Doreen
Regional Program Manager
Highest degree :
Masters
Field of study :
Program Management
Location :
Kenya
Citizenships :
Kenyan
Experience :
19 Year(s)
Countries :
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, Malawi, Botswana, Nigeria, Haiti, Tunisia, Senegal
Gender :
Not specified
Sectors :
Pubilc health
Community Development
Digital Health
Humanitarian Aid & Emergency
Research and development
Volunteer Management
Food security
Climate change, environment and conservation
Strategic and results-driven program with two decades of experience providing strategic leadership and operational excellence across Africa in community development, public health, and tech-enabled environments. Adept at operational oversight of multi-country programs, optimizing systems and workflows, and driving sustainable process improvement initiatives. Proven track record of leading diverse, cross-functional teams, delivering on compliance requirements, and applying data-driven decision making to maximize impact and efficiency. Skilled in developing and executing growth strategies, managing stakeholders at national, regional and global levels, and mitigating organizational risk through sound planning and governance structures.
Country Manager
Nairobi
Australian Red Cross Society
January 2011
-December 2012
Led the startup and operational scale-up of the Australian Volunteers for Intentional Development Kenya program, strengthening compliance and elevating quality standards across 8 counties in Kenya . Directed volunteer teams and implemented monitoring systems that improved accountability and program performance. Advanced growth objectives by expanding partner networks and delivering targeted volunteer training programs that increased program reach and capacity.
Regional Program Manager, East & Southern Africa
Kenya
Viamo Inc.
January 2021
-April 2022
Led operational delivery of a $2.5M GIZ-funded multi-country digital health program, reaching 570,000+ beneficiaries. Improved processes and strengthened performance across teams in Madagascar, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Haiti, and Tunisia. Expanded digital tool adoption in new markets, including Senegal, Tunisia, and Nigeria, advancing regional growth goals. Built strong stakeholder relationships and ensured full donor compliance through timely reporting, monitoring, and evaluation.
Partnerships & Communications Officer
Kenya
Medic Mobile
May 2017
-October 2020
Developed and strengthened strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Health and AMREF, generating $180K+ in revenue. Coordinated team operations and executed communication campaigns that increased awareness and adoption of digital health tools. Leveraged data analytics to refine campaign strategies, improve targeting, and optimize resource allocation for greater impact.
Project Coordinator
Kenya
Centre for Research in Therapeutic Sciences (CREATES)
May 2016
-April 2017
Coordinated a large-scale health survey across 10 counties, streamlining operations to ensure high data accuracy and timely delivery. Led stakeholder engagement with sub-county health teams, strengthening collaboration and supporting comprehensive health unit assessments.
Program Management Consultant
Kenya
Australian Red Cross Society
January 2013
-November 2013
Provided strategic leadership for AVID programs across Southern Africa, strengthening program continuity through robust contingency and risk management plans. Designed and implemented targeted communication strategies that improved information flow, stakeholder alignment, and program visibility.
Health & Social Services Program Officer
Kenya
International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies (IFRC),
January 2010
-December 2010
Managed health, WASH, and HIV/AIDS programs across Africa, ensuring donor compliance and reporting. Strengthened collaborative partnerships and implemented quality assurance mechanisms.
Partnership and Donor Relations
project management
Monitoring and Evaluation
(dfd)
EU