Innocent Mbughi
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Dr. Innocent Mbughi is a Public Health Specialist with over twelve years of experience in implementing public health interventions, specifically Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) in Lake Zone Regions, including Kigoma region. I have expertise in Project design, management, technical support, Monitoring, and Evaluation. As a trained medical doctor and trained on various HIV/AIDs related short courses, I have experience in clinical issues and managing patients as well as organizing and supervising the provision of safe and quality VMMC services. I currently serve as THPS VMMC Services Program Manager on the CDC-funded Tanzania AFYA HATUA Project, where I ensure project VMMC services are being provided at high quality and that the safety of clients is at the core of service provision in all facilities. I have collaborated with CDC, MOHCDGEC/NACP; Regional Health Management Teams (RHMTs), and Council Health Management Teams (CHMTs) to coordinate and conduct VMMC mobile outreach, supportive supervision, training, mentorship, and coaching to ensure MOHCDGEC and PEPFAR VMMC standards are consistently adhered. I have also worked closely with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG), and provided technical support on introducing and scaling device circumcision in Tanzania. And as an active member, periodically attending the National VMMC TWG to review VMMC implantation status in the country and developing various guidance on VMMC, reviewing, updating, and passing for approval of training curriculum, manuals, SOPs, M&E, and quality assessment tools. Dr. Innocent has also been working closely with the Tanzania/USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program on quantifying and forecasting commodities and anesthetic agents for the VMMC program in Tanzania.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
VMMC Technical Manager, Tohara Plus project
IntraHealth International
Mwanza, Tanzania
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Representing IntraHealth in all Stakeholder meetings in Mwanza, Simiyu and Shinyanga regions and National level to cultivate enabling environment and strong working relationships for smooth program implementation. Overseeing implementation of the IntraHealth technical vision; and ensure the quality and execution of technical leadership on VMMC in Mwanza, Shinyanga and Simiyu. Forging strong collaboration with key stakeholders to scale up VMMC in Mwanza, Shinyanga and Simiyu regions. Supervising capacity building of regional, district and facility staff to ensure high quality and efficient VMMC and EIMC services. Supervising, identification and technical assistance needed based on identified gaps through mentorship programs, coaching, seminars/workshops and supportive supervision to ensure quality improvement and quality assurance in delivering VMMC services. Taking the leading role in ensuring VMMC Mwanza, Shinyanga and Simiyu regions follows: WHO, PERFAR/CDC, Government of Tanzania and IntraHealth protocols, policies and guidelines and are consistent with established best practices. Playing a leading role in advocating incorporation of the VMMC activities into facility and Comprehensive Council Health Plans (CCHPs) for sustainability. Monitoring and tracking performance of Technical Advisors at regional level to ensure the project attains all set targets and milestones associated with the implementation of VMMC services. Overseeing development of the regional specific work plans for day-to-day program implementation in Mwanza, Shinyanga and Simiyu regions. Providing technical support, mentoring and supervision to implementing partners in the area of VMMC services and other HIV prevention interventions and ensuring quality improvement and quality assurance in delivering VMMC services.
Regional Manager, Tohara Plus project
IntraHealth International
Kagera, Tanzania
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Oversee Program, Administrative and Operations matters including tracking of the expenditure rate in alignment with the given workplan for IntraHealth Kagera office. Represented IntraHealth in all Stakeholder meetings in Kagera and Kigoma regions to cultivate enabling environment and strong working relationships for smooth program implementation. Played a leading role in advocating incorporation of the VMMC and EIMC activities into facility and Comprehensive Council Health Plans (CCHPs) for sustainability. Forged strong collaboration with key stakeholders to scale up VMMC and EIMC services in Kagera and Kigoma regions. Supervised capacity building of regional, district and facility staff to ensure high quality and efficient VMMC and EIMC services. Supervised identification and technical assistance needed based on identified gaps through mentorship programs, coaching, seminars/workshops and supportive supervision to ensure quality improvement and quality assurance in delivering VMMC and EIMC services. Took the leading role in ensuring VMMC and EIMC services in Kagera and Kigoma regions follows: WHO, PERFAR/CDC, Government of Tanzania and IntraHealth protocols, policies and guidelines and are consistent with established best practices. Supported routinization of data quality systems in Kagera and Kigoma regions. Played a leading role in identifying workable/feasible demand creation approaches targeting older men 25-29 years and oversee their adoption and implementation in Kagera and Kigoma regions. Monitored and tracked performance of Technical Advisors at regional level to ensure the project attains all set targets and milestones associated with the implementation of VMMC and EIMC activities. Oversee development of the regional specific work plans for day-to-day program implementation and compiling up-to date service delivery data from Kagera and Kigoma regions for the project's performance reporting. Ensured consistent availability and proper utilization of VMMC and EIMC supplies, equipment’s and consumables for VMMC services in Kagera and Kigoma regions. Participated in preparing annual work plans, budgets, performance reports and quarterly reports.
Male Circumcision Regional Technical Advisor, Tohara Plus project
IntraHealth International
Mwanza, Tanzania
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Provided technical support, mentoring and supervision to implementing partners in the area of VMMC services and other HIV prevention interventions and ensuring quality improvement and quality assurance in delivering VMMC services and Provided technical assistance and organize and deliver training, seminars/workshops on MC quality assurance tools and techniques. Developed work plan for day-to-day program implementation at the regional and district level including supervision at field level. Ensured consistent availability and proper utilization of VMMC supplies, equipment’s and consumables for VMMC services in all static as well as mobile and outreach VMMC facilities. Maintained and ensured availability of up-to date statistics and project data for the Project's performance review and reporting and participated in writing reports, documenting best practices and lesson learnt. Maintained regular communications with MOHCDGEC/NACP and undertake special assignments from the MOHCDGEC/NACP and other partners.
Male Circumcision Program Officer, THPP project
IntraHealth International
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
04.2013 - 09.2016
- Worked with regional, district and facilities teams to support integration of VMMC services into health facility HIV prevention initiatives. Assisted in organizing and implementing health care worker training to ensure VMMC services meet WHO, PEPFAR/CDC and MOH standards. Developing and implemented various strategies in community and stakeholder sensitization for VMMC and organized and supervised mobile and outreach services. Facilitated linkages of clients from VMMC services to other appropriate services. Ensured consistent availability and proper utilization of VMMC supplies, equipment, and consumables, including M&E tools, SOPs, and guidelines in all static sites, as well as mobile and outreach facilities. Conducted supportive supervision in collaboration with MOHSW, NACP, R/CHMTs, and other stakeholders to both static and outreach sites. Assisted in refinement and implementation of data collection methods for M&E. Participated in writing reports, success stories, technical briefs and preparing budgets.
Acting PITC field Manager, THPP project
IntraHealth International
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Facilitated focused HIV PITC and provided support and monitored implementation and reporting of Provider initiated testing and counseling. Facilitated optimization of PITC and linkage of all clients identified positive to care and treatment. Identify facility focal person and provide capacity building to monitor PITC/CBHTC serves at his/her site or ward. Strengthen referral and linkage of newly identified HIV positive clients from HTC site to CTC by holding a meeting of HTC and CTC providers which helped to improve communication between HTC and CTC providers especial at high yield sites or facility. Participated to conduct quarterly data entry into PROMIS and writing quaterly and annual narrative reports
Medical Officer
Rao Hospital and Rao Health Training Centre-Rorya
Mara, Tanzania
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Medical doctor assigned to attend all medical cases including CTC clients. Provided routine medical service for in-patient and outpatient clients. Followed up on lost-to-follow up patients and tracked referrals to ensure continuum of care to CTC. Performed major and minor surgery and Organized and supervised mobile program. services offered. As Medical Officer in charge Ensured adequate clinical supplies to avoid medication stock outs and smooth running of the Hospital and Prepared periodic reports regarding medical services offered and general Hospital management. Supervised and provided in service training to lower cadres and provided them with technical support. Tutored and teach Clinical assistant (CA) students.
Education
Masters in Project Management (MPM) candidate -
Open University of Tanzania
09.2025
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - undefined
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
01.2011
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Technical innovation expertise
- Employee development
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
LANGUAGES
English, Superior
Kiswahili, Superior
Timeline
VMMC Technical Manager, Tohara Plus project
IntraHealth International
10.2019 - 09.2022
Regional Manager, Tohara Plus project
IntraHealth International
10.2018 - 09.2019
Male Circumcision Regional Technical Advisor, Tohara Plus project
IntraHealth International
10.2016 - 09.2018
Acting PITC field Manager, THPP project
IntraHealth International
10.2014 - 09.2015
Male Circumcision Program Officer, THPP project
IntraHealth International
04.2013 - 09.2016
Medical Officer
Rao Hospital and Rao Health Training Centre-Rorya
09.2012 - 02.2013
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - undefined
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Masters in Project Management (MPM) candidate -
Open University of Tanzania
Training
- Project Management in Global Health -University of Washington, September 2023
- The certificate on Leadership Masterclass for Business Leaders, Institute of Directors in Tanzania, July 2023
- Leadership and Management in Health, University of Washington, June 2023
- Introduction to epidemiology for global Health -University of Washington, March 2023
- Male circumcision under local anesthesia, theoretical aspect in Tanzania from 1st November to 3rd November 2013, MOHCDGEC under the support of APHFTA in collaboration with SHED foundation.
- Male circumcision under local anesthesia in Tanzania -21st January 2013 to 1st February 2013- MOHCDGEC under the support of Intrahealth International.
- Prevention, control, and treatment of non-communicable diseases –Mwanza 2012 -MOHCDGEC under the support of APHFTA.
NATIONALITY
Tanzanian