Designation
Head of Health Services
E-mail Address
wtonui@kcau.ac.ke
Academic Qualification
- Master of Public Health (Epidemiology)- Ongoing Mount Kenya University
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)- Moi University
- Project Management Professional (PMP)- Kenya Institute of Public Health
- Diploma in Business Analysis- European Institute of Business Management
- Basic Assessment & Support in Intensive Care (BASIC) – Critical Care Society of Kenya
- Certificate in Advanced Comprehensive Obstetric and Anesthetic Skills- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
- Advanced Trauma Life Support- American College of Surgeons
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)- Postgraduate Institute of Medicine
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification- The Council of Six Sigma
Profile
Accomplished Medical Doctor with over six years of progressive experience spanning emergency and critical care, advanced obstetrics, neonatal care, and healthcare management. Recognized for clinical leadership and a strong track record in optimizing hospital operations, driving strategic initiatives, enhancing quality of care, and improving revenue performance. A 2025 Mandela Washington Fellow with additional expertise in Agile and Lean methodologies, project management, and public health. Passionate about delivering efficient, evidence-based healthcare solutions and advancing sustainable, high-impact health systems.
Research Interest
- Health systems strengthening and operational efficiency in low- and middle-income countries.
- Sustainable healthcare financing and cost optimization for disease prevention programs
- Digital health innovations and data-driven approaches to epidemic surveillance and response
- Leadership and governance in public health emergency preparedness and outbreak management
Conferences & Chapters
- World Patient safety Day symposium 2025, safe care for every newborn and every child, Aga Khan University Hospital
- Molecular Frontiers Symposium 2025, The convergence of Imaging, Therapy and AI, Movenpick Hotel
- RUPHA (Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association) Annual Convention & Medical Expo – 2025
Awards and Recognitions
- Mandela Washington Fellowship (2025) – Leadership in Business track, Drake University, recognizing emerging African leaders with strong impact in healthcare management
- Merck Foundation Diabetes & Hypertension Awards (2017) – Ranked among top participants in Sub-Saharan Africa for innovation and clinical insight
- Academic Exchange Scholar, Linköping University: Merit-based international exchange; graduated among top-performing medical students (4th overall)
- Indiana University Scholarship Awardee: Fully funded merit-based scholarship covering tuition and accommodation at Moi University School of Medicine
- KCA University Challenge (2010): Was among three representatives from Kericho High School; emerged best in the Nyanza and Western Region
- KCSE National Academic Excellence (2010): Ranked Top 100 in Rift Valley Province (Position 36; Performance Index: 86.67)
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