ERICK OMONDI ORWA

Led the successful implementation of HIV prevention and treatment programs, ensuring compliance with national guidelines and achieving critical health outcomes.

• Successfully implemented Partner Notification Services (PNS) by eliciting an average of 3-4 sexual partners (SPs) per index client, ensuring 100% testing and reporting across the PNS cascade.
• Mentored health facility teams on comprehensive HIV Testing Services (HTS) and linkage initiatives, including HTS Eligibility Screening, PNS, and HIV Self-Testing strategies.
• Streamlined referral and linkage processes for HIV-positive clients, effectively bridging gaps in enrollment and ensuring continuity of care.
• Conducted rigorous quality assurance reviews of HTS/PNS/Linkage registers, identifying and resolving critical service provision gaps to maintain data integrity and program effectiveness.
• Maximized Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and optimization across all service delivery points, contributing to enhanced HIV prevention efforts.
• Monitored HTS indicators across supported facilities, providing innovative support that led to the achievement of key donor targets and program objectives.

Provided critical mentorship and support for Partner Notification Services (PNS) to enhance HIV testing and linkage outcomes.

• Provided necessary support to ensure successful implementation of PNS, eliciting 3-4 SPs per index client and achieving 100% testing and reporting on the PNS cascade.
• Mentored health facilities on HIV testing, identification, and linkage initiatives, including HTS Eligibility Screening and HIV Self-Testing strategies for key populations.
• Followed up on referrals and linkage of all identified HIV positives, effectively bridging linkage and enrollment gaps within the program.

Strengthened HIV Testing Services (HTS) performance and accountability at the sub-county level through strategic mentorship and data verification.

• Strengthened individual performance and accountability in critical HTS services across the sub-county level through targeted support.
• Prepared and verified weekly HTS counsellor data reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to senior technical supervisors.
• Provided consistent weekly mentorship to HTS counsellors, enhancing their skills and adherence to protocols.
• Facilitated patient education and provided long-term support to clients, improving understanding of treatment challenges and fostering adherence to care.

Delivered comprehensive HTS support and mentorship to improve service delivery and patient outcomes at the sub-county level.

• Offered targeted HTS support at the sub-county level, strengthening individual performance and accountability in critical HIV services.
• Prepared and verified weekly counsellor data reports, ensuring high data quality before submission to senior technical supervisors.
• Provided weekly mentorship to HTS counsellors, enhancing their proficiency and adherence to service protocols.
• Supported clients in developing long-term treatment adherence behaviors and understanding complex treatment challenges.

Provided essential HTS support and mentorship to improve service delivery and patient outcomes at the sub-county level.

• Strengthened individual performance and accountability in critical HTS services across the sub-county level through targeted support.
• Prepared and verified weekly HTS counsellor data reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to senior technical supervisors.
• Provided consistent weekly mentorship to HTS counsellors, enhancing their skills and adherence to protocols.
• Facilitated patient education and provided long-term support to clients, improving understanding of treatment challenges and fostering adherence to care.

Managed and led HIV Testing Services (HTS) and Partner Notification Services (PNS) initiatives, ensuring effective patient screening, referral, and data integrity.

• Conducted comprehensive HIV Testing Services (HTS) screenings and delivered impactful health education talks to patient groups.
• Facilitated seamless referral and linkage to care for patients, ensuring continuity of health services.
• Verified and reconciled complex monthly and weekly reports, including PNS, HTS summaries, linked client accounts, and linkage follow-up, ensuring data integrity for program evaluation.
• Mentored PNS teams at the sub-county level, enhancing their capacity for effective partner notification.
• Organized and led Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions focused on advanced HIV testing services for healthcare professionals.

Performed comprehensive laboratory investigations and research support, contributing to disease diagnosis and scientific studies.

• Performed fundamental laboratory investigations for disease diagnosis, supporting clinical decision-making and patient care.
• Managed the collection, preservation, and testing of diverse samples for research activities, ensuring data integrity for studies.
• Operated, calibrated, and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and accuracy of results for critical tests.
• Executed advanced molecular biology techniques, including PCR and ELISA, for precise diagnostic and research outcomes.
• Conducted field activities for mosquito vector collection using Aspiration and PSC methods, contributing to entomological research and disease control efforts.
• Applied specialized entomological techniques for mosquito identification and rearing, supporting vector control studies and research initiatives.

Gained foundational experience in laboratory investigations, sample management, and specialized biological techniques.

• Carried out basic laboratory investigations for the diagnosis of diseases, supporting clinical teams.
• Collected, preserved, and tested samples for various research activities, ensuring proper handling and analysis.
• Operated, calibrated, and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring readiness for daily operations.
• Performed molecular biology techniques, including PCR and ELISA, contributing to diagnostic processes.
• Participated in field activities for mosquito vector collection using Aspiration and PSC methods.
• Applied entomological techniques in mosquito identification and rearing for research purposes.

Recognized for participation at the National level competition.

Acknowledged for participation in the Founderee camp.

Awarded for participation in the Africa Youth Water competition.