Yvette Wibabara
Kampala,Uganda
Summary
Public health specialist with strong expertise in epidemiology, immunization systems, and program implementation. Demonstrated success in designing, coordinating, and evaluating public health programs. A self-driven leader with excellent technical, organizational, and communication skills and a track record of contributing to national immunization policy and practice.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Public Health Specialist -Immunization
CDC Uganda
Kampala
10.2021 - 05.2025
- Lead the Global Immunization Division (GID) portfolio in Uganda.
- Support planning, implementation, and monitoring of CDC-supported immunization activities.
- Liaise with Ministry of Health Uganda (UNEPI) and implementing partners.
- Provide technical expertise and represent CDC in national forums.
- Contribute to documentation and reporting of immunization activities.
Mentor Frontline Field Epidemiology Training Program
Makerere University, School of Public Health
Kampala
04.2021 - 05.2025
- Mentored district-level epidemiologists in 10 districts
- Supervised performance and ensured quality deliverables.
Partner Coordinator
Ministry of Health Uganda
Kampala
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Coordinated partner support for COVID-19 response.
- Led reporting and facilitated agency collaboration.
- Supported COVID-19 resurgence plan monitoring.
Fellow
Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program
Kampala
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Led outbreak investigations and research projects.
- Trained healthcare workers supported surveillance activities.
- National trainer for COVID-19 case management.
- Named Outstanding Fellow, Cohort 2019.
Part-time Consultant
National Organization for People living with Hepatitis B (NOPLHB)
Kampala
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed training materials and tools.
- Participated in national guideline development and health worker training.
Medical Officer, Head doctor
International Medical Link
Kampala
04.2014 - 05.2015
- In charge of day to day running of the clinic and staff welfare.
- Participated in patient diagnosis, investigation, and management (both medical and surgical).
- Coordinated and participated in Continuous Medical education for the staff.
- Implemented health monitoring systems and record keeping methods.
- Proposed and implemented capacity building activities aimed at enhancing skills of health staff in delivery of primary care, maternal and child health and reproductive health.
- Provided guidance to staff in the management of patients HIV/TB positive including positive pregnant women and children.
- Organized client retention activities.
- Generated and submitted reports.
Education
Advanced Training in Field Epidemiology (FETP) - Advanced field epidemiology, Operational research, Health programming
National Institute of Public Health
Uganda 01.2019 - 01.2021
Master of Science in clinical epidemiology and biostatistics (MSc CEB) - Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Makerere University
Uganda 08.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) - Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Makerere University
Uganda 08.2008 - 05.2013
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French
Maryhill High School
Uganda 01.2006 - 12.2007
Skills
- Immunization Program Leadership
- Project Design & Management
- Epidemiological Research & Outbreak Response
- Scientific Writing & Publication
- Policy Analysis & Technical Representation
- Data Analysis (STATA, SPSS, EpiInfo, EpiData)
- Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Management
- Capacity Building & Mentorship
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Languages
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Custom
- Randi Daniels, Director DGHP, CDC Uganda, wig3@cdc.gov, +256 772139170
- Kirsten Ward, Epidemiologist, CDC Global Immunization Division, wvk8@cdc.gov, +14705538417
- Dr Michael Baganizi, Program Manager UNEPI, Ministry of Health, miknizi@gmail.com, +256772438860
Accomplishments
Outstanding fellow, Advanced FETP 2019 Cohort
Timeline
Senior Public Health Specialist -Immunization
CDC Uganda
10.2021 - 05.2025
Partner Coordinator
Ministry of Health Uganda
06.2021 - 10.2021
Mentor Frontline Field Epidemiology Training Program
Makerere University, School of Public Health
04.2021 - 05.2025
Advanced Training in Field Epidemiology (FETP) - Advanced field epidemiology, Operational research, Health programming
National Institute of Public Health
01.2019 - 01.2021
Fellow
Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program
01.2019 - 01.2021
Part-time Consultant
National Organization for People living with Hepatitis B (NOPLHB)
04.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science in clinical epidemiology and biostatistics (MSc CEB) - Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Makerere University
08.2016 - 05.2018
Medical Officer, Head doctor
International Medical Link
04.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) - Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Makerere University
08.2008 - 05.2013
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French
Maryhill High School
01.2006 - 12.2007
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