Expert Details
Medical Business & Technology
ID: 738374
Uganda
He is currently the CEO of a medical company that designs, develops and manufactures medical technology that brings access to safe, quality assured and affordable products healthcare providers, users and consumers. Prior, he was an independent consultant for FREO2 Foundation, a global not-for-profit organization that aims to reduce the number of deaths of babies and children suffering from pneumonia or hypoxia in low-and-middle-income countries (LMIC’s). He has also served as the Country Sales Director for Maisha Sciences, an Asian & European Startup focused on the commercialization of medical devices & molecular diagnostics in East Africa. Additionally, he acted as an Independent Consultant for the Clinton Foundation, supporting the organization in the scaling up of oxygen therapy practice in the selected health facilities in Uganda.
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 2016 | Degree: BS | Subject: Biomedical Engineering | Institution: Makerere University |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2018 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Chief Executive Officer | Department: Management |
Responsibilities:Company designs, develops and manufactures medical technology that brings access to safe, quality assured and affordable products healthcare providers, users and consumers. Expert is responsible for:- Communication, Negotiation, Staff Management, Recruitment and Continuous Improvisation in healthcare - Proven track record of delivering progress beyond the target that boosts the profitability of the company. - Agile business development, strategic planning, revenue improvement, resource allocation and territory management - Responsible for project conception, design and management for completion. - Improving eCommerce goals by analyzing web and order data using Google Analytics and Microsoft SQL Server. - Assisting with standards, technologies, and practices for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce models. - Developing a point of view about product assortment, business opportunities, and market competition. Liaising between the external customer and internal departments consistently increasing responsibilities in the knowledge of our internet offering, technical services, and support, account management, staff training, customer needs analysis, presentation skills, sales skills, changing program development and implementations, EDI offering, information technology, OfficeMax host systems. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2021 to 2022 | Employer: FREO2 Foundation Australia | Title: Independent Consultant | Department: Contractor |
Responsibilities:Most recently Independent Consultant at Clinton Foundation until January 2022. FREO2 Foundation (FREO2) is a global not-for-profit organization that aims to reduce the number of deaths of babies and children suffering from pneumonia or hypoxia in low-and-middle-income countries (LMIC's). In this role, Expert was responsible for:- Conducting Oxygen therapy training on the use and delivery of Medical Oxygen to patients that are in most need of it. - Training on the use of oxygen delivery supplies from Oxygen Cylinders, Piped Oxygen to Oxygen Concentrators. - Teaching the use of Pulse Oximeter in diagnosis of disease as well as lecturing on the Maintenance and repairs of Oxygen gadgets used in Oxygen therapy. - Producing extensive P & IDs and performed piping analysis including specification of materials, type and placement of pipe supports. - Providing Medical Equipment technical support to the healthcare provider and practitioner teams. - Presenting roadmaps and complex technology issues to senior management and account teams. - Repairing and replaced medical equipment components as needed. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2019 to 2020 | Employer: Maisha Sciences | Title: Country Sales Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:Maisha Sciences is Asian & European Startup focused on the commercialization of medical devices & molecular diagnostics in East Africa. In this role, Expert was responsible for:- Managing and leading country sales and business development efforts for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics startups. - Developing partnerships with local clinics, medical device vendors, and government agencies. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2018 to 2020 | Employer: Clinton Foundation | Title: Independent Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Contracted by Clinton Health Access Initiative Uganda-CHAI (Clinton Foundation) as Biomedical Engineer to support the organization in the scaling up of oxygen therapy practice in the selected health facilities in the country.The aim of the activity was to integrate pulse oximetry and rational oxygen use in routine and emergency case management of pediatric illnesses such as: o Improve knowledge and skills for correct diagnosis and treatment of hypoxemia; o Effectively manage supplies for hypoxemia case management; o Improve the quality of documentation, reporting and utilization of information for planning and decision making o Monitor and evaluate hypoxemia case management interventions Managed to train, mentor and reach out to over 10,000 health workers in selected district facilities of Uganda on the use, maintenance and management of medical products, supplies, devices and equipment used in oxygen therapy. Many health workers gained hands on experience on use of Pulse Oximeters, Oxygen Concentrators and Cylinders. But most importantly is how to maintain and manage these equipment for proper administration of oxygen to patients that need oxygen therapy urgently. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2017 to 2017 | Employer: SPOUTS of Water | Title: Sales And Marketing Specialist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Contracted by SPOUTS of Water as Biomedical Engineer to support the organization in demonstrating the ceramic water filter to clients (pre & post sales) as well as providing operational training to end-users.- Providing dealers and their sales team the product and clinical benefits as well as support marketing programs. - Responsible for training over 40 Vine Pharmacy staff (Cashiers, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Dispensers) on the ceramic water Filter (purifaaya) in a campaign to ensure access of clean drinking water to schools and homes for a healthy and productive population. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2015 to 2016 | Employer: Ministry of Health - Uganda | Title: Biomedical Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Responsible for sharing product knowledge and providing application support to implementing and development partners such as software systems, laboratory equipment and hospital equipment.- Carryout Equipment and system review for design of health information systems as well as provide advice for software developments. - Reviewed and contributed to OpenMRS community, RxSolutions, laboratory systems, DHIS2 and HMIS manual forms. - Participated in the design and development of a comprehensive and integrated patient management information tools at the division. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2015 to 2016 | Employer: Self | Title: Biomedical Engineering Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:-Medical Equipment Repair, Service and Maintenance-Biomedical Engineering Training and User Training -Medical Technology and Product Development -Medical Devices and Equipment Failures -Healthcare Innovations -Procurement of Medical Equipment And Devices |
Government Experience
Years | Agency | Role | Description |
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Years: 2015 to 2016 | Agency: Ministry of Health | Role: Biomedical Engineer | Description: Responsible for sharing product knowledge and providing application support to implementing and development partners such as software systems, laboratory equipment and hospital equipment. Carryout Equipment and system review for design of health information systems as well as provide advice for software developments. Has reviewed and contributed to OpenMRS community, RxSolutions, laboratory systems, DHIS2 and HMIS manual forms. Has participated in the design and development of a comprehensive and integrated patient management information tools at the division. |
International Experience
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Years: to Present | Country / Region: | Summary: |
Career Accomplishments
Professional Appointments |
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Engineering World Health Makerere University Chapter President |
Awards / Recognition |
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Most social impact project. |
Language Skills
Language | Proficiency |
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English | Fluent |
Lusoga | Fluent |
Luganda | Fluent |