Why would you like to be on the NCDA Board of Directors?

I have served on the NCDA board for the last 4 years during which time I have become passionate of working with likeminded people in matters NCDS. The vision and Mission of NCDA where everyone has the opportunity for a healthy life, is what I wholly believe in and has been committed on advocating for all my years as a physician endocrinologist and a champion on NCDs in my country, regionally and globally as a member of NCDA board.

It has been satisfying to be a part of this movement and would like to continuing impacting on this as long as possible. As a member of the Board of Directors , I have a platform to advocate even more strongly on policies that will help us achieve the vision of the Alliance both at home and globally.

The NCDA board has management team that is committed to implementing the Board Policies which makes it a joy to work with the team. Being on the board also gives me the opportunity to learn from other board members on what is happening in the regions they come from, the successes, and challenges they have encountered in implementing projects that impact on the burden of NCDs . I would like to continue strengthening Civil Societies as we fight the growing burden of NCDS.

What makes you a good candidate for the NCDA President-Elect?

Having served on the NCDA board, now on a second term, I have worked with two Presidents of the Alliance and during this time I have learnt what works and how to positively interact with different professionals to achieve goals that the board sets up.

I have served in committees of the board as a member and as a Chair of Partnership and Membership subcommittee and I feel that has equipped me well in contributing to the functions of the board. I have broad knowledge on the impact of NCDs globally having been a champion for NCDs in my country and regionally for the last ten years. I remain actively engaged in community based education on NCDS prevention and management prioritizing empowerment of people living with NCDs.

My contribution in this area has impacted global health governance to amplify the voices of persons living with NCDs.

I have extensive experience in governance and leadership which is essential in advancing the NCDs agenda.

I have gathered immense experience in leadership as founding director Kenya NCD Alliance and serving as the chair of the same for several years and during my tenure as chair I played a pivotal role in it’s growth and it’s impact on the NCD space including shaping the National Strategy for the Prevention and Control of NCDs 2021-2026.

I value National, Regional and Global partnerships that advance the fight in NCDs .

Biography

Dr. Njenga has been in medical practice for more than 20 years and holds a MMed from the University of Nairobi. She also has Certificate in Endocrinology and Diabetology from the University of New Castle Upon Tyne-UK and in Social Medicine and Medical Anthropology from Harvard University. She has formerly worked at several Public Hospitals in Kenya, and been a lecturer in one of the Medical Schools in Kenya. Former Chair of Kenya NCD Alliance, Former Chair Kenya Medical Practioners and Dentists Council.

She is a member of the American Diabetes Association, East Africa Diabetes Study group, Kenya Medical Association and Kenya Association of Physicians Member of Kenya Diabetes Study Group, Founder Director of Diabetes Management & Information Centre and many other professional Bodies.

Currently a Member of the Board of Directors of NCDA for the second term., Board Director of Equity Life Assurance Kenya.

Puts patients first in all aspects of NCD’s management.