KIHULYA MAGEDA
DODOMA
Summary
Experienced public health professional with a proven track record in driving impactful initiatives focused on health promotion and disease prevention. Possessing a solid foundation in epidemiology, data analysis, and community outreach. Adept at utilizing evidence-based strategies to address public health challenges. Recognized for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and adaptability to diverse situations. Consistently delivers reliable performance. Proficient in program development, health education, and policy advocacy. Dedicated to making a positive difference in the field of public health.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Specialist/Epidemiologist
President's office
08.2019 - Current
- Determined important variables for cases, such as location and severity of outbreaks and laboratory and clinical findings, to conclude the epidemic.
- Monitoring health trends and identifying health risk factors unique to specific communities
- Surveilled notifiable infection conditions and outbreaks in 26 regions with 60million people.
- Designing and implementing public health programs and initiatives to address identified health issues and promote healthy lifestyles.
- Analyzing public health policies and advocating for policy changes or new policies to improve public health outcomes
- Conducting research to advance public health knowledge and analyzing data to evaluate the effectiveness of public health programs and interventions.
- Analyzed epidemiological data to identify trends in disease prevalence, guiding prevention efforts accordingly.
- Developing educational materials and conducting outreach to inform communities about health risks and healthy practices.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in service provision and prioritize areas for intervention.
- Optimized resource allocation by identifying cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality services.
- Promoted cultural competence within the workplace, enhancing the organization''s ability to serve diverse communities effectively.
- Reduced disease transmission through the development and promotion of effective prevention strategies.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations, fostering collaboration toward shared public health goals.
- Managed budgets and resources for public health programs, ensuring optimal allocation of funds for maximum impact.
- Provided training and professional development opportunities for staff members, increasing overall competence in public health matters.
- Evaluated program effectiveness by analyzing key performance indicators, making adjustments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
- Working with governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, healthcare providers, and community groups to enhance public health efforts.
- Guiding and mentoring public health teams and professionals in achieving public health objectives.
Regional Medical Officer(RMO)
Simiyu Region
01.2012 - 07.2019
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Support implementation of data management and Operation research related to health in the region.
District Medical Officer(DMO)
Biharamulo District Councils
05.2002 - 01.2014
- Educated patients on disease prevention and overall wellness initiatives.
- 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.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in service provision and prioritize areas for intervention.
- Overseeing budgets, grants, and resources allocated for public health projects and ensuring their effective use
- Planning for and responding to public health emergencies, such as disease outbreaks or natural disasters
- Conducting research to advance public health knowledge and analyzing data to evaluate the effectiveness of public health programs and interventions.
- Monitoring health trends and identifying health risk factors unique to specific communities
Medical Doctor
Bugando Medical Centre
01.1999 - 11.2001
- 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.
Education
Master of Science - Epidemiology
Muhimbili Univeristy of Health And Allied Sciences
Dar Es Salaam, TanzaniaMasters - Mother And Child Health
University of London
United KingdomM.D. - Medicine
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam, TanzaniaPh.D. - Public Health
University of Dodoma
Dodoma-Tanzania12-2024
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Data Management Skills
- Strong Analytical Abilities
- Independent Work Proficiency
- English Proficiency
- Excellent Organizational Abilities
- Skilled in Oncology Policy Development
- Expertise in Research Methodologies
- Emergency Coordination
- Case Management
- Effective Pain Relief Strategies
- Medication Distribution
- Social Health Influences
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Swahili
Publication
1. Mageda K, Mmbaga EJ. Prevalence and predictors of institutional delivery among pregnant mothers in Biharamulo district, Tanzania: a cross-sectional study. Pan AfricanMedical Journal. 2015 May 25; 21:51.\
2. Mageda K, Leyna GH, Mmbaga EJ. High Initial HIV/AIDS Mortality and its predictors among patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in the Kagera Region of Tanzania: A Five-year retrospective cohort study. AIDS Research and Treatment, 2012, ID 843598, doi;10.1155/2012/843598
3. Mageda K, Mohamed A. Mohamed, Khamis Kulemba. Incidence and determinants of pregnancy among women receiving HAART in the Simiyu region: 14‑year retrospective follow‑up. 2020 Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
4. Chacha Magige Nyabisaga, Mageda Kihulya, James E. Mlangwa, Athuman M. Lupimdu.Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Associated Risk Factors among Local Government Workers at Bariadi Town Council, Tanzania, A Cross-Section Study 2017. Texila International Journal of Public Health Volume 7, Issue 4, Dec 2019.
5. Nassma Mohy Eldeen Altayeb, Andrew Kuznetsov, Wessam Mankoula, Erasmus Gidimadjor, Mageda Kihulya, Barbara Burkin, Dina Ramadan Lithy. Investigating a haemorrhagic disease with unknown origin in Kyrandia,2005; a teaching case-study.PAMJ, vol 36(1):12.05Aug2020.
6. Kihulya Pastory Mageda, Mary Makunja, Khamis Kulemba, Neema Mrutu, Mohamed Ally Mohamed, Ntuli Kapologwe.Maternal and Perinatal Surveillance and Response System in Simiyu Region, Tanzania: a preliminary result 2018Tropical Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology / Vol 37 / Issue 2: May-August 2020.
7. Kihulya, M., Katalambula, L. K., Kapologwe, N. A., & Petrucka, P. (2022). Effectiveness of a Community-based intervention (Konga Model) to address the factors contributing to viral load suppression among children living with HIV in Tanzania: a cluster-randomized clinical trial protocol. Biology Methods and Protocols, 7(1), bpac002. https://doi.org/10.1093/biomethods/bpac002
8. Mageda, K., Kulemba, K., Kapologwe, N., Katalambula, L., & Petrucka, P. (2023). Factors Associated with low antiretroviral therapy enrollment of children in the Simiyu region: A cross-sectional Creswell mixed-methods sequential explanatory design.Medicine, 102(14). https://doi.org/10.1097%2FMD.0000000000033454
9. Mageda, K., Kulemba, K., Olomi, W. et al. (2023). Determinants of non-suppression of HIV viral load among children receiving antiretroviral therapy in the Simiyu region: A cross-sectional study. AIDS Research and Therapies, 20, 22 (2023).
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-023-00515-1
10. Mageda, K., Kulemba, K., Kilimba, E. et al. Effectiveness of a community-based intervention (Konga model) to address factors contributing to low viral load suppression among children living with HIV in Tanzania: a preliminary, cluster, randomized clinical trial report. BMC Public Health 23, 1280 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16181-x
11. Churu M, Kulemba K, Kapesa A, Kajura A, Wilfred D, Basinda N, Kaluvya S, Mageda KP. Factors associated with adherence to oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among female sex workers in the Mara Region, Tanzania: A 2022 cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Sep 8;102(36):e34824. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000034824. PMID: 37682179; PMCID: PMC10489305.
12. Mageda, K., Kulemba, K., Katalambula, L. K., Kapologwe, N., & Petrucka, P. (2023). Dataset evaluating the effectiveness of the Konga model to address factors contributing to a lack of viral load suppression among children with HIV in Tanzania. Data in Brief, 109655.
13. Carin, H., Katalambula, L., Munyogwa, M., Mageda, K., & Lyeme, H. (2023). Effectiveness of education on linear programmed dietary plan using locally available food on energy intake among HIV-infected children aged 2 to 5 years in Simiyu region: A cluster randomized control trial protocol. Medicine: Case Reports and Study Protocols, 4(9), e00290.
14. Augustino, J., Moshi, F., Joho, A., Faustine, J., & Mageda, K. (2023). Dataset comparing the effectiveness of perineal cold pack application over oral paracetamol 1000mg on postpartum perineal pain among women after spontaneous vaginal delivery in Dodoma region. Data in Brief, 51, 109766.
15.Carin, H., Mageda, K., Katalambula, L., & Munyogwa, M. (2024). Linear Programmed Dietary Plan Education Intervention Dataset on Improving Caregivers Knowledge, attitude and Energy Intake Among Children Aged 2-5 years Living with HIV in Simiyu region, Tanzania. Data in Brief, 110963
Personal Information
Name & contact
Timeline
Public Health Specialist/Epidemiologist
President's office
08.2019 - Current
Regional Medical Officer(RMO)
Simiyu Region
01.2012 - 07.2019
District Medical Officer(DMO)
Biharamulo District Councils
05.2002 - 01.2014
Medical Doctor
Bugando Medical Centre
01.1999 - 11.2001
Master of Science - Epidemiology
Muhimbili Univeristy of Health And Allied Sciences
Masters - Mother And Child Health
University of London
M.D. - Medicine
University of Dar Es Salaam
Ph.D. - Public Health
University of Dodoma
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