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DR ANDREW G. THAIYAH, PhD
Personal particulars
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Name: Dr. Andrew Gitau Thaiyah
Address: P.O. Box 29053 00625, Kangemi,
Nairobi. KENYA.
Tel: Mobile: + 254-720-005620; +254-701838301
Office: +254 – 020-2055199
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Nationality: Kenyan.
Gender: Male.
Languages: English, Kiswahili and Spanish.
Education _______________________________________________________
2007 PhD in Veterinary Medicine (University of Nairobi).
1992 Master of Science in Clinical Studies (University of Nairobi).
1987 Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (University of Nairobi).
Key competencies
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Program management and coordination, monitoring and evaluation.
Training on infectious and production diseases in the livestock sector.
Epidemiology, disease surveillance and reporting.
Career goal/objective _______________________________________________________________________
To provide result driven leadership and expertise in animal health issues in order to
mitigate disease incidences and create resilience through timely disease detection,
surveillance and outbreak response.
EMPLOYMENT PROFILE _______________________________________________________________________
A. 2010- DATE: KENYA COUNTRY COORDINATOR, EPT USAID
RESPOND project on One Health under One Health Central and Eastern Africa
(OHCEA). This project links 14 schools of veterinary medicine and public health
in East and Central Africa under one health. Duties include:
a. Administration and coordination of all one health activities in Kenya and
providing linkage with the secretariat in Kampala
b. Institutionalizing the one health approach by:
a. Developing country and regional work plans for OHCEA
b. Preparation of budgets and ensuring prudent use of finances
c. Reviewing animal health and medical related curricula in educational
institutions to include one health modules
d. Formulating and administering new in-service courses to in-service
personnel
e. Creating linkages between the various players and organizations involved
in disease surveillance and outbreak response
f. Linking one health Kenya with various donor agencies and source for
funding
g. Organizing and holding workshops to institutionalize one health in Kenya
c. Success stories:
i. Over the last three years, I have facilitated and reviewed 15
curricula in the veterinary and public health schools.
ii. I have also facilitated and trained 70 in-service personnel on One
Health leadership skills. These are currently OH focal persons in
the various counties
B. 2009- 2012: National coordinator, Research for life (HINARI, AGORA AND
OARE) AND TEEAL programs in Kenya under the auspices of ITOCA and
sponsored by WHO, FAO, UNEP, Yale university and Cornell university. Duties
include teaching to impart skills on use of the programs to universities, research
institutions and civil service.
C. 2012 TO 2013: SENIOR LECTURER AND HEAD OF MEDICINE
Department of clinical studies, University of Nairobi. Duties as outlined below
D. 2008 to 2012: LECTURER AND HEAD OF MEDICINE, Department of
clinical studies, University of Nairobi. Duties:
Overall coordination of both the ambulatory services, teaching hospital and
delivery of lectures. I oversee 4 professors, 6 lecturers and 7 technical staff
ensuring speed and efficiency in the delivery of services.
Teaching and practice on infectious and zoonotic diseases in areas of etiology,
epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and
control to veterinarians and wildlife scientists.
Preparation of teaching and practical schedules.
Coordination of various programs.
Disease surveillance, diagnosis and control of mainly notifiable/transboundary
and zoonotic animal diseases.
Extension services to farmers in urban, peri-urban and ASAL areas by organizing
farmer field days and community herd health and vaccination programs.
Initiation of new projects and identification of problem areas and formulating
intervention programs.
E. 1992 TO 2007: Lecturer in medicine, department of clinical studies, Faculty of
Veterinary medicine, University of Nairobi.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in clinical medicine,
ambulatory services and herd health and management and extension and
wildlife medicine
Disease surveillance, diagnosis and control of mainly notifiable/transboundary
diseases
Extension services to farmers in urban, peri-urban and ASAL areas.
Coordination of various programmes as indicated above
F. 1988 – 1992: Assistant lecturer, department of clinical studies. The duties
involved teaching of undergraduate students in clinical medicine and herd health
to farmers within a 50Km radius from Kabete Campus. I also co-coordinated the
animal heath programme where I supervised 2 professors, 10 lecturers and
technical assistants.
G. 1987 – 1988: Veterinary officer II, Ministry of livestock development. Duties
involved research on tick borne diseases; culture and maintenance of tick
reference stocks and pre-registration trials for new acaricides on animals.
Professional skills and expertise ________________________________________________________________________
Experience in livestock sector activities.
I have over 20 years solid experience in the livestock sector in Kenya where I have
been involved in advocacy and training of veterinary personnel and farmers in
improving animal health and production in high potential and ASAL areas. I have
developed public private sector livestock linkages with KEVIVAPI, Ministry of
Agriculture, Livestock and fisheries, Ministry of health and private drug companies
who market livestock vaccines and drugs. I have a very good working relationship
with Zoonotic disease unit, CDC and ILRI
Three major successful programs that I have initiated are:
i. 2002 – 2012: Coordinated, executed and monitored a community herd health
program in cattle, sheep, goats, local chicken and dogs in Kibwezi, Machakos
District, Kenya. This involves the improvement of breeding programs, herd
health services and vaccination programs on Foot and mouth disease,
contagious caprine pleuropneumonia, anthrax, rabies and Newcastle disease in
chicken. This has resulted in a significant improvement in the animal health
and production status and conservation of the local breeds of cattle and goats
in the area.
ii. 2000 – 2011: Successfully executed a comprehensive herd health program for
small - scale farmers within the Kiambu district of Kenya. This has resulted in
a significant drop in the number of animal diseases including ECF (East Coast
Fever) and an increase in milk production in the locality due to improved
disease control, feeding and management programs.
iii. 2007 – 2009: I, with partners, initiated an Avian influenza surveillance program in
Kibera area in Nairobi, Kenya. Samples were taken from domestic chicken,
ducks and dogs. Avian influenza was not detected
Program management and coordination
I have over 10 years experience in program coordination both within the private
and public sectors where I have coordinated programs linking the university of
Nairobi with USAID, centers for disease control (CDC), International Livestock
Research Institute (ILRI), Kenya medical research Institute (KEMRI), Kenya
Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), International training and outreach centre
for Africa (ITOCA), Ministry of Agriculture, livestock and fisheries and Ministry
of health. Some of my notable projects include:
2003 to 2011: Faculty Coordinator for programs in B.Sc. Wildlife
and Tourism management course and BSc wildlife and conservation
programs. Lecture schedules prepared on time, delivery of lectures
monitored and exams set and modulated efficiently. Student
attachment places identified and students attached, supervised and
monitored within a specified financial and time budget. Supervising 3
lecturers and 1 technician.
2003 to 2008: Coordinator, Faculty attachment program for 4th
year
Vet and diploma in animal health students linking the students to
national, Regional and international organizations. Attachment places
identified on time, students attached and supervised; budgets prepared
and implemented; overall supervision of the program and writing of
final report to the dean. This is an annual program involving 100
students, 2 professors, 5 lecturers and 3 drivers.
2003 to 2006: Coordinator, animal health and hygiene course.
Program coordinated within the Departments of Clinical Studies,
Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology and the School of
Biological Sciences: supervised 3 professors, 12 lecturers and 6
technical assistants. The programs run smoothly and effectively during
this period.
1992 –2000: Head of ambulatory section of medicine. Coordinated the
programme ensuring that timely schedules are prepared and
implemented and client’s demands were met efficiently. Supervised 6
lecturers and 3 drivers.
2000 – 2004: Formulated, coordinated, executed and monitored the
extended ambulatory clinic in the department of clinical studies,
University of Nairobi. This improved service delivery to our clients by
bringing services closer to the people. Supervised 2 professors, 4 lecturers
and 3 drivers. Overall caseload increased three fold.
Research and training I have over 20 years experience in research and training of veterinary, wildlife
scientists and biomedical students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate
levels. I have specialized in ruminant, porcine, poultry and wildlife medicine and
health in areas of disease aetiology, diagnosis and control, clinical medicine, herd
health and epidemiology and have published 30 peer reviewed articles.
Disease surveillance I have a solid experience in epidemiological surveillance, management and
reporting on animal diseases as indicated in my list of publications. My
specialization is in clinical epidemiology
Computer skills I have a solid working experience in Microsoft office packages (word, excel,
PowerPoint and outlook), Internet and in the use of the statistical programs SPSS
and Genstat®. I am also able to learn and apply new computer software.
Training _______________________________________________________________________
One health leadership training. Organized by USAID Respond. 7-11 February 2011, Kigali. Rwanda, 5 – 9th Dec 2011, Kampala, Uganda.
Kenya Regional leaders Course, TEEAL-AGORA. 1st - 4th December 2009. ILRI, Kenya.
Pedagogy training. Training conducted by the College of Education and External Studies of the University of Nairobi, June 2008.
Transformative Leadership and Results Based Management. One day Training organised by the University Management Board to build capacity for academic staff members on Result Based Management, transformative leadership, change management, emotional intelligence among others, 25th October 2007.
Proposal and scientific writing for grant winning proposals and competitive
publications. Kenya school of monetary studies, Nairobi. 26th
– 31st May 2007.
PUBLICATIONS _______________________________________________________________________
BOOKS
Infectious Diseases of Sheep and Goats. by J.N. Njenga, G.K. Gitau and A.G. Thaiyah. Egerton University Press. 2013
PAPERS PUBLISHED IN REFEREED JOURNALS.
I, individually or in collaboration with colleagues have to date published 30 papers in
peer reviewed journal articles and presented papers in conferences. This list includes the
following papers:
1. Muriuki J, Thaiyah A, Mbugua S, Kitaa J and Kirui G (2016). Knowledge, Attitude
and Practices on Rabies and Socio-Economic Value of Dog Keeping in Kisumu and
Siaya counties, Kenya. Inter J Vet Sci, 2016, 5(1): 29-33
2. Thaiyah, A.G., Kirui, G. Mwanthi, M. Koskei, P and Mulei, C.M. (2015). One
Health key knowledge and training needs among service providers in Kenya. 3rd
International One Health congress. 15th
-18th
March. Amsterdam, Netherlands
3. B. A Obanda,, A. Cook, E .Fèvre , S. Wang , L. Bebora, J. M. Mwituria ,R.
Ngetich
,W. Okoth ,C. Nafula, W. Ogara , A.G Thaiyah, S. Kariuki W. A.
Gebreyes (2015). Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in abattoir workers
and livestock from western Kenya. ICOPHAI, Aug 6-8, 2015 at Holiday Inn,
Chiang Mai, Thailand.
4. Muasya, J. Gitau, G.K. and Thaiyah, A.G (2015). Presented paper: ‘Estimation
of Bovine Tuberculosis (BTB) prevalence using antibody ELISA in Kenya’.
Regional conference on zoonotic diseases. March 9-13, 2015. Enashipai Resort
and Spa, Naivasha, Kenya
5. Amenya, H.A., Gathumbi, P.K., Mbaria, J.M., Thaiyah, A.G. and Thoithi, G.N.
(2014). Sub-acute toxicity of the chloroformic extract of Rapanea melanophloeos
(L.) Mez in rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 154, Issue 3, 3 July
2014, Pages 593–59.
6. Amenya, H.A., Gathumbi, P.K., Mbaria, J.M., Thaiyah, A.G. and Thoithi, G.N.
(2012). In vitro and acute in vivo toxicity of the aqueous and chloroformic
extracts of Rapanea melanophloeos (L) Mez. The Kenya Veterinarian vol. 35 (2)
77-85
7. Thaiyah, A.G., Aleri, J.W., Abuom, T.O. and Mulei, C.M. (2011). A Typical
Actinobacillosis in an Adult Friesian Cow. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afri. Vol 59,
No 4, 471-473.
8. Thaiyah, A.G., Nyaga, P.N., Maribei, J.M., Ngatia, T.A., Kamau, J.P.M. and
Kinyuru, J. M. (2011). Acute, sub-chronic and chronic toxicity of Solanum
incanum L in sheep in Kenya. The Kenya Veterinarian vol. 35 (1) 1-8.
9. Muthee, J.K., Mbaria, J.M., Thaiyah, A.G., Karanja, D.N. and Gakuya, D.W.
(2011). Clinical, haematological, biochemical and pathological manifestation of
sub-acute toxicity of Nicandra physaloides (L) Gaertn in Calves. Bull. Anim.
Hlth. Prod. Afr. 59
10. A.G Thaiyah, P.N Nyaga, J.M Maribei, D Nduati, P.G Mbuthia, T.A Ngatia
(2010). Experimental Solanum incanum L poisoning in goats. Bull. Anim. Hlth.
Prod. Afr. Vol 58. No.1
11. Thaiya, A.G., Gitau, P., Gitau, G.K., and Nyaga, P.N. (2009). Bovine
papillomatosis and its management with an autogenous virus vaccine in Kiambu
district, Kenya. Kenya veterinarian 33: 16-19.
12. Muthee, J.K., Mbaria, J.M., Thaiya, A.G. and Gakuya, D.W. (2009). Acute
toxicity of Nicandra physaloides (L) Gaertn in cattle and mice. Kenya veterinarian
33: 1-6.
13. Bebora, L.C., Thaiyah, A.G., Mbuthia, P.G., Njagi, L.W., Ngatia, T.A. and
Nyaga, P.N. (2007). A case of Newcastle disease in parrots in Nairobi, Kenya.
Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. 55:292-295.
14. J.K. Wabacha, C.M. Mulei, N.P. Gitonga, M.J. Njenga, A.G.Thaiyah and J.
Nduhiu (2007). Atypical dermatophilosis of sheep in Kenya. J. S. Afr. Vet. Ass.
78(3): 178-181.
15. M. J. Njenga, J.N. Kuria, R.G. Wahome, P.B. Gathura, A.G.Thaiya, C.G. Maina,
J. Mwangi (2006). An investigation into a Human Anthrax outbreak in Maragua
District, Central Kenya. Kenya veterinarian Vol. 30 (2) 62-67.
16. J.K. Wabacha, N.P. Gitonga, M.J. Njenga, A.G.Thaiyah and C.M. Mulei (2006).
An outbreak of acute bovine dermatophilosis in a large scale dairy herd in Kenya.
Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. 54:144-147.
Recent Scientific meetings and workshops
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1. 3rd
International One Health congress, 15-18th
march 2015. Amsterdam,
Netherlands. Presented the paper: One Health key knowledge and training needs
among service providers in Kenya. Thaiyah, A.G. Kirui, G. Mwanthi, M and
Koskei, P.
2. OHCEA 1st One Health conference. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 23rd-26th September 2013: One health status and in-service training needs in Kenya
3. Prince Mahidol Award “A World United Against Infectious Diseases: Cross-
sectoral Solutions” from 28 January to 2 February 2013 at the Centara Grand &
Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World, Bangkok, Thailand
4. The Seventh Global Scientific TEPHINET Conference, 10-15, November, 2012
in Amman, Jordan
Membership in professional associations
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Member of the Kenya veterinary Association (KVA)
Registered with the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB).
Hobbies
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My hobbies include reading, swimming and body fitness in the gym.
REFEREES
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Prof. Charles M. Mulei,
Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
P.O Box 29053, Kangemi,
00625, Nairobi. KENYA
Tel: +254-722840314
E-mail: [email protected]
Prof. James K. Wabacha
Coordinator, SMP-AH project
AU-IBAR
P.O. Box 30786 00100
Nairobi.
Tel: +254722874870
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Mwangi Kariuki
Group Human Resource Manager
Sarova Hotels
P.O. box 72493-00200,City square, Nairobi. Kenya.
Tel: +254-722-419870
Email: [email protected]