EMMANUEL GEORGE OKURUT
Kampala
Summary
Dynamic Senior Analyst with the Clinton Health Access Initiative, adept at enhancing vaccine supply chain efficiency through strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Proven analytical skills and project management expertise led to the successful development of national operational plans, ensuring timely vaccine distribution and effective health outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst - Vaccines Supply Chain
Clinton Health Access Initiative
Kampala
10.2019 - 12.2025
- Provided analytical support to the Ministry of Health and National Medical Stores, significantly enhancing the efficiency and performance of the vaccine supply chain and cold chain logistics.
- Developed the 2021-2025 Immunisation supply chain strategy enabling the alignment of people, activities, infrastructure, resources and planning necessary to ensuring safe vaccines and effective distribution.
- Supported the development of the Vaccines Last Mile Delivery strategy and operationalization plan, following the 2019 pilot implementation.
- Executed updates to the district vaccines ordering tool. These updates were instrumental in ensuring timely availability of vaccines across districts.
- Coordinated a landscape assessment of remote temperature monitoring devices nationwide, contributing to the development of the national operationalization plan and data-use policy.
- Managed COVID-19 vaccine post-market surveillance, maintaining high quality and reliable COVID-19 vaccines across all distribution channels.
- Supported Ministry of Health in monitoring and tracking key supply chain and cold chain workplan activities at national and sub-national levels. This ensured alignment with strategic objectives, enhanced coordination among stakeholders, and facilitated timely adjustments to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Managed relations between stakeholders including the Ministry of Health, National Medical Stores, and partners such as WHO, UNICEF and PATH. This involved fostering effective communication, collaboration, and strategic alignment to support efficient healthcare supply chain operations and achieve shared objectives.
- Supported national and sub-national supply chain and cold chain activities, aligning with strategic objectives and enhancing stakeholder coordination.
Consultant
Market Access Africa
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Conducted a landscape assessment of health sector supply chains, focusing on the use of remote temperature monitoring solutions.
- Provided ongoing support to the client’s post-implementation, ensuring long-term success of the implemented solution.
Analyst, HIV Diagnostics
Clinton Health Access Initiative
Kampala
12.2017 - 10.2019
- Supported Early Infant Diagnosis Point-of-Care (POC) pilot implementation through training and support supervision.
- Contributed to national diagnostics quantification efforts, including pipeline planning, commodity gap analyses and continuous monitoring of funding for diagnostics commodities.
- Coordinated mobilisation of young PLHIV from various Civil Society Organisations empowering them with knowledge on HIV viral load and Early Infant Diagnosis (EID).
Program Coordinator, HIV Diagnostics
Clinton Health Access Initiative
Kampala
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Provided technical support for national diagnostics quantification and policy development.
- Assisted in creating operational systems for wide-scale implementation of new POC diagnostic products.
Data Officer, HIV Systems
Clinton Health Access Initiative
Kampala
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Monitored performance of CD4 and viral load testing, enhancing health systems programming.
- Coordinated M&E field activities and supported trainings on new diagnostic technologies.
Temporary Finance Officer
Clinton Health Access Initiative
Kampala
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Managed cash disbursements, invoices and accounting data entry.
- Prepared payment vouchers and maintained monthly amortization schedules.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Global Health Procurement & Supply Chain Mgt
Uganda Martyrs Namugongo Secondary
Online03-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Makerere University Business School
Kampala, Uganda01.2014
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Bishop Cipriano Kihangire Secondary
Kampala, Uganda01.2009
Skills
- Project management
- Financial Modeling
- Relationship management
- Analytical skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Training delivery
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Financial management
- Design
- Stakeholder engagement
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
Awarded Grand Prize Winner at the 2022 Global Supply Chain Summit for authoring a high-impact presentation on essential health service continuity in Uganda in collaboration with Ministry of Health, UNICEF, CHAI & PATH.
Timeline
Consultant
Market Access Africa
01.2023 - 02.2023
Senior Analyst - Vaccines Supply Chain
Clinton Health Access Initiative
10.2019 - 12.2025
Analyst, HIV Diagnostics
Clinton Health Access Initiative
12.2017 - 10.2019
Program Coordinator, HIV Diagnostics
Clinton Health Access Initiative
12.2016 - 11.2017
Data Officer, HIV Systems
Clinton Health Access Initiative
03.2015 - 11.2016
Temporary Finance Officer
Clinton Health Access Initiative
07.2014 - 11.2014
Post Graduate Diploma - Global Health Procurement & Supply Chain Mgt
Uganda Martyrs Namugongo Secondary
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Makerere University Business School
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Bishop Cipriano Kihangire Secondary