KIHULYA MAGEDA

· Develop and update the national TB strategy, policies, and action plans.

· Set goals aligned with global TB targets (e.g., WHO End TB Strategy).

· Ensure TB is integrated into broader public health strategies.

· Oversee all national TB control activities, including case detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

· Coordinate with regional/provincial TB coordinators and ensure consistent implementation.

· Supervise TB program staff and support training initiatives.

· Ensure proper data collection, reporting, and analysis through the national TB surveillance system.

· Monitor program performance indicators (e.g., treatment success rates, case notification rates).

· Use data to identify gaps and adjust strategies.

· Prepare national TB program budgets.

· Collaborate with partners like the Global Fund, WHO, USAID, and others to secure funding.

· Ensure effective and transparent use of resources.

· Act as the primary liaison with international organizations, donors, and implementing partners.

· Coordinate efforts across public, private, and non-governmental sectors.

· Facilitate collaboration between TB and related programs (HIV, MDR-TB, diabetes, etc.).

· Provide up-to-date technical guidance on TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

· Develop and disseminate national TB guidelines and protocols.

· Promote the adoption of new tools and innovations (e.g., GeneXpert, digital tools).

· Promote TB as a public health priority to policymakers and the public.

· Lead national campaigns to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote screening.

· Represent the country at regional and global TB forums.

· Monthly or quarterly review meetings between national, regional, and district TB teams.

· Joint planning sessions for campaigns like active case finding or World TB Day.

· Emergency coordination during outbreaks or drug-resistant TB spikes

· Organizes training for district and facility staff on updated protocols.

· Develops educational materials and e-learning platforms.

· Conducts mentoring or supportive supervision visits

• Published research in peer-reviewed journals to contribute to scientific literature in epidemiology.
• Supported policy development with clear evidence from well-executed epidemiological studies.

• Educated patients on disease prevention and overall wellness initiatives.
• Monitor all activities related to health service provision in local government authorities (LGAs) and across regions in partnership with all stakeholders and act as a link between the Ministry of Health, Regional Secretariat, and LGA.
• Collaborate and assist LGAs in managing and controlling disease Outbreaks and other emergencies.
• Collaborate and assist LGAs and other health and health-related service providers in capacity building of their staff for improved quality service delivery in their facilities/areas.
• Advise Councils Health Management Team(CHMTs) within the region on appropriate health system research and use of results to improve service deliver
• Conduct regular supportive supervision and monitoring of all health services in the Councils, including the Regional hospital.
• Coordinate the allocation, distribution, and utilization of all health resources (human, financial, and material) while ensuring regional equity.
• Determined essential variables for each case, such as the location and severity of the outbreak and laboratory and clinical findings.
• Provide technical and professional expertise on improving the quality of promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative health services to LGAs and the region.
• Authored and presented final after-action reports to identify strengths and challenges as well as recommended corrective changes for future investigations.
• Conduct inspections, monitor implementation, and effect actions to ensure the appropriate application of various health-related laws, regulations, and standards of services by all concerned in both public and private health facilities.
• Support implementation of data management and Operation research related to health in the region.

• Educated patients on disease prevention and overall wellness initiatives.
• Explained diagnoses, prognoses, and expected treatment interventions to alleviate patient stress and increase understanding.
• Monitored and recorded vital signs and patient progress, working with healthcare teams to facilitate proper interventions.
• Requested diagnostic tests to eliminate and identify specific conditions.
• Examined patients and worked to gather relevant diagnostic information to support treatments.
• Collaborated with patients and caregivers to educate them on post-treatment care.
• Monitor all activities related to health service provision in district and across district in partnership with all stakeholders and act as link with Ministry of Health,Regional Secretariat.
• Sorted and organized different types of information by document type, personnel, or location.

• Prescribed medication to treat diagnosed conditions or illnesses.
• Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education.
• Ordered diagnostic tests to gather data about patient conditions and inform treatment planning.
• Educated patients and community members about disease prevention and general wellness to boost awareness of public health issues.
• Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating patient needs and comfort levels.
• Discussed symptoms, diagnoses and prognoses with patients and caregivers to support informed medical decisions.
• Kept detailed, accurate patient notes for thorough medical records.
• Examined patients to assess physical wellness and collect data regarding vital signs, respiratory health and overall wellbeing.
• Led programmes in reducing infectious disease spread.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent care continuity.
• Signed repeat prescriptions, death certificates and fitness for work statements to fulfil patient needs and requests.
• Gained consent to perform suggested treatments and interventions, following all patient advocacy measures to reduce risks.
• Assessed diagnostic findings to determine patient treatment plans.
• Referred patients for X-rays and additional procedures to speed up diagnoses.
• Referred patients for specialist care in partner facilities.
• Identified health conditions through targeted physical examinations.
• Prescribed medication with dosage advice to suit individualised patient needs.
• Transferred patients to specialist health workers for ongoing medical support.
• Collaborated with nursing to team to deliver top quality care in high-volume patient-centred practice.
• Liaised with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to foster continuum of care.