PATRICK ZZIMULA
Kampala
Summary
Results-driven Director of Strategy and Business Development with extensive experience at BRAC International, specializing in the enhancement of maternal and child health through innovative digital health solutions. Proven expertise in nursing education leadership and curriculum design, leading to significant improvements in health outcomes and operational efficiency. Strong collaborator adept at engaging stakeholders to foster impactful partnerships. Career goal focused on advancing healthcare innovation to drive systemic change.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Strategy and Business Development
Beautiful Minds NGO (In formation)
Kampala
01.2024 - Current
- Develop strategic plans that address health education and community health requirements.
- Develop health training initiatives focused on maternal health and midwifery.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to mobilize resources and develop innovative programs.
Health Program Manager
BRAC International
Uganda
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Directed a health program for 72 districts, with 5,000 community health workers.
- Integrated digital tools into health education programs to enhance data collection and decision-making.
- Partnered with the Ministry of Health to align initiatives with national health policies.
- Managed teams to strengthen nursing and midwifery training for improved health outcomes.
Community Human Resources for Health Advisor
USAID Uganda Health Systems Strengthening Activity
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Improved health worker training, focusing on policy implementation and workforce registry management
- Facilitated mentorship programs for community health workers
- Supported curriculum development for community health training programs
Area, Regional Coordinator and Trainer
BRAC International
Kampala
09.2016 - 04.2020
- Led training sessions for health staff and community health promoters in six districts.
- Strengthened government health partnerships to enhance referral systems.
- Implemented digital reporting tools to streamline community health data collection.
Intern Nurse
Mulago National Referral Hospital
Kampala
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Rotated through key clinical disciplines, gaining hands-on experience in nursing care
- Delivered evidence-based care in obstetrics, pediatrics, and general medicine
Education
Master of Business Administration - Management
Uganda Martyrs University
Uganda12.2025
Master of Public Health - Population and Reproductive Health
Uganda Martyrs University
Uganda10-2024
Bachelor of Nursing Sciences -
International Health Sciences University
Uganda12.2012
Skills
- Nursing Education Leadership
- Faculty development and mentorship
- Curriculum design and accreditation
- Maternal and child health program management
- Digital health tools integration
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Research and academic program evaluation
Certification
- Health Financing and Strategic Purchasing, SPARC, 2023
- Economic Evaluation for Health Interventions, LSHTM, 2019
- Emergency Care Research Training, University of Edinburgh, 2019
- Gender and Intersectionality, BRAC International, 2023
- Project Management for Development, Pyramid Learning, 2023
References
- Nalwoga Jessica, Head of Strategy and Business Development, BRAC International, jessica.nalwoga@brac.net, +256 784 818 267
- Dr. Upenthyo George DuGumm, Commissioner, Community Health, Ministry of Health, upenytho.george@gmail.com, +256 772 564 798
- Dr. Adam Schwartz, Assistant Professor, NYU School of Medicine, schwartz1983@gmail.com, +1 917 409 2450
Timeline
Director of Strategy and Business Development
Beautiful Minds NGO (In formation)
01.2024 - Current
Health Program Manager
BRAC International
02.2022 - 12.2023
Community Human Resources for Health Advisor
USAID Uganda Health Systems Strengthening Activity
05.2020 - 09.2021
Area, Regional Coordinator and Trainer
BRAC International
09.2016 - 04.2020
Intern Nurse
Mulago National Referral Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Health Financing and Strategic Purchasing, SPARC, 2023
- Economic Evaluation for Health Interventions, LSHTM, 2019
- Emergency Care Research Training, University of Edinburgh, 2019
- Gender and Intersectionality, BRAC International, 2023
- Project Management for Development, Pyramid Learning, 2023
Master of Business Administration - Management
Uganda Martyrs University
Master of Public Health - Population and Reproductive Health
Uganda Martyrs University
Bachelor of Nursing Sciences -
International Health Sciences University
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