Elianeth Kiteni, RN

Elianeth is a seasoned professional with over ten years of experience across both clinical and non-clinical settings, having held a variety of roles throughout her career. As an Oncology Nurse Specialist, she has provided comprehensive care to both inpatients and outpatients. Her extensive background encompasses nursing training, curriculum development, community health initiatives, research, grants management, project planning and evaluation, strategic planning, and business continuity.

In her clinical practice, Elianeth has exhibited strong leadership by spearheading quality improvement projects in pediatric oncology, including the Pediatric Early Warning System (PEWS), palliative care, and outreach programs. Her community impact is equally significant, with successful planning and execution of childhood and adolescent cancer awareness projects across the Southern Highland, Central, and Lake Zones in Tanzania, in collaboration with the Tanzania National Nurses Association. These initiatives focused on enhancing early detection through nurse training, establishing mentorship networks, and raising community awareness. Additionally, she has been involved in outreach interventions addressing sexually transmitted diseases particularly HIV/AIDS among youths in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, through Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) activities.

Elianeth is an active member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP), where she serves on the Steering Committee of the Nursing Network and is the Co-Chair of the Sub-Saharan Africa Pediatric Oncology Nurses Network. She previously held the role of Co-Chair for the SIOP Global Health Education Working Group, which aimed to promote education and training for healthcare providers in resource-limited settings on the care of children with cancer.

Driven by a commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare practices, Elianeth is drawn to St. Jude due to its shared dedication to excellence in pediatric oncology and its groundbreaking work in the field. Her passion for teaching, strategic planning, research, and project management underscores her deep commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery and supporting the well-being of children with cancer and their families.