Jofa Mwakisege
APO
Summary
Army Health Physics expert and Executive Officer, overseeing radiation safety and dental readiness across EUCOM, AFRICOM, and CENTCOM. Led Radiological Advisory Medical Team and managed regulatory compliance for radioactive materials. Skilled in strategic healthcare planning, personnel deployment, and implementing innovative initiatives while ensuring safety standards compliance
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Physics Consultant
Medical Readiness Command Europe (MRC, EUR)
07.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Radiological Advisory Medical Team (RAMT) provides expertise advice and support related to radiological and nuclear incidents or issues
- Served as the senior Army Health Physics expert in Europe and MRC, EUR consultant
- Provided Health Physics consultation, training, and operational support across EUCOM
- Advised Commander, PHCE, and Commanding General, MRC, EUR on Radiation Safety matters
- Oversaw radiation safety programs for MEDCOM units throughout Europe
- Led the Army's in Europe
- Provided critical radiation protection support, enhancing CBRN force health protection and operational readiness
- Established vital agreements with host nation authorities, strengthening international cooperation
- Successfully deployed and led the RAMT during multinational exercises
- Radiological Advisory Medical Team (RAMT) provides expertise advice and support related to radiological and nuclear incidents or issues
- Contact: LTC Arthur Okwesili - DSN: 314-590-9731
Education
M.S - Chemistry
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee08.2008
B. S. - Chemistry
Newman University
Wichita, Kansas05.2004
Skills
- Radiation safety and health physics expertise
- Regulatory compliance management
- Emergency response planning
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning and execution
- Team leadership and motivation
- Decision-making under pressure
- Mentorship and personnel development
- Effective communication (verbal and written)
- Cross-cultural competence
- Relationship building and collaboration
- Adaptability in diverse environments
- Resource management and allocation
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Process improvement and optimization
- Quality assurance and control
- Project leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Quality assurance
- Processes and procedures
- Operations analysis
- Staff management
- Employee management
- Research and development
- Performance tracking
- Delivery assurance
Honorawards
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Joint Service Commendation Medal
- Army Commendation Medal
Militaryeducation
- Intermediate Learning Education
- AMEDD Captains Career Course
- Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation
- Principles in Army Preventive Medicine
Additional Qualifications
- Security Clearance-Top Secret
- Managed NRC license-MTF
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage and track multiple ongoing projects and initiatives
Hobbies and Interests
- Leadership and management
- Emergency response and planning
- Protection protocol and operations
- CBRN policy development and risk management
Training
- Nuclear Emergency Team Operations
- Medical Radiation Safety
- Hazard Prediction Assessment Capability
- Medical X-ray Survey Techniques
- HAZWOPER
- Radiation Emergency Preparedness
Timeline
Health Physics Consultant
Medical Readiness Command Europe (MRC, EUR)
07.2021 - Current
B. S. - Chemistry
Newman University
M.S - Chemistry
University of Tennessee
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