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CURRICULUM VITAE
MARTHA M. MUNYAO


PERSONAL DATA

Gender: Female

Nationality: Kenyan

Date of Birth: 14
th
March 1972

Contact Address: P.O. Box 100867, 00101, Nairobi

Email: munyao.mm@gmail.com

Tel/Mobile: 0722663873


PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2011/13: Course: Master in Business Administration
[Strategic Management]
Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

2008/09: Course: Bachelors Degree in Business and Office Management
Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

2007: Course: Diploma in Business and Office Management
Institution: Kenya School of Professional Studies

2003: Course: Diploma in Business Management
Institution: Kenya Polytechnic

2002: Course: French Language
Institution: Regional Centre for Tourism and Foreign Languages

1999: Course: Microsoft Office [Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint]
Institution: Strathmore College.

1989: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education,
Nakuru High School




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WORK EXPERIENCE

1994 to date: Kenyatta National Hospital

Current Position: Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive officer.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Support to Chief Executive Officer
Manage the daily operations of the CEOs office to achieve and ensure the
objectives of sound administrative management of the organization,
Work with Administrative Assistants to filter requests for meetings and strategically
allocating time.
Help manage ad hoc and unplanned needs, either by exercising judgment in
handling independently or with the support of Deputy Directors /Senior Assistant
Directors and/or re-arranging CEO time adequately.
Serve as the first point-of-contact for queries to the CEO, providing both effective
communication about work and applying judgment to triage new contacts.
Serve as the secretary to the Executive Management Committee [take minutes,
circulate minutes and agenda],
Work with the Corporation Secretary on Board of Management activities,
Reviewing/clearing documents and bring matters that need decisions to attention,
Supervise support staff under the Executives office,

Managing internal processes
Support formal management system with initiative teams to review progress,
resolve issues, and support their needs. Ensure follow-ups happen on both ends
Serve as a go-to for staff when CEO is unavailable. Provide advice that reflects
CEO intent.
Manage the logistics of all staff meetings by setting agenda with CEO and ensure
parties are prepared.
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Support CEO in preparing senior level internal meetings, e.g. Executive
Management Meeting, Operations Team Meeting, Board meetings, etc..as well as
one-on-one meetings with Cabinet Secretary and Principal Secretary and other
Executive Team members.
Participate in developing organizations reports/documents, i.e. Annual Reports,
Strategic Plan,
Liaise with the Human resources on a regular basis with regards to follow up on
issues and decisions concerning human resources,
Work with the responsible officers in the preparation of and follow-up on progress
made in achieving the CEOs Performance Contract,
Complete special assignments by establishing objectives, determining priorities,
managing time, gaining cooperation of others,
Participate in budget development for the organization,
Monitor action plans for corporate projects and work processes to ensure progress,

External representation
Relationship management with critical stakeholders. Prepare briefs for important
meetings and coordinate follow-up with relevant external & internal staff.
Work with Corporate Communications to assist in preparing documents for
communication (briefing reports, talking points, input into speeches).

COMPETENCIES

Communication: Excellent interpersonal abilities; good listening skills; strong
writing and verbal skills.
Decision-Making: Ability to work independently while evaluating risks and
opportunities; use analytical and problem-solving skills; take initiative and drive for
results; able to prioritize

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Execution: Strong project management skills; meet deadlines; sense of urgency
and responsibility; ability to multi-task and work under pressure; detail oriented
Integration: Accesses functional and substantive expertise organizationally;
demonstrates inclusiveness, collaboration
Leadership: Think innovatively and creatively; good negotiation skills
Partnership and relationship Building: Strong professional representation of the
organization, interpersonal abilities, intercultural knowledge and appreciation,

PUBLICATION

The Role of Change Management on the Performance of Public Institutions in Kenya; A
case of Kenyatta National Hospital, published in the International Journal of Social
Sciences and Entrepreneurship.

SHORT COURSES
Strategy Execution
Supplies and Procurement Training
Enterprise Risk Management Training
Kaizen Quality Training.

HOBBIES
Reading
Travelling
Gardening


REFEREES

1. Dr. Richard Lesiyampe
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Environment
NAIROBI.

Email: leresian@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 0722990152
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2. Mr. John Otieno
Chief Administrative Officer
Kenya Forest Service
P.O. Box 30510, 00100
NAIROBI.

Email: jongondo2000@yahoo.com
Tel: 0722736839

3. Mrs. Rose Njoroge
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 20323, 00202
NAIROBI.

Email: r_mugambi@yahoo.com
Tel: 0721636027