Alfred A Lukoya Alunyo
US Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Juba
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, specializing in HIV clinical services. Demonstrated expertise in quality assurance and collaboration, with a strong history of developing standard operating procedures that significantly enhance service delivery. Skilled in training and mentoring, fostering team cohesion, and driving impactful health initiatives across diverse environments. Committed to advancing healthcare outcomes through innovative solutions and strategic partnerships.
Work History
HIV Clinical Services Program Management
5 Years 9 Months- Oversaw technical collaboration with CDC partners across the country, ensuring strategic alignment in SOP development. Led annual evaluations through site visits over a five-year period, driving improvements in critical performance indicators of the PEPFAR program. Managed development and implementation of SOPs, significantly advancing the 95-95-95 indicators in PEPFAR-supported facilities. Directed annual site evaluations, enhancing technical support and strengthening operational standards at CDC partner sites.
- Facilitated the development of comprehensive guidelines for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in South Sudan, promoting effective health strategies in 2022. Achieved successful formulation of national policy guidelines for HIV self-testing in South Sudan, improving public health outcomes.
- Led training initiatives for 80 low- and mid-level health service providers across CDC-supported facilities. Elevated service standards at various healthcare locations.
- Directed the implementation of community-focused HIV/AIDS services in PEPFAR-supported facilities across South Sudan. Achieved significant improvements in client retention and expanded access to services for hard-to-reach groups, particularly children and young boys.
- Streamlined interagency collaboration through organized program review meetings, resulting in standardized care practices.
Medical officer special grade
5 Months- Achieved recognition for maintaining superior maternal and neonatal care standards at Muhimbili National Referral Hospital neonatal ward. Contributed valuable insights through a dissertation focused on identifying risk factors for perinatal mortality at the hospital.
- Directed the monitoring and optimization of clinical and operational metrics within the hospital. Facilitated strategic discussions on maternal and neonatal case fatality rates. Drove enhancements in delivery outcomes across the organization.
- Led weekly maternal audit meetings to enhance clinical training for interns and medical students.
- Led clinical rounds and guided team members in adopting evidence-based strategies for effective patient management.
- Collaborated on design and implementation of private wing in ward to improve clinical care delivery tailored to patients' social status.
- Contributed to the establishment of a referral system aimed at improving patient access to emergency obstetric care across hospital and satellite locations.
- Evaluated and addressed various obstetric and gynecological conditions, focusing on delivering quality care in rural environments.
- Pursued ongoing education initiatives to maintain up-to-date expertise in medical advancements and clinical best practices.
- Utilized data analysis methodologies to evaluate and improve the performance of healthcare service offerings.
- Designed and implemented research studies targeting improvements in perinatal mortality, contributing to hospital quality care efforts.
- Oversaw, guided, and assessed work activities of 24 interns and 80 clinical students to ensure progress and development.
Teaching Assistant
4 Years 9 Months- Developed and organized materials for hands-on learning activities and demonstrations.
- Facilitated targeted assistance for students facing difficulties, promoting confidence and mastery in subject matter.
- Facilitated exam environments by ensuring all students followed prescribed test-taking guidelines.
- Facilitated interactive sessions that promoted critical thinking and engagement among students.
- Contributed to staff meetings and attended professional development workshops to support continuous improvement in educational standards.
- Assisted in developing class schedule and activities.
- Partnered with educators to develop and implement effective classroom management techniques.
- Reviewed and graded assignments, offering tailored feedback to support student learning objectives.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring to students who needed additional help with coursework.
- Offered after-school academic support for struggling students or those working ahead of schedule.
- Reinforced topics by leading small group activities and instruction.
- Prepared and delivered on-point lessons for different class topics.
National communicable disease surveillance officer
3 Years- Developed and implemented early warning and response network (EWARN) in South Sudan to enhance disease surveillance.
- Led nationwide investigations into communicable disease outbreaks, overseeing specimen collection and shipping.
- Documented comprehensive logs of all observed incidents and actions taken during epidemic outbreaks.
- Enhanced overall disease surveillance network and early detection capabilities through comprehensive training of surveillance team members.
Field Medical Coordinator
1 Year- Led successful integration of vertical programs from multiple partners into a comprehensive primary health care package in Yambio County during the early peace phase. Navigated challenges of fragmented funding for health services while advocating for stronger government leadership. Fostered teamwork and collaboration among stakeholders to improve health service outcomes.
- Coordinated collaborative efforts between county health department and numerous primary health care centers and units to improve health outcomes in Yambio County.
- Coordinated logistical efforts for vaccination and MHC services, facilitating effective outreach initiatives across four counties near Yambio.
- Developed and implemented quarterly training initiatives for healthcare personnel to improve service delivery in response to workforce shortages.
- Championed proposal development and project execution for healthcare initiatives. Led efforts to establish essential health services for returning refugees from Central African Republic following peace agreement.
- Documented and presented monthly performance metrics and clinic activities to support strategic decision-making.
- Engaged with local authorities to create village health committees, promoting community ownership of health initiatives through the Boma Health Initiative.
Education
M.MED Obstetrics And Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecogology
- Research: Risk Factors for perinatal mortality at Muhimbili National referral Hospital
- Awarded M.MED OBS &Gyn
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB.CH.B) - Medicine
Skills
Collaboration
Quality assurance
Organizational skills
Problem-solving
Analytical thinking
Training & Development
Friendly
positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Critical thinking
Computer skills
Active listening
Affiliations
Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of South Sudan
Certification
- Certified Clinical advisor CDC, [Company Name] - 2018-2024
LANGUAGE
English - Proficient (C2)
Arabic - Elementary (A2)
Acholi - Upper Intermediate (B2)
Lango - Advanced (C1)
Kiswahili - Elementary (A2)
Timeline
HIV Clinical Services Program Management
US Center for Disease Control and Prevention
08.2018 - 05.2024Read More
Medical officer special grade
Muhimbili National Hospital
07.2017 - 12.2017Read More
Teaching Assistant
University Of Juba
01.2010 - 10.2014Read More
National communicable disease surveillance officer
World Health Organization
07.2007 - 07.2010Read More
Field Medical Coordinator
International Medical Corps
07.2006 - 07.2007Read More
Makerere University Faculty of Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB.CH.B) from Medicine
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Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
M.MED Obstetrics And Gynecology from Obstetrics and Gynecogology
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Short Training
- Project Monitoring and Evaluation; Atlanta Georgia USA 2023
- Finance Management, Kampala Uganda 2023
- International Project officer Lusaka Zambia 2019
- Contributions
- Consolidated Guideline for the Prevention and Management of HIV/AIDS in South Sudan 2022
- National Policy Guideline on HIV Self Testing in South Sudan 2022