JONATHAN OGWAL

Digital Health Advisor | Public Health Professional
Lira, UG.

About

Highly detail-oriented and adaptable Digital Health Advisor and Public Health Professional with a proven track record of optimizing operations and achieving results in healthcare settings. Adept at critical decision-making, project management, and leveraging digital solutions to enhance health outcomes. Seeking to apply expertise in digital health implementation, research, and community engagement to drive impactful initiatives in a dynamic organization.

Work

Upper Nile Conservation Initiative
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Public Health Officer HIV

Summary

Currently serving as a Public Health Officer, managing client and contractor relations, overseeing procurement, and developing vital communication materials for HIV initiatives.

Highlights

Managed client and contractor relationships to ensure seamless project execution and community engagement for public health programs.

Directed the procurement of essential materials and supplies, optimizing resource allocation for health initiatives.

Authored and produced impactful Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials, enhancing public health awareness and engagement.

The Medical Concierge Group
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Digital Health Advisor

Summary

Led digital health initiatives as the Digital Health Lead for the Rhites North Lango project, contributing to strategic planning and execution within the Social Behavioral Change Activity (SBCA) program.

Highlights

Spearheaded the digital health component of the Rhites North Lango project, serving as a key Project Officer within the Social Behavioral Change Activity (SBCA) program.

Managed and ensured the success of multiple research projects, including Hub for Artificial Intelligence (HASH) and Technology-Assisted Delivery of HIV Self-Testing Kits, demonstrating strong project leadership.

Orchestrated project activities with excellent planning and coordination skills, consistently meeting project schedules and deliverables.

Authored comprehensive reports and collaborated with supervisors to formulate activity budgets, ensuring financial alignment and strategic resource allocation.

Cultivated and maintained robust working relationships with stakeholders, fostering collaborative environments for project success.

The Medical Concierge Group
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Project Officer-African Impact Challenge

Summary

Managed project activities and ensured successful outcomes for the African Impact Challenge, demonstrating strong planning and coordination capabilities.

Highlights

Drove the successful execution of project activities, assuming accountability for outcomes and ensuring adherence to project timelines.

Implemented excellent planning and coordination strategies to consistently meet project schedules and optimize delivery.

Contributed to the formulation and review of project pitch decks and presentations, enhancing strategic communication and stakeholder engagement.

Prepared comprehensive project reports and collaborated on activity budgets, ensuring accurate financial management and reporting compliance.

Fostered and sustained effective working relationships, promoting a collaborative environment crucial for project achievement.

The Medical Concierge Group
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Tele Clinical Officer

Summary

Provided critical tele-consultations and patient care, managing health inquiries and ensuring appropriate medical support for clients of SBCA and Rhites Lango projects.

Highlights

Handled high-volume health inquiry calls from SBCA and Rhites Lango project hotlines, providing expert consultations, prescriptions, and referrals for appropriate patient care.

Delivered tele-consultations and accurate diagnoses to Rocket Health patients, ensuring timely and effective care delivery.

Provided direct hands-on patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, at the Rockethealth clinic, enhancing patient recovery.

Managed SMS hotlines for multiple projects, ensuring prompt and accurate responses to health-related inquiries.

Child Hug
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Medical Clinical Officer

Summary

Delivered comprehensive patient care, including post-treatment counseling, medication management, and rehabilitation planning, while conducting thorough health assessments.

Highlights

Provided holistic patient after-care, encompassing counseling, medication prescription, and tailored rehabilitation planning to optimize recovery.

Conducted basic health checks (weight, pulse, temperature) to accurately determine health status, facilitating early diagnosis.

Performed patient physical examinations and detailed interviews to precisely identify illnesses or injuries.

Ordered and interpreted additional diagnostic tests to refine diagnostic accuracy and treatment plans.

Prescribed and administered curative treatments and preventive measures, coupled with advice on health, nutrition, and lifestyle, improving patient well-being.

Built strong, trusted rapport with patients through demonstrated disciplinary expertise, ensuring effective communication and patient compliance.

Simplified complex medical information into easily understandable content for patients and families, enhancing comprehension and adherence.

Rapha Medical Clinic
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Medical Clinical Officer

Summary

Diagnosed and treated patients through physical examinations, laboratory coordination, and minor surgical procedures at Rapha Medical Clinic.

Highlights

Conducted comprehensive patient physical examinations and interviews to accurately diagnose illnesses or injuries.

Coordinated laboratory tests and collected samples to assess patient conditions, ensuring precise diagnostic outcomes.

Provided clear patient education and explained test results, significantly alleviating patient anxiety and promoting understanding.

Performed minor surgeries on patients, contributing to direct patient care and treatment.

Prescribed and administered effective curative treatments and preventive measures, enhancing patient health outcomes.

Karin Initiative Uganda
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In Charge

Summary

Managed stakeholder and community engagement, oversaw patient examinations and laboratory testing, and performed surgical procedures at Karin Initiative Uganda.

Highlights

Orchestrated successful stakeholder and community engagement initiatives, fostering strong relationships and program support.

Conducted patient physical examinations and interviews to diagnose illnesses or injuries accurately.

Coordinated and oversaw laboratory tests to evaluate patient conditions, ensuring reliable diagnostic data.

Performed both minor and major surgical procedures, providing essential medical interventions.

Bala Medical Center-Kole
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In Charge

Summary

Directed operations at Bala Medical Center-Kole, overseeing stakeholder engagement, patient diagnostics, surgical procedures, and ensuring HMIS reporting compliance.

Highlights

Spearheaded stakeholder and community engagement efforts, building strong relationships and enhancing center visibility.

Conducted patient physical examinations and interviews to accurately diagnose illnesses or injuries.

Coordinated and oversaw laboratory tests to evaluate patient conditions, ensuring precise diagnostic outcomes.

Performed both minor and major surgical procedures, expanding the range of services offered by the center.

Managed hospital stocks and needs, ensuring optimal resource availability and strict HMIS reporting compliance.

Education

Cavendish University

Bachelors

Public Health

Kabale Institute of Health Sciences

Diploma

Clinical Medicine and Community Health

Publications

Mobile phone textreminders and voice call follow-ups to improve community retail antiretroviral pharmacy refills; lessons from Lango Sub-region in Northern Uganda.

Published by

IAS 2023

Summary

Research exploring the effectiveness of mobile phone text reminders and voice call follow-ups in improving antiretroviral pharmacy refills within the Lango Sub-region of Northern Uganda.

Skills

Technology Proficiency

Tech Savvy, Digital Health Solutions, HMIS Reporting.

Data Management and Analysis

Data Management, Data Analysis, Report Generation, Information Management.

Project Management & Coordination

Project Planning, Project Coordination, Activity Management, Schedule Management, Budget Formulation, Resource Allocation.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Effective Communication, Stakeholder Liaison, Community Sensitization, Report Writing, Patient Education, Client Relations.

Clinical Operations & Patient Care

Patient Care, Clinical Diagnostics, Telemedicine, Prescription Management, Rehabilitation Planning, Physical Examinations, Surgical Procedures (Minor/Major), Laboratory Coordination.

Public Health & Program Management

Public Health Initiatives, HIV/AIDS Programs, Social Behavioral Change Activity (SBCA), Community Health, Program Development, Health Education.

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Critical Decision Making, Problem Identification, Solution Implementation, Adaptability.

References

Dr. Kamulegeya Louis

Project Manager, The Medical Concierge Group, 0783216066

Dr. Arthur Atyam

Clinical Manager, Rocket Health, 0777853039

JONATHAN OGWAL