SSERABIDDE DAMALIE
Entebbe
Summary
Dynamic and highly experienced Registered Diploma Nurse and Airport Operations Professional with over 10 years of dedicated service at Entebbe International Airport (EIA). Possesses robust operational expertise in aviation security processes, access control, emergency response, and regulated airport environments. Demonstrates extensive hands-on experience in restricted areas, effectively supporting AVSEC operations, emergency coordination, contingency planning, and incident management in alignment with ICAO SARPs, IHR (2005), airport security programs, and SOPs. Recognized for thriving under high-security and high-pressure situations, complemented by strong situational awareness and a commitment to intelligence reporting discipline. This unique combination of clinical competence and security-focused operational thinking enhances effectiveness in airport operations roles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Officer / Port Health Nurse
Entebbe International Airport
01.2014 - Current
- Delivered 24/7 emergency medical care in a high-traffic international airport serving thousands of passengers daily, managing both routine and life-threatening conditions.
- Conducted fitness-to-fly assessments, directly influencing passenger safety, flight clearance decisions, and risk mitigation.
- Led and participated in medical evacuations (ground-to-air and air-to-ground) in coordination with airlines, aviation security, and emergency services.
- Managed acute emergencies including hypertensive crises, diabetic ketoacidosis, asthma attacks, panic disorders, and cardiac emergencies.
- Worked daily within controlled and restricted airport zones, fully compliant with access-control procedures, pass systems, and security protocols.
- Participated actively in airport emergency preparedness programmes, including contingency drills, table-top exercises, and full-scale simulations involving mass casualties, public health threats, and aviation incidents.
- Supported scene control during emergencies, including cordoning, casualty triage, controlled access, and protection of operational integrity.
- Maintained constant situational awareness to identify abnormal events, security-sensitive incidents, or emerging risks, escalating concerns through established reporting lines.
- Demonstrated understanding of threat mitigation principles, evidence preservation, and controlled information flow during emergency and security incidents.
- Conducted infectious disease screening at the point of entry, including COVID-19 and Ebola preparedness, in line with national and international public health regulations.
- Supported disease surveillance, reporting, and referral pathways in compliance with IHR (2005) requirements.
- Supervised and mentored junior nurses and port health personnel, enforcing compliance with SOPs, infection prevention standards, and airport operational rules.
- Prepared duty rosters and shift schedules to ensure uninterrupted operational readiness across peak travel periods and emergencies.
- Conducted basic emergency response and first-aid training, reinforcing disciplined response, chain-of-command awareness, and role clarity during incidents.
- Served as a reliable operational team member, adaptable to ad hoc assignments and rapidly changing security or emergency contexts.
- Contributed to 10+ years of incident-free emergency medical support within a high-risk aviation environment.
- Supported and participated in multiple full-scale emergency drills, enhancing airport emergency readiness and audit outcomes.
Trainee Nurse
Mulago National Referral Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Performed endotracheal suctioning and tube care, airway monitoring, and post-procedure patient education.
- Managed ENT-related emergencies including airway obstruction, otitis media, goiter, and Bell’s palsy.
- Managed severe and moderate acute malnutrition, including therapeutic feeding (F75/F100) and caregiver education.
- Provided care for sickle cell crises and monitored critically ill pediatric patients using CPAP.
Education
Diploma in Extension Nursing -
St. Francis Hospital Nsambya Training School
01.2018
Certificate in Nursing - undefined
St. Francis Hospital Nsambya Training School
01.2013
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) - undefined
Kitende Secondary School
01.2010
Skills
- Aviation security knowledge
- Aviation security operations support
- User access management
- Access control adherence
- Crisis management planning
- Emergency preparedness drills
- Full-Scale Drills
- Incident identification
- Data reporting
- Logbook Documentation
- Airport Emergency Response
- Effective scene management
- Medical airlift operations
- Airside operational support services
- Fitness-to-Fly Assessment
- Risk Screening
- Passenger analysis
- Behavioral analysis
- Port Health
- Border Health
- Entry point monitoring
- Infectious Disease Screening
- Inter-agency Coordination
- Guarding
- Asset Protection
- Client Property Safety
- Leadership
- Team supervision
- Efficient shift scheduling
- Client support
- Resilience under pressure
- Discipline
- Integrity
- Proficient in computer applications
- Technical documentation
- Technical report writing
Certification
- Medical Evacuation Certificate, Kampala Executive Aviation
- Driving Certificate, Prestige Driving School
References
- Dr. Eyul James, Director, Kazuri Medical, +256 752 222 850, tikejames@gmail.com
- Dr. Kinobe Muhammad, Director, KIZ Pharmacy, +256 755 113 009
Clinical Training
- Mulago National Referral Hospital – Uganda, Trainee Nurse, 2018-01-01, 2018-06-30, Performed endotracheal suctioning and tube care, airway monitoring, and post-procedure patient education., Managed ENT-related emergencies including airway obstruction, otitis media, goiter, and Bell’s palsy.
- Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit, Trainee Nurse, 100-bed capacity | Nurse:Patient Ratio 1:10, Managed severe and moderate acute malnutrition, including therapeutic feeding (F75/F100) and caregiver education., Provided care for sickle cell crises and monitored critically ill pediatric patients using CPAP.
Equipment Experience
- Defibrillator
- ECG Machine
- Cardiac Patient Monitors
- Nebulizers
- Oxygen Concentrators
- CPAP Machines
Professional Attributes
- High integrity, reliability, and respect for confidential and sensitive information
- Strong discipline and adherence to security procedures and lawful instructions
- Excellent interpersonal skills with tact and diplomacy in passenger-facing roles
- Proven ability to work long hours and remain alert in shift-based operations
- Physically and mentally fit for demanding airport operational environments
- Calm, decisive, and professional during emergencies and security-sensitive situations
Personal Information
Title: Senior Airport & Port Health Nurse
Timeline
Trainee Nurse
Mulago National Referral Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2018
Nursing Officer / Port Health Nurse
Entebbe International Airport
01.2014 - Current
Certificate in Nursing - undefined
St. Francis Hospital Nsambya Training School
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) - undefined
Kitende Secondary School
Diploma in Extension Nursing -
St. Francis Hospital Nsambya Training School