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
