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Peter Oba

Veterinarian
Kampala,102

Summary

Peter Oba is a veterinarian with 23-year experience in design, implementation, and evaluation of animal health research programs in Uganda. I hold a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM), International Diploma in pig husbandry and animal feed, a Master of Science (MSc) in International Infectious Diseases Management and a PhD in Veterinary Medicine – specialized in swine health and epidemiology.

I possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work with various swine industry actors to provide technical solutions to optimize swine health - with a focus on maximizing benefits for the company and industry actors for a sustainable business. I can quickly identify opportunities, work easily with people of diverse professional and cultural backgrounds, as well as ably communicate scientific findings to different audiences.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant Animal Health

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Kampala
01.2022 - Current
  • Provided lead technical support in design and evaluation of animal health research studies in pigs in Uganda.
  • Conducted and supervised data collection, analysis and reporting
  • Took lead in providing feedback of research studies to clients and general public through peer reviewed publications, product sales promotions, workshops, meetings and conferences.

Senior Research Officer

National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
Arua
01.2011 - 10.2023
  • Established strategic regional livestock research goals for through proposal development for funding.
  • Took lead in planning, implementing and evaluating three livestock research programs - with a focus on dairy, goats and pigs.
  • Determined and managed activity schedules and budgets for each project.
  • Designed and delivered over 15 trainings and presentations to institutional staff and clients.
  • Developed six (6) information, communication and education (IEC) materials for dissemination to general public.

Part-time Lecturer

Busitema University
Soroti
08.2008 - 05.2011
  • Participated in development of teaching curriculum for veterinary medicine - with focus on animal health.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Took part in assessments and evaluation of over 150 student performance through setting, administering and marking of examinations.
  • Participated in student field visits for community engagement.
  • Organized practical classes to enhance student learning.

Veterinary Officer

Pallisa District Local Government
Pallisa
01.2001 - 12.2010
  • Reviewed animal health history, examined animals - cattle, goats, pigs and poultry, conducted sampling and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
  • Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive herd health, clinical case management and provided advisory services to farmers in small and large animals.
  • Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries (over 30 cases) in cattle and pets.
  • Trained over 300 farmers and animal health care workers on different aspects of animal health.

Education

Ph.D. - Veterinary Medicine

Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
09.2017 - 2023.02

Master of Science - Veterinary Medicine

Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
09.2013 - 2017.02

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine

Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
09.1995 - 2001.02

International Diploma - Pig Husbandry And Animal Feed

Practical Training Center (PTC+), Barneveld
Barneveld, Netherlands
08.2007 - 2008.05

Skills

Animal Health Research - study design, data collection

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Software

R analysis software

Timeline

Consultant Animal Health

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
01.2022 - Current

Ph.D. - Veterinary Medicine

Makerere University
09.2017 - 2023.02

Master of Science - Veterinary Medicine

Makerere University
09.2013 - 2017.02

Senior Research Officer

National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
01.2011 - 10.2023

Part-time Lecturer

Busitema University
08.2008 - 05.2011

International Diploma - Pig Husbandry And Animal Feed

Practical Training Center (PTC+), Barneveld
08.2007 - 2008.05

Veterinary Officer

Pallisa District Local Government
01.2001 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine

Makerere University
09.1995 - 2001.02

Jogging

I feel great and do jog at least 3 -4 times a week each lasting approx. 1 hour

Jogging

I feel great and do jog at least 3 -4 times a week each lasting approx. 1 hour

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