Emmanuel Kerukadho
Kampala,Zombo
Summary
Dynamic public health professional with extensive experience in humanitarian work at UNHCR, specializing in public health, health program monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in providing quality comprehensive primary health care, enhancing health service integration, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Adept at building relationships and fostering community health, with strong analytical skills and a commitment to impactful health promotion strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate/Assistant Public Health Officer-NOB/NOA
UNHCR
Arua, Arua
04.2017 - Current
- Participated in planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating UNHCR's public health programs in the refugee settlements of Rhino Camp, Imvepi, Lobule, Bidibidi, and Kiryandongo.
- Responsible for health staff in the health and nutrition sector, including undertaking regular field trips to monitor and support the implementation of health activities for refugees.
- Monitored refugee access to health services, and the impact on the national systems in different refugee settlements.
- Ensured feedback relating to key public health data is provided by health partners, relevant UN agencies, and the Ministry of Health at the local level.
- Developed project activities to address identified needs in consultation with Ministry of Health authorities, NGO partners in the health sector, and through liaison with other sectors within UNHCR to ensure a multi-sectoral approach, and experience in dealing with multiple crises is an asset.
- Played the role of the main liaison with the Ministry of Health in West Nile settlements, which involves attending district health team meetings and refugee health coordination meetings with District Health Offices on a regular basis to ensure that health services are integrated.
- Held the role of liaising with international and national health partners, donors, and other UN agencies as a key member of the UNHCR Health Unit.
Regional Healthcare Quality Improvement Officer
Baylor College of Medicine
East And West Nile Regions Of Uganda, Arua
09.2013 - 03.2017
- Formulated regional, district, and quality improvement structures in the Eastern and West Nile region.
- Monitored the implementation of continuous quality improvement projects in the East and West Nile districts, and health facilities.
- Developed a system for providing feedback on quality improvement in the region, district, health facilities, and community.
- Monitored and developed quality improvement work plans and budgets.
- Built the capacity of national public health facilities using the 5S philosophy, continuous quality improvement, and Total Quality Management.
- Develop a strategy to align ART and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health （MNCH） services in line with MOH and CQI requirements.
- Built and maintained partnerships and networks within the region.
- Undertook operational research and published abstracts using CQI and a 5S focus to generate new strategies for health care delivery.
Registered Comprehensive Nurse
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) Uganda Limited
Masindi And Mbale, Mbale
04.2006 - 08.2013
- Participated in the generation of departmental work plans, budgets, and reports.
- Organized and conducted HIV and AIDS awareness and sensitization (behavior change communication).
- Trained and established village health teams and other community resource persons conduct home-based care, and HIV counseling and testing for families of HIV-infected clients.
- Designed and adhered to standard operating procedures and organizational policies.
- Participated in triage, took vital parameters for clients, and offered health talks.
- Managed patient flow during outreach and facility-based clinics.
- Conducted medical consultations and prescribed drugs to HIV patients.
- Facilitated support supervision of community nurses and other community resource persons.
Study Investigator
Medi Sans Frontiers (MSF) France
Arua, Arua
10.2005 - 03.2006
- Mobilized and sensitized participants for the study.
- Designed standard operating procedures, and ensured adherence to research protocols.
- Collected primary and secondary data, and specimens from research subjects, and ensured the safety of research data in accordance with research protocols.
- Supervised study nurses, and peer educators in the study.
- Ensured the appropriate and proper storage of specimens for the study, and obtained informed consent from research subjects.
Clinical Instructor
Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing
Arua, Arua
07.2005 - 03.2006
- Offered lectures in anatomy and physiology, pediatric nursing, community health, and general nursing.
- Examined both the practical and theoretical aspects of the subjects taught.
- I supervised nursing students during fieldwork learning experiences.
- Designed budgets, plans, and implemented a community fieldwork study program.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Clark International University （Forme
Kampala, Uganda12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management
Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU)
Mbale, Uganda05-2010
High School Diploma -
Comprehensive Nursing School
Soroti05-2005
GED -
St Joseph's College Ombaci
Arua12-1999
Master of Science - Business Administration
Clark International University
Kampala, UgandaSkills
- Disease surveillance
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Health program evaluation
- Quality improvement
- Health service integration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Community health assessment
- Public health policy
- Health system strengthening
- Training development
- Research design
- Team collaboration
- Budget management
- Health promotion
- Health counseling
- Qualitative research
- Behavior change
- Population health assessment
- Health communication
- Stress management techniques
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Health Program Planning
- Emergency preparedness
- Task prioritization
- Health promotion strategies
- Analytical skills
- Immunization programs
- Develop programs
- HIV/AIDS Education
- Epidemiological analysis
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Health advocacy
- Problem-solving
- Health Behavior Theory
- Prevention strategies
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Health education
- Team building
- Time management abilities
- Community relations
- Environmental health
- Strategic planning
- Diversity and inclusion
- Promote community health
- Quantitative research
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- Reading, swimming, touring, lecturing and discussions, research, business and farming
Languages
Luo
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Beginner
A1
French
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Occupational health and safety
- Field security awareness
- First aid
Timeline
Associate/Assistant Public Health Officer-NOB/NOA
UNHCR
04.2017 - Current
Regional Healthcare Quality Improvement Officer
Baylor College of Medicine
09.2013 - 03.2017
Registered Comprehensive Nurse
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) Uganda Limited
04.2006 - 08.2013
Study Investigator
Medi Sans Frontiers (MSF) France
10.2005 - 03.2006
Clinical Instructor
Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing
07.2005 - 03.2006
Master of Science - Public Health
Clark International University （Forme
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management
Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU)
High School Diploma -
Comprehensive Nursing School
GED -
St Joseph's College Ombaci
Master of Science - Business Administration
Clark International University
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