethical guidelines. Utilised evidence-based screening techniques for early illness detection, driving improvements in preventative care and disease management.
  • Medical Officer, National AIDS Control Council (NASCOP), 03/01/20, 05/31/20, Conducted research, monitored and reported on COVID-19 trends to inform emergency response strategies, ensuring quick decision-making and minimising turnaround time for testing and results. Collaborated with the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to support frontline healthcare workers through timely guidance, improving service delivery and response times. Provided data-driven insights and analysis on reported cases, contributing to daily summaries and evidence-based recommendations for pandemic response. Trained and disseminated policy updates to local healthcare teams, ensuring quality service provision across county and facility levels during a critical health crisis.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Program manager

Metro South Health, Queensland Health
07.2024 - 09.2024

Registrar-Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology

Kenyatta National Hospital, University of Nairobi
08.2021 - 01.2022

Medical Officer

National AIDS Control Council (NASCOP)
03.2020 - 05.2020

Senior Medical Officer

Malava County Hospital
12.2017 - 08.2021

Master Of Medicine - Ophthalmology

University of Nairobi (UoN)

International Computer Driving License -

Multimedia University of Kenya

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

Chavakali High School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -

Mululu Primary School

Master in Advanced Health Services Management -

Griffith University

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery- MBChB -

University of Nairobi (UoN)
KELVIN MUCHAIZI IMBUGA