MS. DORIS MUMBI MUTHONI

Title/Designation: Lecturer.
School/Department: School of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Clinical Studies
Email: muthonidoris@mnu.ac.ke

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

• Midwifes Association of Kenya

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
List your teaching and research specialties;

• Midwifery.
• Newborn care.
• Reproductive Health.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

My research interests include;

• Midwifery.
• Reproductive cancers.
• Maternal and newborn care.
• Immunization.

PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Journal Articles;
African Health Sciences
Conference Proceedings;

• Doris Mumbi Muthoni. ‘Midwives preparedness in the management of postpartum hemorrhage in Murang’a County – Kenya’ at the Kenya Midwives’ association annual scientific conference held in Kakamega.
• Doris Muthoni & Pauline Muia. ‘Efficacy of polythene skin wrap in the prevention of hypothermia among preterm infants: A systematic review- Midwifery association of Kenya 9th Scientific conference, Mombasa.
• Doris Muthoni. Under Lexlink consultancy. Presentation of a pilot project on Boresha Uzazi in the 2nd African union international conference on maternal, newborn, and adolescence health at safari park Hotel-October 2018.
• Doris Muthoni. Under Lexlink Consultancy. Presented at the African Health Agenda international conference on universal health coverage and youth voices in Africa held in Kigali – Rwanda on Afya Kit app to help promote maternal and newborn health, addressing the 3rd maternal delay model – March 2019.

CONFERENCES,WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS ATTENDED

• NVIP chanjo ELMIS on vaccines chain management sponsored by CHAI foundation – 2017.
• Certificate in Advanced life support in obstetrics (ALSO), institute of family medicine (INFA-MED), Kenya – 2018.
• Certificate in Nursing professionalism and ethics by Aga khan University, school of nursing and midwifery, East Africa – March 2021.
• Pedagogy training by Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development- August 2024.
• Certificate in Post abortion care ( Training of trainers ) by Ministry of Health – January 2025.
• Certificate in Continuum of care training (Facilitator) by Ministry of Health- May 2026.

PERSONAL STATEMENT/ BIOGRAPHY(SHORT SUMMARY)

Doris Muthoni, is a dedicated Nurse-Midwife, Reproductive Health specialist, Researcher and Academic with extensive experience in nursing education, clinical practice, curriculum development, and reproductive health programming. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Midwifery and Reproductive Health, with ongoing research focused on maternal and reproductive health outcomes. Holds a Master of Science in Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and advanced training in comprehensive Reproductive Health.
Possesses broad expertise in maternal, newborn, sexual and reproductive health, with experience spanning clinical area, teaching, mentorship, research supervision, and health systems strengthening. An accomplished reproductive health trainer and mentor with active involvement in national and regional initiatives, policy development, guideline formulation and capacity building programs. Contributed to the development and dissemination of reproductive health, family planning, emergency obstetric and newborn care (EmONC). Post-abortion care, neonatal care, Continuum of care and primary healthcare training packages and policies. A published researcher and conference presenter with interests in maternal health, postpartum hemorrhage management, neonatal care, family planning and quality obstetric care. Has presented scientific papers and participated in international and regional conferences addressing maternal, newborn and adolescent health. Passionate about advancing evidence- based maternal and reproductive health care, strengthening nursing and midwifery education and improving health outcomes for women, newborns and communities.