Henry Emonje Mukabwa

Phone: +254712113175 Email: henrymukabwa@gmail.

OBJECTIVE: Passionate, hardworking and enthusiastic veterinary surgeon, three-year
experience in veterinary practice. Skilled in some molecular laboratory techniques such as gel
electrophoresis and liquid chromatography. Seeking a position to advance my knowledge and
skills in research, teaching and veterinary practice.
EDUCATION:
Date College/School Degree/ certificate Graduated Grade awarded
05/2013- University of Bachelor of September 2018 BVM
09/2018 Nairobi Veterinary Medicine
02/2007- Goseta Boys KCSE November 2011 Grade A- (74 out
05/2011 High School of 84)
01/1998- Goseta Primary KCPE November 2006 Grade B Plain
12/2006 School (336 out of 500)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Research veterinarian - 10/2021 to present. Kenya Snake Bite Research and Intervention Centre.
➢ Assists in snake venom extraction (Voluntary venom extraction technique) and lyophilizes
venoms from a group of about 90 venomous snakes.
➢ Does weekly routine check up and examination of snakes, manages any presenting clinical
cases.
➢ Immunizes various animal models, collects various samples from the same animals.
➢ Carries out preclinical studies- Venom lethality and efficacy of about 5 antivenins in the
market
➢ Whole venom fractionation and purification using the Akta pure 25- FPLC machine.
➢ Runs Gel Electrophoresis of the whole venoms and venom fractions.

Veterinary intern: 04/2019 to 04/2020 University of Nairobi- Dept. Of Clinical studies

➢ Performed at least 25 surgical procedures on both small and large animals.
➢ Diagnosed and managed at least 100 clinical cases on both small and large animals.
➢ Supervised final year students in their ambulatories, clinical theriogenology and internal
medicine rotations.
➢ Represented a group of 4 interns at the centre by writing quarterly reports to the
Directorate of veterinary services.
➢ Invigilated 5th year surgery continuous assessment tests and practical sessions.
➢ Did public health aspects for 5 weeks- inspected meat (pig, fish and ruminants), processed
milk and participated in yoghurt making, packaging and storage.
Veterinary field officer: 06/2019-08/2019- The Role of Environmental Surveillance
in monitoring the Impact of soil Transmitted Helminth Control
programs.
➢ Collected a total of 500 cloacal swabs from chicken and duck.
➢ Obtained at least 500 faecal samples from poultry and dogs.
➢ Assisted other field officers on administration of questionnaires, collection of water and
soil samples.
➢ Assisted the lab technicians in processing of the human faecal samples and helminth
identification via the light microscope.
Veterinary Intern: 03/2017 to 05/2017- KK Security Company Veterinary Clinic.
Exposure
1. Preventive canine medicine including disease control, environmental
hygiene, sanitation and bio safety.
2. Canine nutrition, external and internal parasite and vector control.
3. Clinical medicine including patient handling, physical examination,
sample taking, laboratory diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
4. Surgical procedures, instrument preparation and post operation patient
care.
5. Post mortem procedures and report writing.
6. Veterinary services such as health certification and import and export
procedures.
7. Dog euthanasia and drug prescription for various conditions.

05/2012-05/2013: Un employed Biology and Agriculture Teacher at Goseta Boys High

school.
➢ Assisted in teaching, exams setting, invigilation, marking and practical demonstrations to
upper classes students.
➢ Assisted the class teacher in managing a class of 54 students.
➢ Assisted the games teacher in managing the school soccer team.

COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES.

2019 to date- Constant volunteer during the Trap, Neuter and Release (TNR) campaigns-
free sterilization, vaccination and deworming.
➢ Performs at least 10 neutering surgical procedures per campaign on both dogs and cats
➢ Performs anaesthesia and prepares the patients for the surgery.
➢ Administers Rabies vaccine and dewormers to dogs and cats.
17/01/2020-20/01/2020: Participated in the rabies and distemper awareness and
vaccination and sterilization Campaign in the Meibei community
Conservancy- Samburu County.
➢ Lead a team of 3 veterinarians in dog and cat vaccination, data inputting and stock
taking.
➢ Conducted a total of 10 neutering procedures on both dogs and cats.
OTHER SKILLS
Languages- proficient in English (writing and reading), Swahili and Luhya are the native
languages.
Communication Skills- I am able to communicate effectively and with ease owing to my
experience as an assistant teacher and as a veterinarian interacting with clients.
Computer Skills- Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Data analysis using excel, typing skills
Leadership Skills- Represented 5th year class of 2018 in the Veterinary student Association.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Courses/trainings/conferences:
1. 14/11/2019-16/11/2019: Attended a KESCAVA/WSAVA training held at Qaribu Inn.
“strategic planning Workshop for the development of the Veterinary Profession in East
Africa Community”

2. 07/06/2019-08/06/2019: KVA-KESCAVA training. “Recent Advances in Parasitic

diseases of Companion Animals in Kenya” held at Small Animal Clinic –University of
Nairobi.

3. 12/06/2019-14/06/2019: training on The Role of Environmental Surveillance in

Monitoring the Impact of Soil-Transmitted Helminth Control Programs held at KEMRI

4. 24/03/ 2019 – 30/03/2019: Participated in postgraduate One Health Week Training at

MPALA Research Centre - Laikipia County

5. 11/06/2019-15/06/2019: OHCEA Kenya training on Infections Disease Management at

the Clinical studies Department – University of Nairobi.

6. 2nd – 4th October 2017: Attended African Animal Welfare Conference.

Under the theme; “The Nexus between Animal Welfare, Environment & Development:
Safeguarding our common destiny” held at the United Nations Headquarters- Gigiri

7. March 2014: Attended Kenya Animal Welfare Advocacy Network (KAWAN) workshop
under the theme; “Animal welfare in Kenya: Situation, Challenges and Opportunities” held
at the University of Nairobi.
Projects:
1. Sep 2019 to date: Investigation of the Cardioprotective properties of Snake venom serine
proteases from Bitis arietans venom against ischaemic reperfusion injury – a global
ischaemia model.
2. April 2017 – May 2018: Conducted a research project on “A retrospective study on the
prevalence of Flea Allergy Dermatitis in dogs at a Security Company in Nairobi Area”

Honours and awards:

03/11/2018: Awarded university of Nairobi scholarship to peruse Master of
Science in comparative Anima Physiology- Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology.

MEMBERSHIPS

▪ Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB)

▪ Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA)
▪ Union of Veterinary Practitioners Kenya (UVPK)
▪ One Health Central and East Africa club member (OHCEA)
▪ Kenya Small and Companion Animal Veterinary Association (KESCAVA)

LICENCES

1. Kenya Veterinary Board. KVB Registration Number 3032.

2. The Kenya Veterinary Association. KVA Registration Number: KVA/1739.