Dedicated and detail-oriented medical doctor with passion in public health epidemiology driven to understand and address health inequities through innovative research and collaboration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Officer Intern
kakamega county general ,teaching and research hospital
Kakamega
08.2024 - Current
Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests to assess patient health. Provided treatment for illnesses, infections, injuries, and other medical conditions.
Research Officer
All for Mental Health
Kampala
09.2022 - 09.2023
Developed and designed proposal surveys, questionnaires, and other instruments for use in research studies.
Health Educator
First Mile Program
Mbarara
08.2022
Collaborated with local organizations to coordinate resources and support a student led water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) emergency response in refugee camps in Bungana town council, Kisoro district.
Principle Investigator
HEPI-TUITAH
Mbarara
Led a team of researchers to assess health system responsiveness for HIV/AIDS treatment care services for people living with disabilities in southwestern Uganda.
Education
Bachelors of Medicine and Bachelors of Surgery, Tertiary Education -
Mbarara University Of Science and Technology
Mbarara
09.2024
Certificate - Alzheimer And Related Dementia Care And Treatment
ARDHePTI
Mbarara
02-2022
Certificate - HIV/AIDS Care And Treatment
HEPI-TUITAH
Mbarara
07-2020
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, Secondary Education -
Namirembe Hillside Highschool
Kampala, Uganda
12.2017
Skills
Data collection and data analysis
Proposal development
Patient care and treatment
Public speaking
Computer skills
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 19/12/1998
Age : 25
Gender: Male
Nationality: Ugandan
Languages
English
Kupsabiny
Kiswahili
Luganda
Publications
Emmanuel, K., Namirimu, F., Nakazibwe, F., Kyagera, A., Ayebazibwe, D., & Omech, B. (2023). Health system responsiveness for persons with HIV and disability in South Western Uganda. HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, 15, 445-456. https://doi.org/10.2147/HIV.S414288
Kamau, S., Akatusasira, R., Namatovu, A., Emmanuel, K., Ssekitto, J. M., Mamun, M., & Kaggwa, M. (2024). The level of antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among orphan children and adolescents living with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PloS One, 19, e0295227. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0295227
Ssekitto, J. M., Abaatyo, J., Namatovu, A., Akatusasira, R., Emmanuel, K., Kamau, S., & Kaggwa, M. (2024). Filicide in Africa: A systematic review. BMC Public Health, 24. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19625-0
References
Dr Bernard Omech , Ag. Director of graduate training and Research , Lira University ,bomech@lirauni.ac.ug
Mr Sam cherop , coordinator , Heroes for gender equality program , Amref international ,Sam.cherop@amref.org