Lee Omogi

I am an enthusiastic public health professional passionate about making a difference in health and developmental issues. I have vast experience in health research both qualitative and quantitative research, monitoring and evaluation, HIV testing and counseling.

KEMRI-RCTP CMR – TB & SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Study

POSITION- Project Assistant A longitudinal cohort study seeking to understand the impact of COVID-19 on tuberculosis morbidity and mortality amongst patients with active Tuberculosis, in Kisumu County

Responsibilities

 Implement all components of the study protocol at the site level

 Ensure protocol compliance and procedures for all study components

 Explaining the study, administering informed consent and, recruiting all eligible participants

 Assist in sample collection for SARS-CoV-2 screening

 Administer baseline, weekly, month 2 and month 6 survey using RedCap data collection tool

 Regularly monitor participants status and refer as per protocol

 Conduct routine follow up visits and assessment for participants during the study

 Conduct contact tracing for all TB and COVID-19 confirmed cases

 Ensure completeness and accuracy of data

 Assist with dissemination of study finding

FEB 2018- NOV 2020

PATH KENYA- Adherence and Retention Officer

Responsibilities

 Coordinated and represented the project in counties advocacy in technical working groups.

 Facilitate observational therapy for adolescents struggling with on ART in liaison with schools’ guidance and counselling, peer educators and community health volunteers.

 Provide technical support for implementation of quality assurance/quality

Improvement of psychosocial support and adherence interventions at C.B.O’s, facility sites and community levels.

 Support implementation of evidence-based quality programming in adherence and psychosocial support at both community and health facility levels

 Provide technical support and supervision for implementation of quality community adherence.

 Supported activities Including community ARV refills for HIV care and treatment PMTCT service delivery

 Coordinated community units linked to high volume facilities to promote antenatal coverage,

skilled delivery, FP uptake, integrated community case management and defaulter tracing of HIV treatment and TB clients.

 Supported the establishment and strengthening of community-facility linkages and adherence systems at facilities and community in project area for optimal patient outcomes.

 Identified training needs, planned and facilitated training sessions on adherence and stigma reduction for psychosocial support groups and peer educators.

 Ensured that project activities comply with National guidelines and policies for HIV/ AIDS.

JAN 2016 – TO JAN 2017

KEMRI-RCTP CMR- Cervical Cancer Screening Program

POSITION: Research Assistant.

Responsibilities

 Conducted community engagement and entry through meetings on cervical screening

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MPH Population health and Epidemiology – Maseno University, Kenya (Continuing)

Bsc Public Health (2ND Class Hons) – University of East African Baraton, Kenya (2014)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education: B (Plain) – Kisumu Boys High School, Kenya (2009)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education: 350/500 – Joel Omino Primary, Kenya (2003)