I am Rhoda Moramba, a Kenyan-Swiss nurse and researcher based in Bern. My career spans clinical practice in obstetrics and women's health and leadership roles in international health programs with MSF and IRC, complemented by academic work at BFH. I am currently pursuing a PhD on Caring about Diversities (CaD) at BFH under Prof. Dr. Eva Soom Ammann. I am passionate about integrating diversity-sensitive care into practice, mentoring, and translating evidence into practice. I aim to bridge frontline nursing with policy and education, building resilient health systems.…

Rhoda Chemati Moramba

I am Rhoda Moramba, a Kenyan-Swiss nurse and researcher based in Bern. My career spans clinical practice in obstetrics and women's health and leadership roles in international health programs with MSF and IRC, complemented by academic work at BFH. I am currently pursuing a PhD on Caring about Diversities (CaD) at BFH under Prof. Dr. Eva Soom Ammann. I am passionate about integrating diversity-sensitive care into practice, mentoring, and translating evidence into practice. I aim to bridge frontline nursing with policy and education, building resilient health systems.…

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I am Rhoda Moramba, a Kenyan-Swiss nurse and researcher based in Bern. My career spans clinical practice in obstetrics and women’s health and leadership roles in international health programs with MSF and IRC, complemented by academic work at BFH. I am currently pursuing a PhD on Caring about Diversities (CaD) at BFH under Prof. Dr. Eva Soom Ammann.

I am passionate about integrating diversity-sensitive care into practice, mentoring, and translating evidence into practice. I aim to bridge frontline nursing with policy and education, building resilient health systems.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Research Associate (50% initially, later 10%) at Bern University of Applied Sciences, Department of Health Professions, Division of Nursing
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Clinical assessment module leader; teaching in other MScN modules; nursing education research; conference organization; and administrative duties.
Pool Nurse & Expert Nurse at Hirslanden Salemspital, Bern
July 1, 2018 - May 31, 2021
Direct clinical care; clinical leadership & management; coaching & mentoring; evidence-based practice process work.
Registered Nurse, Women’s Health at Kantonsspital Obwalden
October 1, 2016 - October 31, 2017
Nurse in women's health.
Reproductive Health Manager at International Rescue Committee
November 1, 2012 - February 28, 2013
Project management and research in reproductive health.
Deputy Medical Coordinator at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Spain
September 1, 2012 - October 31, 2012
Program management; medical staff mentorship; research.
Project Coordinator at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Spain
September 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012
Primary Health Care and Sexual and Reproductive Health Project; project and staff management.
Medical Team Leader at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Spain
May 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
Exploratory mission; new primary health and nutrition project formulation.
Midwife at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Belgium
August 1, 2009 - November 30, 2010
Focal person for organization and implementation of all SRH activities; staff management.
Project Coordinator / Medical Team Supervisor at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Spain
March 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009
Leading teams for Rapid Health and Nutrition Assessment; Cholera intervention in Isiolo, Naivasha Maximum Prison, Ijara and Wajir districts.
Midwife at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Switzerland
November 1, 2008 - January 31, 2009
Setting up sexual and reproductive health services at West Darfur.
Nurse Supervisor at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Switzerland
April 1, 2007 - January 31, 2008
Supervision of nursing and medical activities; staff management and training.
Training Coordinator at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Switzerland
May 1, 2005 - September 30, 2006
Organization, coordination and implementation of primary health and mother and child health activities; training activities.
Nursing Officer III at Ministry of Health, Kenya
May 1, 2002 - April 30, 2005
Paediatric and maternity ward supervision; HIV/AIDS, TB Monitoring and Evaluation; primary health care.
Nutrition Nurse at MSF Belgium / Ministry of Health Kenya
February 1, 2002 - April 30, 2002
Implementation and coordination of Therapeutic Feeding program for malnourished children; supervision of junior researchers.
Co-supervisor Master Thesis at BFH, MSc in Nursing
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022
Co-supervisor of Master thesis in BFH MSc in Nursing program.

Education

PhD student (SNSF-funded) Caring about Diversities (CaD) at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH)
January 1, 2022 - January 7, 2026
Master of Science in Nursing at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH)
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing at University of Derby
February 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016
Master of Advanced Studies (MIH) in International Health at Swiss TPH, University of Basel
March 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015
Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) at Kenya Medical Training College
September 1, 1997 - March 1, 2001

Qualifications

Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) Diploma
September 1, 1997 - March 1, 2001
Specialized course on clinical assessment
January 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Moderator in the diploma course for Swiss Society of Enologists
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services