Experience

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  International food policy research institute/makerere university institute of public health (muiph )

  Mar 2007 - Apr 2007

  Enumerator for health data collection

  March- April 2007: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)/ Makerere University Institute of public Health (MUIPH).Enumerator for Health Data collection in Northern Uganda Nutrition Survey conducted in the Districts of Lira and Pader.Conducting questionnaire-based health interviews.Hemoglobin measurement using Hemocue Machine.Height and weight measurement.MUAC (Middle Upper Arm Circumference) measurement using MUAC Tape.Referral of severely malnourished children to Government/ NGO Therapeutic Feeding Centers.Analyzing and submitting Data’s collected. Show less

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  Marie stopes uganda

  Nov 2007 - Jun 2010

  Medical laboratory technician

  Center Laboratory:Managed the collection, processing, and testing of specimens in the laboratory for the accurate diagnosis and treatment of common and rare diseases of public Health threatTrained 12 Laboratory Assistant trainees on routine Laboratory Techniques.Prepared 32 monthly laboratory reports and sent to the head office for accountability.Managed and updated stock cards for all Laboratory equipments and consumables. Ordering monthly laboratory supplies from joint medical stores.Marie stopes youth friendly services project:Carried out free HIV/AIDS and syphilis testing for youth below 24 years old at the center and secondary schools outreaches.Participated in 16 Radio Talk shows on the awareness of HIV/ STDS prevention and control, youth life skills education, and good personal hygiene practices among youths. Show less

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  Uganda virus research institute

  Jul 2010 - Sept 2018

  Medical laboratory technologist

  (i) Laboratory-based ActivitiesPerforming stool extraction and inoculation for polio virus isolation.Extraction of Measles and Rubella RNA from throat and oral swabs.Performing Polio and Measles Vaccines Potency Neutralization test.Performing ELISA Tests for the detection of Measles and Rubella antibodies.Performing Real-Time RT-PCR for polio virus detection (ITD).(ii) Field-based Activities.Supervised and monitored the implementation of national cold chain management plan for specimen handling and routine/supplementary immunization activities.Follow up and investigation of Polio Sabin cases and Measles/Rubella disease outbreaks throughout the country.Participation as a National Stop Transmission of Polio (NSTOP) team member, to build national capacity in disease surveillance, training of health workers, vaccinators, district cold chain technicians, and district surveillance officers.Secretariat to the National Polio Expert Committee.Coordinator, EPI Surveillance and Laboratory coordination meetings.Facilitated several EPI Regional Review & surveillance meetings on the role of laboratory in the management of cold chain within the National EPI disease surveillance Programme. Show less

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  United nations mission in south sudan (unmiss)

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2022

  International specialist-medical laboratory services

  Manages the day-to-day administration of the laboratory including proper filing of patient records in the data management system.Verifies and releases quality and reliable clinical test results of patients to Medical Officers.Identifies and recommends quality control mechanisms and design laboratory modules and work plan that ensures safety and proper biohazard waste management.Ensures proper handling and storage of human blood products meant for transfusion.Ensures proper record keeping and strict confidentiality of patients’ records.Monitors laboratory inventory and prepares requisitions for laboratory reagents and laboratory consumables in collaboration with the Pharmacy unit.Ensures proper recording and reporting of laboratory data capturing the daily, monthly, and annual laboratory tests performed.Contributes insights on various hospital-based infection control measures.Performs a variety of procedures using established laboratory techniques on both manual and automated laboratory equipment.Ensures the cleanliness, maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, as well as reporting any equipment malfunction and initiating repairs when necessary by qualified repair technician. Acts in a professional manner, reflecting the mission’s, philosophy and values.Trains, assists and supervises the daily activities of the National Laboratory Technicians assigned to the medical section. Show less

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  Synbio africa

  Apr 2022 - now

  Synbio Africa is a forum for researchers, students, citizen scientists, policy makers and the public at large to convene and develop successful pathways for the propagation of synthetic biology technologies, products and services throughout Africa.My Roles includes to:Oversee and supervise the overall operations and administration of SynBio Africa.Advocacy, networking and partnership building with both national stakeholders and global partners/donors.Liaise and network with potential collaborators and funding agencies.Represent SynBio Africa at both national and international conferences, conventions, meetings, and symposiums.Participates in the strategic planning, fundraising and implementation of SynBio Africa projects.Provide capacity building mentorship, technical/scientific advice and direction for SynBio Africa projects. Show less In response to the global threat of GCBRs, Synbio Africa launched SBA – GCBRI as aninitiative focused on building Africa’s capacity to prevent and manage global catastrophic biological risks of pandemic potential. The initiative is poised to address the following goals;1. To create awareness and knowledge sharing on GCBRs.2. To advocate for legal framework adoption and implementation.3. To identify and control GCBR potential pathogens before it is beyond containment.4. To prevent highly counterproductive responses that could turn a potentially manageablebiological event into a widespread economic, civil, or security catastrophe. Show less

  • Founder & CEO

    Mar 2018 - now

  • Principal Investigator-Pandemic preparedness project

    Apr 2022 - May 2023
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  Georgetown center for global health science and security

  Feb 2023 - May 2023

  External biosafety expert, elizabeth r griffin program.

  External review of top tier funding application proposals for the Evidence-based Approaches to Implementing Biosafety in Diagnostic and Research Laboratories, by Elizabeth R. Griffin Program.

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  World health organization

  Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

  Rapporteur - consultancy

  To attend all the workshops on the implementation of the WHO HGE Framework in Uganda and take notes of key actionable messages from all the sessions.To help collate the findings from the draft templates, summarize the findings and present the summary to the organizers.To produce a report of the workshop, in liaison with the organizers.To work with the relevant Government Agencies including but not limited to Uganda National Council for Science and Technology, Ministry of Health, Office of the Prime Minister to develop a draft national action plan. Show less

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  Un biodiversity

  May 2023 - Jul 2024

  Member of the multidisciplinary ad hoc technical expert group on synthetic biology

  (a) Make use of existing tools and approaches to enable a participatory process to review and assess the information gathered through the process for broad and regular horizon scanning, monitoring and assessment and, on this basis, consider technological developments in synthetic biology and their potential positive and negative impacts vis-à-vis the objectives of the Convention, taking into account the 2019 report of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Synthetic Biology, as appropriate;(b) Identify and prioritize trends and issues regarding developments of synthetic biology that need to be considered vis-à-vis the three objectives of the Convention;(c) Identify capacity-building, technology transfer and knowledge-sharing needs based on priorities determined by Parties on issues related to synthetic biology and in the light of the outcomes of the horizon scanning process;(d) Prepare a report on the outcomes of its assessment to be submitted to the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice;(e) Make recommendations to the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice on specific issues that may require further consideration by the Conference of the Parties and/or Conference of Parties serving as a meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol and Conference of Parties serving as a meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol. Show less

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  National university of singapore

  Jun 2023 - Nov 2024

  Synthetic biology translational research programme of NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at NUS Synthetic Biology for Clinical and Technological Innovation (NUS-SynCTI).The Synthetic Biology Translational Research Programme seeks to repurpose synthetic biology for positive clinical impact, specifically by developing therapeutic cells against human disease, enhancing the functional living of human beings, and promoting planetary health. My research aims to utilize genetic tools and genetic parts to engineer a probiotic commensal microbe for therapeutic applications. Show less

  • Research Associate-Synthetic Biology

    Feb 2024 - Nov 2024

  • Research Assistant-Synthetic Biology

    Jun 2023 - Jan 2024
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  Oecd - ocde

  Nov 2023 - Feb 2025

  Member of gftech synthetic biology expert group

  OECD GFTech (Global Forum on Technology) is a venue for regular in-depth dialogue to foresee and get ahead of long-term opportunities and risks presented by technology. It facilitates inclusive, multi-stakeholder and values-based discussions on specific technology policy topics, responding to gaps in existing fora. Synthetic biology (or Engineering biology) is one of three key technology areas for the GFTech in 2023 and 2024.The focus group collects and contribute evidence to inform strategic dialogue and international cooperation on synthetic biology, with the aim of informing approaches to policy challenges and opportunities posed by the technology and associated business models. Show less

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  Johns hopkins center for health security

  Jan 2025 - now

  Emerging leader in biosecurity initiative (elbi) fellow

  A unique opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field through a series of dynamic events designed to foster candid discussions on current and emerging biosecurity challenges. I will have the chance to contribute valuable insights to both the scientific and policy communities, shaping the future of global biosecurity.

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  Global health security network ltd

  Feb 2025 - now

  Member board of directors

  - Providing strategic direction- Financial oversight - Forging international collaboration and partnership - Securing financial resources - Overall, contribute to GHSN's mission to advance global health security.