Richard Muhumuza
Kampala
Summary
Versatile senior manager specialising in projects and programmes and skilled at planning, implementing, and overseeing key improvements to drive organization growth and efficiency. Over 12-year proven history of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information, exceptional leadership abilities, effective interpersonal skills, proficient written and oral communication skills, and the ability to multitask while comprehending business priorities to make informed decisions. Pursuing new professional challenges with growth-oriented organisations
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager Projects and Services Delivery
Living Goods Uganda ($8M)
06.2021 - Current
- Successfully led the national electronic community health system (eCHIS) roll out of on behalf of GoU/MoH
- Supported in the acquisition of 4 projects (Oyam exemplar project-$1M, Global Fund eCHIS Scale-$1.9M, Gavi Immunization project-$3M, John Templeton-$2.8 and Deerfield FP project-$480K)
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees, and implemented a mentoring programme to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Led acquisition of key strategic partnerships with Malaria consortium, Reproductive health Uganda and Marie Stopes
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximise productivity.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and performance management.
- Project Implementation and Performance management: Lead the delivery and implementation of donor projects, ensuring effective planning, budgeting, implementation, reporting, and achievement of KPIs, in collaboration with respective departments.
- Supported with stakeholder engagements to promote the organization's collaboration with the advocacy and business development teams.
- Tracked budgetary expenditure of projects (Monthly, Quarterly and Annually) against approved Budgets, ensuring operational alignment and justification of spending rates
- Developed internal and external project reporting scheduling and tracking system to ensure timely reporting and submission in formats consistent with donor requirements.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies, procedures and risk management.
Programs/Country Scale Manager
Living Goods Uganda ($12)
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Successfully led the development and implementation of the expansion strategy and work plan
- Coordinated and monitored the implementation of organization-scale function.
- Draft polished budgets having reviewed costing inputs and developed a logical budget structure
- Collaborated with senior management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Provided strategic guidance to implementing team on the implementation of scale-related activities
- Identified and implemented cost-saving methods to ensure better Value for Money (VfM) (economy, efficiency, and effectiveness).
Program Coordinator
World Vision ($4M)
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided technical support to project officers in the program
- Coordinated project activity implementation for the program team
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate programme operations.
- Managed project setup through recruitment of human resources, procurement of office logistics, and integration with district stakeholders for program kick-off
- Participated in all in technical assessments on key WASH indicators, barrier analysis on key WASH behaviour adoption, and Organisational Assessments (OSA) with partner organisations, including Local government stakeholders
- Analyzed programme data by tracking and reporting programme outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored and reported field-based activities (through monthly, quarterly reports, bi-annual reports, and annually) and budgets, ensuring they are within the bounds of the proposal document and to the required guidelines and regulations
- Provided technical support to 10 staff with necessary resources to carry out duties successfully.
- Assisted with grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure funding and sustain program long-term.
Project Coordinator
World Vision ($5.5)
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Supervised and offered technical support to 8 health officers to implement the project activities.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritisation.
- Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.
- Participated in MNCH Grant acquisition for three main projects including Butaleja MNCH, USD 4.8M Bugalo PNS for Health infrastructure USD 80,000 and Karamoja GHG phase two worth about $10M
- Wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
- Took overall responsibility for financial monitoring of the program and grants, ensuring that adequate financial and administrative systems are in place
- Oversaw project quality through capacity building of project officers and provision of technical backstopping.
- Supported program staff plan and monitor detailed implementation activities.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Prepared and submitted periodic progress reports against planned activities and expenses reports against budget as per agreed schedule.
Project Manager
World Vision ($4.5)
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Supported effective monitoring, documentation, and reporting in compliance with agreed standards
- Supported the development of project designs and annual operational plans for the Project
- Provided leadership, supervised, and built the capacity of project staff.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Collaboratively networked with local government structures and any other agencies undertaking activities in the target community to promote sustainability and ownership
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Served as a Liaison for the organization with other implementing partners and subgrantees for networking and project support.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
Nutrition Officer
Ministry of Health Uganda
08.2008 - 07.2012
- Design Project’s annual detailed Implementation Plans and Financial budgets, production of snapshot reports, and two annual reports
- Community
- Supported the quarterly technical support supervision to Karamoja region for supplementary feeding program with World Food Program in a project called the Maternal Child Health and Nutrition food for Health program
- Supported the roll out of BFHI for 23 Districts as a technical lead for standards and internal assessment approvals
- Championed Innovation on introducing and implementing a 24-hour time use tool for gender monitoring
- Spearheaded the research and documentation processes for the department
- Participated in the planning, budgeting, and implementation of Nutrition interventions
- Contributed to the implementation of the priority public health nutrition issues of the National Development Plan (NDP) and Health Sector Strategic and Investment Plan (HSSIP), including Nutrition in HIV/AIDS, Maternal Infant and Young Child Feeding (MIYCF) and Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM), population nutrition and Monitoring & Evaluation through the Uganda Nutrition Information and Surveillance System (UNISS)
- Participated in capacity-building activities for the department on different issues
- Supervised health facilities’ implementation of nutrition activities across the country
- Prioritized conflicting needs, handled matters expeditiously and followed through on activities to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health- International Health Sciences
University | Kampala
01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Kyambogo University | Kampala
01.2008
No Degree - Project Management In Global Health
University of Washington
11.2021
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Multitasking
- Decision-Making
- Microsoft Office
- Team Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem-Solving
Websites
Certification
Affiliation
Certifications
Active Member of Uganda Institute of Cooperate Governance
Certifications
- Gateway To Grants (USAID/WORLD VISION)
- Life Saving Tool (LiST) (WORLD VISION)
- Randomised Controlled Trials And Sampling For Scientific Studies- (MAKERERE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH)
- Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) (WORLD VISION)
- Essential Newborn Care (SAVE THE CHILDREN)
- Family Planning/HIV Integration (WORLD VISION-SPEAR)
- Food And Nutrition Security (USAID).
- Elimination Of Mother-to-Child Transmission (WORLD VISION-SPEAR)
- Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Assessment (UNICEF/MOH/IBFAN).
- Essential New Born Care-(MOH/SAVE THE CHILDREN)
- Timed And Targeted Counseling (ttC) – (WVU/EARO)
- Integrated Management Of Acute Malnutrition (MOH/UNICEF).
- Infant And Young Child Feeding (IYCF) (MOH/UNICEF).
- National Nutrition Survey Guidelines (ACF).
- Standardised Monitoring And Relief Through Transition (ENA/SMART) (ACF)
- Positive Deviance Hearth. (MOH).
- Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) (MOH).
- Managing Programmes To Improve Coverage and Quality MNCH And Nutrition Interventions (WHO).
Affiliations
Active Member of Uganda Institute of Cooperate Governance
Publications
R Muhumuza, M Ock, H Yoo, W Sohn, H Kong, H Cha, J Lee, I Koh, Y Kim, B Musasizi, I Nakacwa, E Kim, P Byarugaba et al. 2020. “Integrated prevalence Mapping of Schistosomiasis and Soil-transmitted helminthiasis utilizing ecological modelling among communities in Mayuge district: Implications for Neglected Tropical Diseases elimination project 2019-2021.”, International Journal of Current Research, 12. HYPERLINK "http://www.journalcra.com/article/integrated-prevalence-mapping-schistosomiasis-and-soil-transmitted-helminthiasis-utilizing" http://www.journalcra.com/article/integrated-prevalence-mapping-schistosomiasis-and-soil-transmitted-helminthiasis-utilizing Gloria K. Seruwagi, Richard Muhumuza, Geoffrey Babughirana Anita Komukama and Andrew Tumuhameho: Investigating Associations between Parent Support Groups and Integrated Outreach Services for Maternal and Infant Survival: Experiences from a Project in Northern Uganda, 2015. http://sciencedomain.org/issue/1196. Pascal Byarugaba, Richard Muhumuza, Mark Lule, Eun seok Kim, Ingrid Natukunda, Christine Oseku2, Irene Auma, Changsub Lee: Changes in maternal and child health related indicators since the implementation of the maternal and child health project based on the three delay model in one district of Uganda HYPERLINK "https://d2cax41o7ahm5l.cloudfront.net/cs/pdfs/public-health-congress-2017-17224-scientific-program29028.pdf" https://d2cax41o7ahm5l.cloudfront.net/cs/pdfs/public-health-congress-2017-17224-scientific-program29028.pdf Richard Muhumuza, Mark Lule, Eun seok Kim, Ingrid Natukunda, Pascal Byarugaba, Christine Oseku2, Irene Auma, Changsub Lee: Changes in the number of facilities deliveries and lessons learned through the two-year transportation voucher system in Butaleja district eastern Uganda https://d2cax41o7ahm5l.cloudfront.net/cs/pdfs/public-health-congress-2017-17224-scientific-program29028.pdf
References
Allan Eyapu, Advisor II, Market Dyamics, Strategy & Insights PSI, +256 700968036, aeyapu@psi.org Dr. Stella Kanyerere, Deputy Country Director, Living Goods Uganda, +256 772-642956, skanyerere@livinggoods.org Dr. Geoffrey Bisoborwa, Regional Advisor - Child and Adolescent Health, World Health Organization, African Region, +256-772-453-375, bisoborwag@who.int
Additional Information
Publications
- R Muhumuza, M Ock, H Yoo, W Sohn, H Kong, H Cha, J Lee, I Koh, Y Kim, B Musasizi, I Nakacwa, E Kim, P Byarugaba et al. 2020. “Integrated prevalence Mapping of Schistosomiasis and Soil-transmitted helminthiasis utilizing ecological modelling among communities in Mayuge district: Implications for Neglected Tropical Diseases elimination project 2019-2021.”, International Journal of Current Research, 12. http://www.journalcra.com/article/integrated-prevalence-mapping-schistosomiasis-and-soil-transmitted-helminthiasis-utilizing.
- Gloria K. Seruwagi, Richard Muhumuza, Geoffrey Babughirana Anita Komukama and Andrew Tumuhameho: Investigating Associations between Parent Support Groups and Integrated Outreach Services for Maternal and Infant Survival: Experiences from a Project in Northern Uganda, 2015. http://sciencedomain.org/issue/1196.
- Pascal Byarugaba, Richard Muhumuza, Mark Lule, Eun seok Kim, Ingrid Natukunda, Christine Oseku2, Irene Auma, Changsub Lee: Changes in maternal and child health related indicators since the implementation of the maternal and child health project based on the three delay model in one district of Uganda. https://d2cax41o7ahm5l.cloudfront.net/cs/pdfs/public-health-congress-2017-17224-scientific-program29028.pdf
- Richard Muhumuza, Mark Lule, Eun seok Kim, Ingrid Natukunda, Pascal Byarugaba, Christine Oseku2, Irene Auma, Changsub Lee: Changes in the number of facilities deliveries and lessons learned through the two-year transportation voucher system in Butaleja district eastern Uganda. https://d2cax41o7ahm5l.cloudfront.net/cs/pdfs/public-health-congress-2017-17224-scientific-program29028.pdf
- Referees
Dr. Stella Kanyerere
Deputy Country Director (current supervisor)
Living Goods Uganda
Mob: +256 772-642956
Email: skanyerere@livinggoods.org
Allan Eyapu
Advisor II, Market Dyamics
Strategy & Insights PSI
Tel: +256 700968036
Email: aeyapu@psi.org
Evelyne Kusiima
Senior Manager/Operations Lead
Living Goods Uganda
Mob: +256 703-552805
Email: ekusiima@livinggoods.org
Timeline
Senior Manager Projects and Services Delivery
Living Goods Uganda ($8M)
06.2021 - Current
Programs/Country Scale Manager
Living Goods Uganda ($12)
09.2019 - 02.2021
Program Coordinator
World Vision ($4M)
01.2019 - 08.2019
Project Coordinator
World Vision ($5.5)
01.2015 - 12.2018
Project Manager
World Vision ($4.5)
08.2013 - 03.2015
Nutrition Officer
Ministry of Health Uganda
08.2008 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Public Health- International Health Sciences
University | Kampala
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Kyambogo University | Kampala
No Degree - Project Management In Global Health
University of Washington
Affiliation
Certifications
Active Member of Uganda Institute of Cooperate Governance
Certifications
- Gateway To Grants (USAID/WORLD VISION)
- Life Saving Tool (LiST) (WORLD VISION)
- Randomised Controlled Trials And Sampling For Scientific Studies- (MAKERERE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH)
- Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) (WORLD VISION)
- Essential Newborn Care (SAVE THE CHILDREN)
- Family Planning/HIV Integration (WORLD VISION-SPEAR)
- Food And Nutrition Security (USAID).
- Elimination Of Mother-to-Child Transmission (WORLD VISION-SPEAR)
- Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Assessment (UNICEF/MOH/IBFAN).
- Essential New Born Care-(MOH/SAVE THE CHILDREN)
- Timed And Targeted Counseling (ttC) – (WVU/EARO)
- Integrated Management Of Acute Malnutrition (MOH/UNICEF).
- Infant And Young Child Feeding (IYCF) (MOH/UNICEF).
- National Nutrition Survey Guidelines (ACF).
- Standardised Monitoring And Relief Through Transition (ENA/SMART) (ACF)
- Positive Deviance Hearth. (MOH).
- Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) (MOH).
- Managing Programmes To Improve Coverage and Quality MNCH And Nutrition Interventions (WHO).
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