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SUMMARY:Professional Differentiation for the Oncology Workforce Symposium
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Executive Summary” tab_id=”1693910372572-0a8b207b-5448″][vc_column_text]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. \nThe 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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Speaker Profiles” tab_id=”1693910372581-ec3895f1-54c3″][vc_column_text]	\n		                        \n		 					\n									\n		      \n	\n    \n        Dr Manel Haj Mansour\n        \n            \n                                                    Categories: \n                    speakers                \n                        \n        \nDr Manel Haj is a Consultant Medical Oncologist and Section Head of Medical Oncology at Aga Khan University Hospital\, Nairobi. She is also the current Fellowship Program Director in The Department of Hematology Oncology. \nShe graduated from the University Tunis\, and undertook her Core Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology training the most prestigious University Hospitals in Tunisia where she received her certificate of completion in 2017. She has also received part of training at the Gustave Roussy Institute of cancer treatment in Paris\, France. \nShe has previously worked as consultant medical oncologist and lecturer at Abdurrahman Mami University Hospital\, Tunisia and at a leading health care facility in Nairobi.  \nDr Haj is passionate about increasing cancer awareness and promoting screening and early detection. She has also a special interest in precision oncology and clinical research and is currently investigator in several clinical trials in the Cancer Research Unit at Aga Khan University Hospital. \nShe is a member of American (ASCO)\, European (ESMO) \,Tunisian and Kenyan societies of medical oncology ((STOM  and KESHO). \n        \n    \n		    \n    							\n  \n    \n  \n  \n    Dr Manel Haj Mansour\n            Dr Manel Haj is a Consultant Medical Oncologist and Section... \n        \n          \n  \n  					\n					\n					 					\n									\n		      \n	\n    \n        Dr. Catherine Nyongesa\n        \n            \n                          Position: Clinical/Radiation Oncologist\n                                                    Categories: \n                    Committee Members                \n                        \n        Dr. Catherine Nyongesa Watta is a Clinical/Radiation Oncologist at Texas Cancer Centre Nairobi and Kenyatta National Hospital\, with over 10 years of experience in Oncology conducting inpatient and outpatient management of cancer patients. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (University of Nairobi)\, Master of Medicine in Radiation Oncology (University of the Witwatersrand\, South Africa)\, and a Fellowship (FC Rad Onc) in Radiation Oncology from the College of Radiation Oncologists of South Africa. Among the key organizations\, she has been a member of\, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)\, Health Professions Council of South Africa\, and International Gynecologic Cancer Society. \nShe has received a number of awards in recognition of her work nationally and globally. These include: \n\nConquer Cancer Foundation (2011\, ASCO Annual Meeting)\,\nIDEA (International Development Education Award- ASCO\, 2009)\nIGCS (International Gynecologic Cancer Society) Travelling Scholarship Award 2008\nEmployee excellence award KNH 2007\,\nMMED dissertation paper passed with distinction 2005 at University of the Witwatersrand\, SA.\nBest O level and A level student Misikhu Girls High school (St Cecilia)\n\nShe is one of the founders of the Texas Cancer Center Nairobi. \nShe is also the first female radiation oncologist in Kenya. \nDr. Catherine Nyongesa is the acting head of Department at the Cancer Treatment Centre Kenyatta National Hospital. \nHonorary lecturer university of Nairobi. \n        \n    \n		    \n    							\n  \n    \n  \n  \n    Dr. Catherine Nyongesa\n            Clinical/Radiation Oncologist\n            Dr. Catherine Nyongesa Watta is a Clinical/Radiation Oncologist at Texas... \n        \n          \n  \n  					\n					\n					 					\n									\n		      \n	\n    \n        Truphena Komen\n        \n            \n                                                    Categories: \n                    speakers                \n                        \n        Truphena is an Oncology Clinical Officer at Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital (MTRH) \nShe is the current Program coordinator for Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Medical Oncology). \n        \n    \n		    \n    							\n  \n    \n  \n  \n    Truphena Komen\n            Truphena is an Oncology Clinical Officer at Moi Teaching &... \n        \n          \n  \n  					\n					\n					 					\n									\n		      \n	\n    \n        Dr Karen Mbaabu\n        \n            \n                                                    Categories: \n                    speakers                \n                        \n        \nDr Karen Mbaabu is a oncoplastic breast surgeon based at the MP Shah hospital Nairobi. She completed her fellowship in oncoplastic breast surgery training in the UK. Prior to that\, she had worked as a General Surgeon at a The Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Nairobi.  \nShe undertook her medical training at the University of Nairobi Medical School and her postgraduate training in General Surgery at the Aga khan University Hospital\, Nairobi. Dr Mbaabu’s most recent accomplishment is graduating with a Postgraduate certificate in Surgical Leadership from the Harvard Postgraduate Medical School (SLP\,Class of 2022) She currently serves as the co-country representative of the COSECSA program. \nDr Mbaabu is passionate about providing quality\, compassionate and affordable surgery. Her main interests are oncoplastic breast surgery and surgical education. \n        \n    \n		    \n    							\n  \n    \n  \n  \n    Dr Karen Mbaabu\n            Dr Karen Mbaabu is a oncoplastic breast surgeon based at... \n        \n          \n  \n  					\n					\n					 					\n									\n		      \n	\n    \n        Dr. Mary Nyangasi\n        \n            \n                          Position: Medical doctor and global health physician\n                                                    Categories: \n                    Committee Members                \n                        \n        A medical doctor and global health physician with a 17-year career experience in medical\npractice\, clinical and preventive oncology\, cancer policy formulation and programming at the\nMinistry of Health in Kenya. Currently serves as the Head of the National Cancer Control\nProgram and Co-Chair of the National Cancer Taskforce. \nShe is passionate about improving access to care across the cancer care continuum and health\nsystem strengthening to ensure delivery of services in a timely\, safe and effective manner.\nShe has led the formulation and implementation of various cancer policy documents and\nguidelines including the Breast Cancer Screening and Early Diagnosis Action Plan 2021-2025.\nGlobally\, she has also contributed to the drafting of the Global Strategy for Elimination of\nCervical Cancer abd the Global Breast Health Initiative. She has interest in cancer research\nespecially in the area of preventive oncology and behavioural studies and have published a\nnumber of papers in various peer-reviewed journals. She is a member of the Kenya Medical\nAssociation\, the Africa Cancer Coalition\, the Kenya Red Cross and the Kenya Society of\nHaematology and Oncology. \n        \n    \n		    \n    							\n  \n    \n  \n  \n    Dr. Mary Nyangasi\n            Medical doctor and global health physician\n            A medical doctor and global health physician with a 17-year... \n        \n          \n  \n  					\n					\n					 					\n									\n		      \n	\n    \n        Dr Mohammed Ezzi\n        \n            \n                          Position: Lecturer and Consultant Medical Oncologist\n                                                    Categories: \n                    Committee Members                \n                        \n        Dr. Mohammed Ezzi is a Lecturer and Consultant Medical Oncologist in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics at the University of Nairobi in Nairobi\, Kenya. He is also the Treasurer for the Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (KESHO) and also the Chair for the Educational subcommittee in the same Society. \nHe did his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Nairobi and subsequently did a two-year fellowship in Medical Oncology at the same university. He is currently a fellow at the College of the European School of Oncology and pursuing a Certificate in Competence in Breast Cancer by the European School of Oncology. \nHis academic focus is in medical education and is passionate about teaching across the spectrum of medical learners with an interest in enhancing oncologic knowledge amongst non-oncologist. He has presented at several symposia\, workshops and conferences both locally and internationally. He has several publications in peer reviewed international journals. Dr. Mohammed Ezzi is a member of KESHO\, ASCO\, ESMO\, AORTIC and KAP. 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URL:https://kesho-kenya.org/event/professional-differentiation-for-the-oncology-workforce-symposium/
LOCATION:Aga Khan University\, Nairobi
CATEGORIES:CME 2023,Symposia and Workshops
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