Development Dynamics with MaqC

This episode is an exciting narrative of when Dr. Githinji put the medical practice hat to a break and joined Nation Media Group as the General Manager for Marketing and Circulation, and later as Managing Director for Monitor Publications Limited in Uganda. He also reflects on the landscape of the media industry landscape and context 2006-2010, and some of the campaigns he led during that period. Watch the entire #DDwithMaqC™ series featuring Dr. Githinji Gitahi on YouTube.

At #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.

#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #Socialimpact.

Be it creating a pyramid of influence that breaks down the science of medication into believable messages by communities across the country, or working with comedians (#redykullas on #redkorna) to increase brand awareness for painkillers, Dr. Githinji explains in this episode how he went full throttle into innovative #experiential #marketing that drove sales significantly during his short stint at #GSK – all while enrolled for an MBA at USIU. Watch the entire #DDwithMaqC™ series featuring Dr. Githinji Gitahi on YouTube.

At #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.

#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #Socialimpact.

After 3 years at Avenue Hospital developing a greater interest in public health and equity, Dr. Githinji would receive a call from Dr. Gakome Kanyanje for an opportunity to manage #Madison Insurance's medical services. In this episode, we also learn details on how the world of medical insurance works – especially from the #insurance provider perspective. Watch the entire #DDwithMaqC™ series featuring Dr. Githinji Gitahi on YouTube.

At #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.

#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #Socialimpact.

At the start of his career, Dr. Githinji doubled up as a clinician at #MarieStopes by day and a locum supporting to process insurance claims at #Agakhan Hospital by night just to make ends meet. In this episode, he speaks of his job as first as an outpatient manager at #AvenueHospital, and his promotion later as the Medical Quality Manager, overseeing clinical management, health management organization (#HMO), and conducting extremely popular #lamas' classes. Watch the entire #DDwithMaqC™ series featuring Dr. Githinji Gitahi on YouTube.

At #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.

#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #Socialimpact.

This is an inspiring story of how a newly married Githinji in his mid-twenties would juggle between his medical school studies, a government-sponsored internship, and hustling odd jobs to provide for and ensure his young family's security. Watch the entire #DDwithMaqC™ series featuring Dr. Githinji Gitahi on YouTube.

At #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.

#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #Socialimpact.

From taking lead roles in Mbalamwezi players in some classic sets at the Phoenix Theatre to being the best final year student, best in surgery, and best in obstetrics and gynecology, Githinji was indeed a well-rounded top student at the University of Nairobi. Watch the entire #DDwithMaqC™ series featuring Dr. Githinji Gitahi on YouTube.

At #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.

#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #Socialimpact.

Here's how Dr. Githinji, as a village boy from Nyeri, heavy mother tongue ascent, interested in cultural drama and art, and initially placed in an engineering and/or architecture trajectory– would eventually be handpicked for a new journey in medical science. Watch the entire #DDwithMaqC™ series featuring Dr. Githinji Gitahi on YouTube.

At #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.

#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #Socialimpact.

While narrating this part of his primary and secondary education journey, Dr. Githinji underscores the importance of nutrition in ensuring children advance in school, and the need to pay attention to the common, yet often, stigmatized issue of bedwetting. Watch the entire #DDwithMaqC™ series featuring Dr. Githinji Gitahi on YouTube.   

At #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.   

#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #Socialimpact. 

In this episode, Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO of Amref Health Africa talks about his dynamic family origins and upbringing as a village boy from Othaya, Nyeri.  Watch the entire #DDwithMaqC™ series featuring Dr. Githinji Gitahi on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/3ppByLt

At #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.

#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #Socialimpact.

Introducing a new #storytelling for #socialimpact platform, Development Dynamics with MaqC (#DDwithMaqC)™ and previewing the conversation with the first guest, Dr. Githinji Gitahi, the CEO, #Amref Health Africa. Dr. Githinji tells his story in a delightful, reflective, and insightful way with autobiographical detail. Watch the entire #DDwithMaqC™ series on YouTube.

Executive Producers: MaqC Eric Gitau of #DevelopmentDynamics© and Ty Iyanu Muriithi Gitau 

Filmed and directed by Richard (Astar) Njau of Cleaning The Airwaves (#CTA101) assisted by Derrick Aswani of Film Concepts 

Edited by Solomon (lifeofSolo) Ndungu and assisted by Charlie P Changes of Digital Infusion Ke 

Graphics by JKing Ngare of Nuwave Creations

Podcast Engineering by Johnson Akai of Creatives JAKAI'S

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At #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.

#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #Socialimpact.