SSEKENYE BARBARA
PALLISA
Summary
A committed environmental health officer, passionate about people and their environment. Has acquired considerable experience in environmental health monitoring, and waste management as well as reporting investigating and reporting on public health incidence. Has good communication and interpersonal skills making work an interesting journey. Has considerable experience in risk assessment, regulatory compliance and community health education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Environmental Health Officer
Ministry of Health
09.2023 - Current
- Managed WASH in healthcare facilities with particular focus in Healthcare waste management.
- Executed environmental health monitoring and surveillance activities.
- Supported development and implementation of environmental health guidelines i.e. the National Healthcare waste strategy, the national environmental health strategy and the establishment of national cleaning days.
- Assisted in conducting environmental inspections to assess compliance with health regulations in communities.
- Supported data collection and analysis for environmental impact assessments.
- investigate complaints concerning public health nuisances, and resolve them professionally.
- Collaborated with teams to promote public health initiatives and community education programs.
Office Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Health
08.2019 - Current
- Manage scheduling and coordination of meetings for executive staff.
- Process incoming communications, ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Maintain organized filing systems for physical documents.
- being in-charge of the security of office assets
- maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in offices
Education
No Degree - Africa Climate And Health Responders Course
Africa CDC, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, CHANGE
On-line 11-2024
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors in Environmental Health Sciences
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda01-2025
Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences - Public Health
School of Hygiene
Mbale 10-2014
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
Science Foundation College
Mukono 01-2011
Uganda Certificate of Education - Ordinary Level
Bishops' Senior School
Mukono 01-2009
Skills
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal skills
- Risk assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
A member of the Environmental Health Workers Association of Uganda (EHWAU).
Certification
- Licensed and registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council
Additional Information
REFEREES
1. Dr. Herbert Nabaasa
Commissioner Environmental Health
Ministry of Health
Tel: +256 782616038
2. Mr. Opio Stephen Okiror
Commission Human Resource Management,
Ministry of Public Service,
Tel: +256 772605546
3. Mr. David Katabarwa
Principal Administative Secretary
Ministry of Health,
Tel: +256 783 064885
Allied Health Professionals Council
The Allied health professional's council was established by an Act of Parliament in 1996, cap 268. it has the mandate to regulate and control practice, education and training of Allied health professionals through registration, licensing, supervision and monitoring. The functions of the Council are specified under section 4 of the Allied Health Professionals Act and these include:
supervising the registration and licensing of Allied Health Professionals and publication of the registered Professionals in the gazette; Regulating the conduct of Allied health professionals and exercising disciplinary control over them; and
Approving the qualifications awarded by the different institutes concerning the different categories of Allied Health professionals
Languages
Lugwere
Native or Bilingual
Luganda
Native or Bilingual
Lusoga
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Volunteer Environmental Health Officer
Ministry of Health
09.2023 - Current
Office Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Health
08.2019 - Current
No Degree - Africa Climate And Health Responders Course
Africa CDC, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, CHANGE
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors in Environmental Health Sciences
Makerere University
Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences - Public Health
School of Hygiene
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
Science Foundation College
Uganda Certificate of Education - Ordinary Level
Bishops' Senior School