Electronic Medical Records (EMR), HMIS, DHIS2
Hi, I’m
Aburi Godfrey James
Medical Doctor
Kampala,102
Summary
Results-driven Obstetrician/Gynaecologist and Health Program Manager with over 5 years of experience leading health and emergency interventions in humanitarian settings. Expertise in managing multi-million-dollar projects, including COVID-19 response and health systems strengthening. Skilled in staff supervision, capacity building of local partners, and stakeholder engagement with government health authorities.
Overview
2
Languages
4
Certificates
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Makerere University / Kawempe National Referral Hospital & Mulago Specilised Womens and NeonatalHospitalsKampala, Kampala District
Resident in Obstetrics & Gynecology
09.2023 - 06.2026
Job overview
- Managed acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Performed initial and ongoing assessments of patients' medical, physical and psychosocial status.
- Performed [Type] and [Type] surgical procedures [Number] times per week.
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
- Supervised junior residents and medical students, providing mentorship and facilitating knowledge transfer.
- Facilitated training sessions on best practices for patient care and emergency response procedures for staff development.
- Participated in staff training sessions to continually enhance knowledge and skills in resident care practices.
- Research: Served as Principal Investigator for studies on optimizing C-sections (ERAS protocols) and improving service delivery (ANC waiting times), demonstrating a strong commitment to evidence-based programming.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety protocols within hospital settings.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall resident experience.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to streamline communication pathways, improving overall service delivery.
- Provided patient education and counseling, covering health status, test results, disease processes and discharge planning.
- Conducted research studies on optimizing C-sections and enhancing service delivery in maternity care settings.
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Health Manager
05.2022 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Managed a multi-sectoral health and nutrition projects in 23 health facilities under Health Pooled Fund (HPF), 3YR5 ensuring high-quality programming and donor compliance.
- Coordinated annual work, procurement, staffing plans, and performance monitoring frameworks to align project objectives with organizational goals.
- Directed COVID-19 vaccination campaigns that successfully reached over 45,000 community members, demonstrating agility and effectiveness in outbreak response.
- Supervised and managed a large, multidisciplinary team of health and nutrition staff.
- Fostered a learning environment by coaching staff and identifying individual development plans.
- Coordinated annual work plans, procurement plans, staffing plans and performance monitoring frameworks.
- Oversaw budget allocations for health projects, ensuring resource optimization and compliance.
- Managed a budget exceeding $1M, monitoring expenditures to ensure efficient use of resources. (Health Pool Fund Lot 17)
- Represented IRC at health cluster meetings, engaging with government health authorities (MoH) and implementing partners.
- Strengthened local partnerships by conducting joint supervision and capacity assessments.
- Oversaw project monitoring mechanisms, ensuring data collection and analysis informed decision-making and improved program outcomes.
- Analyzed healthcare data to identify trends and inform strategic planning efforts.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives to raise awareness of health services and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.
- Managed procurement of pharmacy supplies to ensure consistent availability. and kept a check on inventory levels.
Malualkon Hospital
Medical Officer (CEmONC)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Provided technical leadership for comprehensive emergency obstetric and newborn care at Malualkon hospital a high-volume referral.
- Performed emergency obstetrics procedures and other surgical interventions at Malualkon hospital
- Trained and mentored junior staff (MCHW, CHW,midwives, nurses, clinical officers and doctors) in all the 23 HFP funded health faculties, on hospital protocols and best practices.
- Supervised daily operations at Malulakon Hospital to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Conducted quarterly supervision visits in all the 23 HPF funded facilities Lot 17
- Analyzed facility data to identify trends that informed strategic decision-making and improved patient outcomes.
- Streamlined report writing processes to enable quicker turnover and improve accuracy of record-keeping.
- Generated timely incident reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Reviewed operations regularly to identify improvement areas and enhance service delivery.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Kapoeta Mission Hospital (Caritas Luxembourg)
Hospital Medical Superintendent & Project Coordinator
02.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Oversaw the full spectrum of hospital clinical services and project "Rehabilitation of Specialized Community Health and Nutrition Services for Safe Motherhood and Childhood in the pastoralist setting."
- Maintained overall budgetary control over project, and approved or denied additional labor or material requests based on budget parameters.
- Mentored medical staff (vaccinator, midwives, nurses, pharmacy, laboratory , clinical officers and doctors) on best practices, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Evaluated hospital services regularly, identifying improvement areas and implementing effective solutions.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Reviewed staffing levels regularly, adjusting schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak demand periods.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical practices to ensure compliance with standards, enhancing overall quality of healthcare services.
- Managed budgets effectively, reallocating resources where necessary to maximize operational efficiency and maintain financial stability.
- Coordinated community outreach events (malnutrition screening, referral and mobile ANC ) that raised awareness of the hospital''s services, built strong relationships with local organizations, and increased overall patient engagement.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for growth and encouraging staff to share ideas and suggestions for change.
- Executed two successful fistula repair camps, facilitating surgeries for 98 clients with pelvic organ prolapse and obstetric fistula.
- Represented the organization in health cluster and implementing partner coordination meetings.
St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor
Medical Officer
07.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Managed inpatient/outpatient care and provided clinical supervision in a high-volume center.
- Supervised nurses, midwives, and intern doctors to ensure high standards of patient care.
- Trained and supervised 71 intern doctors and 240+ medical students, enhancing service delivery quality through hands-on mentorship.
- Supervised nurses, midwives, and intern doctors.
- Adapted quickly to high-pressure situations in clinical settings.
- Provided care during nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure continuous patient support.
- Quickly mastered new technology and software tools to enhance clinic operations.
Education
Makerere UniversityKampala-Uganda
M.D. from Obstetrics and Gynecology
04.2001
Makerere Business InstitutionKampala, Uganda
Project Planning And Management from Project Management
04.2001
Makerere UniversityUganda
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Health Care Management
01-2018
Skills
Obstetric emergency management
Clinical decision making
Patient Care Coordination
Infectious Disease Management
Healthcare Delivery Optimization
Quality improvement
Clinical Project Management
Task management
Multitasking
Adaptability and flexibility
Training and development
Stakeholder engagement management
Software
Zoom & Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
KoboToolbox, CollecODK
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
Certification
2026: Essential Surgical Training in Operative Obstetrics (ETOO)
Interests
Sports
Timeline
Resident in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Makerere University / Kawempe National Referral Hospital & Mulago Specilised Womens and NeonatalHospitals
09.2023 - 06.2026
Health Manager
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
05.2022 - 07.2023
Medical Officer (CEmONC)
Malualkon Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Hospital Medical Superintendent & Project Coordinator
Kapoeta Mission Hospital (Caritas Luxembourg)
02.2020 - 01.2021
Medical Officer
St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor
07.2019 - 02.2020
Makerere University
M.D. from Obstetrics and Gynecology
04.2001
Makerere Business Institution
Project Planning And Management from Project Management
04.2001
Makerere University
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Health Care Management
Selected Publications & Research
- Principal Investigator: "Healthcare Providers' Perception of the Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols for Caesarean Delivery at Kawempe National Referral Hospital" (Peer-reviewed, in preparation). BMC journal
- Co-author: Women's Experiences of Emergency Post-Abortion Care at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda—PLOS journal
- Principal Investigator: "Assessing the Effectiveness of the Booking Process for Elective Caesarean Sections among High-Risk Pregnant Women at Kawempe National Referral Hospital" (2025).
Emergency Response & Outbreak Management Experience
- COVID-19 Response: Led a large-scale vaccination campaign in Aweil East Lot 17, reaching over 45,000 individuals, and coordinated overall health response activities.
- Sudan Crisis Response: Managed rapid emergency health service provision for displaced populations, including intersectoral coordination and continuity of essential health services.
Information Technology
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Google Workspace
- ODK
- virtual platforms (Teams and Zoom).
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) (eFYA, clinic master, HMIS, DHIS2)
- Project & Financial Management Systems.(Budget vs Actuals (BvA),Integra ERP (IRC))