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Doreen Okong Alaleit

Emergency Physician
Kampala

Summary

Registered Emergency Physician with over 10 years of pre-specialization and 2 years of post-specialization clinical experience. Experience includes medical examinations in various areas such as the emergency unit, ICU, imaging, laboratory testing, vaccinations, treatment and referrals, as well as documentation and medical information transmission. Master trainer under The World Health Organization for 6 years and course Director/trainer under the European Resuscitation Council for 3 years. Extensive experience in teaching emergency care courses. Background in research writing and publication. Expertise includes Basic Emergency Care (BEC), Basic Life Support, pre-hospital emergency care, and training in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), mass Casualty Incident Management skills, among others. Target-driven and innovative mindset. Thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at effective communication. Adept at managing competing priorities and adapting to new challenges. Strong team-building, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills including proficiency in SharePoint, Outlook, Microsoft Office packages, among others.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Seed Educator

Seed Global Health
1 2024 - Current
  • Provide formal and informal clinical instruction and mentorship to medical and nursing students, residents, house staff and faculty colleagues emphasizing best practice standards
  • Model sound clinical diagnostic and therapeutic bedside practice
  • Assist with creating/adapting/implementing improved clinical guidelines and/or critical care treatment protocols with local faculty
  • Provide classroom-based instruction to undergraduate and post-graduate trainees, incorporating curriculum development and student assessment
  • Enhance existing clinical training systems and structures by developing and implementing innovative teaching tools through collaboration with faculty colleagues
  • Provide mentorship/advising to learners and colleagues on dissertations, academic writing, and research
  • Support professional development opportunities, including in areas of research and advocacy, requested by partner-country faculty and clinicians

Emergency Physician

Mulago National Referral Hospital-Govt of Uganda
08.2024 - Current
  • Acted as a liaison between the emergency department and other hospital units, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care across disciplines.
  • Conducted quality improvement initiatives to optimize department performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes accordingly.
  • Developed strong relationships with local EMS providers, ensuring optimal coordination during critical situations.
  • Operated diagnostic testing equipment such as EKGs, scans, ultrasounds and other devices.
  • Maintained current knowledge of advancements in emergency medicine, consistently attending conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on relevant techniques and technologies.
  • Improved department efficiency with streamlined processes for admitting and discharging patients.
  • Streamlined communication between ER staff members by introducing standardized protocols for reporting patient information during shift handovers.
  • Promoted effective pain management strategies, ensuring patients experienced relief as quickly and safely as possible.
  • Reduced patient wait times through efficient triage and prioritization of critical patients.
  • Mentored medical students and residents in emergency medicine best practices, enhancing their clinical knowledge and skills.
  • Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment.

Senior Medical Officer EMS Co-ordinator

Kampala Capital City Authority
01.2018 - 07.2024
  • Supervise Ambulance services under KCCA
  • Medical control for the medical call, and dispatch
  • Plan and coordinate training programmes for all Health Professionals in Basic emergency care
  • Prepare and submit periodic reports
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
  • Assist in ensuring efficient management of services in my specialization at KCCA facilities and the catchment area covered by KCCA
  • Carry out research in my area of specialty
  • Promote observance of Professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics
  • Provided expert consultation for challenging cases, contributing to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
  • Initiated community outreach efforts, promoting preventive healthcare measures and increasing public awareness of available resources.
  • Championed patient safety initiatives, enhancing overall organizational performance in meeting accreditation standards.

Emergency Physician

City Medicals, City ambulance and International SOS
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Company Overview: (Total Energies Tilenga Project) Bugungu Camp Buliisa District
  • Medical team lead at Bugungu camp in charge of daily operations of the clinic, staff mentorship, medical education and trainings as well as clinical governance
  • Manage medical treatments for patients including medical procedures, oral treatment, injections / vaccinations
  • Order for medical items and drugs, equipment, and other logistics (with C&P), follow-up the inventory and ensure about the on-time delivery
  • Promote adherence to discipline and the ethical code of conduct among staff
  • Provide support and assistance to the CMO / HSE / HR manager regarding health and medical laws and regulations on site and should be an interface for the client with the MoH, PAU and other government agencies
  • Practice as a full-time physician for the client as an Emergency Physician
  • Conduct MEDEVAC in case of any medical emergency situation on site
  • Release any relevant medical information on time for COMPANY (sources: MOH, WHO, CDC, Alert sites, Local sources)
  • Release flyers, newsletter, booklets and update medical information on Occupational Health and Safety
  • Organize medical awareness sessions to prevent diseases or accidents to camp occupants
  • Supervise the Sites Health Facilities (supervising doctor) and keep best official relationship with the District Health Officer and the UMDPC (MOH) for any matter (Licenses, cooperation, Outbreaks)
  • Stay available on call 24 / 7 for any emergency medical issue
  • Attend COMPANY meetings and external events
  • Initiate and evaluate drills for site
  • Do or supervise health and Hygiene inspection for COMPANY
  • Do or supervise Malaria audit Inspection in conjunction with COMPANY HSE and Operation safety lead
  • Plan and follow-up first-aid training / advanced first-aid training
  • Review and update medical procedures in place / propose new ones
  • Act on behalf of the CMO during his absence
  • Lead daily toolbox meetings as the Medical lead on the camp site
  • (Total Energies Tilenga Project) Bugungu Camp Buliisa District
  • Developed strong relationships with local EMS providers, ensuring optimal coordination during critical situations.

Emergency Physician (Covid treatment unit)

International Hospital Kampala (IHK)
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Treats and ensures proper management of patients
  • In-charge of overseeing process of clients and patients, triage and providing holistic individualized nursing care
  • Liaises with other cadres in the unit in the delivery of quality health care to patients
  • Takes part in the implementation of primary health care and research activities
  • Participate in the collection of health data
  • Participating in management of pre-operative and postoperative patients
  • Stepping in during emergencies, providing emergency resuscitations and liaising with medical team
  • Supervise medical staff team, liaising with other non-medical staff in the facility to ensure quality treatment for the benefit the patients
  • Ensure that the clinical team is supported in their clinical activities and are provided with timely, consistent and accurate medical information for the management of Covid-19 patients
  • Take charge of quality assurance of all processes and procedures and as a result of overall in charge of clinic equipment and patient handling
  • Promoting and organizing CMEs in conjunction with other health personnel
  • Representing the facility and directors at official events as may be required
  • Oversees and manages the health facility’s medical operations, efficiently and effectively delivering patient-centred, holistic, and compassionate health care
  • Performs clinical supervision of medical staff, including regular performance appraisals and feedback to staff
  • Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

EMS Focal Person Incident Management Team COVID-19 response

Emergency Medical Services
04.2020 - 12.2020
  • Supporting EMS branches in the development of work plans and monitoring the implementation of COVID-19 risk communication & social mobilization activities in the districts
  • Supervising the implementation of COVID-19 prevention and response interventions in the districts/branches
  • Collaborating with branch management, volunteers, and stakeholders in support of improved management of health emergencies in communities
  • Coordinating and linking the program implementation issues between the districts, branches, and headquarters
  • Supervise the Implementation of COVID-19 risk communication, social mobilization, and community engagement; and community-based surveillance in the communities within the districts of implementation in line with approved work plans and budgets
  • Supervise EMS volunteer engagements at the border crossing points (screening, disinfection of trucks, risk communication)
  • Ensure that standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols for risk communication, social mobilization, and community engagement; and surveillance are adhered to by EMS volunteers and staff
  • In liaison with the health department, ensure all volunteers have and correctly use appropriate protective wear all the time
  • Provide technical support to build capacity of EMS branch managers and volunteers in effective community engagement and accountability (CEA) approaches
  • Support the branch and communities in emergency preparedness initiatives and contingency planning to respond to epidemic outbreaks
  • Effectively represent EMS in the District Taskforce (DTF) and other relevant partner meetings in the district
  • Work with the district task force and other stakeholders to regularly assess community needs and strategize for effective response
  • Make requisitions for activity implementation and prepare periodic activity reports- weekly, monthly, quarterly in line with program work plan and donor requirements
  • Perform any other duties assigned to you, as may be required by the line supervisor/s

Medical Officer

The Surgery Naguru
06.2016 - 07.2019
  • Perform OPD/IPD ward rounds to assess patient condition, diagnose and prescribe treatment and/or refer complicated cases in line with clinical guidelines and hygiene protocols
  • Determine when OPD/IPD patients should be discharged or transferred, ensuring referrals are managed efficiently to minimize complications
  • Control the rational distribution of medicine and equipment; ensure sterilization and good maintenance of medical equipment, report any malfunctioning to supervisor
  • Keep the patient and family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow; verify understanding to ensure informed consent and adherence to treatment
  • Ensure data traceability by recording all medical activities on patient’s card and in registration books such that patient treatment is continuous
  • Attend to emergency cases in the health facility
  • Assist with and perform surgical interventions and clinical procedures within competency
  • Participate in community mobilization and sensitization on curative and preventative health Services
  • Ensure general hygiene standards and universal precautions are followed at all times and implement and monitor actions to reduce bio-hazard risks and improve infection control
  • Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care
  • Ensure that medical decisions are made with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional Code of Conduct
  • Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity building opportunities
  • Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule

Medical Officer-Govt Of Uganda

Kampala Capital City Authority
01.2013 - 12.2018
  • Patients diagnosed and treated
  • Patients referred
  • Allocated resources accounted for
  • Outreach health service programs implemented
  • Code of Conduct and Ethics adhered to
  • Reports compiled and submitted
  • Participating in planning and budgeting activities
  • Diagnosing, treating and referring patients
  • Accounting for allocated resources
  • Participating in outreach Health programs
  • Participating in research activities
  • Participating in continued professional development
  • Adhering to professional Code of Conduct and Ethics
  • Compiling and submitting reports

Medical Officer

Aga Khan Medical Services
10.2014 - 01.2016
  • Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies in compliance with evidence-based practice and established protocols
  • Monitor acute and chronically ill patients’ progress on a regular basis
  • Initiate discussions with patients and care givers to enable better diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services
  • When necessary, carry out privileged and potentially life-saving emergency surgical and medical procedures
  • Provide evidence-based screening and wellness examinations, risk assessment, early detection and education on prevention of illness
  • Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases
  • Establish links with clinic management and the main hospital to ensure smooth and efficient referral of patients
  • Work closely with members of the clinical and non-clinical teams to provide patient centric, coordinated care, reduce errors and waste and create efficiency in resource utilization
  • Actively participate in clinic quality initiatives in collaboration with the clinic management and Quality and Patient Safety team

Medical Officer/Head Doctor

AAR Kampala City Centre
02.2013 - 10.2014
  • To provide quality medical care under the supervision and direction of Registrars and Senior Medical Staff
  • Conduct day to day review of patients
  • To ensure comprehensive, accurate and concise medical records are maintained for patients with an appropriate signed and dated legible entry in the patient’s medical record on every attendance upon a patient
  • Contribute to quality patient care by participation in case planning which includes appropriate pre-admission planning, in-hospital care and discharge planning
  • To aid with surgical procedures and outpatient clinics as directed by the Registrar and/or Consultant to which assigned
  • To arrange investigations, surgical treatment, medical treatment and discharge as directed by the Registrar and/or Consultant to which assigned
  • To ensure that discharge summaries and other correspondence are completed with minimum delay and that all such correspondence is complete prior to leaving the unit
  • Maintain good communications with all areas and disciplines within the health service and with local medical practitioners to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the hospital
  • Participate in clinical audit and quality programs as appropriate
  • To be 'on-call' or participate in shift rosters is a requirement of the position

Education

Master of Medicine - Emergency Medicine

Makerere College of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery - undefined

Makerere University

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - undefined

Mt. St. Marys College Namagunga

Uganda Certificate of Education - undefined

Mt. St. Marys College Namagunga

Skills

Lesson Planning

Classroom Management

Group and individual instruction

Student relations

Peer Mentoring

Continuing education

Online Teaching

Student Records Management

Professionalism

Certification

Fully registered Specialist doctor (Emergency Physician), Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council

Affiliations

  • President, Emergency Care Society of Uganda, 01/23 - 12/25
  • Committee member, Kampala Metropolitan Maternal and perinatal Death and Surveillance Response team, 01/22 - Present
  • Member, Steering Committee for the EMS ECHO Programme for seed Global Health/Ministry of Health Uganda, 04/23 - Present
  • Honorary Lecturer, Makerere University, Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care/ Emergency medicine, 05/23 - Present
  • ALS Course Director, ERC European Resuscitation Council, 04/21 - Present
  • ALS Full Instructor, ERC European Resuscitation Council, 01/20 - Present
  • National Trainer/Master Trainer, WHO, Basic Emergency Care Course, 08/17 - Present
  • Emergency Medical Services Coordinator & Senior Medical Officer, KCCA, 03/18 - Present
  • General Secretary, Delta Resident Association of Emergency Residents in Africa, 08/17 - 08/18
  • Member, Sub pillar on Emergency Medical Services part of the Case Management Pillar, National Task Force on Covid-19 in Uganda, 04/20 - 12/21
  • Member, Technical Working Group on Developing the Community First Aid Responders' (CFAR) course, 02/18 - Present
  • Task Force Member, Development of National EMS Policy Ministry of Health, 12/17 - Present
  • Committee Member, Development of emergency medicine curricula for masters of Medicine in Emergency Medicine doctors in Uganda, 01/18 - 08/18
  • Team Member, Technical Working Group on Incorporating Emergency indicators in National HMIS Ministry of Health – Uganda, 10/17 - 08/18

References

  • Dr Tonny Stone Luggya, Head of Department Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Makerere University, 0701380880, 0772380880, tluggya@gmail.com
  • Dr Aggrey Lubikire, Anaesthesiologist Intensivist, Air Medical Evacuation Physician, Mogadishu, Bancroft Global, +256760083570, AggreyL@bacroftglobal.org, aggreylub@gmail.com
  • Dr Sarah Zalwango, Ag. Deputy Director, Manager Medical Services, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), 0776733532, 0704733532, szalwango@kcca.go.ug

Researchpublication

Description and analysis of the emergency obstetric interfacility ambulance transfers to Kawempe National Referral Hospital in Uganda, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X23000319

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with students in the development of QI projects.
  • Achieved collaborative relationships with different universities and departments through grand rounds, CMES and journal clubs

Interests

Travelling

Cooking

Meeting new people

Travelling, cooking and experiencing new cultures

I believe the more Im exposed to through different foods, people and cultures the more i appreciate how diverse the world is but also i welcome new ideas to make me a better person.

Timeline

Emergency Physician

Mulago National Referral Hospital-Govt of Uganda
08.2024 - Current

Emergency Physician

City Medicals, City ambulance and International SOS
01.2023 - 11.2023

Emergency Physician (Covid treatment unit)

International Hospital Kampala (IHK)
11.2020 - 10.2021

EMS Focal Person Incident Management Team COVID-19 response

Emergency Medical Services
04.2020 - 12.2020

Senior Medical Officer EMS Co-ordinator

Kampala Capital City Authority
01.2018 - 07.2024

Medical Officer

The Surgery Naguru
06.2016 - 07.2019

Medical Officer

Aga Khan Medical Services
10.2014 - 01.2016

Medical Officer/Head Doctor

AAR Kampala City Centre
02.2013 - 10.2014

Medical Officer-Govt Of Uganda

Kampala Capital City Authority
01.2013 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery - undefined

Makerere University

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - undefined

Mt. St. Marys College Namagunga

Uganda Certificate of Education - undefined

Mt. St. Marys College Namagunga

Seed Educator

Seed Global Health
1 2024 - Current

Master of Medicine - Emergency Medicine

Makerere College of Health Sciences
Doreen Okong AlaleitEmergency Physician