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MEDARD NDINAWE

MEDARD NDINAWE

Public Health|Community Development
Kampala

Summary

An international development and Public health specialist experienced in planning, developing, implementing, managing, monitoring, and evaluating public health and humanitarian projects spanning health system strengthening, service delivery and advocacy in Uganda. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director of Programs

Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH)
Kampala Uganda
1 2023 - 1 2024
  • Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants
  • Helped directors resolve production, casting and budgeting issues impacting station performance
  • Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission
  • Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands
  • Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations
  • Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions
  • Increased stakeholder satisfaction with proactive communication and timely issue resolution
  • Managed cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional program outcomes within budget and time constraints.
  • Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners
  • Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth
  • Spearheaded fundraising efforts to secure resources necessary for program sustainability and success.
  • Optimized resource allocation, ensuring successful completion of multiple concurrent projects
  • Promoted inclusive environment by actively engaging diverse populations in all aspects of programming
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
  • Implemented best practices in project management to optimize workflow efficiencies across the organization
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines

Partnerships & Community Systems Strengthening Coordinator

PACE Uganda
01.2021 - 01.2022

Lead coordination of Community systems strengthening programs to enable delivery of high quality, comprehensive and sustainable services at National, district, facility, and community level

  • Provide guidance in community systems programme design and implementation regarding Pace’s People Centered Approaches
  • Conduct periodic support supervision with the project teams to district, facility & community teams to ensure that high quality technical assistance is provided by the project teams, as part of community systems strengthening, resulting in demonstrable progress towards achievement of HIV epidemic control and delivery of high-quality services
  • Promote PACE culture and practice of partnering as means of achieving greater impact and strategic initiatives
  • Conduct partner mapping to preposition for future partnerships and collaboration for community led interventions.
  • Coordinate implementation of Partner of Choice action plans in line with the organization’s strategic direction
  • In collaboration with finance and resource development unit, develop partnership pre-qualification procedure and tailored sub-grant management SOPs.
  • Facilitate periodic partnership health check to build and review partner portfolios based on PACE’s Partnership Performance and Health Checks
  • Ensure good working relationship with project partners, evidenced by responsiveness to partner concerns, effective relay of information between both parties, regular engagement, and good customer care.
  • Identify new sources of funding and maintain long lasting donor relation to support PACE’s funding needs in close collaboration with Senior Management Team
  • Work directly with Senior Management Team to implement PACE fundraising activities, based on strategy.
  • Build consortia and solicit contributions from major donors, foundations, corporate and/or public sector agencies via in-person and through written solicitations and grant proposals.
  • Contact prospective funding partners and sources and follow up with appropriate actions such as helping to prepare senior staff for prospective meetings through written and/or oral briefings as well as scheduling and attending meetings and presentations.

Team Lead, Community Systems Strengthening

PACE Uganda
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Optimized resource allocation by analyzing team member skills and project requirements, resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements
  • Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards
  • Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service
  • Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations
  • Developed succession planning strategies to ensure continuity of leadership within the team and facilitate smooth transitions during organizational changes
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues
  • Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decision-making
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times
  • Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively
  • Implemented process improvements that led to reduced turnaround times for critical tasks without compromising quality
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives
  • Nurtured long-term partnerships with clients by understanding their needs accurately, delivering projects on time, and providing exceptional customer support
  • Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations

Technical Officer

Management Sciences for Health (MSH)) USAID/STAR-E Project
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Work closely with Government district PLHIV coordinator and sub-county PLHIV coordinators to identity and mobilize cadre of PLHIV network peer leaders who should be oriented to manage and facilitate active and functional PLHIVs groups at parish levels.
  • Support PLHIV network peer leaders to conduct and document monthly support visits to members of their PLHIV network and CDDPs
  • Supported PLHIV network peer leaders to promote and link at least 90% of their network members to HFs services, as well as conducting community tracing of PLHIV who have missed their appointments, and promoting and tracking of HIV testing status of partners and family members of PLHIV network, which could include facilitating HF testing paraprofessionals to conduct household testing of partner/family members.
  • Offered technical assistance to focal persons for OVC, and post GBV services, including appropriately screening, identifying, and providing services to them that are linked to community resources.

Technical Officer

Expanding Social Protection Programme
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Devising detailed work plan for pilot at districts in consultation with national social protection secretariat
  • Ensuring quality control of training services provided and providing inputs for improving orientation curriculum based on initial findings.
  • Providing technical advice to pilot project implementation in districts when deemed necessary
  • Assisting in familiarizing new government staff with programme as well as their respective roles and responsibilities.

Program Coordinator

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
01.2009 - 01.2012

Develop new approaches, ideas, and proposals in line with existing District needs express from ground and forward to donors for support.

  • Provide frequent monitoring and quality assurance of implementation of project.
  • Provided technical and management support/supervision of project activities in Districts of Kiboga, Kibaale, Masindi, and Buliisa scaling up HIV/AIDS interventions
  • Provided Leadership Development for project team
  • Build partnership support, networks and coalitions with districts Sub County, civil society organizations lower local government institutions to prevent spread of HIV and support affected and provide technical support to partners’ management and implementation of project activities.

Regional Sponsorship Coordinator

World Vision
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Leading assigned proposal design and development processes related to OVC, HIV/AIDS and community development by providing technical assistance in development and/or review of proposals to be funded by governments or by private donors, foundations, and corporation)
  • Managing start-ups of new programs including providing support in staff recruitment, stakeholders' workshops, providing ongoing technical and management support during implementation; and working with project staff to develop annual work plans and detailed implementation plans.
  • Providing mentoring, coaching, and supervision to project teams in region for effective performance and compliance with set standards
  • Assisting projects with developing child well being tracking tools and analyzing periodical reports.

Education

Master of Public Health - Community Health Promotion

Uganda Christian University Mukono
Uganda
07.2011 - 11.2013

Master of Arts in Development Studies -

Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi
Uganda
01.2007 - 11.2009

Bachelor of Development Studies - Community Development

Makerere University
Kampala Uganda
09.2000 - 12.2003

Skills

Program Leadership

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Additional Trainings

  • US Abortion and Family Planning Requirements Course, 2022
  • Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, 2022
  • Ethics and Code Conduct training, 2021
  • Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance and Statutory Abortion Restrictions, 2020
  • Global Health Program Management and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2010
  • Strategic Leadership in Health, Makerere University School of Public Health, 2007
  • Finance Management and Accounting for Non-Finance Managers, UMI, 2010
  • Advocacy Skills Training, World Vision Uganda, 2008
  • Coaching for Performance and Management, World Vision, 2007
  • T.O.T Community Led Core Coalition Model, World Vision Uganda, 2006
  • Human Rights and Good Governance, Makerere University, 2005

References

  • Dr Simpson Tumwikirize, Competitive Awards Advisor, USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) ZemiTek, 555 12th Street|Suite 300|Washington, DC 20004, 5716658936, simpson_tumwikirize@yahoo.co.uk
  • Ms Phellister Nakamya, Executive Director, PACE Uganda, +256 772893280| +256 701033663, pnakamya@pace.org.ug
  • Dr. Allan Muruta Niyonzima, Ass. Commissioner Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Ministry of Health Uganda, Plot 6 Lourdel Road, Nakasero, +256 772460297, allanmuruta@yahoo.com

Timeline

Partnerships & Community Systems Strengthening Coordinator

PACE Uganda
01.2021 - 01.2022

Team Lead, Community Systems Strengthening

PACE Uganda
01.2017 - 01.2021

Technical Officer

Management Sciences for Health (MSH)) USAID/STAR-E Project
01.2016 - 01.2017

Technical Officer

Expanding Social Protection Programme
01.2012 - 01.2015

Master of Public Health - Community Health Promotion

Uganda Christian University Mukono
07.2011 - 11.2013

Program Coordinator

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
01.2009 - 01.2012

Master of Arts in Development Studies -

Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi
01.2007 - 11.2009

Regional Sponsorship Coordinator

World Vision
01.2003 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Development Studies - Community Development

Makerere University
09.2000 - 12.2003

Director of Programs

Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH)
1 2023 - 1 2024
MEDARD NDINAWEPublic Health|Community Development