C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E PERSONAL DETAILS: Name: Zipporah Wangui Wathingira Ngumi Date of Birth: 7 th September, 1949 Nationality: Kenyan Marital Status: Married with two children Husband: Peter Wathingira Douglas Ngumi Children: Sarah Ngumi - 17 years Nathan Ngumi - 15 years Address: 1. Department of Surgery Faculty of Medicine P.O Box 19676 NAIROBI 2. P.O Box 51104 NAIROBI Phone: 722890 (Office) 530647 (House) Mobile: 0733-871424 E-Mail: pwd@nbnet.co.ke Pager: No. 132 PSL (717717) Religion: Christian Languages: English, Kiswahili and Kikuyu Present Position: Associate Professor - Department of Surgery Chairman, Department of Surgery 1
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS UNIVERSITIES 1994 Fellowship in Clinical Sciences - University of Maryland, School of Medicine 1979-1981 Fellow of Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - FFARCS now FRCA 1978-1979 Diploma in Anaesthesia of the Royal College Physicians/Surgeons of England. [D.A.(London)] HIGH SCHOOL 1967-1968 Alliance Girls High School - Advanced Level Certificate 1963-1966 Kahuhia Girls High School - Cambridge School Certificate (Ordinary Level) PRIMARY SCHOOLS 1955-1962 Thuita, Gaturi and Itaaga - KCPE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 1987 to date Honorary Consultant in Anaesthesia - Kenyatta National Hospital 1981-1987 Specialist Anaesthetist - Kenyatta National Hospital 1980-1981 Senior House Officer in Anaesthesia - Southampton General Hospital and group of hospitals, University of Southampton, England 2
1978-1979 Senior House Officer in Anaesthesia - Kenyatta National Hospital 1975-1976 Internship in General Surgery and Paediatrics - Kenyatta National Hospital Duties have included the following: Operating Theatres Giving general anaesthesia Intensive Care Unit & High Dependency Unit Taking care of critically ill patients Rest of the hospital Consulting in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine Member of the: Kidney Transplant Team and Cardiac Surgery Team. TEACHING/EXAMINATION RESPONSIBILITIES 2001 September Associate Professor in Anaesthesiology 1991 to date Senior Lecturer in Anaesthesia, Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi. Appointed on 27 th June 1991. 1987-1991 Lecturer in Anaesthesia, Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi. 1985-1987 Honorary Lecturer in Anaesthesia Postgraduates 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, year M.Med, Anaesthesia. 2 nd, 3 rd year M.Med Surgery, Paediatrics. 3
Undergraduates 3 rd year MBChB, and 2 nd year BDS and 5 th year MBChB Paramedics Diploma in Anaesthesia for Clinical Officers, Intensive Care Nurses, Postgraduate Diploma. 1. Setting and marking examinations for M.Med Part I and Part II examinations in Anaesthesia and Surgery 2. Supervision of dissertations for M.Med Anaesthesia students 3. Internal Examiner for Diploma in Anaesthesia at KMTC DISSERTATION IN PROGRESS 1. Dr Bernard Kimori Kaara: Comparison of 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor type 3 (5HT 3 ) antagonist ondansetron with metoclopramide in the control of postoperative nausea and vomiting 2. Dr Jamala Adam Taib: A prospective study of Anaesthesia associated maternal morbidity necessitating ICU management DISSERTATIONS SUPERVISED AND PASSED 1. Dr Noorani R.A: The effect of Atropine premedication on body temperature of children in tropics. 1990 2. Dr Opere H.O: Comparison between pretreatment with lysine acetyl salicylate and 10% calcium gluconate in prevention of post suxamethonium muscle pains. 1990. 3. Dr Mkubwa J.M.W: A ten year review of the mortality among tetanus cases admitted to the ICU in Kenyatta National Hospital. 1991. 4
3. Dr Muriithi J.M.W: Postoperative complications of anaesthesia needing intensive care management. 1991. 5. Dr Etiang Hillary: Patients attitudes to anaesthesia in Kenyatta National Hospital. 1993 6. Dr Hassan G: Ketamine anaesthesia for caesarean section in Kenyatta National Hospital. 1993 7. Dr. Okutoi Praxedes M: A comparison between Propofol Relaxant and Halothane Relaxant anaesthetic techniques in Elective Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital. 1996 7. Dr Wanyonyi M. Vitalis: A study of the Neuromuscular blocking properties and cardiovascular effects of Rocuronium. 1998 9. Dr Gacii M.V: A survey of Practice and Perception of training needs among Clinical Officer Anaesthetists. 1998 10. Dr Kinyua Gathukia: Preoperaptive Blood Sugar Levels in Paediatric Surgical Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital. 1998-2000 11. Dr Muchiri P: A comparative study of the Cardiovascular effects and Antisialogue Properties of Atropine and Glycopyrrolate. 1999-2000. 13. Dr Chokwe T.M.: Cardiac Automomic Neuropathy in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Outpatient Diabetic Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital. - 2000 14. Dr Kituyi P.W: Outcome of medical cases admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital ICU - a five-year retrospective study. 2001 15. Dr Gitahi J: A study of Postoperative Paralysis in the operation theatre 5
recovery room at Kenyatta National Hospital. 2000. 16. Dr Nyamai K: A comparative study of the haemodynamic effects of thipentone and propofol used as intravenous induction agents for caesarean section in preeclampsia/eclampsia mothers. 2001 17. Dr Misango D.O: Extent of myocardial damage after open heart surgery as assessed from serial plasma enzyme levels. 2001 18. Dr Saminar Mir: A comparative study of neuromuscular and cardiovascular effects of cisatracurium besilate at different doses in adult surgical patients at Kenyatta National Hospital. 2001. PROJECTS IN PROGRESS 1. Development of a separate Anaesthesia Department 2. Development of Training in Intensive Care Medicine 3. Development of Separate Paediatric Intensive Care Unit in Kenyatta National Hospital 4. Development of Master in Family Medicine in Mission Hospitals. Now about to commence in Moi University in January 2004. 5. Development of HDU in Kenyatta National Hospital - Completed. This was now reverted to a full ICU due to the need of beds. CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED 1981, 1983, 1988, 1998, 1999,2000,2001 Annual Scientific Conferences of The Society of Anaesthesiologists of East Africa nd Refresher Course - Nairobi 6
2003 May: International Medical Council 2001: ICMDA Eastern African Region, Nairobi August 8 th 12 th. 1997: Trauma Life Support workshop - Nairobi 1994: Anaesthetic Refresher Course - Chicago USA 1992, 19993: Operation Smile - Participant Training Programme - Virginia USA 1992: Youth for Christ Staff Training - Johannesburg South Africa 1990: Clinical Epidemiology Workshop - Mombasa Perinatal and Maternal Mortality - Mombasa Women and health - Nairobi African Association of Nephrology Conference - Nairobi Aids Seminar - Nairobi Fifth Scientific Congress of UNAPSA/ISOTP; Kenya Paediatric Association PUBLICATIONS AFTER LAST PROMOTION IN 1991 1. Magoha G.A.O. and Ngumi Z.W.W: Training of surgeons in Kenya at the University of Nairobi Teaching Hospital - EAMJ Vol 76: 462-464, 1999 2. Magoha G.A.O. and Ngumi Z.W.W: Renal Transplantation during the 20 th Century: A review. EAMJ Vol. 77: 526-530, 2001 7
3. Magoha G.A.O. and Z.W.W. Ngumi: Cancer of the penis at Kenyatta National Hospital. EAMJ, Vol. 77: 526-530, 2000 4. Ngumi Z.W.W: Mortality at the Intensive Care Unit of the Kenyatta National Hospital in 1996 - Accepted for publication in Medicom 5. Ngumi Z.W.W. and Muriithi J.M: Anaesthesia and Associated Post Operative complication at the Intensive Care Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital - Accepted for publication in Medicom 2001 6. Ngumi Z.W.W: Trauma injury and violence: Outcome of head injuries at KNH Intensive Care Unit. A chapter in the book - Social Change and Health in Kenya to published by the Centre for Health and Behaviour Studies.- Accepted for publication 7. Ngumi Z.W.W: Kidney Transplantation in Kenya: The way forward - Accepted for publication, EAMJ 8. Ngumi Z.W.W: The faith of a Doctor: A chapter in the book 'Religion and Health in Africa' edited by Late Prof. Hannah Kinoti and DR Mary Getui - Publisher Transafrica Press 9. Ngumi Z.W.W: Respiratory Support in patients with multiorgan failure - course monogram - African Association of Nephrology proceedings of - Pan African course in Renal Failure - September 24 th - 27 th 1996 PAPERS READ AT CONFERENCES 1. Ngumi Z.W.W: Alfentanyl - A new Analgesic drug: Annual Scientific Conference of Society of Anaesthesiologists of East Africa - 1981. 2. Ngumi Z.W.W: Management of Pain: The Role of the Anaesthetists 8
3. Ngumi Z.W.W: 'Once in a lifetime Rupture Uterus in a patients with Congenital Trismus' SAEA: Scientific Conference - 1987 4. Ngumi Z.W.W: The role of the Anaesthetist in reducing Maternal Mortality: Obstetrics workshop. Mombasa - 1998 5. Ngumi Z.W.W: Management of Severe Pregnancy Induced Hypertension with sodium Nitroprusside: Obs/Gyne Conference - 1992, Nairobi 6. Ngumi Z.W.W: Care of the Terminally ill patients in Intensive Care Unit: Christian Medical Fellowship - 1995, Nairobi 7. Ngumi Z.W.W: Anaesthesia as a specialty of Medicine - The scope - KSA key note address - 1995, Nairobi 8. Ngumi Z.W.W: Anaesthesia and Health. Interversity Collaboration workshop - 1996, Machakos 9. Ngumi Z.W.W: Management of Post Operative Pain - 1996, Nairobi 10. Ngumi Z.W.W: Transportation of the Trauma Patient - 1997, Nairobi 11. Ngumi Z.W.W: Trauma Injury and Violence: Intervesity Collaboration workshop - 1997, Matuu Kenya. 12. Ngumi Z.W.W: Neonatal Intensive Care: KSA - 1997, Nairobi 13. Ngumi Z.W.W: Transportation of Open Heart Surgery from theatre to Intensive Care Unit: KCS - 1997 14. Ngumi Z.W.W: Anaesthesia for Craniotomy - The challenges: KSA - 1998 15. Surgical Prophylaxis: August 2001 Anaesthetic Society of Kenya Annual Conference. Nairobi Hospital Kenya. 9
16. Serving the Youth: International Christian Medical and Dental Associations East African Regional Conference Nairobi, Kenya: Methodist Guest House. August 2001. 17. Leaving the Comfort Zone. International Christian Medical and Dental Associations East African Regional Conference Nairobi, Kenya: Methodist Guest House. August 2001. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES 2000 to date: Chairman, Department of Surgery (Appointed 3 rd May 2000): Reviewed for another 3 years on 3 rd May 2003. Acting Chairman - Department of Surgery (29 th November 1999-18 th January 2000) 1996: Acting Chairman, Department of Surgery (5 th November - 27 th December 1996) COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Member of Promotions Committee - Faculty of Medicine 2. Faculty Representative at the Kenya Bureau of Standards Committee on Hospital Equipment and Supplies - 1999 3. Current Faculty Representative to the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board 4. Member of Committee dealing with postgraduate students dispute with Kenyatta National Hospital 5. Chairman, Division of Anaesthesia 10
6. Member of the Disciplinary Committee in the Division of Anaesthesia 7. Past member of MAC Kenyatta National Hospital MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES 1. Society of Anaesthesiologists of East Africa. (Treasurer; 1985-1988). 2. Kenya Society of Anaesthetists 3. Kenya Medical Women Association. (Council member; 1985-1986) Life member 4. Christian Medical Fellowship. (Treasurer, 1996-1998). Current Vice Chairman 5. Proposed College of Family Medicine Board (Vice Chairman: 1998 to date) 6. Kenya Cardiac Society 7. Operation Smile Mission in Kenya. (Board Chairlady; 1997 to 2001) 8. Heart to Heart Foundation MEMBERSHIP TO NON-PROFESSIONAL BODIES 1. Kugeria Women's Group 2. Parklands Sports Club 3. Karen Country Club 11
4. Emerging Young Leaders - (Resource person) 5. Crisis Pregnancy Ministries - (Board Member) 6. Evangelism through sports - (Board Member) AWARDS/HONOURS 2000 Vice-chancellor's commendation for work done in Operation Smile to the Kenyan Children 1994 International Scholarships Programme - Scholarship to study Anaesthesia in Maryland USA 1978 British Council - scholarship to study Anaesthesia in England 12