Dr. Helena Musau, MBChB, MD.

Dr. Helena Musau, MBChB, MD.

Dr. Helena Musau is a Consultant Clinical/Radiation Oncologist with robust experience in palliative care. She has worked in both the private and public sectors as well as managing projects at various levels. She is involved in teaching and health education for both oncology and palliative care. She is a member of various Kenya Ministry of Health technical working groups aiming to improve access to cancer care. She is involved in the Blueprint Print for Success Initiative in Kenya whose vision is to create an ecosystem for comprehensive cancer control in sub-Saharan Africa and aims to improve access to medicines in developing healthcare systems through sustainable partnerships.

Positions

2021 – Present: Consultant Clinical Oncologist Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital.
2020 – Present: Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Nairobi
2017 – Present: Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Private Practice.
2019 – 2021: Head of Department – Oncology and Clinical Executive Special Services, Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital.
2018 – 2019: Consultant Clinical Oncologist, AIC Kijabe Hospital.
2013 – 2017: Registrar, Groote Schuur Hospital/University of Cape Town
2011 – 2013: Medical Officer, Cancer Care Kenya
2010 – 2011: Education and Research Officer, Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association
2007 – 2010: Deputy Senior Medical Officer, Nairobi Hospice
2007: Medical Officer-In-Charge, Kianyaga Health Center, Kenya 2006 Medical Officer Intern, Nyeri Provincial Hospital, Kenya.