Simon Kusekwa
Misungwi
Summary
Dynamic health professional with extensive experience at Misungwi District Health, excelling in non-communicable disease management and patient care. Proven leadership in enhancing health outcomes through effective data analysis and communication. Skilled in research protocol and report writing, driving impactful health initiatives and improving preventive medicine practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
District Health Promotion Coordinator (DHPco)
Misungwi District Health
Misungwi
02.2025 - Current
District Non-Communicable Diseases Coordinator (DNCDco)
Misungwi District Health
Misungwi
06.2024 - Current
- Strengthened the NCD clinics in the district’s Health centres and Hospitals
- Prepared and implemented an action plan for NCD prevention and control
- Prepared and disseminated quarterly and annual NCD reports
Medical officer
Misungwi District Hospital
Misungwi
01.2017 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated over 600 patients per month
- Operated over 15 patients per month
- Improved patients’ outcomes
- Improved keeping of patient records by ensuring the availability of registers and documentation
- Improved preventive medicine by providing health education
Medical officer
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Dar es Salaam
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Diagnosed and treated over 90 patients per month
- Performed minor surgical procedures to over 30 patients a month
- Improved patients’ outcomes
- Improved preventive medicine by providing health education
Education
Master of Science (MSC) - Applied Epidemiology
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania01.2024
Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences
Mwanza, Tanzania01.2013
Advanced Secondary education -
Kibaha Secondary School
Pwani, Tanzania01.2008
Ordinary Secondary Education -
Bwiru boys' Technical Secondary school
Mwanza, Tanzania01.2005
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Epi Info
- STATA
- Research protocol
- Proposal writing
- Report writing
- Quantitative research
- Qualitative research
- Data analysis
- Data interpretation
- Surveillance systems evaluation
- Leadership
- Communication
- Outbreak investigation
Additional Information
Submitted a manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal
Certification And Licenses
Registered by the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT)
Timeline
District Health Promotion Coordinator (DHPco)
Misungwi District Health
02.2025 - Current
District Non-Communicable Diseases Coordinator (DNCDco)
Misungwi District Health
06.2024 - Current
Medical officer
Misungwi District Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Medical officer
St. Bernard’s Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Science (MSC) - Applied Epidemiology
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences
Advanced Secondary education -
Kibaha Secondary School
Ordinary Secondary Education -
Bwiru boys' Technical Secondary school