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Isack Ruvugo

Zanzibar

Summary

With a background as a Public Health officer and 8 years of experience in PEPFAR-funded organizations, I have actively engaged in conducting Community KVP Interventions alongside Prevention, Care, and Treatment efforts. My medical expertise complements my role, and I have accumulated extensive experience in developing and executing community workplans that yield positive results.

Throughout my journey, I have excelled in formulating diverse strategies aimed at enhancing Positive Identification while curbing unnecessary overtesting. These strategies include innovative approaches like Index, Social Network Strategy (SNS), and Targeted Testing.

My proficiency extends to crafting comprehensive and comprehensible reports as well as delivering impactful presentations. During my tenure of 2 years with Amref, I have achieved noteworthy milestones, including spearheading the development of the Zanzibar KP Model and initiating PrEP Services and HIV Self-Testing. Notably, I have successfully introduced PrEP to 1922 clients and distributed HIV Self-Tests to 2621 clients, resulting in a yield of 6%.

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Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community/KVP Assistant

Amref
10.2021 - Current

· Develop work plan for day-to-day program implementation at the district level including supervision of field activities

· Supervise the delivery of field-based HIV prevention services to the KPs including scheduling and implementing day and night mobile outreach campaigns.

· Conduct day-to-day program implementation at the site level including preparing logistics for field activities.

· Support project initiatives in ensuring safety and ethical index testing services by adherence to set standards, IPV risk assessment and adverse events monitoring

· Mentor and supervise KP NGOs regularly and lead weekly meetings on performance review

· Designing and implementing innovative KPs services ensuring KP cascade is maintained

· Organize healthcare workers who are engaged from health facilities to provide services in community based activities via onsite supportive supervision and mentoring.

· Conduct training/orientation of healthcare workers in the selected health facilities on KP program

· Supervise the delivery of PrEP & HIVST services ensuring smooth integration and efficiency of all PrEP & HIVST activities in community outreach session

· Regularly conduct routine mapping/re-mapping of hot spots and size estimation where KPs and PPs are found.

Regional Field Officer

ICAP
08.2018 - 09.2021

· Develop work plans for the day-to day implementation to achieve reaching KVP group, Pos identification, PrEP and HIVST service for beneficiaries from community-based prevention and testing to ensure quality services through Community outreach volunteers to reach their peers.

· Provide technical assistance to DMO, DACC, CHACC, HTS Focal Person and other RHMT and CHMT members in planning, implementation of KVP program in the region and ensure there is appropriate reporting through availability of M&E tools.

· Monitor the uptake of prevention service including PrEP, HIV testing including HIV self-testing and treatment cascade including prevent, test and treat strategies and identify gaps to improve uptake of treatment initiation, linkage and retention to care

· Work closely with clinical partners (IPs) and other stakeholders to develop strategies for strengthening prevention service to KVP by using different modalities like Social Network strategy, HIVST and PrEP.

· Consolidate and harmonize delivery of Social network listing and Index contact elicitation to newly identified HIV positive client at the point of diagnosis. Also to ensure all negative KVP group receive PrEP service who meet criteria.

· Mentor and supervise community outreach volunteers and community expert clients regularly and frequently during outreach activity and lead weekly outreach volunteer meeting, organize, and facilitate trainings when required to capacitate field assistant in their supervision of outreach volunteers.

· Support the identification or screening, recruitment and training of community outreach volunteers from peer groups to implement the prevention services among FSW and AGYW.

· Compile and prepare quarterly narrative programmatic report on prevention, 1st and 2nd 95% including document best practice and success stories.

Clinician

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIES {MSF}
01.2016 - 07.2018

· To attend case in Emergency Unity and stabilize the patient before admission or discharged.

· Medical outpatient and inpatient department, to work both department outpatient and inpatient in Refugee camp.

· Promote and Maintain confidentiality regarding all patient cases and record. If shared with other collages health professionals for treatment purpose.

· CTC Clinic and Follow up to the Community, to deliver full CTC package to the client.

· Screening and promote the proper application of Post Exposure of Prophylaxis (PEP) and Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) Protocol.

· Also to work as Team Leader of Health Post by supervision 6 health post to ensure provision of quality service to our client.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Cavendish Uganda University
Kampala,Uganda
01.2020

No Degree - Clinical Medicine

Machame Health Training Institute
Kilimanjaro,Tanzania
09.2015

Master of Advanced Study - Advance

Jitegemee High School
Temeke,Tanzania
05.2011

No Degree - O'Level

Msufini Ordinary Secondary School
Kilimanjaro,Tanzania
04.2008

No Degree - Primary School

Pugu Kajiungeni Primary School Education
Ilala,Dar-es-salaam
10.2007

Skills

  • Language: Fluency English and Native Fluency Swahili
  • Computer: Able to use it on Ms Word, Ms Power Point, Ms Excel and Internet
  • Data Analysis
  • Problem solving

Accomplishments

Highlighted results;

Total KP Reached-3854

Total KP Tested-1168

Total KP_Pos-167

Certification

Certificate Stimulants Training on Addressing HIV Among People Who Use Stimulant Drugs

Keen interests in searching up to date information about diseases through internet, watching movies,

 

My keen interest in searching for up-to-date information about diseases through the internet stems from my curiosity about health and medical advancements. I find it important to stay informed about the latest research, breakthroughs, and trends in the medical field. By staying up-to-date, I can better understand the evolving nature of diseases, their treatments, and preventive measures. This knowledge enhances my professional expertise and allows me to provide accurate and relevant information to others.

Watching movies is another passion of mine that provides a well-deserved break from my professional endeavors. Movies offer a diverse range of narratives, emotions, and perspectives, allowing me to temporarily escape from the demands of my work and immerse myself in different worlds. Whether it's exploring different cultures, historical periods, or simply enjoying a thought-provoking story, movies provide a source of entertainment, relaxation, and inspiration. 

Languages

English, Swahili
Native language
Swahili
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Community/KVP Assistant

Amref
10.2021 - Current

Regional Field Officer

ICAP
08.2018 - 09.2021

Clinician

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIES {MSF}
01.2016 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Cavendish Uganda University

No Degree - Clinical Medicine

Machame Health Training Institute

Master of Advanced Study - Advance

Jitegemee High School

No Degree - O'Level

Msufini Ordinary Secondary School

No Degree - Primary School

Pugu Kajiungeni Primary School Education

Certificate Stimulants Training on Addressing HIV Among People Who Use Stimulant Drugs

Isack Ruvugo