Ibrahim Sseddangira
@ibrahimsseddangira
Public health specialist skilled in epidemiology, data analysis, program coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
UgandaWhat I'm looking for
I am a committed Public Health professional with experience in public health research, outbreak investigations, and program coordination. I design data collection tools, conduct statistical analysis, and apply GIS for spatial analysis to inform interventions.
I have managed field activities, coordinated stakeholder meetings, and ensured timely reporting to support smooth project implementation. I train and supervise field teams and uphold research standards in data collection and ethical protocols.
My work includes TB-focused research, active surveillance for cholera and mpox, and contributions to research uptake and policy analysis. I routinely present findings, lead stakeholder workshops, and support adoption of evidence-based guidelines.
I bring strong project management, communication, and capacity-building skills, and a team-oriented, data-driven approach aimed at improving public health program effectiveness.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
MHResearch Associate
Makerere University School of Public Health
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Managed field activities and data collection for public health studies, designed data collection tools, and coordinated stakeholders to ensure timely reporting and smooth project implementation.
MHMaster's Research Fellow
Makerere University School of Public Health
Oct 2017 - Jan 2025 (7 years 3 months)
Designed and implemented TB studies, developed data collection tools, and analyzed datasets using STATA and R to support research uptake and policy engagement.
Public Health Officer Intern
Masaka District Local Government
Jun 2023 - Oct 2023 (4 months)
Supported active surveillance, data collection and outbreak confirmation for cholera and mpox, and conducted risk communication and community education with district health teams.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MHMakerere University School of Public Health
Master of Public Health, Public Health
2022 -
Activities and societies: Research fellow, training and supervision of data collectors, stakeholder engagement, participated in field placements and project implementation.
Master of Public Health studies involving data collection, analysis (STATA, R), project coordination, and field research on tuberculosis and outbreak investigations.
Makerere University
Bachelor of Cytotechnology, Cytotechnology / Biomedical Sciences
2017 - 2021
Activities and societies: Class coordinator, cytotechnologist volunteer, trained junior cytotechnologists, guild representative roles.
Bachelor-level studies including cytotechnology and tuberculosis-focused research, with involvement in sample analysis and quality assurance.
Kabowa High School
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, Advanced Secondary Education
2015 - 2016
Completed advanced secondary-level certification relevant to tertiary health training.
Kabowa High School
Uganda Certificate of Education, Secondary Education
2011 - 2014
Activities and societies: Student leadership and participation in school activities.
Secondary education completed with participation in school leadership and activities relevant to further studies in health sciences.
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Location
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