David Odhiambo Ochola is seeking a new position. He has over 12 years of experience in public health programs. He holds a Master's in Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree. His experience includes roles as a Sub County Coordinator and Community Focus Group Discussion Facilitator. He has strong skills in communication, leadership, and project management. He is motivated and dedicated with a proven track record of achieving targets.

1. Curriculum Vitae
David Odhiambo Ochola
Telephone no: +254 726 340 618 / +254 728 948 866 Email: dvy10ochola@gmail.com
Personal Profile
Am a highly dedicated and motivated professional with a progressive career with over 12 years of experience. I am
self-driven, ambitious, innovative, analytical, a fast learner, and pride myself as a true team player with good
interpersonal skills. I desire to work within a challenging and rewarding environment, which will give me an
opportunity to utilize my acquired skills, apply my academic knowledge that leads to both personal and
organizational growth.
Education
Currently
Master’s in Business Administration, Project Management Option
Kenyatta University
May 2004
Bachelors of Science
University of Nairobi
Nov 1997
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Kanyawanga High school
Professional Qualifications
 Oct 2014 :Clinical Research Training, Online Course by NIH
 Feb 2013 : Biomedical and Social/Behavioral, Basic Course By CITI in collaboration with University of
Washington
Skills
 Communication Skills: Excellent communicator who effectively conveys information both verbally and in
writing. I am also a keen listener and gives prompt feedback.
 Flexibility and Adaptability: I am a flexible team player who thrives in environments that require ability to
effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent tasks.
 Priorities and Decision making: A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and
problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
 Leadership: Proven ability to Lead and manage operations team to deliver a culture that supports and
contributes to the strategic objectives of the organization and meet approved service standards
 Planning and Organizing: Ability to identify and prioritize activities and assignments, make necessary
adjustments as required; foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning.
 Operations: Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Formulate and implement
departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.
 Personal qualities: Ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment; i am a person who upholds
integrity, credibility, and dedication.
 ICT Competence: Good command of Microsoft Office tools, word processing, data handling and processing,
presentation, operating systems and internet.

2. Work Experience
Oct 2011 to Date Impact Research and Development Organization
Position: Sub County Coordinator
Responsibilities:
 Programmatic and administrative support leadership in the planning and Implementation of the HIV
Prevention Interventions in the Sub County.
 Prepare and submit budgets, regular work plans for the activities within the district and ensure that
scheduled activities are implemented as set out in the work plans.
 Identify operational constraints and design innovative strategies to bring about implementation
improvements to ensure set targets are achieved.
 Prepare and submit detailed weekly, monthly and annual progress reports of activities .
 Represent the organization in multi-sectoral meetings with County and Sub County HMT, County officials,
community leaders and other implementing partners at County level.
 Conduct regular field visits, support supervision and monitoring of all HIV program activities to ensure
quality service provision.
 Establish network/linkages with the County and Sub County HMT, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs and health facilities
operating in the County in order to develop and sustain effective and efficient referral system.
 Coordinate and facilitate capacity building workshops/trainings for MOH staff and other public health
stakeholders to improve knowledge and skills.
 Ensure that project funds are utilized transparently and transactions are documented and traceable, and
monitor stores activities to ensure proper supplies management.
 Ensure that all supplies are available as and when needed in the District.
 Safeguard and manage all the project assets including vehicles, chairs, computers, printers etc to the best of
ability.
Aug 2007 - Oct 2011 Impact Research and Development Organization
Position: Community Focus Group Discussion Facilitator/Moderator
Responsibilities:
 Facilitate Focus Group Discussion (FGD)/In-Depth Interviews (IDI) with public health stakeholders for the
purposes of generating and collecting Qualitative and Quantitative data.
 Development and review of assigned study related documents including protocols, SOPs, procedure
manuals and case report forms.
 Organize and facilitate Community Stakeholders planning workshops and trainings to increase research
literacy of the community and build the capacity of the Community Advisory Boards (CABs).
 Establish network with the NGOs, CBOs, FBOs and health facilities operating in the District in order to
develop and sustain effective and efficient referral system.
 Develop Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials on FEM-PrEP Clinical trial and Conduct
community awareness and education on the clinical trial.
 Facilitate partnership meetings between public health stakeholders, research staff and the community
members.

3. March 2003 - March 2007 KEMRI/JICA Public Health Education (PHE) Project
Position: Project Facilitator
Responsibilities:
 Carrying out a survey on facilities for laboratory monitoring of ARV use in various VCT centers within
Kisumu District and Municipality.
 Administering knowledge Attitude and Practices (KAP) based questionnaires and writing reports based on
field activities.
 Designing comprehensive HIV/AIDS training curriculum for Community Health Workers (CHWs).
 Creating HIV/AIDS awareness with emphasis on VCT and PMTCT clinic attendance as an important entry
point for preventive interventions among rural community in Western Kenya.
 Community mobilization to attend Public Health Education seminars organized by the project.
 Development of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials and training plan for Opinion
leaders on various issues related to HIV/AIDS.
Other Positions Held
 Feb - Oct 1999: Field Assistant at KEMRI/JICA HIV/AIDS Project
Additional Information
Awards and Achievements
 Ensured above 80% target achievements in all interventions implemented and awarded the Program
Manager’s award
 As a Data Discrepancy Supervisor, I managed to resolve data discrepancies promptly and accurately and
awarded a “Thorough Award Certificate”
Trainings and Workshop
 Nov 2014 : Designing HIV Prevention Programs for Key Populations, Online by Global Health eLearning
Center
 July 2008: Training in Social Behavioral and Community (SBC) Preparedness Research
 Research Ethics Training and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) facilitated by Family Health International (FHI)
together with Impact Research and Development Organization (RDO)
 Aug 2007: Site Initiation Training for the Truvada Socio-Behavioral and Community Preparedness Research
Study facilitated by Family Health International (FHI)
 July 2007: Research Ethics Training by Family Health International (FHI)
 Oct 2005: Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV Workshop facilitated by Kenya
Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)/Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
 July - Sept 2005: Training on HIV/AIDS diagnosis at KEMRI
Hobbies and Interests
 Voluntary Work, Traveling

4. Referees
Dr Ohaga Spala
Programs Manager, Impact RDO
Telephone no: +254 722 672 077 / +254 721 490 065
Email: spaoha@yahoo.com
Dr Bob Awino
Medical Officer of Health, Sub County
Telephone no: +254 720 328 750
Email: bobawino@yahoo.com
Mr Jacob Odhiambo
Project Coordinator, Impact RDO
Telephone no: +254 734 372 398 / +254 720 318 908
Email: jacodhiam@yahoo.com