Alex Wamatuba

Head of Section- Community Health

About

I am a professional advocating for Public Health to make the world a better place. Highly self motivated professional following a challenging and rewarding career in Public Health. Exemplary professional demeanor and a lifelong advocate of health status of communities and issues that impact the lives of vulnerable members of the society. A deeply driven officer with a commitment on quality of service to underrepresented populations who are often otherwise without a voice. An asset, advisor and a successful collaborative partner who is recognized for accurate statistical data analysis that meet overall programmatic goals. Strong command of English language and utilization of communication technology. Personable, intelligent and highly dedicated with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with various partners, collaborators, senior management and leaders, and colleagues. Professional Competencies: Dependable and demonstrated a sense of urgency about getting results; willing to commit the hours it takes to get the job completed. Detailed orientation and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Ability to maintain composure and make decisions in unpredictable, and stressful environments. Resourceful in perceiving and resolving problems. Ability to develop and follow through established guidelines and procedures to ensure accuracy; carefully monitors technical processes. Ability to manage multiple projects and effectively prioritizes tasks, responsibilities, and goals; uses goals to guide actions and creates detailed action plans. A conscientious team member with a strong background and a solid reputation for assessing project needs, developing innovative solutions, and driving donor expectations.

Country

City

Kenya

Industry

Government Administration

Skill

Tutoring, Research Consulting, Laboratory Skills, Data Collection, Teamwork, Research, Statistical Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word

Experience

Head of Section- Community Health

The Kisiwa National Polytechnic

2024-9 - Present · 2 yrs

Bungoma County, Kenya

TVET Trainer

The Kisiwa National Polytechnic

2024-6 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Bungoma County, Kenya

Tutorial Fellow

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology center for E-Learning

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Bondo, Siaya County, Kenya

Research Consultant

Kenya Red Cross

2023-12 - 2023-12 · 1 mo

Kilifi County, Kenya

Public Health Officer Intern

Ministry of Health, Kenya

2023-1 - 2023-12 · 1 yr

Bungoma County, Kenya

Research Assistant

Amref Health Africa

2023-5 - 2023-5 · 1 mo

Research Fellow

VIRED International

2022-1 - 2022-12 · 1 yr

Kisumu, Kenya

Waste and Water Project (Expanding Safe Water and Waste Management Service Access to Off-Grid Urban Population in Africa) in collaboration with University of Southampton, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, and The University of Ghana.

Postgraduate Student Attachee

SAFE WATER AND AIDS PROJECT

2021-9 - 2021-9 · 1 mo

Kisumu, Kenya

Heavily involved in the research study on decentralized, scalable, solar powered water disinfection and monitoring system. Monitored, analyzed, and evaluated data and project risks then offer mitigation. Provide support and perform assessments, and non-invasive surveys when required. Collaborated with other program team members in water sample collection, testing and analysis. Accurately conducted experiments in the study of Chlorine oxidant degradation Participated in laboratory process of making alcohol based hand rub which is supported by Washington State University USA to help health care facilities in Nyando and Nyakach Sub counties for COVID-19 intervention. Maintained accurate and detailed documentation in compliance with Donor and Safe Water and AIDS Project policies and standards.

PHO Volunteer

Bumula Sub County Hospital

2020-7 - 2021-8 · 1 yr 2 mos

Bungoma, Kenya

Applied planning and program- specific implementation strategies to address public health needs while conducting property inspection in relation to Public health procedures. Expertly assembled, analyzed, maintained a database of all information, and prepared reports, manuals, agendas, correspondence, and memorandum as guided by hospital staff. Collaborated with a team of professionals such as doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff to determine appropriate methods of intervention and follow-up while conducting public health enforcement. Provided public and school education, and distributed advocacy, prevention and cessation information. Carried out community sensitization and mobilization on health issues. Prioritized solid and liquid waste management and steered disease surveillance and outbreak investigations. Monitored and evaluated public health research initiatives designed to improve health and delivery of preventive, diagnostic, treatment, of public health infections. Heavily involved in disaster preparedness and response. Collected data, conducted initial data analysis, and provided oral and written technical reports and briefings for supervisors and senior management. Performed any other duty as assigned such as the development, extension, and improvement of health care systems and/or communications.