Emily Kiptui
Principal Public Health Officer - Epidemiology County Government of Baringo, Kenya Email: Kiptuiemily5@gmail.com
VALIDATE Role: Network Affiliate
Research Keywords: Leishmaniasis
Biography: I am a seasoned Principal Public Health Officer and Epidemiologist with over 15 years of progressive experience in public health leadership, disease surveillance, and emergency and disaster preparedness. I have dedicated my career to strengthening health systems, improving disease prevention strategies, and coordinating multi-sectoral responses to public health threats in Kenya. Currently, as the County Emergency and Disaster Coordinator, where I leads the establishment of preparedness and response frameworks, emergency referral systems, ambulance networks, and interagency coordination mechanisms. She chairs the Health Sector Interagency Emergency Coordination Committee and plays a pivotal role in implementing the Emergency Care Policy aligned with Universal Health Coverage. Previously, I work as the County Deputy Epidemiologist and Disease Surveillance Coordinator, where I oversaw county-wide surveillance systems, train health personnel and community members, and facilitate communication between county and national health authorities on emerging disease trends. I have also provided technical training on emergency and disaster preparedness to health staff and refugee communities in Kakuma, supported by the Kenya Red Cross. Her earlier roles include serving as Deputy Public Health Officer in Baringo Central, where I coordinated public health programs on tobacco control, climate change-related disease management, and health workforce training. Emily has also contributed to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programs across multiple counties, working with organizations such as the Kenya Organization for Environmental Education, World Vision, and JICA. I hold a Master of Science in Public Health (Epidemiology) and currently a PhD candidate in Public Health at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (Public Health) from Moi University and professional certifications in Major Medical Incident Command, Senior Management, and Basic Life Support. My achievements include contributing as a key member of the Public Health Task Force that developed a national memorandum leading to Presidential Executive Order No. 1 of 2023 on environmental and public health services. I have also mentored public health students at KMTC Kabarnet and actively participated in disaster response activities for natural and man-made emergencies. Fluent in English and Kiswahili, Emily is passionate about advancing public health outcomes through evidence-based practice, innovation, and capacity building. I have been recognized for my leadership, strategic vision, and ability to engage diverse stakeholders in building resilient health systems.
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Key Publications: Risk factors of visceral leishmaniasis among residents of Baringo County, Kenya
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