Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Leadership Positions
Research
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JOSEPHINE SSEWANYANA

Medical Doctor

Summary

Josephine is a medical graduate and public health enthusiast with seven years of experience who is passionate about improving health care systems especially at community level. She has excellent analytical and fast thinking skills with an ability to adjust easily to different situations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Volunteer Medical Consultant

Kasumba Nursery and Primary School
Mubende
07.2016 - Current
  • Supervise activities of school clinic
  • Oversee drug management
  • Ensure continuous professional development among the school nurses and health team.
  • Ensure awareness and participation in public health awareness measures as per government procedure
  • Assist in establishing infection prevention measures especially during high risk seasons

Pharmacy Advisor

Boots pharmacy
Belfast
04.2023 - 01.2025
  • Acted as a liaison between patients and other health care providers
  • Provided drug counselling and health advice including public health initiatives such as vaccination, Pharmacy First service
  • Led drug stock management improving client satisfaction
  • Engaged with pharmacy students on placement

Student Fire Assistant

Queen’s University Belfast
Belfast
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided support and additional cover to the accommodation team in case of fire emergencies.

Medical Officer

International Hospital Kampala
Kampala
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Conducted medical rounds and handled medical and surgical emergencies
  • Ensured staff competency by performing staff orientation and drills, and unit audits
  • Participated in stock management
  • Coordinated staff activities to ensure optimal patient flow
  • Coordinated emergency calls and provide additional ambulance staffing when required

Medical Officer

Kiruddu Referral Hospital
Kampala
12.2018 - 11.2019
  • Conducted daily rounds on dialysis unit and outpatient clinic
  • Carried out procedures including catheter placement and care
  • Engaged in unit based based audit and research so as to improve patient outcomes.
  • Maintained strict control of patient records to enhance patient confidentiality

Volunteer Doctor

Dr. Ambroseli Memorial Hospital
Kalongo
07.2018 - 07.2018
  • Performed approximately 75 safe male circumcision procedures as part of an project to reduce HIV/AIDS transmission

Medical Intern

St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor
Gulu, Gulu District
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Completed daily ward rounds handled unit emergencies and clinics
  • Assisted and performed in both major and minor surgeries
  • Participated in teaching and evaluation of students
  • Performed unit audits to improve unit performance

Education

Master of Public Health in Global Health -

Queen’s University Belfast
Northern Ireland
01.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -

Makerere University
Uganda
01.2011 - 01.2016

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Examination -

Seeta High School
Uganda
01.2009 - 01.2010

Uganda Certificate of Examination -

Trinity College Nabbingo
Uganda
01.2005 - 01.2008

Skills

Analytical thinking

Efficient Task Management

Attention to detail

Teamwork and collaboration

Teaching assistance

Literature review

Questionnaire development

Quantitative and qualitative analysis

Fieldwork experience

SPSS proficiency

Microsoft office

Certification

Certificate in Computer Applications, 2011, Makerere University

Leadership Positions

  • Chairperson, Galloway Catholic Community, 2015 to 2016
  • Projects Secretary, Makerere University Medical Students Association, 2014 to 2015
  • Treasurer, Seeta High Medical Students Association, 2012 to 2013
  • Club president, Uganda Youth Talents Against Aids, Seeta High School, 2009 to 2010
  • Superior dorm mother, Seeta High School, 2009 to 2010
  • Class representative, Uganda Wildlife Club, Trinity College Nabbingo, 2006 to 2008

Research

  • Bystander intervention as an effective approach in post-crash care in low- to middle- income countries. A systematic review. (Masters' dissertation)
  • Factors that influence the use and choice of family planning methods in Gulu district, Cross-sectional study, In Pece and Bobi sub-counties in Gulu district (Under MESAU-MEPI funding)
  • Diversifying the use of domestic solid waste material in Kanamba village, Mityana district, (Under the Community Based Education, Research and Services (COBERS) programme)

Timeline

Pharmacy Advisor

Boots pharmacy
04.2023 - 01.2025

Student Fire Assistant

Queen’s University Belfast
07.2022 - 08.2022

Master of Public Health in Global Health -

Queen’s University Belfast
01.2021 - 01.2022

Medical Officer

Kiruddu Referral Hospital
12.2018 - 11.2019

Medical Officer

International Hospital Kampala
09.2018 - 08.2021

Volunteer Doctor

Dr. Ambroseli Memorial Hospital
07.2018 - 07.2018

Volunteer Medical Consultant

Kasumba Nursery and Primary School
07.2016 - Current

Medical Intern

St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor
07.2016 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -

Makerere University
01.2011 - 01.2016

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Examination -

Seeta High School
01.2009 - 01.2010

Uganda Certificate of Examination -

Trinity College Nabbingo
01.2005 - 01.2008
JOSEPHINE SSEWANYANAMedical Doctor