About

CURRICULUM VITAE A strategic transformational leader, self-motivated, results oriented and dynamic change management enabler. Proven skills in the Management of humanitarian responses in regions of conflict and post conflict or fragile contexts in Soudan, South Sudan, Niger, Central African Republic and in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At ease with implementing, monitoring, and evaluating standards, guidelines and protocols for international humanitarian organizations’ projects. Have been leading multicultural and diverse teams ranging between 100 to 400 national and international staff in local, regional, and global contexts. Highly innovative and talented in the management and identification of skills to be developed among the team members, I am driven to collaborate with key stakeholders, partners, and grassroots opinion leaders to ensure the succes of the program and the acceptance and ownership are guaranteed.

Skills

  • Leadership & Project Management
  • Coaching and Motivation
  • Training and Capacity Building skills
  • Health systems streghthenning
  • Health care
    10
  • English
    10
  • French
    10
  • Arabic
    1
  • Swahili
    10

Experience

Dr Alain KIKWAYA Vangi

Work experience
  • Key responsibilities:
  • 1. Overall responsible for leading the emergency interventions and coordination of activities including implementation of surveillance, alerts detection, evaluations and proposals (comprising the development of concept notes for the program support, management, monitoring and evaluation).
  • 2. With the support of the Coordination in the capital, to ensure the coordination of the emergency preparedness plan (EPREP) in the project and supporting the regional emergency activities including coordination of 5 projects in Soudan: Khartoum, Est and West Darfour, Al-Gazira, White Nile.
  • 3. Supported and advised by the Head of Mission and the Medical Coordinator and Fieldco in strategic aspects of the interventions, implement security rules for staffs and for patients(beneficiaries) in country emergencies and overall implementation Key responsibilities
  • Key achievements:
  • 1. A proven better coordination of all emergencies in Soudan lead by MSF OCBA by leading 5projects in response to two measles outbreaks, one malnutrition outbreak and two response to Internal Displacement of population.
  • 2. Good coordination with other Humanitarian organization and represention of MSF in health emergencies platforms such as the National Rapid Response teams, Inter Agency Coordinating Committee on Health and National, Emergency Operating Centre, Health Clusters and National Disaster Preparedness
  • 3. Planned, organized and supervised Rapid responses to Measles Outbreak, Cholera Outbreak and Malnutrition, Internal Displacement Population ( IDPs) in Soudan, leading the overall medical emergency preparedness and intervention response.
  • 4. Planned the human resources, logistics, medical and financial resources needed for an efficient/effective emergency preparedness and response including networking and negotiating with stakeholders
  • 5. Liaised and effectively collaborated with Ministry of Health on emergency health needs and implementation of surveillance.
  • 6. Liaised and collaborated with administration, logistics, supply, pharmacy other support departments to ensure smooth implementation and collaboration between departments

Dr Alain KIKWAYA Vangi

Education
  • Health Sciences Department, Access to health in restricted contexts of violence in sub saharian areas.

Dr Alain KIKWAYA Vangi

Work experience
  • Overall, in charge of Diffa MSF project (350 National staff and 20 international staff) acting at community level; primary level and secondary level of the health pyramid, supporting eight health facilities comprising two Hospitals and 8 health centers, 54 Community health sites. The project is also called to respond to epidemics and emergencies occurring in Diffa region and it surroundings in Niger, reporting and accountable to the Coordination of the Mission in Niamey for all security and project related activities.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • 1. Implementation and daily management of a project in coordination with a team composed of medical, logistics, finance and human resource coordinators.
  • 2. Representing MSF and maintain relations with all other actors involved in humanitarian aid in the region Manage the safety and security of the team in the project throughout overall supervision of international and local staff.
  • 3. Keeping up to date various reports and plans, as well as the preparation and supervision of project proposals, budgets, and project evaluations.
  • 4. Ensuring the mapping up of activities, identifying service delivery gaps, define priority set-up and activity planning. Responsible for all security related matters in the project and fostering acceptance of program activities in Diffa
  • Key achievements:
  • 1. Successfully coordinated project management tasks, resources, and equipment, meeting all deadlines.
  • 2. Implemented a unique project management system that increased efficiency by 50%. Actively managed workflow that kept the project running smoothly in the two settings location of the Project(Diffa and Nguigmi);
  • 3. Increased project success ratio by 100% by ensuring team members have the supplies and resources they need to complete their assigned tasks within their budget limits.
  • 4. Managed to set up a three new emergency response projects and implement activities from project initiation, expansion, growth and closure, In charge of 350 project staff, managing both international and national team effectively and solving daily problems and ensuring effective liaison with stakeholders and line management at national, regional and HQ levels

Dr Alain KIKWAYA Vangi

Education
  • September, 2021 - August, 2023
  • Fulltime
  • Improving Access to vaccination in conflict context: covid-19 vaccination case in DRCongo

Dr Alain KIKWAYA Vangi

Work experience
  • In charge of overall project management and 55 team members’ leadership that includes both national and international staff, reporting and accountable to the Capital all security and project related activities. Overall responsible for leading the project activities in the “The three-country point joining Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, known as a hotspot for an unprecedented range 2 3 of security threats.
  • Key Responsibilities :
  • 1. Ensure the mapping up of all alerts and conduct evaluations, proposal for identified emergency needs, define priority set-up and activity planning, monitor the implementation of activities and report to the capital.
  • 2. Filled up gaps in responses to emergency responses conducted in the three-country point in including service delivery coverage and epidemiological surveillance/data management.
  • 3. At internal level, transitioned the program from a post-acute emergency response to a mid/long term development program with full engagement at primary, secondary and tertiary level of the health pyramid.
  • Key achievements
  • 1. Planned, organized and supervised emergency responses to the ongoing conflict in the three-country zone by prepositioning of emergency team for rapid response to identified needs
  • 2. Planned the human resources, logistics, medical and financial resources needed for an efficient/effective emergency preparedness and response including networking and negotiating with stakeholders
  • 3. Liaised and effectively collaborated with State and non-state actors on emergency health needs and effectively supervised emergency related and mental health program activities

Dr Alain KIKWAYA Vangi

Work experience
  • Overall responsible for leading the country emergency intervention and coordination including implementation of COVID-19 activities, assessments and proposal and development of concept note for program support, management, monitoring and evaluation. Responsible for national emergency preparedness plan (EPREP) and supporting at the local level, the Ministry of Health in leading emergency activities.
  • Key responsibilities
  • Coordinated all country emergencies for MSF mission supported 5projects in implementing emergency activities(Kalehe, Haut Plateaux d´Itombwe,Mulungu, Salamabila)
  • Leaded the COVID-19pandemic interventions and programs in Bukavu with an effective collaraboration with the MoH.
  • Represented MSF in health emergencies platforms (National Rapid Response teams, Inter Agency Coordinating Committee on Health and National Health Clusters and National Disaster Preparedness Taskforce).
  • Key achievements
  • Planned, organized and supervised riposte to COVID-19 in the South Kivu province in collaboration with other Organizations, overall emergency preparedness and response interventions for the organization
  • Planned the human resources, logistics, medical and financial resources needed for an efficient/effective emergency preparedness and response including networking and negotiating with stakeholders in 5 sites where the mission was acting.
  • Liaised and effectively collaborated with Ministry of Health during implementation of emergency activities
  • Liaised and collaborated with administration, logistics, supply, pharmacy and other support departments to ensure smooth implementation and collaboration between departments is maintained.

Dr Alain KIKWAYA Vangi

Work experience
  • Overall responsible for the coordination, implementation and monitoring of emergency interventions in the North Kivu, the South Kivu and Maniema, in the eastern parts of Congo affected by repeated conflicts and war for decades.
  • To give support to the Ministry of Health in coping with the volatile context through new approach of surveillance in uncontrolled areas,
  • Responsible for supervising 8 International staffs and 24 national staffs ensuring they are guided and well directed according to MSF protocols, standards, and procedures
  • Key responsibilities
  • Coordinated, planned and organized Emergency Response Team to detect earlier all relevant alerts, make triangulation and confirm the alert, propose the assessment(exploration) and prepare the proposal after taking the right decision based on MSF indicators.
  • Supervised and ensured quality of care during interventions by providing direction (Clear instructions on what and how, close supervision and frequent feedback), Giving information, elaborate on why, ask for ideas or suggestions, encourage participation Praise progress in each new intervention.
  • Key achievements
  • Developed SOPs for proper implementation of activities(Surveillance; Exploration or Assesments; Proposals or concept notes; Monitoring and evaluation of interventions with a focus on patient management algorithms, cleaning and disinfection of materials, use of electronic equipment and their maintenance)
  • Improved the quality of care, confidentiality and information, patient surveillance, contact tracing, awareness IPC standards, Waste management, including vaccination campaigns.
  • Effectively liaised and coordinated with MoH staff and authorities, City Health departments and other stakeholders in support to intervention
  • Implemented by the Emergency Response Team; Effectively liaised the Contingency Plan and the preparedness plans through a collaborative approach with different implementing partners (WHO, UNICEF, ICRC, Ministry of Health and OCHA)

Dr Alain KIKWAYA Vangi

Work experience
  • Supervised a 34 project staff and overall responsible for leading the medical strategy and implementation of health activities from
  • the Alindao region affected with armed conflict. Tasked with managing wounded in the secondary health structure; staff anxiety,
  • stress and expectations for the reference to the tertiary hospital in the capital.
  • Key responsibilities
  • Responsible for assessing patients who enter the emergency room immediately and overseeing emergency recovery.
  • Conducting follow-up visits to monitor the patient's condition.
  • Requesting the appropriate medical tests and based on them, following a treatment plan.
  • Developing effective patient care plans.
  • Key achievements
  • Success fully supervised and coached a complex diverse team of 12 medical Doctors and 32 nurses in management of
  • injuried patients
  • Streamlined and perfected the combined 5 departments’ monthly Situational Reports and documents
  • Drafted and implemented the Mass Casual Plan/MCP to better manage the afflux of injured/wounded patients;
  • Harmonized all staff activities and strengthened project activities and ensured smooth flow of daily activities

Dr Alain KIKWAYA Vangi

Work experience
  • January, 2015 - January, 2017
  • Fulltime
  • Overall responsible for leading the medical activities in Hospitals supported by MSF in regions affected with armed conflict. Tasked with managing wounded patients in at secondary level and decision making for references to the tertiary hospital in the capital.
  • Key responsibilities
  • Responsible for assessing patients who enter the emergency room immediately and overseeing emergency recovery.
  • Conducting follow-up visits to monitor the patient's condition.
  • Requesting the appropriate medical tests and based on them, following a treatment plan.
  • Developing effective patient care plans.
  • Key achievements
  • Effective triage of patient from the Emergency room and a better circuit of patient to the Operating Theater
  • Successfully coached a team of 8 medical Doctors and 24 nurses in management of injuried patients
  • Drafted and implemented the Mass Casual Plan/MCP to better manage the afflux of injured/wounded patients;

Dr Alain KIKWAYA Vangi

Work experience
  • MEDICAL FOCAL POINT at   Caritas
  • Supervised 25 medical staff to implement outreach health activities benefitting more than 100,000 internally displaced persons
  • (IDPs) in hard-to-reach areas, ensuring availability and access to health care.
  • Key responsibilities
  • Managed Team and the pharmacy and other drug consumables for 6mobile clinics (monthly consumption and stock
  • management)
  • Ensured treatment of malaria positive cases in all the 6mobile clinics resulting in reduction of morbidity by 80%
  • Collaborated with other NGOs for access to health care and continuum of care;
  • Managed cold chain activities for vaccination to 2500 children and 200 adults in the 6 mobile clinics.
  • Key Achievements
  • Actively involved in the opening of new project according to the health needs of the affected population
  • Acted as Medical Team Leader and responsible for the health strategy, procurement, recruitment and patient flow
  • Responsible for recruitment of 25 medical health staff through interviews, orientation and setup of activities.

Dr Alain KIKWAYA Vangi

Education

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