CURRICULUM VITAE 1. Name Dr. Samson Wanjala 2. Date Of Birth 17 TH June 1946 3. Place Of Birth Bungoma 4. Nationality Kenyan 5. Marital Status Married 6. Children 4 Girls 3 Boys EDUCATION BACKGROUND 6.1 Primary Education Kimilili Primary School 1956 1959 Teremi Intermediate School 1960 1969 6.2 Secondary Education Friends School Kamusinga Form 1 Form 4 (SC) 1964 1967 Form 5 Form 6 (HSC) 1968 1969 6.3 University Education University of Nairobi Kenyatta National Hospital Undergraduate Training (MB. Ch. B.) 1970-1975 Postgraduate Training 1977 1980 (Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynaecology) Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology M.med. O/G
6.4 Education By Attachment 1. Chelsea Hospital for Women and Queen Charlottes Maternity Infertility in the Male and Female Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for six months from May 1981. 2. Hammersmith Hospital for eight months from November 1981. I had Extensive Training in reproductive surgery. (Micro- Surgery in Reproductive Health) to May 1982. 7. Honours Kenya African Preliminary Examination Certificate 1963 School Certificate Division 1 1967 Higher School Certificate 1969 Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine 1975 Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1980 Letter of Commendation from Prof. R.M Winston of Hammersmith 1982 Hospital in Infertility 8.0 WORKING EXPERIENCE 8.1 Internship rotation in Obstetrics & Gynaecology & Paediatric for one year At Kakamega Provincial Hospital from August 1975 to July 1976. 8.2 From September 1976 I worked as Medical Officer at Kakamega Provincial
Hospital doing General duties for four months from September 1976. 8.3 Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from January 1977 to July 1980 at Kenyatta National Hospital. This included six months rotation in oncology ward six months at Machakos. I was left in charge of the surgery as the provincial surgeon Went to Brazil for Treatment. I also worked at coast Hospital from January 1981 to April 1981. 8.4 I was appointed as Lecturer in Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi I May 1983 8.5. Worked as Chairman of the Division of the Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Kenyatta National Hospital from 1989 1992 8.6 I worked as JHPIEGO Programme Co-ordinator from July 1989 to September 1989 8.7 I was Chairman of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi from 1989 to 1992. 8.8 I was director of the JHPIEGO Programme in which the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology financial support from JHPIEGO (USAID) to carry Out and undertake various medical personnel i.e. Gynaecologists, Medical Officers, intern doctors and nurses from 1989 to 1992. 8.9 I have been co-coordinator in-charge of Norplant Implants training for Medical Workers from All public Hospitals in Kenya and conducted by The Department Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology since 1989 to 1998.
The Department has in the past trained doctors and nurses from other Africa countries e.g. Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Ethiopia, Mauritius and Gambia. 9.0 I was the Chairman of the Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Consultant At Mater Misericordia Hospital (one of the Top Private Hospital in Kenya run By the Catholic Church since 1992 2007 9.1 I was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 1992 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology College of health Sciences University of Nairobi. 9.2 I am a consultant at The Nairobi Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 9.3 Been member of Board of Management for Pumwani Maternity Hospital from 2007 to date 9.4 Been member of Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board from 2004 to date 9.5. Member of the task Force on Regulatory Force Framework for Assisted Reproductive Technology in Kenya launched in 2007.
MEETING AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED 1. Attended a two week course in diagnostic laparoscopy in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi a part of JHPIEGO Programme January 1981. 2. Attended KOGS Conference extension Mombasa February 1981 3. Attended KOGS annual scientific conference Nairobi February 1983 4. I made an Educational Tour to West Germany where I visited family planning centers in Frankfurt, Dusseldorf November 1983 5. Attended KOGS Annual scientific conference I have continued to attend them yearly. 1984 February. 6 Attended conference for Nurses Association of Kenya July 1984 7 Attended Annual Scientific Conference in Dar-es-salaam of the Association of Gynaecology and Obstetrician in August 1984. 8 Attended First Reproductive Health Conference in Nairobi August 1984. 9 Attended a CIBA foundation Symposium on abortion in London November 1984. 10 Attended a Provincial Reproductive Health/Perinatal Medicine seminar on Safe Motherhood at Mombasa for pediatricians and Gynaecologists from the Medical school and Provincial Hospitals August 1989. 11 Attended a course in academic skills in reproductive health for medical, faculty members at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland USA. June 1989 for one month.
12 Attended a Research workshop at KEMRI organized by Commonwealth Regional Health Secretariat for East Central and South Africa January 1990 for a week. 13 Family Health Research Centre Directors Meeting. Sri Lanka. 14 W.H.O Special Programme and Research Training in Human Reproduction, Management Workshop in Zimbabwe, 2 nd 7 th March 1992 15 Attended Chairpersons Seminar at Lilongwe Malawi 27 th April 1 st May 1992. 16 Organized and attended International workshop on Male Infertility In the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 3 rd 4 th may 1992. 17 Attended International Conference on recent advances in reproduction In man and Animals organized by National Council for Research and Reproduction (i.e. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Reproduction biology unit and institute of Primate Research centre) Nairobi 5 th 7 th May 1992. 18 I was hired as a W.H.O. consultant to facilitate a workshop on Academic Skills for Doctors and nurses from different African countries held in Mauritius in 1994 September for 2 weeks. 19 W.H.O. consultant at workshop for 3 weeks at Portlouis Mauritius in 1996 September to October for doctors and nurses from different African Countries. 20 W.H.O. consultant at Academic Skills Workshops for 3 weeks at
Portlouis Mauritius In May June 1997 again for similar group. 21 I was External Examiner at Dar-es-salaam University Muhimbili Hospital In August 1998 for undergraduate and Post Graduate students in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 22 I was External Examiner at Moi University Eldoret in the Department of Reproductive Health in the Faculty of Health Sciences for Supplementary Examinations for the 1998 Academic year 15/12-17/12/98. 23 I attended an International Clinical Course for Surgical Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Kiel, Germany From 22 nd 26 th February 1999. 24 I facilitated an International Norplant Training Course in March 1999 for Doctors and Nurses from Ethiopia, Eritrea and Tanzania at Kenyatta National Hospital. 25 I was External Examiner at Moi Univesity Eldoret in the Department of Reproductive Health in the Faculty of Health Sciences for the End year Final Examination for 4 th Year Medical students 1-7/8/99. 26 I was a facilitator for Norplant Training for Doctors and Nurses from Kenya 6 th 10 th September 1999 at Kenyatta National Hospital sponsored by Schering. 27 I was External Examiner at Moi University (Kenya) Department of Reproductive Health for 6 th year Final Examinations 22-28/9/99.
28 I was External Examiner at Moi University Eldoret in the Department of Reproductive Health for the 4 th year Medical Student Examination 29/7 to 5/6/2000. 29 I was External Examiner at Moi University Eldoret for 6 th year Final Examinations 2/9-9/9/2000. 30 Attended a workshop for guidelines for Accreditation of medical schools. 23-24 th November 2007 Silver Springs Hotel Nairobi. 31 Attended Stakeholders Workshop for the National Strategy for University Educational on 26 th 27 th March 2008 at KIE Nairobi. Kenya. 32 Attended a workshop on Strategic Planning for Pumwani Maternity Hospital 2009-2013 at Naivasha Simba Hotel December 2008 for 5 days. 33 Attended a workshop on strengthening HR professional Development, leadership of sustainability program 26 th 30 th January 2009. Phase l at Naivasha Sopa Hotel. 34 Attended the 8 th International scientific conference of the East, Central and Southern Africa Association of Obstetrical and Gynaecological Societies (ECSAOGS) 18 TH 21 ST February 2009 at Whitesands Hotel Mombasa. 35 Attended the Kenya Medical Association Strategic Planning - Action Planning Workshop at Kenya School of Law Karen 27 th 28 th February 2009. 36 Attended a phase ll Workshop on Strengthening HR Professional Development, leadership 7 sustainability 30 th March 3 rd April 2009 at Naivasha Sopa Hotel
37 Attended Kenya Medical Associations Annual Scientific Conference at Nanyuki Kenya. 22 nd 25 th April 2009. 38 Attended a workshop on RH-OBA Accreditation Training in held in Kitui from 25 TH to 26 TH February 2010. 39 Attended workshop on the National health workforce observatory technical working group meeting held on 17 th March 2010, at Panafric Hotel, Nairobi. 40 Attended a workshop on PNA protocol and data collection tools held at Naivasha from 5 th to 9 th April 2010 41 Attended workshop for The Members of the Permanent Public Service Remuneration Review Board and Key Stakeholders in the health Public Service Sub Sector held from 23 rd to 26 th April 2010 at Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha.
PUBLICATIONS 1. Wanjala S 1980 A review of uterine fibroids at Kenyatta National Hospital Part of M.Med Dissertation Submitted in 1980 (pg 356 377) 2. Wanjala S. 1980 A prospective study of premature rupture of membranes at Kenyatta National Hospital. Part of M.Med Dissertation submitted in 1980 (pg 160 185) 3. Wanjala S, Murungu N.M., Mat K.J 1985 Mortality due to abortions at Kenyatta National Hospital Abortion;Medical progress and social implications Pitman. London (CIBA foundation symposium 115 41-53) 4. Wanjala S 1988 Problems of contraceptives continuation and discontinuation in Family Planning in a manual of clinical Family Planning Practice Chapter 15 (Pg 165 177) Edited by Khama O Rogo (K.M.A Publication) 5. Wanjala S 1989 Infertility in Family Planning In manual for clinical Family Planning Practice chapter 18(pg 197-203) Edited by Khama Rogo K.M.A Publications. 6. Lema V.M Makokha A.E, Sanghvi HCG., Wanjala SM. 1991 A review of the medical aspects of adolescent fertility in Kenya
J. Obsted. Gyn.East & Central Africa 9:37-44 7. Lema V.M. Ojwang SBO. Wanjala S.H.M 1991 Rupture of the gravid uterus: A review E. Africa Med J >68:430 8. Wanjala S. M, Cheserem E. and Ochieng Acute Puerperal Inversion of The Uterus at Kenyatta National Hospital case report. 9. Wanjala S.M. Simple Mesenchymal Tumour. A case report 10. Ngayu G.W., Ndavi M.P, Wanjala S.M, Rogo K.O The menstrual cycle in Adolescent Girls in three secondary schools in Machakos District in Kenya: Across sectional Comparative study. 12. Ataya W.M, Kigondu C, Ruminjo J.K,Wanjala S M, Munyao D. The onset Of Spermaturia and the development of puberty changes among urban Boys in Kenya. 13. Osteoporosis, Diagnosis and Management presented at the 5 th Nairobi Hospital Annual Reproductive health Symposium held on 20 th April 2010
PAPERS READY FOR PRESENTATION AND PUBLICATION 1. Management of Genital Tuberculosis with infertility. Three case presentation. 2. Adenomyosis, Diagnosis and management. I have supervised more than 15 postgraduate students since 1983. Email Address wanjalasm@yahoo.com wanjalasm@gmail.com Postal Address P.O Box 20807 00202, Nairobi Contacts Office Tel. +254 020 2712797 020 2028855 Mobile 0722854753