Public Health Nurse & HIV Prevention Leader

RESUME

NAGGITA JOSEPHINE

Kampala, Uganda

Tel: 075*******

Email: ********************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Public Health Professional and Registered Nurse with 12+ years of experience in SGBV response, mental health programming, clinical quality assurance, adolescent health, and community health leadership. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, implement evidence-based programs, strengthen quality standards, and integrate survivor-centered approaches into public health systems. Skilled in MERL, research, stakeholder engagement, digital health, and user journey mapping.

KEY EXPERTISE

SGBV Counselling, Response & Referral Systems

Mental Health & Psychosocial Support

Clinical Quality Assurance & Standards Compliance

Public Health Program Design & Implementation

Adolescents & Young People (AYP) SRH Programming

Leadership, Staff Supervision & Capacity Building

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MERL)

Research, Documentation & Knowledge Management

Training, Mentorship & Health Education

Stakeholder & Government Engagement

Digital Health & User Journey Mapping

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Officer – Health

UNTOLD Uganda Kampala, Uganda 2019 – Present

Lead community health programs focused on HIV care, high viral load management, mental health awareness, and adolescent health camps.

Provide SGBV counselling and psychosocial support, with referral pathways for survivors to specialized services.

Conduct community assessments, health mapping, and data-driven planning for program interventions.

Supervise and mentor center staff; conduct performance evaluations and capacity-building workshops.

Build and manage strategic partnerships with health facilities, community leaders, and implementing partners.

Design and deliver health education sessions and staff trainings on SRH, mental health, and SGBV.

Lead documentation, reporting, and presentations of program outcomes and lessons learned.

Support integration of digital health tools and streamline user journeys in program delivery.

Registered Nurse (ICU & General Ward)

Nakasero Hospital Limited Kampala, Uganda 2013 – 2018

Provided critical care to ICU, trauma, surgical, and high-risk patients while adhering to clinical protocols.

Conducted patient assessments, vital monitoring, medication management, and individualized care planning.

Ensured sterile technique, infection prevention, and compliance with clinical quality standards.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to manage emergencies and advanced life support interventions.

Educated patients and families on recovery, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.

Community Health Volunteer & Research Assistant

Marie Stopes Uganda 2016

Conducted client exit interviews to assess SRH service quality and client satisfaction.

Collected and analyzed data to support program monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MERL).

Participated in community outreach campaigns addressing teen pregnancy, SRH, and family planning.

Delivered health education to women, youth, and vulnerable populations.

Supported outreach logistics and contributed to strengthening community feedback systems.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Public Health – Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi

Diploma in Nursing – Aga Khan University

Certificate in Comprehensive Nursing – Lira School of Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery

Certificate in Counselling & Psychosocial Support – Ministry of Health, Uganda

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SKILL-BUILDING COURSES

Community Policing and Crime Prevention Certificate – Uganda Police, Dec 2007

Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI I Certificate) – Lira School of Comprehensive Nursing, Apr 2010

Basic Life Support Certificate – AAR, Jul–Aug 2014

Project Management in Global Health (Online Study Certificate) – University of Washington, Sept 2021

HIV Clinical Management (Online Study Certificate) – University of Washington, June 2021

Women Development Certificate – Kampala Evangelical Bible Institute, Sept 2022

Leadership and Management Excellence Training – Life Shape, Nov 2022

Certificate in Fire and Safety Management – Red Cross Uganda, May 2025

Certificate in First Aid – Red Cross Uganda, May 2025

Certificate in Health and Safety – Red Cross Uganda, May 2025

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Program Management

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MERL)

Research & Data Collection

Stakeholder Engagement

Health Education & Advocacy

Report Writing & Documentation

Quality Assurance & Clinical Standards

Languages: English (Fluent), Luganda (Fluent)

REFERENCES

Magabo Asiimwe

Project Coordinator, UNTOLD Uganda

Tel: 077*******

Bumali Kalibbala

Human Resources Officer, Nakasero Hospital Ltd

Tel: 070*-******

Declaration:

I hereby declare that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge.

Naggita Josephine

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