RUYYI ADELE
Portland
Summary
I am a community health worker certified by the Oregon health authority office of equity and inclusion. I served as a Medical Doctor for over a year in Congo Democratic Republic and Republic of Uganda. Perceiving health as a community matter, contributing to the overall well-being of communities has been and will always be my highest aspiration. Connecting underserved communities to available resources by communicating effectively, listening to each individual’s concerns, and establishing rational relationships with my clients and co-workers has become natural. Believing in the ability of each and everyone to contribute to the establishment of a healthy community, I am convinced that teamwork is the golden rule. I’m looking forward to serving the better interest of your organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oregon Health and Science University, General surgery department
Portland, OR, USA
06.2025 - Current
- - Conduct patients comfort rounds and restock patients’ room supplies.
- - Assist staff responding to patients’ call lights.
- - Visit anxious patients, providing comfort, and support.
- - Walking with patients to provide companionship.
- - Make and hand out admit kits; distribute mail and flowers.
- - Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients, family, and hospital staff.
- - Organize equipment and utility rooms.
- - Report safety hazards.
Medical Support - Supervisor
Baha’i Temple – Immunization site
Kampala, Uganda
06.2023 - 10.2024
- - In coordination with clinical staff, local administration and community representatives, developed the annual vaccination calendar.
- - Participated in culturally appropriate sensitization efforts to stress the importance of immunization among impacted populations.
- - Collaborated with the team in-charge of vaccine distribution to ensure proper staffing.
- - Participated in vaccination sessions: assessed children’s nutritional status, made information understandable and transferrable among women whose families were at great risk.
Physician (General Medicine)
Referral general hospital of Kitatumba
Butembo, Republic Democratic of Congo
03.2021 - 10.2021
- My experience as a Medical Doctor in Congo Democratic Republic and Republic of Uganda has provided me with firsthand experiences of witnessing individuals enter health systems at the end stages of disease progression. Much of my work as a physician entailed managing medical and surgical emergencies, performing surgical procedures, and monitoring in/outpatient care while addressing imminent health issues including prenatal care, HIV/AIDS, COVID 19, Ebola, monkey pox, etc. We employed a patient centered approach toward meeting presenting where they were upon admission and crafting care plans to address their needs to our capacity.
Education
Medical doctor (MD) - General medicine
Goma University
Goma, Republic democratic of Congo09-2020
Secondary School - Nutrition
Kabalaka Secondary School
Republic Democratic of Congo01-2012
Skills
- Microsoft word, excel and power point
- Communication, teamwork, problem solving, organization, advocacy, and confidentiality, independence
Certification
- Community health worker certified by Oregon health authority bureau of equity and inclusion, Portland/USA 09/2025.
- Health equity ambassador by American cancer society, Portland/USA, 05/2025.
- Breast cancer training by Pink lemonade project in partnership with Knight cancer institute/OHSU, Portland/Oregon, 11/2025.
Languages
English, French, and Kiswahili.
Timeline
Oregon Health and Science University, General surgery department
06.2025 - Current
Medical Support - Supervisor
Baha’i Temple – Immunization site
06.2023 - 10.2024
Physician (General Medicine)
Referral general hospital of Kitatumba
03.2021 - 10.2021
Secondary School - Nutrition
Kabalaka Secondary School
Medical doctor (MD) - General medicine
Goma University