Joel Nkundwanayo
Adelaide,Australia
Summary
Medical doctor and MSc candidate specializing in patient safety and human factors, with extensive experience in delivering primary and community health programs in diverse, resource-limited settings. Expertise in strengthening community health systems, implementing and monitoring health initiatives, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to enhance service access and patient outcomes. Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and facilitating inter-agency collaboration for sustainable health interventions. Skilled in evidence-informed decision making, health data analysis, and continuous service improvement, with a strong commitment to advancing equity in global health and child-focused programs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Provider
United States Embassy
Kampala
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Delivered primary and occupational health services within an institutional health programme for international workforce and dependents, aligning with organizational policies.
- Supported implementation and monitoring of preventive care programmes, including risk assessments, referrals, and follow-up processes.
- Collaborated with administrative teams and external health partners to ensure timely access to essential services and continuity of care.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary care coordination, clinical governance activities, and quality improvement initiatives to strengthen service delivery.
- Participated in data collection, documentation, and reporting to inform evidence-based interventions and workforce health strategies.
Medical Officer
The Aga Khan University Hospital
Nairobi
01.2019 - 12.2024
- Supported programme-level management of inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring alignment with quality and safety standards.
- Led and participated in clinical audits, morbidity & mortality reviews, and incident reporting, enhancing patient safety and service improvement processes.
- Facilitated knowledge-sharing sessions and case discussions to improve team coordination and decision-making.
- Contributed to departmental compliance and monitoring initiatives aligned with international accreditation standards.
- Engaged with external partners and community health initiatives, expanding access to preventive and essential health services.
Medical Superintendent (Aga Khan Nakawa) | 04/2024 – 12/2024
- Oversaw facility-level service delivery, ensuring coordination across teams and alignment with operational and strategic health goals.
- Supported quality improvement, programme monitoring, and evidence-informed decision making for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Mentored staff and strengthened capacity-building initiatives across clinical and administrative teams.
Medical Officer
AAR George Williamson and South C Outpatient Clinic
Nairobi
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided frontline primary care and emergency services, including preventive care and outreach to underserved populations.
- Delivered community health education and awareness programmes to improve health-seeking behaviours.
- Participated in medical outreach camps, enhancing access to essential services for vulnerable communities.
- Facilitated team coordination and knowledge-sharing forums, supporting continuous service improvement.
Medical Officer Intern
AIC Kijabe Hospital
Kijabe
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted in emergency and ward care, performing supervised deliveries, caesarean sections, and surgical procedures.
- Conducted clinical audits and ward procedures, contributing to service quality and patient safety.
- Participated in community health and preventive care initiatives, supporting broader population health objectives.
Education
M.Sc. - Patient safety and Human Factors
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK11-2026
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
Kampala International University
06-2016
Skills
Programme & Health Systems Skills
- Community health systems strengthening and primary health care programme support
- Coordination of health service delivery and programme implementation
- Technical support for multidisciplinary teams and clinical governance
- Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Evidence-informed decision making and continuous service improvement
Partnership & Coordination Skills
- Stakeholder engagement, inter-agency coordination, and cross-sector collaboration
- Partnership facilitation and alignment with national and international priorities
- Team leadership, mentoring, and capacity building in diverse health settings
- Cultural competence and inclusive practice in global health contexts
Data / Monitoring / Knowledge Skills
- Health data interpretation, analysis, and reporting for programme monitoring
- Clinical audit, performance monitoring, and M&E support
- Documentation, knowledge sharing, and supporting evidence-based decision making
- Supporting continuous service improvement processes at institutional and community levels
Strategic / Global Health Skills
- Health risk assessment, mitigation, and alignment with policy frameworks
- Systems thinking in healthcare delivery and strengthening access to essential services
- Programme design and strategic support to country-level health initiatives
- Capacity building, technical assistance, and training support in primary health care
Medical Board Registrations
- Uganda, Medical and Dental Practitioners Council, K6172
- Kenya, Medical and Dental Practitioners Board, A11237
Certification
- MRCS-A, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 05/01/22
- Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research, National Institute of Health, 2023/2024
- Advanced Airway Management, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, 07/01/22
- Basic Surgical Skills Course, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, 2021
- Advanced Trauma Life Support, Committee on Trauma | American College of Surgeons, 2019
- Basic Introduction to Critical Care Medicine, AIC Kijabe Hospital, 2016
- Introduction to Management in Healthcare, USAID, 2014
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross, 01/16/25
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 02/06/25
- Policy Development and Advocacy for Global Health, University of Washington, 10/03/22, 12/11/22
- Leadership and Management in Health, University of Washington, 04/04/22, 06/19/22
- Project Management in Global Health, University of Washington, 06/27/22, 09/11/22
Leadership And Management
Medical Superintendent, Aga Khan Nakawa, 04/01/24, 12/31/24
- Supported coordination of facility-level service delivery activities and team communication processes.
- Contributed to operational oversight and quality improvement discussions.
Research
Central Nervous System Tuberculosis: Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management - A Case Series, East African Journal of Neurological Sciences, https://www.theeajns.org/index.php/eajns/de/article/view/3,
MSc Dissertation, University of Edinburgh, in progress, 10.17605/OSF.IO/JQ4DA,
CNS Tuberculosis: The challenges of diagnosis - A case series, SSK Conference, 2019,
Role of FDG/PET scan in surgical oncology: A case of NSCLC, SSK Conference, 2021,
Thoracic Endometriosis Syndrome: A case report of hydro pneumothorax treated by VATS, SSK Conference, 2021,
Cervical Teratoma: Antenatal diagnosis, upfront resection at birth and outcomes, SSK Conference, 2021, Review of impediments to physiotherapy in patello-femoral pain, SSK Conference, 2021
Timeline
Medical Provider
United States Embassy
01.2025 - 06.2025
Medical Officer
The Aga Khan University Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2024
Medical Officer
AAR George Williamson and South C Outpatient Clinic
09.2017 - 12.2018
Medical Officer Intern
AIC Kijabe Hospital
04.2016 - 06.2017
M.Sc. - Patient safety and Human Factors
University of Edinburgh
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
Kampala International University