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Richard Odoch

Richard Odoch

Occupational Therapist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Independent Health Research Consultant

  • Education

    • International Health Sciences University, Kampala

      2013 - 2015
      Master of Science Public Health (MScPH) Public Health CGPA: 4.7

      Activities and Societies: Class Coordinator Coordinates students with Lecturers and the university management.

    • International Health Sciences University

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science Public Health (BScPH) Public Health First Class Honours

      Activities and Societies: Group Discussion Leader

    • Uganda Institue of Allied Health and Management Sciences (Formerly, Mulago Paramedical Schools

      2000 - 2003
      Diploma Occupational Therapy Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Mulago Paramedical Students' Guild Minister, Uganda Occupational Therapy Students Association

    • Africa Research Initiative & Support-Network Program-Makerere University College of Health Sciences

      2014 - 2014
      Certificate of Attendance Data Management using Epi-info software

      Installation of Epi-info softwareCreating Case Report Forms/ Questionnaire using Epi-info softwareData entry and management using Epi-info softwareImporting and exporting data using Epi-info softwareData analysis using Epi-info software

  • Experience

    • Bundibugyo Hospital

      Jul 2004 - Dec 2008
      Occupational Therapist

      Assessment and treatment of patients

    • Mulago Hospital

      Dec 2008 - now
      Occupational Therapist

      Assessment of patients; treatment planning and implementation; home visits, planning and budgeting; management.Carrying out operational researchesSupervision of students

    • Uganda Institute of Allied Health and Management Sciences- School of Occupational Therapy

      Feb 2009 - Jun 2014
      Part-Time Tutor

      Teaching students, assessing students, examining students on practical skills and theoretical knowledge; supervision of students on clinical work and supervising students' research work.

    • Children's Medical Centre- Bugolobi

      Oct 2011 - May 2015
      Consultant Occupational Therapist

      Assessment of children with neurological conditions and providing high quality treatment to them including children with conditions such as cerebral palsy and pervasive developmental disorders.

    • Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Board, Allied Health Professionals Council,Ministry of Health

      Nov 2011 - Mar 2015
      Secretary/ Board member

      Policy-making; professional consultations, advisory

    • Http://www.estateofgold.com

      Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
      Administrator and webmaster

      Updating website and internet marketing

    • Private Consultancy

      Aug 2012 - now
      Independent Health Research Consultant

      Develops research protocols for individuals and organisations,Develops research tools for data collections and Carry out data analysis for academicians and health related projects.

    • Nihet Holdings Ltd

      Mar 2016 - Apr 2018
      Director

      Nihet Holdings Ltd has four major service areas. These include: Health, Education, Media & Technology and Financial Services. Health: We provide different services within this service area. These include health related research consultancies, home based care, child development evaluations, health promotions at workplaces and assisting health professionals in getting registered in Uganda among others. Work and lifestyles balance for individuals.Education: We support students of different levels (particularly international students and those studying online) personalized services to help them complete their studies just like on- campus students. We also provide career guidance and counseling for students. In addition, we do translations (English to local Ugandan languages and vice versa) for individuals (researchers, academicians and students) and institutions. Media: Reviewing contents of websites; grammar and appropriateness and website performance, social media engagements. In addition, we design websites and help people find affordable hosting services.Financial services: Financial literacy, promoting savings and investment cultures among young people. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of Registration as Occupational Therapist

      Allied Health Professionals Council, Ministry of Health - Uganda
      Oct 2003

    • Annual Practicing License as an Occupational Therapist

      Allied Health Professionals' Council, Ministry of Heath - Uganda
      Jan 2014

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Richard Odoch
      Best and Exemplary Performer Mulago Hospital Management/ Executive Director Dec 2010 Award recognizing Top Performing employees in the hospital for a given year.
    • Awarded to Richard Odoch
      Appreciation Award Winner, Uganda AIDS Commission Essay Contest on HIV/AIDS Uganda AIDS Commission Apr 2005 Uganda AIDS Commission ran an essay competition as a way of commemorating the World AIDS Day 2004. The essay was in 3 categories (secondary schools category, Tertiary institutions category and Public category). The public category was opened to all people who did not fall under the other categories.The top two essay writers from each category were recognized in a public function and given Appreciation Award for excelling in the essay competition and contributing to Uganda's response against… Show more Uganda AIDS Commission ran an essay competition as a way of commemorating the World AIDS Day 2004. The essay was in 3 categories (secondary schools category, Tertiary institutions category and Public category). The public category was opened to all people who did not fall under the other categories.The top two essay writers from each category were recognized in a public function and given Appreciation Award for excelling in the essay competition and contributing to Uganda's response against HIV/ AIDS. I competed under the public category and emerged among the top 2 writers in the this category. Show less
    • Awarded to Richard Odoch
      Best Performer, School of Occupational Therapy in 2003 Director, Mulago Paramedical Schools Dec 2003 Award of Excellence recognizing top academic and professional performers in a given cohort in each of the professional courses at the institution. It's the highest award a student can achieve in this institution.
    • Awarded to Richard Odoch
      Exemplary Service Award as a Guild Minister for External Affairs Mulago Paramedical Students' Guild Jun 2002 Award given for exemplary service as the Guild Minister for External Affairs.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Treasurer

      Issued by Uganda Association of Occupational Therapists (UAOT) on Jul 2011
      Uganda Association of Occupational Therapists (UAOT)Associated with Richard Odoch