Isaac Munene Ntwiga, MPH

P.O Box 318 Chogoria 60401, Cell Phone: +254 724 440416, +254 764 440412,
Email: mujamros@yahoo.com Web Page: ke.linkedin.com/pub/isaac-munene-ntwiga-mph/19/1ab/93a/

Summary
I have over 10 years of experience implementing and providing leadership and technical assistance to public
and community health projects focusing on primary health care, health work force development, HIV/AIDS,
maternal and child health service delivery as well as health program monitoring and evaluation in 2 African
countries-Kenya and Republic of Southern Sudan. I am a focused, resilient and reliable with expertise in
project planning, organizational development, strategy development, strategic planning, government liaison,
stakeholder mobilization and engagement, monitoring and evaluation tool development, program
development and management, project quality & performance management and network development for
new partnerships and alliances.
Key Competencies: Leadership, Strategic Plan Development, Program Development and Management,
Training Management, Project Management, Government Liaison in the Health Sector, Program Quality and
Performance Improvement, Project Development
Highlights of Key Career Accomplishments

IntraHealth International USAID FUNZOKenya Project: Led the development of the Kenya Ministry of
Health Human Resource Development Procedure Guidelines , May 2016
IntraHealth International USAID FUNZOKenya Project: Led the development of the Kenya Ministry of
Health Training Policy , May 2016
UNICEF: Development of the Turkana County human resources for health development and
management plan, June 2016
UNICEF/UNDP: Development of the Homabay County human resources for health development and
management plan, June 2016

IntraHealth International USAID FUNZOKenya Project: Review of a report of the training needs
assessment of Kenyas health workforce, MOH 2015
Kilifi County Government: Refinement of the Countys Human Resources for Health Strategic Plan,
June 2015
Tenwek Mission Hospital: Development of the hospitals strategic Plan 2014-2018, August 2013
Kenya Medical Training College: Provision of Short Term Technical assistance in the Development of
the Kenya Medical Training College Strategic Plan 2013-2018, December 2012
Garissa County Government: Refinement of the countys integrated development plan 2013-2017,
November 2014
IntraHealth International USAID FUNZOKenya Project : Baseline Survey of the Kenya National
Training Mechanism-July 2012
IntraHealth International USAID FUNZOKenya Project: Rapid Training Needs Assessment of the
Health Workforce in Kenya-June 2012
HealthNet TPO: Health System Assessment- Jur River County, South Sudan-February 2011
Development of the Operational Manual for Implementing PITC in Clinical Settings in Kenya-January
2010
Developed the HIV testing and counselling laboratory draft register which has since been adopted by
the Kenya national HIS as a national register MoH 632, 2010
IntraHealth International USAID FUNZOKenya Project: Led health workforce training needs
assessments in Kenya .Over 15,000 in service health workers trained including in Maternal, newborn
and Child health, Reproductive Health, HIV Services Leadership, Management and Governance, 20122016
Education
University of Liverpool; Master of Public Health, Management of Health Systems, 2013
Kenya Medical Training College; Higher National Diploma, Epidemiology, 2010
Kenya Institute of Professional Counseling; Higher Diploma, Psychological Counseling, 2010
AMREF; Certificate, Monitoring and Evaluation, 2009
Clive Irvine college of Nursing; Registered Community Health Nursing Diploma, 2005
Chogoria Boys High School; Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, 1999

Other Courses, Skills and Expertise

Global Leadership
Project Management for Development
Professionals PMD Pro 1
An Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation
of Human Resources for Health

Project Formulation and Proposal Writing

Optimizing Performance and Quality in
Project Management
Protecting Human Research Participants

Career Progression
Senior Manager, Health Systems Strengthening at IntraHealth International USAID, FUNZOKenya
Project
October 2015 - Present
Provides leadership to project team members and collaborating institutions focal persons for effective
project delivery including managing a budget portfolio of 1.6 million USD annually.
Oversees capacity building on leadership, management and governance for County Health Departments
and hospital boards in Kenya
Coordinates health worker training in 47 counties in collaboration with national and county ministries of
health with over 15000 health workers trained to address identified training needs
Ensures selected service contractors deliver training to standards expected and ensure action plans
developed by trainees and trainers are followed through to successful completion.
Provides technical support National Health Human Resource Development working group in the
development and review of the National health workforce training policies and the national common training
strategy
Develops and adapts tools for training needs identification for capacity building in leadership, management
and governance for hospital boards and county departments of health, 4 boards trained and mentored,
Over 250 County officers trained on county health systems strengthening, Over 75 county officers trained
on strategic leadership
Guides training institutions to customize and adapt the Health Professional Management Tools for
continued improvement of training management at the learning facilities
Participates in new business development through proposal writing, intelligence gathering, and
participating in key forums with donors
Regional Hub Manager at IntraHealth International USAID, FUNZOKenya Project
June 2012 September 2015 (3 years 4 months)
Managed and provided Leadership for project implementation in Laikipia, Baringo, Nakuru, Kericho, Bomet
and Narok Counties of Kenya
Led Work planning, Budgeting, Monitoring & Evaluation and reporting results in the region with sound
annual plans implemented and reports disseminated through quarterly reports, quarterly bulletins, success
stories and blogs.
Led training needs assessments in the assigned region at start-up and as well as periodically to determine
emerging needs requiring project intervention. Over 2500 in service health workers trained including Trainers
of Trainers.
Led the identification of technical assistance needs, including support for faculty, clinical mentorship,
curriculum development, and distance education support provided by the project in partnership with selected
training institutions and Ministry of health. 2 colleges developed as regional training hubs for In-service
training.
Ensured that the post-training assessments are completed for health workers within six months of in-service
training
Built and sustained effective collaboration with relevant government ministries, relevant regulatory bodies,
other implementing partners and county representatives in the region
Provided technical support in designing appropriate monitoring, evaluation and supervision tools for the
provision of in-service training and other project support at the regional level. Integrated Human Resource
Information System (iHRIS Train) by Ministry of Health fully implemented for tracking training in the counties.

Quality Improvement Manager at IntraHealth International-USAID, APHIAPLUS NAL Project

February 2011 - June 2012 (1 year 5 months)
Built capacity and provided technical assistance to Program staff and district health teams on the
implementation of quality improvement and performance improvement approaches for health service delivery
Guided the project and sub-regional health teams in implementation of community-driven quality
improvement approaches that strengthened links between community members and health facilities through
engaging community groups in promoting access and utilization of health services
Provided leadership and strategy development for the project implementation team members including work
plan development and tracking
Developed/adapted and guided in the implementation of appropriate quality and performance improvement
and supportive supervision systems and models by the project ensuring provision of integrated and
accessible health services in line with national guidelines and systems
Conducted and coordinated quality and performance improvement technical trainings including orienting
teams on the quality improvement process
Monitored and evaluated performance improvement, quality improvement interventions and health sector
supportive supervision activities for HIV/ AIDS, Maternal and child health as well as reproductive health
services
Participated in support supervision, progress monitoring visits and provided follow-up technical assistance
Contributed to development and management of project budgets, reports, work plans ensuring alignment
with the health ministry annual operation plans and project commitment to the donor
Public Health Technical Officer at HealthNet TPO (South Sudan)
May 2008 - February 2011 (2 years 10 months)
Oversaw the implementation of basic primary health service delivery including health promotion & education
activities on maternal and child health, Malaria, reproductive health and HIV in 3 counties in close
collaboration and coordination with local authorities and community leaders
In collaboration with the County Health Teams, supervised Primary Health Centers and Units committees
and identified opportunities and challenges in the application of the MOH-GOSS BPHS / Primary Health
Care Centers /Units policies and guidelines
Conducted skills / training needs assessments and plans including organizing training activities jointly with
the County Health Departments
Supported the County Health Departments in the collection, processing, analysis and reporting of routine
health information by rendering technical assistance to the relevant officers and stakeholders
Provided support to the County health departments in the analysis of Health Management Information
Systems data linked to drug consumption data, morbidity and mortality
Provided support in establishing and maintaining a standard supply chain management system at the
County health departments and health facilities
Advised and supported the establishment of health facility and community health committees
Supported and supervised the community health teams in planning and implementing health activities
Provided organizational and logistical technical support in the organization of outreach activities to the
county health departments
Prepared monthly progress reports including trends in health service uptake and epidemiological data

Program Officer HIV Testing and Counseling at the International Center for AIDS Care and
Treatment Programs (ICAP)-of Columbia University
February 2006 - May 2008 (2 years 4 months)
Oversaw the planning and implementation of Provider-initiated HIV Testing and Counseling at selected
ICAP-supported facilities in Central Kenya
Developed the HIV testing and counselling laboratory draft register which has since been adopted by the
Kenya national HIS as a national register MoH 632.
Provided mentorship and supervision of Provider-initiated HIV Testing and Counseling to the health care
workers at the selected facilities in Central Kenya.
Strengthened linkages between HIV Testing and Counselling points and the HIV clinics (CCC) for
appropriate referral of patients, at selected facilities.
Oversaw the planning and implementation of HIV counselling and testing for families of people attending
HIV clinics (Family HTC) at health facilities.
Provided training and mentorship to healthcare workers to strengthen the implementation of PITC and
Family HTC activities in the facilities.
Project Health Worker at Compassion International
March 2005 - February 2006 (1 year)
Monitored child development center activities to ensure compliance with ministry of health policies
Ensured that Compassion Internationals and partner expectations on physical, spiritual and cognitive
development needs of children were met
Advised local partnership committee and child development workers on opportunities related to networking,
resources and services to enhance appropriate health interventions
Coordinated referral of sick children
Developed health care plans for critically ill children and those with chronic illnesses
Organized and conducted health related training for children, teenagers and their caregivers, and staff

Youth Centre Facilitator at PCEA Chogoria Hospital

January 2002 - December 2004 (3 years)
Organized youth forums to address health problems including HIV and other STIs.
Worked with the youth to find workable/healthy solutions to their problems.
Facilitated establishment of Behavior Change Groups that give the youth a positive approach to life.
Organized youth trainings in collaboration with the Health education coordinator.
Generated and shared appropriate and accurate records of all the project activities and events