Winnie Apolot
Umeå
Languages
Ateso
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Swedish
Intermediate
B1
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Summary
Organized Assistant Project Coordinator in the public health field. Over 5 years of experience providing outstanding planning and coordination services. Exceptional skills in monitoring and evaluations, organization, reporting, scheduling, conflict resolution and multitasking.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Thesis Student
Umeå Universitet
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Master Thesis: Modelling the Cost Effectiveness of Facilitated Physical Activity in the Reduction of Asthma Exacerbations caused by Comorbidities – Umea University, 2022 I based relevance of my study to the persistent burden of asthma exacerbations that are one of the contributing factors to the reduction of quality of life and economic burden to individuals, families, and health systems globally
- My economic evaluation found physical activities as a cost effective (€0.4 more QALY gained/patient), in reducing the progress and prevention of comorbidities that worsen asthma conditions. During my literature search, I found this study to be first study to carry out such an economic evaluation. I got a distinction for this study, which resulted in me giving my consent to public health agency in Västerbotten county for this to be used for the development of new public health strategies in the primary prevention of asthma exacerbations hence improving quality of life and create ground for further research.
- This experience equipped me with health economic modeling skills using Markov models, extraction, developing approaches to data analysis, enhance my knowledge in Microsoft excel and report writing.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Assistant Program Coordinator
Nile Girls Forum
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Addressing the plight of teenage girls through education and hands on skills
- I supported planning and coordination of all programs and associated activities.
- I did this by developing youth led programs in line with our goals, developing and coordinating implementation plans.
- I carried out project evaluations and community dialogues with the the community members at different levels.
- Built robust professional relationships with partner organizations by maintaining communication and delivering targeted solutions to boost efficiency, minimize discrepancies and strengthen resource mobilization.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan. and I lead the training of change agents and peer educators
- Implemented practices and policies to keep staff members on task and prioritize duties.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on project details and milestones.
- I spearheaded enrollment of 700 girls to the program within one year, and close on 40% enrolled back into school and the program reduced school dropout rates by 15%. This drastically reduced child marriages in Zombo, The projects further improved menstrual hygiene and reduced menstrual stigma among adolescent girls. This facilitated economic empowerment of girls and women in the Zombo communities.
Research Associate and Coordinator
Ministry of Health Uganda/Makerere University
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Researching in the Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent health program (RMNCAH), carrying out an end-line evaluation
- To coordinate the districts'-assigned teams to ensure availability of the tools, daily targets are met and giving daily assessments and feedback to the team through daily debriefs.
- Organized participant-informed consent waivers and research scope documentation.
- I also liaised with the local implementing partners at the district and health facilities to collect data through interviews among community key stakeholders, key informant interviews and individual interviews of various stakeholders at all levels
- Support the identification of key aspects of the project processes and key performance areas in the Pallisa and Buddaka districts
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Results from this research project evaluation were used to inform the new strategic development of the RMNCAH program and was later implemented to improve the facilities for the maternal, child and adolescent health services in Uganda.
Research Associate and Coordinator
Ministry of Health Uganda/Makerere
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Executing process evaluation for the Preterm Birth Initiative (PTBi) project
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.
- Results of the evaluation produced representative data that was used to determine continuity of the project in the respective regions, implement continuous improvement of knowledge and capacity of health workers in pre-term baby management and contributed to an increased survival of pre-term babies.
Research Assistant
Ministry of Health Uganda
12.2017 - 03.2018
- I was a research assistant for the District Specific Family Planning Costed Implementation Plan (CIP)
- I collaborated with colleagues to develop community entry strategies to meet the challenging and changing attitudes of the local community towards family planning use and perceived government agenda
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- I carried out assessments of the unmet need of family planning situation in the northern districts of Gulu, Ajumani, Moyo, Zombo, Yumbe and Arua in Northern Uganda through different stakeholder engagements and coordination
- I reviewed family planning utilization rates in each district, through interviews among health workers to assess their knowledge and skills on family planning service delivery
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- The results from this study were used to develop the new 2018-2022 family planning costed implementation plan
- This experience equipped me with skills to be able to delve into processes to acquire data that can enable me breakthrough process in any tasks presented.
co-founder
Health Science Association Uganda
08.2015 - 09.2016
- I spearheaded the development and implementation of different projects among disadvantaged communities for example the“Tupambane project” aimed at youth economic development to reduce poverty Kamwokya suburb in Kampala
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial growth of the Association.
- Aligned Association objectives with the mission, community health strengthening, improving health literacy and education, developing integrated strategies and building partnerships for health.
- Developed and organized school and community health weeks which involved wellness programs, health education, HIV counseling and testing, cervical cancer screening and nutritional awareness
- I collaborated with community leaders to develop implementation strategies for community goodwill programs like cleaning, awareness, and health weeks to promote health literacy, good sanitation, and proper waste disposal
- Through this association, youths from disadvantaged communities gained sustainable economic empowerment through vocational training that enabled them to start up small scale economic activities using available resources, with significant empowerment of financial autonomy among teenage mothers. Out of the 80 participants enrolled, 60% (48) were teenage mothers. This resulted into reduction of alcohol and drug abuse too
- This experience equipped me with project development and management, people management, critical thinking, planning, budgeting, implementation, stakeholder analysis and monitoring and evaluation skills which will be valuable for me to be able to take on similar tasks.
Health Educator
Wells of Hope - Uganda
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Mobilized resources (e.g., clothes, school material, sanitary equipment, beddings) and basic needs for the children.
- Supporting and educating children of prisoners who are neglected by society due to the stigma of having a parent in prison.
- Gave community talks on importance of holistic health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies among vulnerable groups of people
- Helped programs improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids to reduce this stigma
Manager
Savannah Health Care Services Nairobi
03.2012 - 05.2014
- Overseeing the general nursing department, management, and allocation of duties.
- Developing models for quality assurance trainings among teams, and monitoring of quality and availability of supplies
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- I collaborated with medical representatives and medical officers in monitoring of drug use, side effects and effectiveness of medical devices.
- I liaised with insurance companies concerning patient conditions and authorization of treatment
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Organizing seminars with stakeholders, and colleagues for capacity building
- Maximized performance by monitoring and coordinating daily activities and mentoring department team members across all the branches of the facility.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers, insurance companies through efficient and timely communication and maintenance of good relationships
- I coordinated among different departments to ensure cordial delivery of services within the head office and other auxiliary clinics
- I spear headed the development of key performance indicators and monitoring and evaluation of project processes
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
- My ability to build the team capacity, effective communication, and empowerment was key for the success of the assignment
- This assignment equipped me with good organizational and leadership skills, and ability to multi-task with composure under pressure.
General Nurse/Midwife
Lubaga Hospital Uganda
05.2009 - 11.2011
- I carried out nursing and midwifery nursing care duties
- Ensuring departmental quality assurance practices at work while handling medicines and medical equipment.
- Prepared reports and presentations, health promotion and prevention of reinfections
- Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team.
- Ensured patient care meets the objectives of the hospital and safety to secure patients' rights were observed and met and put into most consideration for all actions taken
- This assignment enhanced my nursing care knowledge and gave me the necessary skills for good communication and customer care.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health, Specialization in Health Economics
Umea University
Umeå Universitet 05.2022
Microsoft Excel 2019/365 On-going Training -
Earn&Excel
Online2023
Certificate in Risk Assessment For Safety And Health - Health And Safety Management
Udemy
Online10.2022
Certificate in ISO 45001. - Health And Safety Management
Udemy
Online11.2022
Certificate - NEBOSH International Health And Safety Management
Udemy
Online11.2022
Certificate in Leadership And Management in Health - Global Health
University of Washington
USA04.2022
Certificate - Monitoring And Evaluation
University of Washington
USA2022
PMI Certification - PMI Certification Training (on-going)
Mind Cypress
USABachelor of Science - Public Health
Victoria University
Kampala, Uganda02.2018
Enrolled Comprehensive Nursing - Nursing And Midwifery
Jinja School of Comprehensive Nursing
Jinja, Uganda11.2008
Skills
- Project Management and coordination
- Quality assurance management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Effective communication
- Team building and excellent collaboration skills
- Organizational/Managerial leadership
- Excellent motivational and problem-solving skills
- Program Improvements
- Clear Written Communication Skills
- Office Administration
- Team Meetings
- Sales Growth
Listening and dancing to music, meeting new people, watching movies, traveling, and family time.
My hobbies are listening to music and dancing, watching movies and documentaries, traveling and family time. I also enjoy meeting new people which is why most of my experience has been in community project work. In general, I focus on activities that lighten up my day, motivate me, help me maintain a positive and graceful attitude towards my personal and professional life.
Timeline
Master Thesis Student
Umeå Universitet
01.2022 - 03.2022
Research Associate and Coordinator
Ministry of Health Uganda/Makerere University
07.2018 - 08.2018
Research Associate and Coordinator
Ministry of Health Uganda/Makerere
04.2018 - 07.2018
Assistant Program Coordinator
Nile Girls Forum
02.2018 - 08.2020
Research Assistant
Ministry of Health Uganda
12.2017 - 03.2018
Health Educator
Wells of Hope - Uganda
04.2016 - 07.2016
co-founder
Health Science Association Uganda
08.2015 - 09.2016
Manager
Savannah Health Care Services Nairobi
03.2012 - 05.2014
General Nurse/Midwife
Lubaga Hospital Uganda
05.2009 - 11.2011
Master of Science - Public Health, Specialization in Health Economics
Umea University
Microsoft Excel 2019/365 On-going Training -
Earn&Excel
Certificate in Risk Assessment For Safety And Health - Health And Safety Management
Udemy
Certificate in ISO 45001. - Health And Safety Management
Udemy
Certificate - NEBOSH International Health And Safety Management
Udemy
Certificate in Leadership And Management in Health - Global Health
University of Washington
Certificate - Monitoring And Evaluation
University of Washington
PMI Certification - PMI Certification Training (on-going)
Mind Cypress
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Victoria University
Enrolled Comprehensive Nursing - Nursing And Midwifery
Jinja School of Comprehensive Nursing
References
Fredrik Norström -
Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Health Economics
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Umea University
Email: fredrik.norstrom@umu.se.
Tel: +46 90-786 56 29
Faustine Kyungu Nkulu Kalengayi - Researcher and Lecturer
Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University
Email: faustine.nkulu@umu.se.
Tel: +46 90-786 54 58 .
Dr. Gloria Seruwagi
Department of Social Work and Social Administration
Makerere School of Public Health
Email: gkseruwagi@musph.ac.ug.
Tel: +256 774 700-111
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