Chepkoech Buttia, MSc
Project Coordinator

Being born and raised in Kenya, I became aware of public health issues, particularly those affecting high-risk and understudied populations. With a strong interest in this, I moved to Germany to broaden my knowledge and gain experience that would later enable me to work in the Kenyan health sector. I successfully completed my bachelor’s degree in Applied Biology in 2012. In 2013, I enrolled in a master’s program in Hamburg, Germany, and graduated in 2015 with a master’s degree in public health.

I worked as a part-time content marketer in Hamburg before taking a career break to raise our two daughters in 2016. During this time, I was able to author and co-author a book on the health challenges associated with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) among Kenyan communities. 

In 2019, I moved to Bern, Switzerland, to volunteer for the Swiss Red Cross. I also began my internship at the University of Bern in the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM), where I later became employed as a research associate and assisted over ten PHD students with their projects. I’ve written over five peer-reviewed articles and conducted numerous systematic reviews and meta-analyses. 
Chepkoech Buttia
My Experience
Chepkoech Buttia (MPH) is a highly qualified scientific researcher, knowledgeable and experienced in conducting clinical research studies and systematic reviews. Proficient skills in data analysis, record keeping, project coordination and manuscript writing. Enthusiastic about supporting advancements in organizations or institutions implementing health programs in a range of challenging settings.
  • University of Bern, Emergency Department University Hospital, Inselspital – Bern, Switzerland - Scientific Research Assistant (2022)
  • University of Bern, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, Bern, Switzerland - Research Associate/Guest Scientist (2021-2022)
  • University of Bern, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, Bern, Switzerland -Internship (2021)
  • Swiss Red Cross, Bern Switzerland - Volunteer (2020)
  • Bigpoint GmbH, Hamburg, Germany - Customer Relationship Manager (2013)

My education

University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg, Germany
Master of Public Health (2015)

University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Germany
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology (2012)

African Medical Research and Education Foundation (AMREF), Kenya
Internship (2010)