Episode 20-Interview with Dr. Achieng' Aling'

In this we hear from Dr. Achieng' Aling' from Kenya.

Dr. Achieng' Aling' is an OB-GYN, global health expert, and health systems strategist focused on strengthening Africa’s health workforce and sexual and reproductive health. A passionate advocate for menstrual and menopause health, she’s driving policy and innovation to ensure women’s well-being at every stage of life.

In this episode we talked about:

• Who is Dr. Achieng' Aling' and what does she do?
• What kind of training she did and for how long?
• Why she chose medicine and obstetrics and gynecology as a specialty
• Why and how she chose to pursue a career in global health after her clinical training
• Career influences growing up, and sometimes career de-influencers?
• Key factors and decision points in careers- who to listen to and how much?Clinical training or not before going into public health?
• What kind of work she does now , what she enjoys about the work and this period in her career
• What a day in her work life look like
• Work travel and what it comes with
• What is her favorite thing about working in Public Health and what keeps her motivated
• Challenges working in public health
• Mindset required when working in public health
• Benefits of working in public health
• Key skills and competencies she feels are important as you embark in your public health career
• What does public health mean to Dr. Achieng' Aling'

You can follow Dr. Achieng' Aling' on Instagram and tik tok

https://www.instagram.com/the_menstrual_doctor