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AUDREY CHEROP BIRIR

AUDREY CHEROP BIRIR

Leicester,Kenya

Summary

Award-winning and compassionate healthcare professional dedicated to advancing patient advocacy, health policy, and tele-medicine integration. Proven track record in community mobilization and public health education, significantly driving enrollment for national health programs. Recognised as 'Employee of the Year' at St. Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital for outstanding service, problem-solving agility, and a steadfast commitment to improving clinical outcomes in underserved populations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Health and social care worker(part-time)

Pathfinders care limited
Leicester, leicestershire
2025.09 - Current

Coordinate recreational activities to promote social interaction among clients.

Perform housekeeping duties, including shopping and cleaning, to enhance living conditions for patients.

Transport patients to appointments and outings to assist with mobility needs.

Encourage independence in clients through skills training programmes.

Prepare nutritious meals for patients to support overall health improvement.

Record patient observations accurately to aid healthcare professionals in decision-making.

Monitore patient conditions by regularly checking vital signs to enable timely medical interventions.

Provide emotional support to clients to boost mental wellbeing.

Offere companionship to clients to alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive client service.

Assist with personal care tasks to enhance clients' dignity and comfort.

Registered Senior Clinical officer

St. Luke's Orthopedic & Trauma Hospital
Eldoret, Kenya
2023.03 - 2025.07
  • As a Registered Clinical Officer at St. Luke's Orthopedic & Trauma Hospital, my primary responsibilities encompass delivering exceptional clinical care by conducting comprehensive examinations, providing accurate diagnoses, and prescribing appropriate treatments. I excel in managing emergency situations, collaborating seamlessly with interdisciplinary departments, maintaining meticulous documentation, and actively participating in relevant meetings. Upholding patient confidentiality and adhering to the hospital's code of conduct are integral to my professional practice.

Registered Clinical Officer

Murang'a County Referral Hospital
Murang'a, Kenya
2022.01 - 2023.01
  • Provided high-quality clinical care to patients and ensure effective referrals and linkages with tertiary health facilities.
  • Diagnosed and implemented appropriate clinical procedures in accordance with national guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Collected, prepared, and stored research samples and specimens as directed by the research team and Principal Investigator.
  • Successfully provided excellent standards of clinical care to all patients and established effective referrals and linkages with tertiary health facilities.
  • Accurately diagnosed and implemented appropriate clinical procedures in accordance with national guidelines and legal requirements, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with the team to develop work schedules that facilitated patient identification, registration, and service acquisition, including referrals.

Claims Assistant

Jubilee Health Insurance
Nairobi
2021.10 - 2021.12
  • Provided support to the Head of Medical Claims in processing and settling insurance claims in the Medical Department.
  • Vetted and approved medical claim forms to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Received and registered incoming claims, ensuring they were processed in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Conducted a thorough examination of member benefits, entitlements, and exclusions to determine claim eligibility.
  • Analyzed patients' claims for completeness and validity, and processed them for payment in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Successfully supported the Head of Medical Claims in processing and settling insurance claims, contributing to the efficient functioning of the Medical Department.
  • Conducted a thorough examination of member benefits, entitlements, and exclusions to determine claim eligibility, resulting in accurate and fair claim payments.

Clinical Intern

Amref Health Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
2021.01 - 2021.09
  • As a Clinical Intern at AMREF Health Africa, I provided clinical care to TB, HIV/AIDS patients, and supported their linkage to care and treatment. I successfully initiated and monitored clients on ART, managed PMTCT clients, and collaborated with pharmacy and lab staff to ensure timely and accurate investigations and results. Additionally, I assisted in preparing and presenting reports, contributing to the effective management and monitoring of project activities. Through these achievements, I demonstrated my ability to provide high-quality clinical care and effectively manage resources.

Education

Master of Science - GLOBAL HEALTH

De Montfort University
Leicester, UK
2025.09 -

BSc - Clinical Medicine And Community Health

Kabarak University
Nakuru, Kenya
2016.01 - 2020.01

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Solian Girls High School
Baringo, Kenya
2012.01 - 2015.01

Skills

  • Telemedicine and clinical care
  • Research and health regulations
  • Medicare and community health
  • Mental health practices
  • Infection control strategies
  • Assessment and diagnosis
  • Therapeutic communication skills
  • Treatment planning

Certification

  • Certificate in Leadership & Management In Global Health - University of Washington
  • Certificate in Project Management In Global Health - University of Washington
  • Certificate in Customer Care Services - AMREF
  • Basic life support (BLS) - AMREF
  • Certificate in HTS Adherence - National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP) Kenya
  • Certificate in HTS Provision & Supervision - National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP) Kenya
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AMREF
  • Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) - The Global Health Network
  • certificate in healthcare and mandatory training.

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Proficient (C2)

Accomplishments

Employee of the Year | St. Luke's Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital | Dec 2024

Selected from the hospital’s workforce during the 2024 AGM for demonstrating exceptional clinical performance and commitment to patient care.

Best Performing Intern | Amref Health Africa | 2021

Honoured as the top-performing intern for demonstrating initiative, technical competence, and a strong work ethic within a leading international health NGO.

Community Health Leadership Award (COVID-19 Response) | Nairobi, Kenya

Spearheaded health education and mobilisation efforts to improve COVID-19 vaccine literacy.

Coordinated with clinical teams to execute mass vaccination drives in Nairobi’s informal settlements, ensuring equitable access for high-risk populations.

NHIF Mobilization Excellence Award | Migori County, Kenya| 2021

Successfully championed a mass enrollment campaign for the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), bridging the gap between community members and affordable healthcare services.

Timeline

Health and social care worker(part-time)

Pathfinders care limited
2025.09 - Current

Master of Science - GLOBAL HEALTH

De Montfort University
2025.09 -

Registered Senior Clinical officer

St. Luke's Orthopedic & Trauma Hospital
2023.03 - 2025.07

Registered Clinical Officer

Murang'a County Referral Hospital
2022.01 - 2023.01

Claims Assistant

Jubilee Health Insurance
2021.10 - 2021.12

Clinical Intern

Amref Health Africa
2021.01 - 2021.09

BSc - Clinical Medicine And Community Health

Kabarak University
2016.01 - 2020.01

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Solian Girls High School
2012.01 - 2015.01
AUDREY CHEROP BIRIR