WEPUKHULU JOSHUA

WEPUKHULU JOSHUA

What Did you enjoy about the program?

I enjoyed how the program strengthened my ability to think critically and approach problems with a structured mindset.

I learnt to break down challenges, analyze evidence, and make decisions based on data rather than assumptions.
I felt my analytical skills grew during the course

I liked the hands-on approach used throughout the training.
The program helped me understand how to design and run projects from start to finish.
planning activities, manage resources, and track progress using simple but effective tools.

I appreciated the focus on research because it sharpened my ability to collect, interpret, and use evidence.
I learnt ethical data practices, proper documentation, and how to turn findings into practical recommendations.

PROFILE

Name: WEPUKHULU JOSHUA

Wepukhulu Joshua holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Mountains of the Moon University and a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health from Chemequip Institute of Health Sciences. He is a purpose-driven Public Health and Clinical Officer with over seven years of experience in health, nutrition, and WASH programming in Uganda, dedicated to strengthening community health systems and integrating essential services to protect vulnerable populations.

Currently, he serves as a Consent and Eligibility Officer at the Makerere University Lung Institute, managing sensitive clinical research data, ensuring compliance with international protocols, and upholding ethical standards. Previously, he worked with Baylor College of Medicine – ACE Bunyoro Project as a Health Educator, leading community mobilization and sensitization campaigns for HIV/TB services.

At the Child & Family Foundation, Joshua designed and implemented a monitoring system that reduced acute malnutrition by 25% and strengthened health worker capacity through targeted training on nutrition standards and disease prevention.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A purpose-driven Public Health Officer with 7+ years of experience designing and implementing health, nutrition, and WASH programmes in Uganda. Skilled in programme management, ethical compliance, community engagement, and climate-resilient systems. Proven ability to lead multi-sectoral initiatives, build capacity, and deliver measurable impact in low-resource and humanitarian contexts. Passionate about integrating environmental and climate action into child-focused health services.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

Programme Management | Community engagement and System strengthening | Capacity building | stakeholder Coordination & Partnership Building | Research ethics and compliance | Monitoring & Evaluation | Climate & Resilience Integration | Policy advocacy & Technical support.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

 Reduced acute malnutrition by 25% through robust monitoring and targeted nutrition interventions.

 Led community sensitization campaigns that improved uptake of HIV/TB services in climate-vulnerable regions.

 Built capacity of health workers via structured training and mentorship, enhancing service delivery.

 Maintained ethical and regulatory compliance in clinical trials, ensuring transparency and accountability.

 Strengthened community systems for chronic illness management and WASH uptake.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE

Consent & Eligibility Officer | Makerere University Lung Institute | Feb 2025 – Present

 Conducted informed consent and eligibility screening in line with Good Clinical Practice.

 Maintained accurate documentation and supported participant retention.

 Ensured ethical compliance and audit-ready reporting.

Health Educator Baylor College of Medicine – ACE Bunyoro Project | Feb 2021 – Sept 2024

 Led community sensitization campaigns that improved uptake of HIV/TB services in climate-vulnerable regions.

 Supported intervention implementation and monitored programme quality that ensured timely delivery of WASH and climate-related interventions, hence improved service.

 Facilitated health worker training and capacity building that strengthened staff skills in HIV/TB and WASH service delivery. Health & Nutrition Officer | Child & Family Foundation – Kampala | Jan 2018 – Dec 2020

 Managed nutrition programmes and reduced malnutrition rates through monitoring and targeted nutrition interventions.

 Supervised clinical staff and conducted CMEs that strengthened staff capacity on WASH standards, environmental health, and climate-sensitive disease prevention & compliance.

 Developed care plans and coordinated referrals that Included assessments of water access, sanitation risks, and climate-related vulnerabilities hence clients received safer care.

Education

 Bachelor of Science in Public Health | Mountains of the Moon University | Aug 2022 – May 2025

 Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Community Health | Chemequip Institute of Health

Sciences | Aug 2013 – Jul 2017

Trainings & Certifications

 Good Clinical Practice | Makerere Lung Institute | Feb 2025

 Public Health Promotion | Bristol College of Health Sciences | 2022

 Malnutrition Management | eLearning Course | Oct 2020

Competencies

 Strong communication and management skills

 Conflict resolution and dialogue facilitation

 Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

 Adaptable under pressure and multi-tasking