KEMRI - Wellcome Trust
Rachael Ongalo has a strong background in IT, with experience ranging from being a Technical Lab Assistant to a Head of IT Department. Rachael has worked at various reputable companies such as KEMRI - Wellcome Trust, ARM CEMENT LTD, KCB Bank Group, and Strathmore University. Rachael's expertise includes developing IT policies, managing budgets, implementing data warehouse systems, and providing technical support. Rachael holds a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Science in IT from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). Additionally, Rachael has a degree in Management Information Systems from Strathmore University.
KEMRI - Wellcome Trust
The KEMRI| Wellcome Trust Research Programme also known as the Centre of Geographical Medicine Research Coast (CGMRC) is one of the twelve centres of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). It is well known internationally for its work in tackling malaria and other infectious diseases, particularly bacterial and viral childhood infections. The Programme was formally established in 1989 as a partnership between KEMRI, Oxford University and the Wellcome Trust. It conducts basic, epidemiological and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding directly into local and international health policy It aims to expand the country's capacity to conduct multidisciplinary research that is strong, sustainable and internationally competitive. Strong community links are at the heart of the Programme, with an emphasis on capacity building and training to build scientific leadership in the region.