Muhamud Chemowo

Experienced Registered Nurse, Midwife, Nurse Educator, Public Health Specialist, and retired Lieutenant Colonel with more than 25 years of progressive clinical, academic, leadership, and healthcare management experience in military and civilian healthcare systems. Currently practicing as a Senior Nursing Officer and Lecturer at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), actively involved in nursing practice, teaching, research, mentorship, and public health training. Demonstrated expertise in acute care nursing, nursing education, healthcare leadership, public health systems management, emergency response, clinical instruction, curriculum development, infection prevention and control, and multidisciplinary healthcare coordination.

Strong background in military healthcare operations, hospital administration, healthcare training, and academic supervision. USRN with exposure to international healthcare systems including the United States healthcare environment.

Senior Nursing Officer & Lecturer at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) – School of Public Health (2017-01 – Present)

Currently practicing nursing while serving as a lecturer and clinical educator in the School of Public Health.

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in nursing, public health, health systems management, and disease control.
• Supervise student clinical placements, research projects, and academic assessments.
• Mentor nursing and public health students in evidence-based practice and professional ethics.
• Participate in curriculum development and academic quality assurance activities.
• Conduct public health and nursing research in infectious and zoonotic diseases.
• Support healthcare training programs and interdisciplinary healthcare initiatives.
• Provide guidance in emergency preparedness, infection prevention, and patient-centered care.
• Participate in community outreach and health promotion activities.
• Contribute to institutional academic development and healthcare capacity building.

Principal at Kenya Defense University College of Health Sciences (2008-01 – 2015-12)

Served as Principal overseeing academic, administrative, and operational functions of the institution.

• Led training and professional development programs for military and civilian healthcare personnel.
• Coordinated curriculum planning, faculty supervision, and student academic affairs.
• Managed healthcare education standards, policy implementation, and institutional performance.
• Strengthened clinical training programs in nursing, emergency care, and public health.
• Facilitated strategic partnerships and healthcare training collaborations.
• Supervised instructional staff and ensured compliance with educational and professional standards.
• Led leadership and mentorship initiatives for healthcare trainees and junior officers.
• Coordinated medical training activities within military healthcare systems.
• Enhanced institutional capacity through quality improvement initiatives.

Registered Nurse / Clinical Officer at Defense Memorial Hospital (2000-01 – 2008-12)

Delivered comprehensive nursing care to military personnel, families, and civilian patients.

• Managed patient assessment, treatment planning, medication administration, and clinical monitoring.
• Participated in emergency response, inpatient care, and multidisciplinary clinical coordination.
• Assisted in infection prevention and healthcare quality improvement programs.
• Supervised junior nursing staff and supported clinical mentorship activities.
• Participated in patient education, discharge planning, and continuity of care.
• Supported hospital administration and operational healthcare activities.
• Contributed to staff training and implementation of healthcare protocols.

Registered Nurse & Midwife at Kenya Navy Hospital (1984-01 – 2000-12)

Provided nursing and midwifery services within military healthcare settings.

• Delivered patient-centered care in inpatient, outpatient, maternal health, and emergency units.
• Assisted in maternal and newborn care, patient monitoring, and health education.
• Supported healthcare delivery during military operations and emergency situations.
• Participated in preventive healthcare and community health initiatives.
• Maintained patient records and coordinated multidisciplinary patient care.
• Assisted in mentoring junior healthcare personnel and nursing trainees.
• Contributed to healthcare logistics, clinical administration, and operational readiness.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) (2024-01)

Master of Science in Health Systems Management (MSc-HSM) in Health Systems Management – Kenya Methodist University (2017-01)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in Nursing – Pakistan University (2009-01)

Diploma in Registered Nursing in Nursing – Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) (1984-01)

Diploma in Midwifery in Midwifery – Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) (1995-01)