ZENO MASEREKA
Epidemiologist
Kampala,102
Summary
I am a seasoned Health system strengthening expert with eleven (12) years’ experience in developing, managing, and coordinating transformative health system strengthening programs in sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and Asia continents. I have expertise in providing technical leadership in areas like community health, human resources for health, humanitarian emergency response programming, public health programming in fragile settings. I am an enterprising change maker with a good growth mindset, very collaborative, authentic, honest, direct, self-aware, and open to giving and receiving feedback have excellent team management skills, and good abilities to develop, and facilitate the formulation, development, and approval of national guidelines. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Healthcare Administrator with proven to deliver exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients. Coordinate admission and discharge of patients. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, superb understanding of data collection and performance metrics. Recognized for staff development leading to high performing teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health Director
AICD AFRICA
03.2024 - Current
- Oversaw the implementation of new technologies aimed at improving patient care quality, such as electronic medical records systems or telehealth solutions.
- Streamlined operations, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed targeted outreach initiatives to address specific community health concerns or underserved populations effectively.
- Implemented innovative strategies to promote awareness of available healthcare services among community members.
- Collaborated with government agencies, ensuring compliance with all regulations and adherence to best practices in public health management.
Emergency Health Program Manager
Creations Forum Afrika
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines, ensuring that programs operated safely and ethically.
- Spearheaded cross-functional collaborations among stakeholders to facilitate information sharing and drive collective action on key issues.
- Developed culturally sensitive materials tailored for diverse populations, enhancing the reach and effectiveness of health campaigns.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring adequate financial support for vital health programs and services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design comprehensive health strategies addressing diverse population needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based health programs and monitoring their effectiveness.
Senior Technical Advisor – Covid-19 Vaccines Service Delivery
USAID/EpiC Uganda (FHI360)
1 2022 - 1 2023
- Provide technical assistance and support to effectively monitor, evaluate and analyze USAID/EpiC Uganda immunization program progress; participating in country-level activities as required
- Participate, and represent USAID/EpiC Uganda in meetings, consultations, working groups, and negotiations related to routine immunization and COVID-19 vaccine technical assistance
- Prepare briefers or other documents to summarize progress in routine immunization; conduct regular data review and trend analysis for Provide technical assistance and support to effectively monitor, evaluate and analyze USAID/EpiC Uganda immunization program progress; participating in country-level activities as required
- Prepare and present technical presentations at national meetings and workshops as appropriate; and Monitor and analyze equity trends and issues related to routine immunization and apply these analyses to global, regional and country level programs supported by EpiC.
Covid-19 RCCE Advisor
UK-MED (W.H.O EMT initiative, Namibia, and Lesotho)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported the country’s ministry of ministry of health to develop covid-19 risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) guidelines
- Supported the country’s W.H.O to develop a training plan, and trained covid-19 health workers
- Supported the country’s district health teams to rollout community engagement activities at community level, and initiated covid-19 vaccine demand generation initiative in communities.
Health Advisor – Covid-19 Preparedness and Response
UK-MED (W.H.O EMT initiative, Lusaka Zambia)
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported World Health Organisation country office and the Zambia ministry of health to reinforce COVID-19 preparedness, readiness capacities and initiation of response operations
- Developed SoPs, and guidelines for COVID-19 prevention, risk communication, and community engagement
- Advised the Zambian Ministry of health on COVID-19 preparedness and response, including on quarantine and isolation, including relevant protocols and factsheets
- Delivered training to Ministry of Health staff on covid-19 Infections Prevention and control (IPC) and, Risk Communication and community engagement (RCCE).
Ebola Virus Diseases Control Program Coordinator
Allied Initiatives for Community Development, Beni, DRC
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed the provincial health teams and supports the development and implementation of facility-level response to the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasindi and Masisi
- Oversaw the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the project to improve the management and effective coordination of the Ebola virus response
- Led and facilitates infection, prevention, and control (IPC) training activities for provincial health staff and develops continuous control strategies for health facilities
- Developed health education materials and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for health facility staff based on available guidelines from WHO and other stakeholders
- Liaised with government, partners, and other stakeholders to improve linkages and enhance knowledge sharing initiatives.
Health Advisor
Relief International, North East Region, Syria
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided strategic direction and overall supervision of all health sector activities, with a focus on the programs’ key result areas, including mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), minimum initial services package on reproductive health (MISP), and IPC
- Managed resource mobilization initiatives, including donation activities, leading grant opportunities, and supported the development and submission of proposals
- Led the development, improvement, and dissemination of health procedures, guidelines, and policies for the organization and ensured reporting was technically sound
- Performed health cluster coordination, and LEARN consortium coordination in line with USAID/OFDA compliance requirements.
Health and Nutrition Program Coordinator
Relief International (RI), Maban County, South Sudan
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed activities to improve the quality of primary health care services delivered at RI-supported health facilities throughout Maban county
- Oversaw priority settings, training, and capacity building initiatives to improve the national public health emergency and threats response and management
- Led continuous program monitoring efforts to improve mapping and surveillance of the emergency response activities and to enhance the national response
- In collaboration with the Area Manager and the operations team, oversaw that program objectives and targets were achieved and aligned with relevant guidelines and policies
- Managed program budgets, forecasted procurements, and human resource needs and provided technical support to the finance, human resources (HR), and operations departments to prevent gaps in services as per USAID/BPRM grant regulations.
Infection Prevention and Control Consultant
AmeriCares Foundation Inc., FreeTown, Sierra Leone
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervised and trained local IPC staff during the 2014 Ebola recovery program and provided technical assistance to the development of the national task force for IPC in health facilities, SOPs, guidelines, policies, reports, and training materials.
Health and Nutrition Program Officer
Global Health Corps Fellowship at Africa Help Uganda, Kyangwali, Uganda
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Designed and developed Action Africa Help’s nutrition and health refugee emergency response strategies and planned and implemented programs with the government and UN.
Emergency Health Specialist
American Refugee Committee (ARC), Juba, South Sudan
01.2018
- In collaboration with Senior Health Coordinator (SHC), oversaw implementation of emergency health care projects and supported health pool fund-funded programs
- Led program design, development, coordination, implementation, and management of new and continuing health programs and integration of ARC’s health programs
- Provided technical support and guidance to emergency health programs
- Facilitated emergency response training, mentoring, and capacity building efforts to strengthen local capacity and strengthened IPC capacities in cholera prone areas
- Analyzed health monitoring and surveillance data to improve evidence-based solutions.
Emergency Project Manager
Commitatto Collabrazione Medica, Tonj State, South Sudan
01.2017
- Ensured that emergency project objectives, targets, and indicators were achieved according to the logical project framework and budget, and within international and national requirements, laws, and guidelines
- Ensured all emergency project-related equipment, drugs, and supplies were available
- Supported the establishment and implementation of rapid response strategies for infectious disease outbreaks and public health and humanitarian emergencies.
Ebola Emergency Response Nurse
International Rescue Committee, Monrovia, Liberia
01.2014
- Coordinated and managed the nursing staff, oversaw care quality, and monitored staff’s adherence to basic IPC guidelines.
Education
Master of Science - International Public Health
Liverpool John Moores University
United Kingdom 04.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
International Health Sciences University
Uganda 04.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Health Promotion
Languages
English
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
References
- Dr. Godfrey Yikii PhD, Regional Vaccine Service Delivery Advisor – Africa, FHI 360, gyikii@fhi360.org, +256 753908866
- Maat Josephat, Country Director, AICD, admin@aicd-africa.org, +256775230808
- Lazarous Bwambale, Head of Programs, AICD, info@aicd-africa.org, +250783343458
Software
Power BI
Timeline
Health Director
AICD AFRICA
03.2024 - Current
Emergency Health Program Manager
Creations Forum Afrika
01.2024 - 08.2024
Master of Science - International Public Health
Liverpool John Moores University
04.2022 - 05.2023
Covid-19 RCCE Advisor
UK-MED (W.H.O EMT initiative, Namibia, and Lesotho)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Health Advisor – Covid-19 Preparedness and Response
UK-MED (W.H.O EMT initiative, Lusaka Zambia)
01.2020 - 01.2021
Ebola Virus Diseases Control Program Coordinator
Allied Initiatives for Community Development, Beni, DRC
01.2019 - 01.2020
Health Advisor
Relief International, North East Region, Syria
01.2018 - 01.2019
Emergency Health Specialist
American Refugee Committee (ARC), Juba, South Sudan
01.2018
Health and Nutrition Program Coordinator
Relief International (RI), Maban County, South Sudan
01.2017 - 01.2018
Emergency Project Manager
Commitatto Collabrazione Medica, Tonj State, South Sudan
01.2017
Infection Prevention and Control Consultant
AmeriCares Foundation Inc., FreeTown, Sierra Leone
01.2015 - 01.2017
Ebola Emergency Response Nurse
International Rescue Committee, Monrovia, Liberia
01.2014
Health and Nutrition Program Officer
Global Health Corps Fellowship at Africa Help Uganda, Kyangwali, Uganda
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
International Health Sciences University
04.2008 - 05.2012
Senior Technical Advisor – Covid-19 Vaccines Service Delivery
USAID/EpiC Uganda (FHI360)
1 2022 - 1 2023
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