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Hi, I am Jevas O. Kenyanya

Vice President PACORI 2025 & President The Society of Radiography in Kenya (SORK)

Academic Background

  • MPhil in Medical Imaging – University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana
  • BTech in Diagnostic Radiography – University of Johannesburg, South Africa
  • HND in Ultrasound – Kenya Medical Training College
  • Diploma in Radiography and Medical Imaging – Kenya Medical Training College

Professional Practice

  • Diagnostic radiographer and sonographer with 15+ years of clinical experience.
  • Currently serves as the Principal Radiographer at Kenyatta National Hospital.

Academic and Research Contributions

  • Teaches radiography students at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) and mentors clinical trainees at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
  • Co-authored research published in leading peer-reviewed journals.

Leadership Roles

  • Vice President, PACORI 2025 Local Organizing Committee.
  • Former Secretary, Society of Radiography in Kenya (SORK) – served two terms (6 years).
  • President, Society of Radiography in Kenya (SORK) – serving a second term.
  • National Executive Council member Kenya Health Professional Societies (KHPS).
  • Council Member, Association of Professional Societies of East Africa (APSEA).
  • Active leader in community and social organizations.

Policy Development

  • Spearheaded critical policies, including:
    • Radiographers Scheme of Service.
    • Drafting and lobbying for the Radiographers Act of 2022 (CAP 253F).
    • Development of Obstetric Point of Care Ultrasound (O-POCUS) guidelines and training manual for Kenya’s Ministry of Health.

Strengths and Achievements

  • Proven abilities in leadership, mentorship, quality assurance, process improvement, and patient safety advocacy.
  • Committed to teamwork, collaboration, and community engagement.

Weaknesses

  • Perfectionist tendencies; actively working on managing expectations and balancing self-management.

Motto

  • “The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.” – Walter Bagehot