Health Sciences

Head of Department
Dr. Naomi Keino
ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES OFFERED
- Training and examining trainees as per their curriculum
- Giving technical Guidance and advice regarding health matters
- Conducting health related workshop to staff and students
- Participating in wellness programs
- Community Mobilization
- Clinical orientation
- Academic trips
- Clinical attachment and Assessment
- Participating in Innovation and Research
- NCD screening
- Nutrition status screening and counselling
- Participating in planning and implementation on health-related program in the institute
- Collaborating with the industry in training of students with the guidance of regulatory bodies
INTRODUCTION
The main objective of collaboration with Ministry of health is to produce technicians and technologists, who can devote themselves to the national development through the application of the acquired technical knowledge in the field of their specialization.
Health sciences department offers the following courses approved, accredited and regulated by different regulatory bodies under the following three sections:
- Pharmaceutical technology by the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board,
- Nutrition and dietetics by the Kenya Nutritionist and Dieticians Institute and
- Medical laboratory Technologist by the Kenya medical laboratory technician and technologists’ board
1. Nutrition and Dietetics section
Nutrition and Dietetics section currently offer the following courses
- Diploma in nutrition and dietetics (three modules)
- Certificate in nutrition and dietetics (two modules)
As per the requirements of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) and accreditation from the Kenya Nutritionist and Dietetics Institute (KNDI), Trainees in this section will sit for KNEC exams after every module and must go for clinical attachment before completing their courses for a minimum of 12 weeks for certificate course and 24 weeks for Diploma. Our students will be guided and followed up to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in skilled acquisition by equipping with the necessary skills and knowledge by the attaching facilities. During clinical orientation and clinical attachment, students are assessed by Registered nutritionists and dieticians by the KNDI.
2. Pharmaceutical technology section
This section currently offers
- Diploma in pharmaceutical technology (three stages)
As a requirement by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, students will sit for two stage exams and one final KNEC exam. Trainees will go for six months attachment before completing their course. Practical sessions and clinical orientation is done continually throughout their study period.
3. Medical laboratory technologist
This section currently offers
Diploma in Medical laboratory Technologist
As approved and accredited by the Kenya medical laboratory technician and technologists’ board, this course takes three years
Dr. Naomi Keino - Head of Department
DR..NAOMI KEINO Bsc.(in Pharmacy),DPT Other responsibilities · ADA-Member · PPB-Member |
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Cheruiyot Sambu - D Hod
Msc (Nutrition & Dietetics) Bsc (Clinical Nutrition), DCN Other responsibilities · HOS-Nutrition and dietetics · ILO-HSD Representative · NCD/HIV– Coordinator |
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Wafula Juliet
MPH, Bsc (Education) Other responsibilities · CBET-champion |
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Philip Etole
Etole Philip Bsc,(Microbiology) PGDE, DPT Other responsibilities · Welfare Member |
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Boke Faith
Boke faith Bsc (Nutrition & Dietetics) |
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Langat Aaron
Langat Aron Bsc,(Nutrition & Dietetics) Other responsibilities · HSD-Timetabler · HSD-Guidance and counselling Representative · ADA-peer counsellor |
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Kipngetich Raymond
Kipngetich Raymond PGDE, DDM Other responsibilities · HSD-Examination Officer |
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Bennard Kirorei
Bennard Kirorei Bsc,(Microbiology), PGDE Other responsibilities · HSD-Welfare Representative |
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Sheila Jelangat Choge
Sheilla Jelagat Choge Bsc,(Nutrition &Dietetics), PGDE |
Dr.Patrick Okumu Odiwuor
Dr.Patrick Okumu Odiwuor Bsc (in pharmacy) |
Silvester Ndori Jaika
Silvester Ndori Jaika Bsc(Nutrition & Dietetics) Other responsibilities · HSD-ISO/QMR · HSD-Research and Innovation Representative |
Jully Nekesa Nyongesa
Jully Nekesa Nyongesa Bsc(Nutrition & Dietetics) Other responsibilities · HSD-Milestone champion Representative
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Judith Jepchumba Kitot
Judith Jepchumba Kitot Bsc(Nutrition & Dietetics) Other responsibilities · HSD-Guidance and counselling Representative |
Obobe Duke Brian
Obobe Duke Brian Bsc(Nutrition & Dietetics) |
Ivy Cherotich Ng’eny
Ivy Cherotich Ng’eny Bsc,(Nutrition & Dietetics) Other responsibilities · HSD-Examinations coordinator Representative |
Dennis Mogere
Dennis Mogere |
Dr. Douglas Lumasia
Dr. Douglas Lumasia Bsc (in pharmacy) Other responsibilities · ILO-HSD Industrial attachment Representative |
Mathew DDM HSD-Technician
Mathew DDM HSD-Technician |