MARTHA AKINYI OKUNDI

Executive Communications Lead

Nairobi, KE.

About

Highly accomplished Executive Assistant with over 8 years of progressive experience providing strategic communications and high-level support to senior leadership in demanding environments. Proven expertise in developing and managing executive communications across diverse platforms, coordinating multi-stakeholder events, and synthesizing complex information into compelling narratives. Adept at driving thought leadership, ensuring editorial quality, and maintaining discretion, poised to elevate executive visibility and impact for global organizational priorities.

Work

Wagai Sub-County Hospital

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Hospital Administrator

Siaya, Siaya County, Kenya

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Summary

Managed comprehensive administrative and communications functions, supporting hospital operations and enhancing public engagement while ensuring compliance and efficient resource management.

Highlights

Led patient-facing digital communication strategies by managing the hospital's Facebook page, significantly increasing community engagement and outreach initiatives.

Coordinated with leadership teams to track performance, facilitate action planning, and ensure operational follow-through, directly supporting strategic communication of organizational goals.

Maintained accurate electronic health records (e-CHIS, DHIS2, HMIS) and managed confidential patient data, demonstrating exceptional discretion and precision critical for high-level information handling.

Optimized workflow organization and vendor coordination, resulting in a 35% reduction in medical commodity stockouts and enhancing operational efficiency for critical healthcare services.

Processed complex insurance billing and claims, including payment follow-up, denial handling, and resubmissions, ensuring accurate account reconciliation and compliance.

County Assembly of Siaya

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Personal Assistant to the Speaker (Senior Executive)

Siaya, Siaya County, Kenya

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Summary

Provided high-level strategic and communications support to a Senior Executive, managing public relations, orchestrating complex events, and ensuring seamless operational flow for critical engagements.

Highlights

Directed the Speaker's public communications across Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, developing content schedules and engaging audiences to enhance executive visibility and thought leadership.

Streamlined preparation for over 100 high-stakes meetings, compiling comprehensive briefing materials and achieving a 100% follow-up completion rate, ensuring the Speaker was fully prepared for critical engagements.

Managed end-to-end logistics for 50+ domestic and international trips, including complex flight, accommodation, and visa arrangements, adapting to real-time adjustments for senior executive travel.

Led the coordination of 10+ major multi-stakeholder events from conception to execution, managing all vendor relations, logistics, and on-site delivery to ensure successful outcomes.

Managed the senior executive's complex calendar and email correspondence, strategically prioritizing commitments and safeguarding focus time to optimize productivity and communication flow.

Education

Centre for Training and Development

, , Kenya
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Certification NASCOP HTS Certification

Maseno University

, , Kenya
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Bachelor Business Administration with IT

Languages

English

Skills

Executive Communications & Support

Strategic Communication, Executive Briefing, Content Creation, Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Editorial Quality Control, Confidentiality, High-Responsiveness Communication, Executive Calendar Management, Email Correspondence Management.

Digital & Social Media Strategy

Social Media Management (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook), Content Scheduling, Audience Engagement, Digital Outreach, Community Management.

Event & Logistics Management

Multi-Stakeholder Event Coordination, Logistics Planning, Real-time Troubleshooting, International Travel Coordination, Vendor Management, Webinar Support (Zoom).

Information Management & Research

Data Systems Management (e-CHIS, DHIS2, HMIS), Compliance Documentation, Performance Metric Tracking, Data Entry, Research & Analysis, Briefing Material Compilation, Fact-Checking, Information Synthesis.

Tools & Collaboration

Slack, Google Workspace, Task Tracking, Independent Self-Management, Cross-Time Zone Collaboration.