Curriculum Vitae Lucy N. Njeri...Curriculum Vitae Lucy N. Njeri 3 ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS 1. 2014: Distinction in Clinical fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at CCBRT,

Curriculum Vitae Lucy N. Njeri

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CURRICULUM VITAE

LUCY NJAMBI NJERI

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Dr. Lucy Njambi Njeri.

Nationality: Kenyan.

Place of birth: Kiambu County, Kenya

Marital status: Married to Bonface Osano, with four children.

Religion: Christian.

Current Position Lecturer, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nairobi

Address:

Official: Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences Kenyatta National Hospital, Ngong Road, P O Box 19676, 00202, Nairobi. [email protected]

Private: P.O. Box 2732-00202 Nairobi. [email protected] / [email protected]

Telephone: +254722630874/ + 254735344767

mailto:[email protected]




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ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. 2014, February- July:

Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania, CCBRT Eye Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

2. 2013, September - December:

Fellowship in Retinoblastoma and Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Canada.

3. 2010 April:

Fellow of Eastern African College of Ophthalmologists (EACO).

4. 2005-2008: Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology (MMed Ophthalmology)

University of Nairobi, Kenya.

5. 2008 April: I.C.O. Certificate (International Council of Ophthalmology)

Part II (Clinical Sciences Assessment in Ophthalmology).

6. 2007 April: I.C.O. Certificate (International Council of Ophthalmology)

Part I (Basic Science Assessment in Ophthalmology).

7. 1996-2002: M.B.ch.B (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)

University of Nairobi, Kenya.

8. 1991-1994: K.C.S.E (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education).

Loreto High School, Limuru, Kenya

Mean grade: A-(minus).

9. 1983-1990: K.C.P.E. (Kenya Certificate of Primary Education)

Muthurumbi Primary School, Gatundu Sub-county

Mean grade: A plain.


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ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS

1. 2014: Distinction in Clinical fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at CCBRT, Tanzania.

2. 2008: Excellence Award for Distinction and best overall student in Ophthalmology in Masters of Ophthalmology Final examination, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

3. 1994: Award for overall neatness and tidiness, Loreto High school, Limuru.

4. 1990: Best overall student in the school in K.C.P.E.

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. 2012 July to date: Current Position Lecturer department of Ophthalmology, University of Nairobi.

Duties:

Teach undergraduate, postgraduate students and paramedical staff / students in ophthalmology.

Setting, invigilating, administering and marking postgraduate and undergraduate examinations.

Supervising Masters’ degree dissertations for postgraduate students.

Conducting research in areas relevant to the development of ophthalmology.

Providing clinical services at Kenyatta National Hospital and during outreach activities

Participating in implementing the Kenya National Retinoblastoma Strategy as well as

guiding the management of retinoblastoma patients at Kenyatta National Hospital

Offering consultancy services.

Supporting implementation of the Kenya national retinopathy of prematurity guidelines at Kenyatta National hospital.

Participating in Continuous Professional Development services at local, national, regional or international events.

Participate in Departmental, Faculty and College activities as delegated by the departmental Chairman.


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2. 2011 - 2012 July: Ophthalmologist Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Embakasi.

Duties:

Spearhead establishment of eye unit.

Head of Ophthalmology Department and zonal eye surgeon

Management of patients by conducting ward rounds, running outpatient clinic and doing surgery.

Supervising staff and overseeing overall running of department.

Teaching/ training hospital staff though continuous medical education.

Chairperson Infection Prevention Committee

Chairperson Disease Surveillance Committee

Member Theatre Users Committee

3. 2008 -2011: Ophthalmologist, Embu Provincial General Hospital.

Duties:

Head of Ophthalmology department and zonal eye surgeon.

Management of patients by conducting ward rounds, running outpatient clinic and doing surgery.

Supervising staff and overseeing overall running of department.

Teaching / training Kenya Medical Training College students and hospital staff.

Organizing, facilitating and participating in eye outreach activities in the province.

Head Provincial Blindness Prevention Working group- Upper Eastern.

2005- 2008: Senior House Officer in Ophthalmology, Kenyatta National Hospital.

Duties:

Medical and surgical management of ophthalmology in- patients and running outpatient clinics

Teaching and supervising undergraduate medical students, cataract surgeons and nursing students.


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Participating in outreach activities.

Conducting research for postgraduate dissertation.

2003- 2005: Medical Officer, Kakamega Provincial Hospital.

Duties:

Management of patients in medical, paediatric, obstetric and surgical wards.

Running of outpatient clinics.

Supervising and training of medical officer interns, clinical officer interns and nursing students.

Medical officer in charge of amenity wards.

Assisting heads of departments in their duties.

Chairperson hospital sanitation and waste disposal and management committee.

Member C.C.C. (comprehensive care centre) committee.

2002- 2003: Medical Officer Intern, Kakamega Provincial Hospital.

Participated in management of patients both in out-patient and in-patient settings in the

paediatric, medicine, surgery and obstetrics and gynaecology departments under

supervision.

1999 Nov/Dec: Quality Control Officer, Macs Pharmaceuticals, Nairobi.

Short term assignment in quantitative analysis of manufactured drugs.

SHORT COURSES

1. 2019: Facilitated and participated in Training of trainers workshop by COECSA in collaboration with Royal college of Ophthalmology in Tanzania, one week.

2. 2018: Presented and participated in Paediatric ophthalmology course at University of Nairobi by Royal College of Ophthalmology and COECSA, one week.

3. 2018: Presented and participated in Participated and presented at Kenya retinoblastoma NET workshop at University of Nairobi, in collaboration with LV Prasad Eye Institute, India, one week.

4. 2017: Attended research mentorship workshop by COECSA and London school of Tropical hygiene in Moshi, Tanzania, one week.


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5. 2016: Trained in phacoemulsification cataract surgery at Kikuyu Eye Hospital, Kenya, eight weeks.

6. 2014: Attended Train the Trainer Workshop in Nairobi by COECSA & Royal college of Ophthalmology, one week.

7. 2014: Participated in annual skills upgrade in best Practice in management of retinoblastoma at Kenyatta National Hospital (University of Nairobi- University of Toronto collaboration), one week.

8. 2013: Certificate award for Tri-Council Policy statement: Ethical conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Ethics Research (TCPS 2: CORE), online course.

9. 2013: Participated in annual skills upgrade in best Practice in management of retinoblastoma at Kenyatta National Hospital (University of Nairobi- University of Toronto collaboration), one week.

10. 2012: Attended pedagogy course at The University of Nairobi, School of Medicine, three days.

11. 2012: Attended course on Statistics and Epidemiology at KEMRI, Nairobi, one week

12. 2012: Attended Retinoblastoma skills upgrade workshop by Daisy Cancer Fund and University of Nairobi, one week.

13. 2012: Attended Summer school workshop on Paediatric Ophthalmology, by AGENT collaboration at Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nairobi in collaboration with Munich University, two weeks.

14. 2012: Attended research training workshop by EACO, Nairobi, one week.

15. 2010: Attended care of ophthalmic equipment sensitization workshop, Embu, one day.

16. 2008: Attended Summer school, by AGENT at Department of Ophthalmology collaboration, University of Nairobi, two weeks.

17. 2006: Attended Summer school, by AGENT collaboration at Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nairobi, two weeks.

18. 2005: Attended advanced training course on HIV- AIDS at New York University, United States of America, three weeks.

19. 2004: Attended seminar on training of trainers by NASCOP and Tech Institute of Management, Nairobi, one week.


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DISSERTATIONS SUPERVISED TO COMPLETION

1. 2018: Visual assessment of long distance public service vehicle drivers in Nairobi County. Khalila Ali Mahfudh Prof. D. Ilako, Dr. Lucy Njambi

2. 2017. Outcomes of paediatric cataract surgery at lighthouse for christ eye centre- Mombasa, Kenya: a retrospective case series. Dr. Brian Shiramba. Dr. Mukiri Mukuria, Dr. Lucy Njambi, Dr. Ibrahim Matende

3. 2017: The quality of life of primary caregivers of children with retinoblastoma at Kenyatta national hospital Nairobi, Kenya. A cross-sectional study. Dr. Agnes Kalu. Dr. Muchai Gachago & Dr. Joseph Nyamori, Dr. Lucy Njambi

4. 2016: Assessment of the outcomes of age related cataract surgery in patients attending Tenwek hospital. Dr. Maureen Shabuya, Dr. Lucy Njambi, Prof. Jefitha Karimurio & Dr. Michael chen

5. 2016: Outcome of age related cataract surgery at Mbingo baptist hospital eye unit, North West region, Cameroon. Dr. Pius Kamsang Dr. Mukiri Mukuria, Dr. Lucy Njambi, Dr. Marvice Okwen

6. 2016: Outcome of globe preservation therapy in patients with bilateral retinoblastoma at Kenyatta national hospital, Kenya. Dr. Rebecca Nandasaba, Dr. Lucy Njambi, Dr. Kahaki Kimani

7. 2015: Prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practice on refractive error among students attending public high schools in Nairobi County. Dr. Lily Nyamae., Dr. M. Njuguna and Dr. Lucy Njambi

8. 2015: Profile of amblyopia at Sabatia eye hospital. Dr. Maria Wanyonyi. Dr. Lucy Njambi, Dr. Millicent Kariuki & Dr. Sarah Sitati

9. 2014: Knowledge, attitude and practice in assessment of childhood ocular disorders

among primary health workers in garissa district. Dr. Mbogo Samwel Odhiambo Dr.

Kahaki Kimani & Dr. Lucy Njambi

10. 2014: Ocular manifestation of sickle cell disease at the university teaching hospital,

Lusaka Zambia, 2014. Prof. Jefitha Karimurio Dr. Mumbi Bwalya Willard, Dr. Lucy

Njambi & Dr. Grace Chipalo-Mutati

PEER REVIEVED PUBLICATIONS

1. 2019: Beyiah Kamsang Pius, Mukiri Mukuria, Lucy Njambi and Marvice Okwen.Visual Outcome and Complications of Age Related Cataract Surgery at Mbingo Baptist Hospital Eye Unit, North West Region, Cameroon EC Ophthalmology 10.4 (2019): 259-276

2. 2018: Shiramba B, Mukiri M, Njambi L, Matende I. Outcomes of paediatric cataract surgery at Lighthouse for Christ Eye Centre - Mombasa, Kenya: A retrospective case series. J ophthalmol, East, cent, S Afri 2018(December):22(2): 54-62


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3. 2018: Wanyonyi M, Njambi L, Kariuki M, Sitati S. Profile of amblyopia at Sabatia Eye

Hospital. J ophthalmol, East, cent, S Afri 2018(July):22(1): 24-30

4. 2018: Mwangi N, Sitati S, Onyango O, Mundia D, Njambi L, Gachago M, Murila F,

Nyamu G, Bitok M, Gichangi M. Developing a sustainable and scalable control

programme for Retinopathy of Prematurity in Kenya: a health system perspective. J

ophthalmol, East, cent, S Afri 2018(July):22(1): 31-34

5. 2017: Njambi L, Rita O, Kazim D, Sonia V. Prevalence and Pattern of Manifest

strabismus in paediatric patients at CCBRT, Tanzania. J ophthalmol, East, cent, S Afri 2017 (July): 21: 9-12

6. 2016: Mbogo SO, Kahaki K, Njambi L. Knowledge, attitude and practice in assessment of childhood ocular disorders among primary health workers in Garissa, Kenya. J ophthalmol, East, cent, S Afri 2016 (July), 20(1):12-20

7. 2016: Nyamai L, Njambi L ,Njuguna M. Knowledge, attitude and practice among students attending public high schools in Nairobi County. J ophthalmol, East, cent, S Afri 2016 (July), 20(1): 33-39

8. 2016: VIjayalakshmi P, Njambi L. Post operative care for paediatric cataract patients. Community Eye Health Journal 2016; 29(94): 32-34

9. 2016: VIjayalakshmi P, Njambi L. Paediatric cataracts: Challenges and complications Community Eye Health Journal 2016; 29(94): 34-35

10. 2016: Wanyonyi M, Njambi L, Kimani K, Gachago M, Njuguna M. Solitary retinocytoma in a seven year old boy. J ophthalmol, East, cent, S Afri. 2015 ;19(2) 88-90

11. 2015: Jessica A. Hill, SuYeon Lee, Lucy Njambi, Timothy Corson, Helen Dimaras. Cancer genetics education in a low to middle income country. Evaluation of an interactive workshop of clinicians in Kenya. PLOS one; 2015

12. 2014: Li Qun He, Lucy Njambi, Joseph Nyamori et al. “Developing Clinical Cancer Genetics Services in Resource- Limited Countries: A case of retinoblastoma.” Public Health Genomics, Published online July 19, 2014

13. 2012: Njambi L. “Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and barriers to uptake of diabetic retinopathy screening at Embu Provincial Hospital”, East Afr J Ophthalmol . 2012; 16(1): 5-11.

14. 2009: Njambi L, Kariuki M, Masinde S. “Ocular findings in children attending occupational clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital”; East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2009; 15 (1): 21-26.

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COMPLETED RESEARCH

1. Time to tumour detection in familial retinoblastoma patients: a retrospective study. Lucy

Njambi, Helen Dimaras, Brenda L. Gallie, Kahaki Kimani

2. Research on Assessment of cataract surgery outcome, accessibility, customer satisfaction

and quality of eye services at Embu Provincial Hospital. Organized by Division of

Ophthalmic services. Lucy Njambi, Michael Gichangi.

ONGOING RESEARCH

1. Effectiveness of Maternal Child Health Booklet in Early Detection and Referral of Childhood Eye Diseases: An Interventional Study. Lucy Njambi, Kahaki Kimani, Michael Gichangi.

CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS

1. 2019: Presented at Retinopathy of prematurity working group dissemination workshop to health workers, Nairobi.

2. 2018: Participated in the first Ophthalmological Society of Kenya conference in Nairobi

3. 2017: Presented at Kenya Paediatric Association conference, Kisumu on “Challenges of Genetics in Retinoblastoma in Kenya”.

4. 2016: Presented on Genetics of retinoblastoma to health workers at Kikuyu Eye Hospital.

5. 2015: Presented at the annual Kenya National Retinoblastoma Strategy meeting in Nairobi, Kenya.

6. 2015: Presented at COECSA annual Congress on: When to operate in strabismus; The blind child and The Kenya National retinoblastoma guidelines in Naivasha, Kenya.

7. 2015: Presented on comparative familial retinoblastoma study on Kenya and Canada at International Society of Ocular Oncology in, France, Paris.

8. 2015: Presented at COESCA Kenya Chapter monthly CPD forum on “Prescribing spectacles in children in Nairobi, Kenya”.

9. 2015: Presented at The annual Kenya Paediatric Association conference on” Knowledge Attitude and Practice among Paediatricians on childhood eye diseases”, Mombasa, Kenya.

10. 2014: Presented at 5th Kenya Ophthalmic Nurses Conference on “Enhancing Early diagnosis in retinoblastoma and childhood eye diseases” Nakuru, Kenya.


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11. 2014: Attended International Society of Paediatric Oncology conference (SIOP), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

12. 2014: Presented on clinical management of retinoblastoma at Kenya National Retinoblastoma `Strategy (KNRBS) workshop, Nairobi, Kenya

13. 2013: Poster presentation at Canadian Cancer and Research Conference, Toronto on clinical management of retinoblastoma at Kenya National Retinoblastoma `Strategy (KNRBS) workshop.

14. 2013: Attended College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (COECSA) conference in Kigali, Rwanda.

15. 2009: Attended Ophthalmological Society of East Africa annual scientific conference, Kenya

16. 2008: Presented a scientific paper on “Ocular findings in children attending occupational therapy clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital”, at Ophthalmological Society of East Africa annual scientific conference, Kampala, Uganda.

17. 2007: Attended Ophthalmological Society of East Africa annual scientific conference, Kenya

18. 2004: Facilitated in training of medical staff on HIV-AIDS by Family Health International, Kakamega, Kenya

CONTRIBUTION IN SCHOLARLY BOOKS

1. 2018: Member Kenya National Retinopathy of Prematurity Working Group responsible for drafting and development of the Kenya National clinical guidelines.

2. 2018: Participated in the First revision of the Kenya National Retinoblastoma Best Practice clinical Guidelines.

3. 2013: Drafted and compiled the Inaugural Refraction Manual for health workers by the Division of ophthalmic services, Ministry of Health.

4. 2011: Participated in editing Inaugural Manual for health workers on Preventing Blindness in children by the Division of ophthalmic services, Ministry of Health.

OTHER ACTIVITIES / CONSULTANCY

5. 2019: Country Lead, Kenya, College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (COECSA) Training of Trainers programme.

6. 2019: Lead facilitator in establishing collaboration in paediatric ophthalmology under Common wealth consortium Link programme.

7. 2019: Participating as a member of Kenya National Retinopathy of Prematurity working group in rolling out of the Kenya national screening and management guidelines to county hospitals across the country.


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8. 2019: Participated in Commonwealth Eye Health Consortium Five Year Meeting in London aimed at enhancing collaboration for enhanced clinical care in ophthalmology.

9. 2018: Editorial board member of Journal of Ophthalmology for Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (JOECSA)

10. 2017: Lead facilitator in representing the Department of Ophthalmology in development of business plan for the opening of University of Nairobi Eye Centre in conjunction with UNES.

11. 2017: Developed an online video for continuous professional development to paediatricians in conjunction with Kenya Paediatric Association on’ What every paediatrician needs to know in paediatric ophthalmology’.

12. 2017: Participating in organizing and running a medical camp at Don Bosco Upperhill Catholic Church, Nairobi.

13. 2016: Supported the department of ophthalmology in commencement of Screening and treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity and establishment of residents’ clinical rotation at Kenyatta National Hospital.

14. 2016: Lead faculty in charge of ophthalmic instruments for post graduate training department of ophthalmology.

15. 2015: Participated in drafting of ophthalmology paediatric ophthalmology fellowship curriculum for the College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, (COECSA)

16. 2011: Participated in drafting Kenya National Eye Care Strategic Plan for the period 2011-2017 through the division of ophthalmic services, Ministry of Health.

17. 2011 2010: Participated in training of health workers in Primary eye care, Embu County, Kenya

18. 2009: Facilitated in organizing and running a free Medical Camp at St. Paul’s University Chapel Nairobi.

19. 2004: Facilitated in training of medical staff on HIV-AIDS in conjunction with Family Health International, Kakamega, Kenya.

CONTRACTS / FUNDING NEGOTIATED

2019: Research mentee grant application from British Council for Prevention of Blindness through the ophthalmology department. Grant worth 1500 dollars.

2019: Principal facilitator at the department for establishment of retinoblastoma and retinopathy of prematurity online database through the Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Link program. Funding worth 700 dollars.

2018: Xova grant application for improving quality of care in retinoblastoma in Kenya. Grant worth 50,000 euros.


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2017: Grant application for research on Effectivess of maternal child health booklet in early diagnosis of childhood eye conditions from College of ophthalmology in Eastern, central and Southern Africa (COECSA). Grant worth 20,000 dollars.

2016: Funding for support for consumables for paediatric cataract, drugs for retinopathy of prematurity treatment and equipment (laser indirect ophthalmoscope) from College of ophthalmology in Eastern, central and Southern Africa (COECSA). Funding worth 2,500 dollars.

2013: Solicited for equipment donation to the department, Retcam II and optical coherent tomography (OCT) from Hospital for Sick children during fellowship training, Toronto, Canada.

PROFESSIONAL BODIES MEMBERSHIP

1. 2018: Member Kenya National retinopathy of prematurity working group.

2. 2013: Council Member College of Ophthalmology in Eastern, Central and Southern African (COECSA) and member of the research and scientific committee.

3. 2013: Member Young Ophthalmologist Forum

4. 2013: Member Kenya National Retinoblastoma Strategy (KNRBS)

5. 2009: Fellow of College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, central and southern Africa (COECSA)

6. 2008: Member Ophthalmological society of Kenya (OSK)

7. 2005: Member Kenya Medical Association (KMA)

8. 2003: Registered by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board (MP&DB)

REFEREES

1. Prof. M.S. Masinde,

Consultant Ophthalmologist,

Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nairobi,

P.O.Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

Telephone: +254722854215.

Email: sajmasinde @yahoo.com

tel:0722854215


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2. Dr. Millicent Muthoni Kariuki- Wanyoike,


Senior Lecturer, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nairobi,

P.O.Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

Telephone: +254-20-2727682. Mobile: +254-722361633.

E-mail; [email protected]

3. Dr. Jorry Odede,


Chairman Department of Surgery,

Moi Teaching and referral Hospital (M.T.R.H.), Eldoret,

P.O.Box 3- 30100, Eldoret.

Telephone: +254-53-2033471/2/3/4 Mobile: +254723712131.

Email: [email protected]



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Curriculum Vitae Lucy N. Njeri...Curriculum Vitae Lucy N. Njeri 3 ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS 1. 2014: Distinction in Clinical fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at CCBRT,