Dr. YVETTE WIBABARA
Epidemiologist
Kampala,Kampala
Summary
Public health specialist, with skills and proficiency in epidemiology, public health practice and research in vaccine related projects. Experienced in health project designing and implementation. Strong background in coordination, project management, data analysis and scientific writing. Self-driven and team player.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Technical Officer for Immunization
CDC Uganda
Kampala
10.2021 - Current
- Lead coordination and day-to-day management CDC-funded immunization activities in Uganda.
- Supporting planning of activities in collaboration with the CDC Uganda, GID and implementing partner colleagues.
- Gathering information to inform the focus and scope of the planned activities
- Provide technical input into the design, implementation, as needed.
- Monitoring progress on project activity implementation and conduct supervisory visits as needed
- Maintaining a complete, transparent and holistic picture of all funded immunization activities .
Partner Coordinator
Baylor Uganda
Kampala
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Developed and maintained database/rosters of agencies involved in supporting the COVID-19 response.
- Scheduled and organized regular coordination meetings with partners involved in the COVID-19 response at the COVID-19 partners forum
- Undertook monthly update of the partner 4W matrix with a focus on who-what-where
- Compiled detailed monthly report on support provided by partners towards COVID-19 resurgence interventions in the various geographical areas
- Supported in the identification of key response activities in the COVID-19 plan, needs and concerns that partner should focus on
- Supported the incident manager promote and foster effective collaboration and mobilization of resources from donors
- Monitored implementation of COVID-19 resurgence response plan
- Represented partner engagement secretariat at the Incident Management Team (IMT) meetings
- Performed any other related incident specific duties as required by the incident manager
Fellow
Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program
Kampala
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Conducted planned epidemiological and quality improvement projects
- Lead and participated in outbreak investigations and control throughout the country for both infectious and non-infectious disease conditions
- Led supervision and mentorship of healthcare workers across regions in various programs
- Did routine data analysis, interpretation and dissemination of surveillance data and reported findings in form of meetings, bulletins, articles, reports, abstracts, manuscripts or presentations to the public or policy makers
- Supported regional COVID surveillance activities
Supported the Ministry of Health COVID 19 task force as a national trainer for surveillance and case management pillaras - Emerged as the outstanding fellow of cohort 2019
Consultant
National Organization For People Living With HepB
Kampala
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed training modules on management of Viral Hepatitis for Health workers
- Developed data collection tools for Hepatitis B surveillance
- Trained health workers on management of viral hepatitis
- Conducted community education on Viral Hepatitis via media (radio talk-shows)
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Epidemiology And Biostatistics
Makerere University
Kampala Uganda 05.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Medicine And Surgery
Makerere University
Kampala Uganda 08.2008 - 08.2013
Skills
Training and mentoring
Operations management
Team Building
Process design
Staff education and training
Interpersonal Communication
Certification
Advanced Field Epidemiology Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Technical Officer for Immunization
CDC Uganda
10.2021 - Current
Partner Coordinator
Baylor Uganda
10.2020 - 10.2021
Fellow
Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program
01.2019 - 01.2021
Consultant
National Organization For People Living With HepB
03.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Clinical Epidemiology And Biostatistics
Makerere University
05.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Medicine And Surgery
Makerere University
08.2008 - 08.2013