Jane Otieno, Project Officer
Ms Jane Otieno is a dedicated human rights practitioner and a qualified Nursing Officer with strong expertise in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), social justice, legal and policy advocacy and community-driven advocacy. Her clinical training enhances her ability to connect health service delivery with rights-based programming, strengthening her work with vulnerable and marginalized populations.
In her role as Project Officer under the Health Justice Programme at EACHRights, Ms Otieno leads county and national-level engagements aimed at strengthening SRHR advocacy, amplifying the voices of social movements, and supporting accountability for rights-based health policies. She plays a central role in coordinating stakeholder dialogues, conducting legal and policy analysis, and facilitating evidence generation to inform programme decision-making.
Before joining EACHRights, Ms Otieno worked extensively in community-centred health and rights initiatives, applying her nursing background to improve awareness, service linkages, and advocacy on health and human rights. Her experience working with civil society organisations, county duty-bearers, and grassroots networks has given her a deep understanding of local health systems, community needs, and the systemic barriers to rights realisation.
Ms Otieno is particularly passionate about expanding access to comprehensive SRHR, promoting youth-friendly health services, and addressing inequalities affecting vulnerable and marginalized groups. Her commitment is demonstrated through her work supporting county-level advocacy coalitions, facilitating participatory dialogues, and documenting evidence that drives policy reform.
Her growing leadership in the Health Justice Programme reflects a strong foundation in programme management, health systems understanding, and rights-based advocacy. She remains committed to strengthening community resilience, improving policy implementation, and contributing to a more equitable and just health system in Kenya.
For inquiries, she can be reached at jane@eachrights.or.ke
