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Designation: SENIOR LECTURER
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Job Category: Teaching
Division / Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Directorate / Dept: REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Section: ACADEMIC
Address: P.O. BOX 13419 20100

SUMMARY

I am a Senior Lecturer in Reproductive Health at Egerton University, Kenya. I have been Chairman of department and a member of the University senate. I work to ensure quality training of various cadres of health workers, besides conducting scientific research, publication, and extension. I am involved in curriculum formulation and review for undergraduate and post-graduate programmes, more so tasked with adoption of new learning and training innovations and technologies: including e-learning, simulation-based learning.

I am a Specialist Obstetrician- Gynecologist working in a busy high out-put public facility, Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital besides rendering specialized services in the major hospitals in Nakuru City. My professional motivation is towards alleviating human suffering from health- related challenges through the of adoption of current advances in medical diagnostics and therapy. I have been involved in a number of system audits, quality improvement initiatives, adoption and implementation of new strategies and innovations in health care and training through collaboration with local and international partners. I am passionate about sexual and reproductive health and rights with emphasis on promotion of gender equality and empowerment of women. I uphold evidence-based clinical practices. I have been involved in research projects mainly on maternal and neonatal care with the purpose of improving perinatal outcomes through training of staff on proven interventions and involvement in perinatal outcome audits e.g. MPDSR

I am the immediate past National Vice-President of Kenya Medical Association (KMA), the national membership association of doctors that is mandated to promote the welfare of doctors and uphold quality practice of medicine in Kenya. I am currently a national trustee of the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynecological Society.

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

University

2009 Lund University, Sweden. Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

1996-2000 University of Nairobi, Kenya. Master of Medicine in Obstetrics &Gynaecology (M.Med. [Obs/gyn]).

1988-1993 University of Nairobi, Kenya. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

Primary and High School

1986-1987 Kagumo High School, Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE),

Passed with 3 Principals & 1 Subsidiary in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry &General Paper

1982-1985 Kisii High School, Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE,)

Passed with Division 1

1975-1981 Sameta Primary School, Certificate of Primary Education

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology ( Kenya Medical Practioners and Dentist Council)

Fellow College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (East Central and Southern Africa)

Medical Practitioner(KMPDC)

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2023 Competency Based Education Training (CBET Retooling workshops) ,Egerton University

2022 Good clinical practice, Certificate, NIDA Clinical Trials Network

2022 Top 100 Masterclass in Leadership ,Philips Top 100 Pharmacy and Healthcare Practitioners

2022 Project Management in Global Health,University of Washington

2022 Monitoring and Evaluation in Global Health,University of Washington

2019 Leadership and Management in Global Health,University of Washington

2018 Research writing in Science, AUTHORAID, INASP, UK

2018 Critical issues in Obstetrics& Gynecology and Infertility,Hadassah Medical Centre & Egerton University

2017 Helping Babies Breath, Master Trainers’ Course, Egerton University & University of Utah

2017 Basic Life Support Provider, Advanced Cardiac Life Support BLS/ACLS, National Resuscitation Council of Kenya

2015 Leadership and Health Systems Management Training of Facilitators,USAID, MSH

2015 Trainer in Epidemiology and Biostatistics,Egerton University

2014Research Proposal Writing and Data Management workshop,Egerton University

2014 Innovative Teaching Methodologies and Clinical Mentorship,Partnership for Advanced Clinical Education ( PACE)

2012Pedagogy and Academic advising workshop,Egerton University

2010Train the Trainer and Supportive Supervision in Life saving skills – Essential Obstetric care and newborn care

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

2006 Comprehensive Education Course in Obstetric Analgesia, Aga Khan University

2003 Effective training in Reproductive Health: Course design and Delivery,Ipas

2000Contraceptive technology training of trainers course,KMA, PSI

2000 Certificate-Minimal Access Surgery (Laparoscopy), Basic Skills, Nimit Medical Systems and Olympus Keymed

1996 Certificate – Clinical Epidemiology Course for Post-graduate Students,University of Nairobi

1994 Certificate - Mini-Laparotomy,University of Nairobi

WORK EXPERIENCE

April 2015 to date

Senior lecturer, Department of Reproductive Health, Egerton University and

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist – Nakuru County Refferal and Teaching Hospital

Roles and achievements

Training, supervision and mentorship of undergraduate and post-graduate students
Conduct of scientific research, publication, and extension
Establishment of the FP consortium in collaboration with partners, University of Nairobi, Maseno University, Moi University,
Involved in curriculum formulation and review for undergraduate and post-graduate programmes
Provide clinical services and leadership at the county referral and teaching hospital
Development of clinical protocols
Conduct of clinical audits and system improvement
Appointed member of the University Conference Committee 2016-2018
Reviewer of abstracts and papers

July 2011 to Mar 2015

Lecturer, Department of Reproductive Health, Egerton University and Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist – Rift Valley Provincial General

Hospital (PGH), Nakuru.

Roles and achievements

Training, supervision and mentorship of undergraduate students
Conduct of scientific research, publication, and extension
Involved in curriculum formulation and review for undergraduate and post-graduate programmes
Provide clinical services at the county referral and teaching hospital
Appointed Reproductive Health Coordinator for MBChB program 2013-
Appointed as Faculty Representative to the Board of Postgraduate Studies and , Research committees 2013
Appointed member of the University Conference Committee 2014-2016
Appointed Trainer of Egerton University-UHIV Capacity Project 2015
Examination and marking of Masters thesis

2001-2011

Medical Specialist and Senior Assistant Director of Medical Services,

Ministry of Health, Kenya.

Roles and achievements

Involved in clinical care of various obstetrical and gynaecological cases both emergency and elective
Supervision and mentorship of Medical officers, medical officer interns and other health workers
Conduct of clinical audits
Presentation and discussions at grand rounds and ward rounds

2000 – 2001

Registrar, Department of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi

Roles and achievements

Involved in clinical care of various obstetrical and gynaecological cases both emergency and elective
Supervision and mentorship of medical officers, medical officer interns and other health workers
Conduct of clinical audits
Presentation and discussions at grand rounds and ward rounds
Assist in specialized surgeries with medical specialists and subspecialists

1996 – 2000

Registrar, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Kenyatta National Hospital.

Roles and achievements

Involved in clinical care of various obstetrical and gynaecological cases both emergency and elective
Assist in specialized surgeries with medical specialists and subspecialists
Supervision and mentorship of medical officers, medical officer interns and other health workers
Conduct of clinical audits
Presentation and discussions at grand rounds and ward rounds

1995 – 1996

Medical Officer, PGH Annex, Nakuru.

Roles and achievements

Involved in clinical care of various medical, pediatric , general surgical, and obstetrical and gynaecological cases
Supervision and mentorship of medical officers, medical officer interns and other health workers

1994- 1995

Medical Officer Intern, PGH, Nakuru.

Roles and achievements

Involved in clinical care of various medical, pediatric, general surgical, and obstetrical and gynaecological cases under the supervision of medical officers and medical specialists

KEY PROJECTS

2024 to date: Member of the Maternal and newborn health roundtable. Kenya UK Health Alliance

2024 to date: Member of the Independent Data & Safety Monitoring Board (IDSMB) on Improving Perinatal Bereavement trial. Evaluation of a multicomponent intervention to improve perinatal bereavement support for women and families after stillbirth and neonatal death in Kenya and Uganda: A pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial.Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

2023 to date: Co-investigator inSildenafil Citrate to Improve Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Low-resource Settings: a Randomized Pilot.University of Alabama

2023 to date: Trainer of trainers in Mainstreaming of end FGM content into the curricular of health training programs.Africa Coordinating Centre for abandonment of FGM/C (ACCAF), UoN

2023: Member Working Group on Natural Variations of Human Sexuality. World Medical association

2021-2022:Co-investigator in The Water and Health Project. Mashav, Technion University. Israel

2020. Master Trainer in Increasing the capacity of national trainers on permanent methods of contraception to scale up services access and enhance contraceptive choices. EngenderHealth. Kenya

2016-2020: Co-investigator in Helping Babies Breath. Rotary International, Omaha. USA

2017/2018: Co-investigator in Simulation Based Learning in Emergency Maternal and Neonatal Care. Rotary International, Tel Aviv. Israel

2016-2019: Project coordinator in Making it Happen. Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. UK

April 2014 – March 2016:Co-investigator in Early postnatal care for mothers & newborns in Nakuru central district. Trust in Science Africa; GSK. Kenya

2015: Trainer in Egerton University-UHIV Capacity Project. UoN. Kenya

July 2011 – June 2012: Principal Investigator in Impact of workplace HIV/AIDS prevention programs in Kenya private sector: A case of flower farms in Naivasha, Kenya.Egerton University. Kenya

2012-2014: Hospital Principal Investigator in World maternal anti-fibrinolytic (WOMAN) study. London School of Hygiene &TropicalMedicine. Uk

2012: Province Coordinator in Multicountry Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health. World Health Organization.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Maternal and Newborn care: Interventional Research and Capacity building.

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Reproductive Health of Adolescents and Marginalized populations

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Listed in the World Scientist and University Rankings 2022 & 2023,by AD Scientific Index

1. E. C. Ondego, A. Otara, P. Halestrap, C. Cowles (2024) Outcomes of Trial of Labor after a Cesarean Section in Bomet County, Kenya. Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation Vol.13 No.4(2024) 64-80

2. Elizabeth G. Kibaru , Amos M. Otara (April 2023) Influence of Husband Involvement during Antenatal Clinic on Knowledge of Neonatal Danger Signs among Mothers Attending Well Baby Clinics in Nakuru County-Kenya: A Quasi Experimental Study. European Modern Studies Journal, 2023, 7(1)

3. E. Kibaru, A.Otara(2022) Effect of health workers’ training on targeted postnatal care package and nursing mentorship on maternal knowledge of neonatal danger signs among mothers attending well-baby clinics in Nakuru county, Kenya: Quasi experimental study European Modern Studies Journal Vol. 6 No.2(2022)

4. A.M. Otara and E. G. Kibaru (2021) Knowledge of postnatal maternal danger signs among mothers attending well baby clinics in Nakuru county, Kenya: A descriptive cross-sectional study, East African Medical Journal Vol. 98 No. 11 November 2021

5. Otara A. M. (2018) Uterine torsion in pregnancy: Case presentation and review of literature, East African Medical Journal Vol 95, No 2 2018

6. Otara A. et al (2017) Effect of early tranexamic acid administration on mortality, hysterectomy, and other morbidities in women with post-partum haemorrhage (WOMAN): an international, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, The Lancet, Volume 389, Issue 10084, 2017

7. E.J. Saina, K.N. Ondimu, A.M. Otara (2017) Levels of awareness on safety and health in use of agro-chemicals among large scale flower farm workers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, Research on Humanities and Social Sciences Vol 7, No. 13, 2017

8. Kibaru E, Otara A. (Oct 2016) Knowledge of neonatal danger signs among mothers attending well baby clinic in Nakuru central district, Kenya: cross sectional descriptive study, BMC Research Notes 9:481

9. Kibaru E, Otara A. (April 2015) Utilization of Mother and Child Booklet among Mothers Attending Well Baby Clinic in Nakuru Central District, International Journal of Science and Research 4 (4): 2642-2648

10. Ondimu K, Otara A. (2013). Workplace HIV/AIDS Programmes and Sexual Behaviour Change among Flower Farm Workers in Naivasha, Kenya, International Journal of Contemporary Sociology,50(2): 239-254

11. Otara A, Ondimu K. (2012). Cervical Cancer Prevention Practices amongst Flower farm workers in Naivasha, Kenya, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Eastern and Central Africa,24(2):42-46

12. Karanja J, Cheserem E and Otara A. (2006). Pregnancy Outcome in Obstetric Emergency Referrals to Provincial General Hospital, Nakuru, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Eastern and Central Africa. 19(1): 34-40

13. Otara A, Kombe Y, Karanja J, Cheserem E, Odero M, Karama M andMutsumi J. (2004). Female Genital Schistosomiasis in Rachuonyo District, Nyanza Province Kenya,Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Eastern and Central Africa, 17(1):34-40

14. Cheserem E, Kombe Y, Otara A, Karanja J, Agwanda R, Karama M, and MutsumiJ. (2004). Genital and Reproductive Morbidity in Women with Genital Schistosomiasis,Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Eastern and Central Africa, 17(1):41-45

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

July 2024:Adolescent& Youth Health and Demographic Transition.

Kenya Young Researchers Academy, Nairobi

Feb-Oct 2024:Organized KMA/East African Medical Journal Research Webinars

June 2022: RHRA : Policy dialogue on teenage pregnancies in Kenya

KMA Annual Scientific Conference, Eldoret

March 2022: SRHR: Essential for gender equality and climate change resiliency

Commission on status of women (CSW66)

Nov 2021: Tackling the abortion education deficit: how to advocate for comprehensive abortion education for healthcare students and providers. RCOG Webinar

Sept 2021:Physical, Mental and Psychological Impact of lack of access to Sexual and Reproductive Health information goods and services. Mombasa County High Stakeholders meeting. Mombasa, Kenya.

June 2021:Maternity Best Practices Amidst COVID 19. KMA Webinar

Oct 2019: Enhancing Health Service Delivery by a Sector-wide approach. Nakuru County Health Symposium, Naivasha, Kenya

April 2018:Engaging Healthcare Providers in Law and Policy Reforms in Kenya, Kenya Medical Association Annual Scientific Conference, Mombasa.

May, 2018:P. Tsimbiri, R. Margalit, E. kibaru, A. Maranga, A. Otara, C. Berkland. Taking the Helping Babies Breath program in Naivasha to the next step: building an international collaboration to develop an Advanced Medical Simulation Training Center in Nakuru Kenya.A Poster Presentation at the 9th Consortium of Universities for Global Health

Feb. 2018:Improving the quality of maternal and newborn care in Kenya through high quality medical education and training. Kenya Obstetrics & Gynaecology Society (KOGS) Conference, Naivasha

April 2017:Kenya Medical Association, Nakuru division’s efforts in participating in law and policy processes in Nakuru county Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights. Kenya Medical Association Annual Scientific Conference, Nanyuki, Kenya.

Feb. 2016:Essential Obstetric and Neonatal Care in Devolved Systems-An evaluation of facility preparedness in Nakuru central district. Kenya Obstetrics & Gynaecology Society (KOGS) Conference, Acacia Place, Kisumu

Mar. 2015:Knowledge of postnatal maternal danger signs among mothers attending well baby clinics in Nakuru central district. The 9^th Egerton University International Conference & Expo, Egerton, Njoro, Kenya

Feb. 2015:Early postnatal care for mothers and newborns in Nakuru central district: role of health care providers. African Federation of Obstetrics &Gynaecology (AFOG) Conference, Safari park hotel, Nairobi

Feb. 2014:Workplace HIV/AIDS Programmes & Sexual Behaviour Change Among Flower Farm Workers in Naivasha, Kenya. Kenya Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society 38^thScientific Conference, Greenhills Hotel, Nyeri

Feb. 2013:Cervical Cancer Prevention Practices Amongst Flower Farm Workers in Naivasha, Kenya. Kenya Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society 37^th Scientific Conference, Eldoret, Kenya.

Apri.2012:Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights, Obstetrician/ Gynaecologists Perspective, Kenya Medical Association Annual Scientific Conference, Nairobi.

Feb. 2011:Uterine Torsion in Pregnancy, A case report. The 35^thAnnual Scientific Conference of Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society (KOGS), Nakuru.

Feb. 2010:Improving the Care of Post-Sexual Violence Victims, at Rift Valley Provincial Hospital. The 34^th Annual Scientific Conference Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society (KOGS), Nairobi.

2008:Study on Fertility Desires and Contraceptive Demand and Unmet Need of HIV Positive Women, NASCOP/FHI.

2002:Unsafe Abortion in Kenya, the Medical Perspective, public debates at Eldoret, Nakuru and Kisumu.

Sept 2002:Unplanned Pregnancies in Kenya, a TV presentation on the Kenya Television Network (KTN) Breakfast Show.

Feb.2003:Female Genital Schistosomiasis in Rachuonyo District, Nyanza Province Kenya, The 5^th International Scientific Conference of the East, Central and Southern African Association of Obstetrical and Gynaecological Societies, (ECSAOGS), Mombasa.

2001:HIV/AIDS in Obstetrics &Gynaecology, The Annual Scientific Conference, Kenya Clinical Officers Association, Nakuru.

Apri. 2000:Female Genital Schistosomiasis in Rachuonyo District, Nyanza Province Kenya, The 21^st African Health Sciences Congress, Kemri, Nairobi.

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

2018: Distinguished service award, Kenya Medical Association

2014 : Acievement Award,Reproductive Health, Egerton University

2003: Best Prerforming Specialist, Provincial General Hospital, Nakuru

2000: Best Postgraduate student in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi

TEACHING AREAS

Reproductive Health

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

MASTERS LEVEL :

Supervision

2021 to 2023: Eunice Ondego , Master of Science Family Medicine.Birth outcomes after a previous Cesarean section: an observational cross-sectional study in Bomet county, Kenya. Kabarak University

2014-2017: Eunice Saina, Master of Science. An assessment of factors affecting levels of awareness on safety and health in use of agro-chemicals among large scale flower farm workers in Uasin Gishu county, Kenya. Egerton University

Postgraduate Thesis Examination

Dec 2021: Njoka Kagendo. MMed. Assessing trial of labor after cesarean protocol against lower uterine segment thickness for predicting safe vaginal birth at Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital, Eldoret. Moi University

Dec 2021: Wilson Asiago Ratemo. MMed Thesis. Sublingual misoprostol versus intravenous oxytocin for cervical ripening in women with term PROM at Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Moi University

Dec2021: Kiptoo Fred Kipruto. MMed Thesis. Feto-maternal Outcomes Of Multiple Pregnancy At Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya. Moi University

Aug 2021: Ismael Kipruto Aiyabei. Mmed Thesis. clinical Presentation And Ultrasound Findings Among Women On Immediate Postpartum Intrauterine Contraception At Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital, Eldoret,kenya. Moi University.

Aug 2021: Issa S. Moshey. Mmed Thesis. Endometrial Histopathological Patterns In Perimenopausal And Postmenopausal Women With Abnormal Uterine Bleeding At Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital. Moi University

Aug 2021: caroline Mwanamisi Mruttu. MMed Thesis. Adequacy Of Pharmacologic Pain Therapy In Advanced Gynaecologic Cancer In Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital- Eldoret, Kenya. Moi University

Aug 2021: John Odhiambo Ogot . Mmed Thesis. Postpartum Sexual Resumption And Dysfunction In Primiparous Women Seen At Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya. Moi University

Aug 2021: Dennis Oeri Ong’era. Mmed Thesis. Fetomaternal Outcomes Of Mothers In Labour Referred To Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital: A Descriptive Prospective Study. Moi University

Aug 2021: Righa, E. Wawuda. Mmed Thesis. Assessment Of Reproductive Health Needs Of Women With Mental Illness On Follow Up At Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic At Mtrh – Eldoret, Kenya. Moi University

Aug 2021: Wong Li Ping. Mmed Thesis. Effectiveness Of Mannitol In Preventing Acute Kidney Injury Among Patients With Cervical Cancer Receiving Concurrent Chemotherapy At Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital And Eldoret Hospital.Moi University

Aug 2021: Kelvin Mutwiri . MMed. thesis ‘Renal Complications among Women with Severe Preeclampsia Managed at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya.’ Moi University

Aug 2021: Khadija Mbeneka Ali. MMed. thesis ‘Human papilloma virus - chlamydia trachomatis co-infection in patients with severe cervical dysplasia in Western Kenya’. Moi University

Feb 2019: Matioli Jackson. MMed. ‘Outcomes of elderly gravida delivering at MTRH, Eldoret, Kenya’. Moi University

Feb 2019: Fatma Agil. MMed. ‘Quantification of Feto-maternal Heamorrhage and its application in ant-D immunoglobulin dosing in unsensitized Rhesus Negative mothers delivering at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya’. Moi University

Sept 2018: Daniel Oluoch Oduor. MMed thesis ‘BMI and Pregnancy Outcomes in Expectant Women at MTRH, Eldoreet Kenya’. Moi University

Aug 2018: Omar Mohammed MMed. thesis ‘Clinico-Pathological Discrepancies in Diagnosis of Maternal Mortality at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya’.

Aug 2018: Sonde O. Hezbon. Mmed Thesis.cardiotocography And Pregnancy Outcomes Of Late-term And Post-term Pregnant Women At Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital, Eldoret- Kenya. Moi University

Aug 2018: Jackline Agel Albino Akol . Mmed Thesis ‘Determinants Of Obstetric Fistula Repair Outcomes Among Patients Seen At Gynocare Fistula Centre, Eldoret-kenya’. Moi University

Aug 2018: Mary Wanini Gathogo . MMed thesis entitled “Uptake, Determinants and Perception of Contraceptive Use by Adolescents in early Postpartum and Post-abortal Period at MTRH, Eldoret, Kenya’ . Moi University

Aug 2018: Ben Jumba Locho. mmed Thesis ‘Perinatal Outcomes Of Expectant Management Of Severe Preeclampsia At Mtrh, Eldoret, Kenya’. Moi University

Mar 2014: Noah Siphael Kiula. MSc. thesis “An Assessment of Factors Determining Low Birth in Sindiga District, Tanzania”. Egerton University

Oct 2013: Zablon O. Otieno.MSc thesis. “An Assessment of Factors that Determine Utilization of Health Care Facilities for Antenatal Care in Kabondo Division, Homabay County, Kenya” Egerton University

OTHER SOCIETIES

Fellow Eastern Central and Southern Africa College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Member, Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society

Member, Kenya Medical Association (KMA)

Member ,Nakuru Hospice

Board Member, Matongo Mixed Secondary School. Kisii

Chairman, Church development committee, SDA Church Great News , Nakuru

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