About

As a dedicated Public Health professional, I'm passionate about improving community health, with evidence bases approaches. My experience spans diverse areas, including working directly with children and adolescents affected by HIV/AIDS, conducting impactful research, and providing vital counseling support. I excel in interpersonal and communication, fostering strong teamwork, demonstrating effective leadership, and navigating diverse cultural contexts.

Skills

  • Administration
    8
  • Research Writing
    5
  • Driving and Riding Skills
    9
  • Quantitative and Qualitative data analysis
    5
  •  Excellent report writing and presentation skills
    8
  • Community engagement & stakeholder collaboration
    8
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    8
  • Guidance and counseling skills
    8
  • Health systems streghthenning
    6
  • Quality Management system
    6
  • English
    8
  • Luganda
    7
  • Runyakitara
    10
  • Runyankore/Rutooro/Rukiga
    7
  • Kinyarwanda
    4

Experience

RONALD ASIIMWE

Work experience
  • January, 2023 - January, 2025
  • Fulltime
  • Ensured compliance with GCP principles throughout the study implementation by ensuring timely updates of the study site master file and related study documents, participating in and following up on action points from study site monitoring visits, identifying and reporting SAEs, Social harms and protocol deviations quarterly, maintaining updated records of study correspondences monthly and ensure confidentiality.
  • Developed site implementation plans for the study protocol and SOPs activities, I did the assessments, recommended site improvement needs to ensure participant safety, privacy, and comfort
  • Supervised the Data collection teams effectively by monitoring the staffing levels for the Study Nurses and preparing timely replacement plans for any gaps
  • Conducted a Training Needs Assessment for the Study Nurses and developed a training plan annually Document and share the training and mentorship reports quarterly
  • Conducted monthly team meetings, communicated Staff changes at Study sites, and shared minutes
  • Translated, reviewed study tools and ICFs for approval as guided by the study management team
  • Participated in eligibility screening and review of the informed consent process for all study participants
  • Ensured timely update of all study reporting tools according to study protocol
  • Ensured that the study samples and supplies are well-handled
  • Monitored stock levels for the Study materials/supplies and prepare timely replenishments quarterly
  • Tracked Study products and related lab-commodities and prepare timely replenishments quarterly
  • Coordinated Facility staff involved in the study and site facility management teams and provided monthly updates on the progress of the study
  • Coordinated monthly stakeholder engagement meetings with Regional IM, District leaders, PrEP Ambassadors, and CAB members; documented and shared action areas for follow-up
  • Shared monthly site updates with the CATALYST Technical Lead/ Bioethicist, participate in and support community engagement activities adequately quarterly

RONALD ASIIMWE

Work experience
  • January, 2022 - December, 2022
  • Fulltime
  • Contributed to the 95-95-95 strategy and worked towards which gave me a wide knowledge of how to use each strategy to bring HIV infection to an end where OVCs are highly affected.
  • Provided quality and comprehensive HIV counseling services to clients, family members, key populations, communities, and partners among these were CLHIV
  • Participated in the development of departmental work plans and reports
  • Participated in the process of empowering PLHIV/CLHIV with skills for self-reliance and making appropriate succession plans
  • Participated in the mobilization and support of communities to offer HIV education and care
  • Provided home-based HIV counseling and testing to household Members of TASO Clients
  • Conducted home visits to clients to foster ART adherence and family support
  • Supported the VHTs within the Centre’s (TASO) area of operation
  • Conducted educational and radio talks on HIV prevention and other HIV issues
  • Established and supported peer support groups for clients
  • Conducted PMTCT follow-ups at the community and facility
  • Worked with community nurses, and VHTs to ensure integrated support to clients
  • Carried out mapping of Clients on all care programs for easy follow up and service provision.
  • Conducting HIV educational talks to youth both in and out of school
  • Provided technical support to clients' SLPs and OVC households
  • Supported the AIDS Youth challenge clubs and other youth HIV Prevention activities
  • Increased demand creation for HIV services among key populations

RONALD ASIIMWE

Work experience
  • December, 2020 - December, 2021
  • Fulltime
  • Participated in the development and adaptation of the post-violence care pathway and SOPs for the project
  • Supported the transition process from the OVC/SOCY to the KCHS project in Rakai and Kyotera districts
  • I was able to support children, youth and their families build internal and external resources through parenting classes and family support groups, peer support groups, and safe social spaces for children and youth
  • Explored the socio-economic systems around OVC households to establish support for them where I helped caregivers to AGYW join SILC groups and others form their community-saving groups
  • Strengthened child-caregiver interactions and increase families’ access to health, nutrition, livelihood, and education to enhance child, family, and community well-being for families of the enrolled AGYW.
  • Supported para social works to build relationships and links with other communities, CSOs, and government offices to broaden families’ access to coordinated care

RONALD ASIIMWE

Education

RONALD ASIIMWE

Work experience
  • I was able to identify Para Social Workers and orient them in the administration of project tools, beneficiary enrollment, case management, referral, and linkages
  • Created functional Linkages and referral networks of all service providers identified in the project catchment areas and linked over AGYW for different services to keep them safe and free
  • Worked with the Linkages and Referrals Coordinator to develop a mechanism for monitoring and tracking OVC referral completion
  • Oriented Para Social workers in HIV/AIDS management and psychosocial support
  • Engaged corporate partners and faith-based organizations to create economic opportunities for AGYWs and help AGs with education support
  • Provided children, families, and caregivers with life-skills training and education to build self- esteem, resiliency, and awareness of available support services
  • Provided quality counseling to children, youths, and their caregivers to address psychosocial and health issues arising from HIV infection for both the AGYW and their families
  • Explored the socio-economic systems around OVC households to establish support for them where I helped caregivers to AGYW join SILC groups and others form their community-saving groups
  • Strengthened child-caregiver interactions and increased families’ access to health, nutrition, livelihood, and education to enhance child, family, and community well-being for families of the enrolled AGYW.
  • Helped para social works to build relationships and links with other communities, CSOs, and government offices to broaden families’ access to coordinated care
  • I was able to help children, youth, and families build internal and external resources through parenting classes and family support groups, peer support groups, and safe social spaces for children and youth
  • While I am still implementing this project, I have gained a lot of skills and competence as a social worker

RONALD ASIIMWE

Education

RONALD ASIIMWE

Education
  • February, 2011 - December, 2012
  • Fulltime

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