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Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
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August 22, 2023

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JOHN PAUL OTIENO OTIENO

(MKISM)

P. O. BOX 3186-40100,

KISUMU, KENYA

ady4yk@r.postjobfree.com

+254-*********

SUMMARY

I am a Pharmaceutical and Supply Chain Specialist with over 16 years’ experience in USG supported agencies I.e. CDC and USAID PEPFAR funded programs, have worked in various sectors including Healthcare, Science Research and capacities, including training, mentorship and management. I have garnered supply chain systems strengthening experience working on several highly visible regions in western Kenya supporting healthcare Supply Chain delivery in both the public and private sectors. I have strong capacity in procurement, supply chain management, logistics, strategic planning, critical thinking, public health, Monitoring & Evaluation and project management. I am able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, possess the requisite skills needed to effectively mentor junior staff and have proven ability to deliver effective Pharmaceutical and Supply Chain solutions in a timely fashion.

Currently am serving as an Assistant Study Coordinator, where I oversee and coordinate study supplies, compliance, and inventory management. The study deals with integrating Tobacco Cessation Use in HIV within Kisumu county ministry of health facilities. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/john-paul-otieno-mkism-21222643 EXPERIENCE

Assistant Study Coordinator (Tobacco Cessation Use Study) Mar 2023 – Present KEMRI-RCTP Study, Kisumu, Kenya

The study is a collaborative program between the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). RCTP works closely with the Kenya Ministry of Health and other local partners to support and strengthen local capacity for quality HIV prevention, care, and treatment services in Kisumu County, Kenya.

Roles and Responsibility

Coordinate management and distribution of study drugs

Ensure inventory management and good storage practice is maintained

Pharmacovigilance monitoring during the study period

Coordination of clinical research to ensure research activities comply with federal guidelines and institutional policy

Ensuring proper training of research personnel to comply with federal guidelines

Recording and documenting training activities of personnel

Working closely with compliance officers facilitating and reporting on clinical audits

Maintaining confidentiality and protection of patients participating in clinical research, ensuring informed consents are obtained for all participants

Documenting and reporting any breach in compliance with federal and agency regulation to appropriate persons

Technical Skills

ERP

SalesForce.com

Third Party Dev

Tools

Infragistics

Advanced Installer

Operating Systems

MS Windows

(Server Editions,

All Other

Versions)

Linux

Ubuntu

iOS

Reporting/

Business

Intelligence

Business Objects

Crystal Reports

PowerBI

EMRs

OpenEMR

OpenMRS

KenyaEMR

Ushauri

WebADT

Healthcare

Systems

DHIS2/KHIS

DATIM

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Supply Chain and Commodity Manager April 2022 – Feb 2023 PATH Kenya Dumisha Afya Project, Busia and Bungoma Dumisha Afya is a USAID funded project covering Bungoma and Busia counties. The purpose of this project is to provide key clinical support to the Government of Kenya national HIV response with the overall goal of increasing access and coverage for HIV prevention, care and treatment services towards achieving the “95-95-95” targets. Roles and Responsibilities.

Provide technical support and supervision for supply chain and commodity management to ensure that Scope of Work for the Dumisha Afya project area assigned is fully carried out possible and to the highest possible degree of quality.

Provide technical support and supervision in collaboration with Dumisha Afya project management teams to ensure the successful planning and implementation of supply chain and commodity management services and reporting activities, including work planning, budgeting, support supervision, technical support and reporting in assigned areas

Coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of supply chain and commodity management project work-plans.

Support the HIV service delivery project team in the assigned project area in implementation of supply chain and commodity management activities in close collaboration with CHMT/SCHMT and County and Sub-County Pharmacists.

Oversee the integration of the project’s technical approaches in commodity and inventory management and reporting using evidence informed, innovative and best practices.

Provide technical leadership in creating and strengthening supply chain and commodity management at facility, sub-county and county levels ensuring there is seamless implementation of activities leading to improved health outcomes.

Provide technical leadership in weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual project performance reviews for supply chain and commodity management activities in collaboration with CHMT/SCHMT.

Supply Chain Specialist Nov. 2021 - Feb 2022

Sallyjey Limited Company: I played the role of the key supply chain specialist dealing with providing technical advise of procurement and supply chain activities and also advise of Logistic management of supply distribution to end user I.e. the customer. Roles and Responsibilities

Work with supply chain team to ensure customer needs are fulfilled

Assist with procurement and inventory control

Optimize inventory performance via trend forecasting

Update information in our vendor management system

Maintain and process documentation

Survey

RedCap

Open Data Kit

(ODK)

Kobo Collect

OTHER

Adobe

Photoshop

Adobe Flash

MS Office Suite

Non-IT Skills

Management

Project

Management

Monitoring &

Evaluation

Grant Writing

Strategic

Planning

Excellent

Written &

Verbal Skills

Excellent

Presentation

Skills

Excellent

Training Skills

Excellent

Management

Skills

Excellent

Interviewing

Skills

Public Speaking

Public Health

Implementation

Science

Economic

Evaluation

Health Policy

and Advocacy

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Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Oversees the integrity of inventory and restocking of items in inventory. Manages onsite inventory, which may include spare parts.

Processes repairs for stock; puts away stock; timestamps repair parts; pulls parts; delivers component parts to technicians for repairs.

Controls inventory and material from vendors keeping within established department budget; proposes changes to stock levels and reorder levels for effective inventory management; analyzes inventory records.

Processes requisitions; monitors stock levels and parts; enters order and stocking data in tracking program; receives purchase orders and stocks items; checks on status of orders expedites late material orders.

Technical Advisor Pharmacy/PrEP Technical Lead Oct 2016 – Sep 2021 UCSF-KEMRI FACES Program, Kisumu, Kenya Family AIDS Care and Education Services

(FACES) program is a collaborative program between the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). FACES work closely with the Kenya Ministry of Health and other local partners to support and strengthen local capacity for quality HIV prevention, care, and treatment services in Kisumu County, Kenya. I worked in the capacity of a Technical Advisor/Supply Chain point Person and Program PrEP Lead tasked with formulating and implementing strategies and innovations for Pharmaceutical, PrEP and Supply Chain Management to work towards achieving comprehensive and easy access to Antiretroviral drugs for both treatment and prevention of HIV to both Adults and Children.

Roles and Responsibility:

Manage Pharmaceutical/Non-Pharmaceutical Program Supply Chain System

Work closely with the procurement department in procuring pharmaceutical and Non- Pharmaceutical commodities

Member of the County Commodity Security Technical Working Group (CCSTWG)

Oversee implementation of PrEP program in all FACES Supported health facilities

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain contact person (between the Sub Counties, Counties and the National level)

Coordinate all drug supply chain orders and acquisition from the national supply chain

Oversee prompt implementation of drug related ART guidelines and pharmacy SOPs

Oversee the development of pharmacy mentorship and supervision tools

Coordination of Pharmacy training needs and Involved in Pharmacy Appraisals and recruitment within the program

Oversee development and implementation of the County and Sub County pharmacy work plans

Coordinate the linkage between the program and national supply chain KEMSA, and MEDS

Work closely with the County Pharmacist in Pharmacovigilance monitoring and reporting Pharmacy Lead/Supply Chain Officer Oct 2007 – Nov 2016 UCSF-KEMRI FACES Program, Migori County, Kenya Family AIDS Care and Education Services

(FACES) program is a collaborative program between the University of California San 4 P a g e U p d a t e d : M a y 2 0 2 3

Francisco (UCSF) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). FACES work closely with the Kenya Ministry of Health and other local partners to support and strengthen local capacity for quality HIV prevention, care, and treatment services in Migori County, Kenya. In this capacity, I worked as the pharmacy lead and supply chain officer for the program, ensuring

That HIV commodities are available, reporting of the consumption and any drug toxicity during management of clients living with HIV both Adults and Children. Roles and Responsibility:

Receives and reviews delivery documents submitted by the Administration Assistant

following receipt of deliveries and forwards to the procurement desk.

Maintain efficient filing system – Support filing of procurement files and all related

documentation into the procurement database in the department.

Provide support in managing Inventory & Stock Management.

Assist in the verification of procurement materials and deliveries according to project needs.

Maintain schedule of purchases that need distribution lists

Follow up on distribution lists for items procured with the field offices and filling them.

Assist in compiling of vendors documentation for payments (Invoices, delivery notes, GRNs etc.).

Provide support in completing paperwork and documentation.

Provide a monthly checklist on open commitments and follow up with relevant colleagues

for the timely closure of all the PRs and POs

Any other duty assigned by the Procurement Officer.

Coordinate ARV Drug Supplies within the County/Sub Counties

Compiling and reporting ARV consumption to NASCOP and KEMSA

Linking Satellite sites with KEMSA and NASCOP

Advice on Pharmaceutical/Non-Pharmaceutical supply chain management issues

Overseeing rational use of program supplies within the County and Sub Counties Pharmacy Lead/Supply Chain Officer May 2006 – Sep 2007 UCSF-KEMRI FACES Program, Homabay County, Kenya

Research Care and Training Program-Family AIDS Care and Education Services (RCPT-FACES) is a collaborative program between the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). RCPT-FACES works closely with the Kenya Ministry of Health and other local partners to support and strengthen local capacity for quality HIV prevention, care, and treatment services in Homabay, Migori, Kisumu and Nairobi Counties in Kenya.

Roles and Responsibility:

Represent the program in the Commodity TWG meetings

Representative of the program in Homabay county; County & Sub County meetings, 5 P a g e U p d a t e d : M a y 2 0 2 3

TWG

Human resource management: request, recruitment, deployment and appraisal

Participate in programs budgeting at the sub county and county level

Report writing and use of data for decision making and strategy development

Advice on Pharmaceutical/Non-Pharmaceutical supply chain management issues

Work closely with the procurement department in procuring pharmaceutical and Non- Pharmaceutical commodities

Coordinating FACES clinical Supplies in Suba

Mentorship of health care workers both MOH and FACES members of staff

Facilitation in HIV training

Coordinating Pharmaceutical Services in Suba Sub County

Working in collaboration with other stakeholders in HIV management

In collaboration with the CME coordinator organized and facilitated in Sub County wide CME

Volunteer Pharmaceutical Officer Jun 2005 – Dec 2005 Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) Kisumu, Kenya JOOTRH is level 6 Hospital covering the western Kenya region, this the institution I did my hospital experience and after graduating I opted to come volunteer as I was job hunting to keep me busy and develop my experience getting ready to join the employment world. Roles and Responsibility:

Dispensing of ARVs to both Adults and Children living with HIV

Commodity management of antiretroviral drugs and non-pharmaceuticals commodities

Ordering Opportunistic Infection/ARV drugs from the main Hospital Store

Continuous Medical Education attendance

Consultations with the Pharmacists responsible for ART services

Inventory Management using electronic system i.e. WedADT

Medication Use counseling of Patients on HAART and Adherence reinforcement Intern Pharmacy Student Aug 2004 – Dec 2004

Russia Chemist (Community Retail Pharmacy Experience) Kisumu County, Kenya It’s a requirement to have community retail pharmacy experience as part of pharmacy training in Kenya and this the Pharmacy I was attached to for my retail experience. Roles and Responsibility:

Selling and Dispensing of medication to clients

Commodity management of Pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceuticals commodities

Ordering drugs from the main wholesale suppliers

Managing of the DDA drug records

Consulting for OTC medications

Inventory Management

Medication Use counseling and Adherence reinforcement 6 P a g e U p d a t e d : M a y 2 0 2 3

Intern Pharmacy Student (Hospital Experience) Jan 2004 – Mar 2004 Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) Kisumu, Kenya JOOTRH is level 6 Hospital covering the western Kenya region, this the institution I was posted to do my hospital experience as part of Pharmacy training, it’s an opportunity to learn and get acquainted with the working environment.

Roles and Responsibility:

Dispensing of ARVs to both Adults and Children living with HIV

Commodity management of antiretroviral drugs and non-pharmaceuticals commodities

Ordering Opportunistic Infection/ARV drugs from the main Hospital Store

Continuous Medical Education attendance

Consultations with the Pharmacists responsible for ART services

Inventory Management using electronic system i.e. WedADT

Medication Use counseling of Patients on HAART and Adherence reinforcement EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Procurement & Supply Chain Management Africa Nazarene University . Rongai Main Campus, Kenya 29th July 2022 Certificate in Supply Chain Logistics, Certificate Rutgers University, USA 12th Sep 2020

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), Certificate Jul 2020 Good Clinical Practice – Stage 2

University of Miami, Florida, USA

Gender and Sexual Diversity Training, Certificate

USAID, PEPFAR and Health Policy Plus Jun 2018

National HIV M&E Tools eLearning, Certificate Aug 2019 University of Nairobi/UCSF/NASCOP, Kenya

Fundamentals of Implementation Science, Certificate Jul 2016 University of Washington, Seattle, USA

Economic Evaluation in Global Health, Certificate Aug 2015 University of Washington, Seattle, USA

Leadership and Management in Health, Certificate Mar 2014 University of Washington, Seattle, USA

Clinical Management of HIV-GH573, Certificate Apr 2013 University of Washington, Seattle, USA

Regional ToT on New Guideline Dissemination, Certificate May 2012 KPA/NASCOP/University of Maryland, Kenya

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Logistics for Health Commodities, Certificate Feb 2012 Global Health e-Learning, Kenya

Human Resource for Health, Certificate Feb 2012

Global Health e-Learning, Kenya

Leadership and Management Sensitization Training, Certificate Aug 2011 FACES, Kenya

ToT in Commodity Management on Rational Use of ART, Certificate Aug 2009 NASCOP, Kenya

FACES-ASPIRE Mentorship Program Training, Certificate Jun 2009 UCSF-KEMRI, Kenya

Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV Training, Certificate Mar 2009 NASCOP, Kenya

Decentralization of HIV Services Training, Certificate Feb 2009 Management for Science Health (MSH), Kenya

Rational Use of ARV Training, Certificate May 2006 NASCOP, Kenya

Comprehensive Pediatric HIV Care for Healthcare Providers, Certificate May2006 NASCOP, Kenya

Diploma in Pharmacy Kenya Medical Training Collage, Nairobi, Kenya Dec 2004 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Technology

Kabete Technical Training Institute, Nairobi, Kenya Dec 2001 Certificate in Computer Studies

Kisumu National Polytechnic, Kisumu, Kenya Dec 1999 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

Onjiko Boys High School, Kisumu, Kenya 1995 - 1998 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)

Nyabondo Boys Boarding Primary School, Kisumu, Kenya 1991 - 1994 Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), Certificate Jul 2014 Good Clinical Practice – Stage 1

University of Miami, Florida, USA

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GRANTS/RESEARCH SUPPORT

NU2GGH-001947-01, PI: Craig Cohen Oct 2016 – Sep 2021

$22,082,034 PEPFAR through CDC

Supporting the Implementation and Expansion of High Quality, Sustainable and Comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Programs in Kisumu County, Kenya. Role: Technical Advisor/PrEP Program Lead, overall responsible for coordinating Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain and Prevention services using PrEP drugs as part of HIV prevention. Worked in collaboration with the County and Sub County Pharmacists and other stakeholders in the county to Support health systems strengthening, ministry and donor reporting, and program monitoring and evaluation.

5U2GPS-001913, PI: Craig Cohen Oct 2012 – Sep 2016

$42,657,812 PEPFAR through CDC

Supporting the Implementation and Expansion of High Quality, Sustainable and Comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Programs in Migori County, Kenya. Role: Pharmacy Lead/Supplies Officer, primary responsible for leading Pharmaceutical services for the program and also ensuring availability of commodities and reporting of commodity status in collaboration with the county and sub county Pharmacists in Migori County in support health systems strengthening.

CONTRIBUTION TO SCIENCE

Impact of Differentiated Service Delivery on HIV Outcomes in Kisumu County, Kenya Authors: Francesca Odhiambo, Raphael Onyango, A. Rain Mocello, Jayne Lewis Kulzer, Edwin Mulwa, Maurice Aluda, George Nyanaro, Julia Orwa, Samuel Ndolo, Julie Kadima, John Paul Otieno, Michelle Moghadassi, Starley Shade, Aoko Apolonia, Rachel Joseph, Paul Musingila, Craig R. Cohen, Elizabeth A.

Bukusi July 2021

Impact of Rapid Result Initiative Approach on Improving Male Partner Involvement in Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV in Western Kenya. Authors: E Akama, M Mburu, E Mutegi, G Nyanaro, JP Otieno, S Ndolo, B Ochanda, L Ojwang, J Lewis-Kulzer, L Abuogi, P Oyaro, CR Cohen, EA Bukusi, M Onono https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29948337/

https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/76268

Delays in confirming suspected treatment failure and in switching to second line antiretroviral therapy,

Authors: Otieno JP, Margaret Mburu, Julie Kadima, Patricia Ongwen, Lisa Abuogi, Patrick Oyaro, Craig R. Cohen, Elizabeth A. Bukusi, Jeremy Penner

• Oral presentation at the 9th INTEREST Scientific Symposium, Harare, Zimbabwe (5 – 7 May 2015, Harare, Zimbabwe)

• Oral Presentation at The University of Nairobi STD/AIDS Collaborative Group Annual Review Meeting, Nairobi, Kenya (January 2015)

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Kenya Institute of Supply Chain Management KISM Member Kenya Pharmaceutical Association KPA Member

Pharmacy and Poisons Board PPB Member

International Association of Providers of AIDS Care IAPAC Member OTHER ACTIVITIES

Team Manager and Co-Founder of Lakers Hockey Club – Kisumu Certified FIH/KHU Field Hockey Coach

Hobbies: Playing and Coaching Field Hockey, Watching Football, Shooting Pool, Farming, and Swimming

REFERENCES

1. Dr. Francesca Odhiambo Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Co - Director P. O. Box 614-40100

Kisumu, Kenya

Tel: +254-***-******

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2. Dr. Maurice Aluda Center for Health Solutions, (CHS-Kenya) Deputy Program Director/Senior Technical P. O. Box 232**-***** Advisor Care & Treatment Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254-*********

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3. Rev. Collins Edward Mwema Christ Is the Answer Ministry (CITAM) Senior Pastor CITAM Nyeri Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254-***-******

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