Joseph Ochieng
About Joseph Ochieng
Joseph Ochieng is a Project Manager for SDH and OVC at Catholic Relief Services, with over a decade of experience in program management in health-related fields. He has previously worked with International Medical Corps and Plan International, and holds multiple degrees in dental surgery from the University of the Free State.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Joseph Ochieng has been employed at Catholic Relief Services since 2013, where he holds the position of Project Manager for the Sustainable Development and Orphans and Vulnerable Children (SDH and OVC) program in the Aphia Rift Valley. His role involves overseeing project implementation and ensuring that the initiatives align with the organization's goals. He has contributed to various projects aimed at improving health and social support for vulnerable populations in the region.
Previous Experience in Program Management
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Joseph Ochieng worked as a Program Manager for the International Medical Corps from 2009 to 2012. In this role, he managed the Kenya Prisons HIV and AIDS and TB program, focusing on the Nyanza and Western regions. His responsibilities included program planning, execution, and monitoring to enhance health outcomes for inmates. Additionally, he served as a Program Coordinator for Plan International from 2005 to 2009, where he focused on HIV prevention and care support programs.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Ochieng has a solid educational background in health and dental surgery. He studied at the Medical Training College from 1988 to 1991. He later pursued advanced studies at the University of the Free State, where he earned a Master of Dental Surgery from 1986 to 1988 and again from 2010 to 2012. He also attended the University of Manchester/Mildmay International for a year in 2002 to 2003, further enhancing his expertise in health management.
Career Timeline
Joseph Ochieng's career spans several years in program management and health services. He began his professional journey in the late 1980s with his studies in dental surgery. His career in program management began with Plan International from 2005 to 2009, followed by a three-year tenure at the International Medical Corps. Since 2013, he has been with Catholic Relief Services, contributing to health initiatives in the Rift Valley.