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Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Dr. Nathanael Ndagiwe

GEITA,Tanzania

Summary

A vigilant, results - oriented medical doctor with a solid foundation in medical practice and research implementation focusing on diseases of public health concern including HIV/AIDS, TB, COVID-19 and Monkey Pox (MPOX). A fully registered Medical Doctor with Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT) and holds a membership of the Health Laboratory Practitioners Council (HLPC) on HIV Rapid Testing Services.

With the experience in PEPFAR - funded projects, Government of Tanzania and

Private institutions' structures, I bring forward sustainable approaches and innovative strategies across technical areas in TB and HIV - care cascade and implementation for project management.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Continuum of Care Officer

ICAP at Columbia University
Geita, Lake Zone
10.2025 - Current

Monitored linkage from HIV testing to ART initiation at community and facility levels.

Coordinated referral pathways to ensure completion and documentation of referrals with feedback.

Tracked maternal retesting, EID, and PMTCT follow-up for continuity of care.

Monitored community ART refill models for accurate documentation and follow-up.

Executed systematic follow-up on missed appointments and treatment interruptions, documenting re-engagement outcomes.

Identified solutions to enhance reporting of linkage, referral, and retention indicators in national systems.

Analyzed district-level linkage and retention data for performance monitoring and reporting.

Participated in program review meetings, providing updates on continuum of care performance.

Case Management Officer

ICAP at Columbia University
Geita, Tanzania
05.2024 - 09.2025
  • Supported Chato DC, serving 16,097 clients across 30 facilities, achieving 98% HVL coverage and viral suppression.
  • Maintained treatment adherence for 92% of annual target, increasing from 14,494 to 16,097 clients in 18 months.
  • Facilitated biometric registration for 15,861 eligible clients, reaching 99.7% of expected figures.
  • Managed monthly budget of 358,190,000 Tsh for facility payments and oversight of CHMT activities.
  • Routinely assumed District Program Lead role and demonstrated leadership and management skills to a team of 6 ICAP technical staffs and linked the team to Technical Management Team at Headquarters.
  • Provided technical assistance to over 100 healthcare providers, enhancing client care through education and referrals.
  • Established and scaled standardized registers across all 30 facilities for improved tracking.
  • Worked with CHAC, DACC and community development officers, police gender desk, social welfare officers and other government officials for timely implementation of GBV cases among PLHIV, AGYW and ABYM
  • Participated in development and implementation of pre-clinic preparation reminder tool in all supported facilities.
  • Increased usage of Care and Treatment Application for appointment alignment from 28% to 84% within a year.
  • Productively worked with SHDEPHA+to implement community TB and OVC programs in Chato DC as well as HACOCA for formation of PLHIV support groups (6 PLHIV groups were formed from July to September 2025).
  • Ensured tracking of CTC/PMTCT/TBHIV clients is appropriately done at the facilities and reduce interruption to treatment and strengthening referrals and linkages between facilities and community service delivery points for comprehensive KVP services.


CTC/PMTCT Clinician & Retention Focal Person

Tanzania Health Promotion Support - THPS
Kibaha, Pwani, Tanzania
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Managed comprehensive TB/HIV/AIDS patient care from assessment to complication management for both outpatients and inpatients.
  • Collaborated with facility providers to guide patients, families and caregivers through a holistic care and treatment process resulted in maintaining clients by
  • >95%
  • Provided technical assistance to facility providers and expert clients to enhance quality of services among People Living with HIV (PLHIV) through education, referrals and personalized services.
  • Administered treatment for PLHIV and TB clients in accordance with National Standard Treatment Guidelines and managing opportunistic infections as per country's health protocols.
  • Delivered health education and adherence counseling to clients at Comprehensive Care and Treatment Clinics.
  • Supported the creation and maintaining of experience sharing forums, scaling up best practices and success stories.
  • Implemented standard national tools for client appointments, tracing and mapping ofspecial groups and designed special interventions to suite the groups.
  • Executed research activities to address service provision challenges

Intern Medical Doctor

Tumbi Regional Referral Hospital
Kibaha, Pwani, Tanzania
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Skilled in developing patient care plans and ensuring effective follow-up.
  • Performed essential surgical interventions for patient treatment and care.
  • Delivered informed consent discussions prioritizing on patient interests.
  • Conducted Provider-Initiated Testing and Counseling (PITC) in emergency settings for trauma patients.
  • Executed non-laboratory PMTCT (Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission) testing.
  • Implemented cervical cancer screening and prevention programs at RCH.
  • Facilitated the integration of clients from RCH to CTC for comprehensive treatment and care.
  • Managed the labor ward, identifying and treating high-risk and low-risk neonates.
  • Mentored and supervised Clinical Officers during their training period

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Global Health

James Lind Institute
Switzerland
10.2024 -

Doctor of Medicine - Medicine

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences - MUHAS
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
11.2017 - 12.2022

A-Levels - Science

Mzumbe High School
Morogoro, Tanzania
07.2015 - 05.2017

GCSEs - Secondary Education

Sts. Rufino and Rinaldo Agricultural Secondary School
Kigoma, Tanzania
01.2011 - 11.2014

Skills

  • Case analysis
  • Community networking
  • Data analysis and Programming
  • Monitoring operations
  • Team building
  • Leadership
  • Health System Strengthening
  • Project budgeting and Planning

Languages

English
Fluent
Swahili
Native

Affiliations

  • Data Analytics and Programming

Accomplishments

  • Monitoring and Evaluation in Global Health
  • University of Washington / Mar 2025

  • Project Management in Global Health
  • University of Washington / Sep 2024

    Research Activities

  • Prevalence of stimulant use and associated social, cultural and economic factors among secondary school students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Dec 2022
  • COVID-19 VACCINE knowledge, attitude and acceptance among people in Pwani region, Tanzania
  • MUHAS / Nov 2021

  • Mental health challenges and its associated factors among healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Sep 2021

  • Prevalence of Erectile dysfunction among men on ART attending Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania
  • Jun 2020

Certification

Medical Council of Tanganyika MCT

Clinical Practicing license - MCT20220747

References

Dr. Henry Mwizanduru

HIV Testing Services Advisor at Tanzania Health Promotion

Support, THPS, Tanzania 

hmwizanduru@thps.or.tz

+255 785 102 920


Dr. Constantine Ntanguligwa, MD, MPH

Regional Medical Officer at AIDS Healthcare Foundation

dr.ntanguligwagv@gmail.com

+255 785 071 020


Dr. Eliufoo Churi

Technical Services Manager at ICAP at Columbia University,

Tanzania

esc2191@cumc.columbia.edu

+255 784 292 159

Timeline

Continuum of Care Officer

ICAP at Columbia University
10.2025 - Current

Diploma of Higher Education - Global Health

James Lind Institute
10.2024 -

Case Management Officer

ICAP at Columbia University
05.2024 - 09.2025

CTC/PMTCT Clinician & Retention Focal Person

Tanzania Health Promotion Support - THPS
11.2023 - 04.2024

Intern Medical Doctor

Tumbi Regional Referral Hospital
11.2022 - 10.2023

Doctor of Medicine - Medicine

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences - MUHAS
11.2017 - 12.2022

A-Levels - Science

Mzumbe High School
07.2015 - 05.2017

GCSEs - Secondary Education

Sts. Rufino and Rinaldo Agricultural Secondary School
01.2011 - 11.2014
Dr. Nathanael Ndagiwe