Waiswa Yosamu
Mukono,Uganda
Summary
Highly motivated and self-driven Biomedical Engineer with experience in medical equipment maintenance and leadership. Proficient in CAD design, C-programming, and soldering. Passionate about delivering exceptional results and making a meaningful impact in the medical device industry. Seeking a challenging role where I can apply my skills and knowledge to improve healthcare outcomes, while demonstrating my faithful commitment to excellence and teamwork.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biomedical Engineer, volunteering
Mukono General Hospital
Mukono, Uganda
08.2023 - Current
- Performed maintenance, servicing and repairs on various types of medical equipment.
- Performed inventory of all medical equipment in the hospital
Biomedical Technician Trainee
Oxycare Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Trained on how to maintain, repair and service an oxygen concentrator
Biomedical Engineer
Engineering World Health Organisation
Kampala, Uganda
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked at various hospitals, including Kisenyi Hospital, Makerere University Labs, and Entebbe Regional Hospital
- Conducted repairs, maintenance, and servicing of medical equipment
- Provided user training and performed inventory management
- Completed a secondary project at Entebbe Regional Hospital
Biomedical Engineering Intern Student
Divine Mercy Hospital
Mbarara, Uganda
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Continued to develop skills in medical equipment management and user training.
Biomedical Engineering Intern Student
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
Mbarara, Uganda
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Gained hands-on experience in medical equipment maintenance, repairs, and servicing
Education
Bachelors - Biomedical Engineering
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
10-2024
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) -
Kiira College Butiki
11-2019
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) -
Lugazi Homestone School
11-2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- CAD design
- C-programming
- Soldering
- Team player
- Leadership
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Certificate of membership of mbarara University engineering society.
- Certificate of Training, Engineering World Health Summer Institute, 01/01/24
- Certificate of Leadership, Chairperson, Mbarara University Christian Fellowship, Kihumuro Campus, 16/03/24.
- Certificate of Completion of Training, Oxycare Uganda, 04/10/24.
- Certificate of servant leadership at lugazi homestone school scripture Union, 08/10/17.
References
- Dr Wasswa William, HOD Biomed Sciences and Engineering, MUST, +256755582279, +256775046515, wwasswa@must.ac.ug
- Mr. Biryomumaisho Joshua, Lecturer in the Department of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, +256776907333, Joshuamb9@gmail.com
Projects
Third-year project, Designed and built a prototype for pressure monitoring system for below-knee prosthetic sockets .
Fourth-year project, Developed a prototype for a smart maternal patient monitoring system.
Skillsandtools
English, Lusoga, Luganda, Lugwere/Luramogi, Microsoft Office, CAD design, C-programming, Soldering, Team player, Leadership, Excellent communication, Problem-solving
Leadership Experience
- Chairperson, Christian Union, Kihumuro Campus, 01/01/24
- Student Leader, Lugazi Homestone School, 01/01/17
Languages
English
First Language
Lusoga
Beginner
A1
Luganda
Beginner
A1
Luramogi
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Biomedical Technician Trainee
Oxycare Uganda
10.2024 - 10.2024
Biomedical Engineer
Engineering World Health Organisation
06.2024 - 08.2024
Biomedical Engineering Intern Student
Divine Mercy Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2023
Biomedical Engineer, volunteering
Mukono General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Biomedical Engineering Intern Student
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelors - Biomedical Engineering
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) -
Kiira College Butiki
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) -
Lugazi Homestone School