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Professional Differentiation for the Oncology Workforce Symposium

September 1, 2023 - September 2, 2023

The Kenya Society for Haematology and Oncology (KESHO) partnered with the African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) and the Ministry of Health, Kenya, and the Aga Khan University, to host the 1st Professional Differentiation for the Oncology Workforce Symposium aimed at developing a skilled and well trained oncology workforce who can provide quality care and services across the cancer continuum from prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

The event brought together specialists, program directors, policymakers, universities, and all facilities that provide training for all cadres providing oncology services across the country and in the region to define the scope of practice, core competencies and entrustable professional activities for all oncology and allied services care providers in the country.

Caesar Oburu Barare

Categories: speakers

Caesar Oburu Barare is the Assistant Chief Radiation Therapist at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Cancer Treatment Centre.

He is a part time lecturer in Dip Med Imaging at KMTC Manza Campus and a Clinical Tutor, BRad (Therapy) at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

He is the immediate past Regional Director Africa at International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT). He is the past president of Society of Radiography in Kenya (SORK).

Caesar Oburu Barare

Caesar Oburu Barare is the Assistant Chief Radiation Therapist at...

Irene Weru

Categories: speakers

Dr. Irene Weru has worked at Kenyatta National Hospital since 2003 and is current head of clinical pharmacy. Dr. Weru holds a master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy with sub-specialization in oncology pharmacy from the University of Nairobi.

Dr. Weru is a member of various National and international technical working groups including Demand Forecasting and Quantification TWG of the Coalition for Access to NCD Medicines, ChemoSafe Regional TWG, Pharmacy Advisory Council -Global HOPE Pediatric Hematology /Oncology Centers of Excellence and NCI-Kenya Quality Management Expert Working Group.

Dr. Weru is a member of several professional associations including HOPAK, PSK, KESHO and ISOPP. She is the current Secretary to the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP).

Besides oncology, Dr. Weru has interest in medicines management and use especially medicine formulary management. She is also an honorary lecturer at University of Nairobi, School of Pharmacy and provides research and clinical practice supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Irene Weru

Dr. Irene Weru has worked at Kenyatta National Hospital since...

Dr Samuel Nguku

Categories: speakers

Dr Samuel Nguku is a consultant in radiology and nuclear medicine at Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi.

He has a master’s degree in Radiology from Aga Khan University and fellowship in Nuclear medicine from Imperial College London.

He was integral in setting up of the first PET CT service in Kenya at the Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi.

He has great passion in improving cancer imaging in the country and integrating molecular imaging in management of cancer patients.

Dr Samuel Nguku

Dr Samuel Nguku is a consultant in radiology and nuclear...

Dr. Wambui Kung’u

Position: Clinical Oncologist
Categories: Committee Members

Dr. Wambui Kung’u is a Clinical Oncologist at Kenyatta University, Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine from Alexandria University, Egypt.

She is a member of the Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (KESHO), African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC), European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

Her main areas of interest are Head and Neck cancers, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and gastrointestinal cancer.

Dr. Wambui Kung’u

Clinical Oncologist

Dr. Wambui Kung’u is a Clinical Oncologist at Kenyatta University,...

Dr Gladys Machira

Categories: speakers

Gladys is the current Director, Education and Examination at the Nursing Council of Kenya.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, a Master Degree In Palliative Care, and a PhD in nursing.

She is responsible for the development of the nursing syllabus and approval of nursing curriculum.

Dr Gladys also oversees management of nursing licensure examination.

Dr Gladys Machira

Gladys is the current Director, Education and Examination at the...

Dr Priscilla Waithira Njenga

Position: MBChB, M.Med (Anatomic Pathology)
Categories: Committee Members

Dr. Njenga is a dedicated scholar and educator with a profound commitment to advancing the field of Oncopathology and promoting best practice in Anatomic Pathology. With a primary focus on breast cancer, she has recently been awarded an NIH grant to pursue a fellowship in translational research in informatics and digital pathology, at Columbia University, New York; ultimately with the aim of building capacity at the Aga Khan University lab, and consequently optimizing diagnostic accuracy, streamlining laboratory workflows, and enhancing overall patient care.

She currently serves as Senior Instructor in Anatomic Pathology, at the Aga Khan University Hospital, where she has been pivotal in the education and mentorship of postgraduate students.

Beyond her teaching and research duties, Dr. Njenga is an active member of the Kenya Association of Clinical Pathologists where she serves in the Organizing Scientific Committee.

Her areas of interest include, Anatomic Pathology, Breast Pathology and Computational and Digital Pathology

Dr Priscilla Waithira Njenga

MBChB, M.Med (Anatomic Pathology)

Dr. Njenga is a dedicated scholar and educator with a...

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  1. Medical Oncologists
  2. Radiation Oncologists
  3. Clinical and Radiation Oncologists
  4. Paediatric Oncologists
  5. Surgical oncologists
  6. Gynaecological oncologists
  7. Haematologists
  8. Clinical trial co-ordinators
  9. Oncology nurses
  10. Registrars and fellows specializing in oncology field
  11. Trainee radiation therapists, medical physicists and oncology nurses
  12. Medical officers and general practitioners working in the Oncology field
  13. Radiation therapists
  14. Medical physicists
  15. Oncology pharmacists
  16. Sponsoring companies
  17. Policy makers

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  • Aga Khan University, Nairobi