DR. Anne Wambeti Njiru

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1 DR. Anne Wambeti Njiru Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology University Dental Hospital, School of Dental Sciences College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi. P.O. Box Nairobi Tel: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2005 Diploma for Member of The Faculty Of Dental Surgery, Royal College Of Surgeons In Edinburgh (MFDS RCS Ed), U.K Master Of Dental Sciences In Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery (MDent Sci). University of Leeds, United Kingdom Bachelor Of Dental Surgery (BDS). University of Nairobi. BASIC EDUCATION 1989 Kenya Advanced Certificate Of Education 1987 Kenya Certificate Of Education 1983 Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE APRIL 2006 TO DATE SEPT APR 2006 Lecturer, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, School of, Dental Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi. Tutorial Fellow, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dr Wambeti Njiru, BDS, MDentSci, MFDSRCSEd.

2 OCT SEPT 2004 Study Leave. Undertaking studies for Master of Dental Sciences in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Leeds, United Kingdom. MAR OCT 2001 Tutorial Fellow, division of oral and maxillofacial surgery, dept of oral surgery, department of oral and maxillofacial surgery/oral pathology & oral medicine, University of Nairobi. Tutorial Fellow, division of oral and maxillofacial radiology, dept of oral surgery, department of oral and maxillofacial surgery/oral pathology & oral medicine, University of Nairobi. Nov Mar 1998 Dental Officer, Kajiado District Hospital Involved performing clinical as well as administrative duties. Nov 1995 Nov 1996 Internship, Kenyatta National Hospital / University Dental Hospital. RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES 1. Contributing author for the Review of the BDS and MBChB Core Curricula in Kenya by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board, Njiru AW. BDS V360 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Module II: Minor Oral Surgery. In collaboration with the Centre for Open and Distant Learning (CODL), University of Nairobi. Book Submitted for editing and publication on the University of Nairobi e-learning platform. 3. Muange P, Njiru AW, Dimba EAO, Mutave R, Chindia ML (Sept 2009). Oral squamous cell carcinoma: A clinicohistopathologic study in a Kenyan population. Paper presentation at the second AMER IADR/KDA conference in Mombasa, Kenya. 4. Ndung u GM, Macigo FG, Njiru A.W. (2007). The role of medical and dental auxiliaries in oral cancer detection and prevention. Paper presentation at IADR regional conference in Kampala, Uganda. Dr Wambeti Njiru, BDS, MDentSci, MFDSRCSEd. 1

3 5. Njiru AW (2004). Bone marrow micrometastases in patients with head and neck cancer. Dissertation as part fulfilment of MDentSci Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery degree (Leeds, UK). 6. Njiru AW, Fisher SE, Ong TK, Mitchell DA, MacLennan KA, High AS and Hume WJ (2003). Predictive value of biopsy in the assessment of differentiation in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Presentation at British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial surgeons annual conference, Glasgow Scotland. 7. Fisher SE, Njiru AW, Feber, T, Ong TK and Mitchell DA (2002). Quality of life in head and neck cancer patients. Paper presentation at joint American and British Associations of Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons. Killarney Ireland. 8. Njiru AW, Ocholla TJ, Gachau JN, Chege P and Mwangi RN (1999). Paget s disease of bone: a case report. Poster presentation at the 13 th East & Southern Africa International Association for Dental Research (ESA-IADR) conference in Kampala, Uganda in November Njiru AW and Ocholla TJ (1999). Radiological findings in patients presenting with temporomandibular joint disorders. Paper presentation at 13 th ESA-IADR conference, Kampala Uganda in November Dimba E, Njiru AW, Chindia ML (1999). Odontomes: clinico-radiologic and histopathological features. Paper presentation at 13 th ESA-IADR conference, Kampala Uganda in November Chindia ML, Ober JA, Guthua SW, Njiru AW. Neurogenic sarcoma of the maxilla occurring in neurofibromatosis. Paper presentation at 13 th ESA-IADR conference, Kampala Uganda in November Njiru AW and Chindia ML (1999). Orofacial Kaposi s sarcoma in paediatric HIV infection. Paper presentation at 13 th ESA-IADR conference, Kampala Uganda in November Njiru AW, Chindia ML, Wainaina EN. Oral health trends in institutionalized children living with HIV. Paper presentation at 12 th ESA-IADR conference in Nairobi, Kenya in October Njiru AW, Wainaina EN and Chindia ML (1996). Institutionalised children living with HIV. Paper presentation at the 10 th ESA- IADR, Arusha Tanzania. Dr Wambeti Njiru, BDS, MDentSci, MFDSRCSEd. 2

4 15. Wainaina EN, Njiru AW and Chindia ML (1996). General health status of institutionalised children living with HIV. Paper presentation at 10 th ESA-IADR conference, Arusha Tanzania. 16. Njiru AW, Wainaina EN (1995). Oro-cutaneous lesions in children exposed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Community health project for the fulfilment of requirements for the degree of bachelor of dental surgery at the University of Nairobi. Dr Wambeti Njiru, BDS, MDentSci, MFDSRCSEd. 3

5 STUDENT SUPERVISION Undergraduate Students 1. Mwangi AM. BDS III 2011/2012 academic year. Dental waste management and risk perceptions among oral healthcare workers in Nairobi. (Research project as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of bachelor of dental surgery (BDS). 2. Njuguna JN. BDS III 2011/2012 academic year. Temporomandibular joint disorders among patients with arthritis receiving treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital. (Research project as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of bachelor of dental surgery (BDS). 3. Munyi LK. BDS III 2011/2012 academic year. Smoking and the oral cavity: a smoker s perspective. (Research project as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of bachelor of dental surgery (BDS). 4. Gulam AH. BDS III, 2008/2009 academic year. The pattern of occurrence and management of post-extraction complications at two hospitals in Nairobi. (Research project as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of bachelor of dental surgery (BDS). 5. Kezegule MM. BDS III, 2008/2009 academic year. A five-year audit of the management of oral and maxillofacial neoplasms at two referral centres in Nairobi, Kenya. (Research project as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). 6. Mutai E. BDS III, 2008/2009 academic year. Knowledge and practice of cross infection control amongst dental students in the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital. (Research project as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). 7. Ogada AO. BDS III, 2008/2009 academic year. Prevalence of clinically undetected proximal caries on bitewing radiographs at the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital. (Research project as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). 8. Amihanda R. BDS III, 2007/2008 academic year. Dietary habits and caries experience among female students of two secondary schools in Nairobi. (Research Dr Wambeti Njiru, BDS, MDentSci, MFDSRCSEd. 4

6 project as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of bachelor of dental surgery (BDS). 9. Ndung u GM. BDS III, 2006/2007 academic year. The role of medical and dental auxiliaries in oral cancer detection and prevention. (Research project as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of bachelor of dental surgery (BDS). Postgraduate Students 1. Waweru CS. MDS III Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. 2012/2013 academic year to date. A 3-month prospective analytical audit of the cranio-maxillofacial skeletal injuries including the imaging protocols prescribed at kenyatta national hospital. (Dissertation as part fulfilment of requirements for the Degree of Master of Dental Surgery in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery). 2. Kirimi J. MDS III Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2012/2013 academic year to date. Characterization of TP53 mutations in oral squamous cell carcinoma in Kenya. (Dissertation as part fulfilment of requirements for the Degree of Master of Dental Surgery in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery). 3. Katoto AIM. MDS I Prosthodontics. 2008/2009 academic year to date. External and internal root morphology of the permanent second molars among Kenyans of African descent. (Dissertation as part fulfilment for Degree of Master of Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics). 4. Muange P. MDS III -OMS, 2007/2009 academic years. Clinic-histopathologic variations and aetiological factors associated with oral squamous cell carcinoma at two hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya. (Dissertation as part fulfilment for degree of Master of dental surgery in oral and maxillofacial surgery). CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ CONSULTATIONS 1. Workshop for review of the BDS core curriculum in Kenya at Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi on 19 th February 2013 and organized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board in partnership with Funzo Kenya. Dr Wambeti Njiru, BDS, MDentSci, MFDSRCSEd. 5

7 2. Training in innovative teaching methodologies and clinical mentorship at Kenyatta University on 7 th to 11 th January Organized by PACE Project. 3. Participation in simulation training workshop at the School of Nursing, University of Nairobi organized by PRIME-K on 29 th January Workshop for review of the BDS and MBChB core curricula in Kenya at Mt. Kenya Safari Club, Nanyuki on 13 th to 15 th December 2012 and organized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board in partnership with Funzo Kenya. 5. Participant in bioethics in research training workshop held at the Paediatric Training and Clinical Centre, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi on 26 th to 30 th November 2012 and sponsored by PRIME-K. 6. Attendance CPD on oral ulceration at UNIMARS Hall, School of Dental Sciences on 15ht August Member of the scientific panel for the College of Health Sciences PACE HIV Symposium held at the College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi on 13 th to 15 th June Participation in scientific communication workshop on 14 th -18 th may 2012 at Training Centre in Communication, School of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi. 9. Attendance of School of Dental Sciences Research Day on 18 th April Participation in the first hands-on workshop of the otolaryngology head and neck surgery institute (OHNSI) at Chiromo campus/kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Kenya. October Participation in the 2 nd AMER IADR/KDA conference in Mombasa, Kenya. Sept School of Dental Sciences representative at the 2 nd East African Community international health and scientific conference. Arusha Tanzania in March, Participation in the AO cranio-maxillofacial seminar. Nairobi, Kenya in June Participation in the Synthes audiovisual review course for craniomaxillofacial surgery. Nairobi, Kenya in July Participation in the Conscious sedation workshop. Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. August Dr Wambeti Njiru, BDS, MDentSci, MFDSRCSEd. 6

8 16. Participation in the AO regional Cranio-maxillofacial course. AO/Synthes. Dubai, UAE, Sept Presentation at the British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial surgeons annual conference, Glasgow Scotland, June Presentation at the Joint American and British Associations of Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons. Killarney, Ireland. July 2002.Royal College of Surgeons of England s 19. Participation in the Bridging the Gap course at the Leeds General Infirmary, UK in May EZ plus Certificate in Dental implantology for participation in a surgery and prosthetic course in treating edentulism according to principle of osseointegration. Nairobi Kenya in East and Southern Africa division of the International Association for Dental Research (ESA-IADR) conference in Kampala, Uganda ESA-IADR conference, Nairobi Kenya East and Southern Africa division and South Africa division of IADR s Research methods and tehniques bilateral course in Nairobi Kenya in March ESA-IADR conference, Arusha Tanzania in MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS 1. Founding member and treasurer, Bioethics Society of Kenya. 2. Founding member and member of the scientific committee, East African Health Professional Educators Association. 3. Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. 4. Member of the East African Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons 5. Member of the International Association for Dental Research, East & Southern Africa division. 6. Member of the Kenya Medical Association 7. Ordinary member and member of the scientific committee, Kenya Dental Association. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILTIES Dr Wambeti Njiru, BDS, MDentSci, MFDSRCSEd. 7

9 1. Master Trainer, School of Dental Sciences,the PACE Project. 2. Section head, Oral Diagnosis clinic in the department of oral & maxillofacial surgery. 3. Member, faculty strategic plan committee. 4. Member, faculty development committee. 5. Member, faculty income generating committee. 6. Member, departmental ISO committee. 7. Member, faculty student welfare and mentoring committee. REFEREES 1. PROF. J.F. ONYANGO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND CHAIRMAN, DEPT OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI P.O. BOX 19676, KNH 00202, NAIROBI TEL: DR. T.J. OCHOLLA SENIOR LECTURER, DEPT OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI P.O. BOX 19676, KNH 00202, NAIROBI TEL: PROF SAID HASSAN SAIDI ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPT OF HUMAN ANATOMY, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI P.O. BOX 30197, NAIROBI TEL: Dr Wambeti Njiru, BDS, MDentSci, MFDSRCSEd. 8