Curriculum Vitae Biomedical Engineer in Uganda Kampala – Free Word Template Download with AI

Location: Kampala, Uganda
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +256 779 123 456
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/biomed-uganda

A dedicated Biomedical Engineer with over eight years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing innovative medical technologies tailored for low-resource settings in Uganda Kampala. Proficient in bridging engineering principles with healthcare solutions to improve patient outcomes. Committed to advancing healthcare access through sustainable technological interventions. A graduate of Makerere University and a registered member of the Uganda Engineering Council (UEC), I specialize in biomedical instrumentation, medical device development, and healthcare system optimization for rural and urban communities in Kampala.

• M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda (2015–2018)
  Thesis: "Design of Affordable Diagnostic Tools for Rural Health Clinics in Uganda."
• B.Sc. (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Uganda Christian University, Mukono, Uganda (2011–2015)

Senior Biomedical Engineer

Kampala Health Tech Solutions (KHTS), Kampala, Uganda
June 2019 – Present

• Led a team of 10 engineers to develop low-cost ventilators for rural hospitals in partnership with the Uganda Ministry of Health.
• Implemented a mobile health (mHealth) system integrated with diagnostic devices, improving patient data management at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
• Collaborated with local NGOs in Kampala to train healthcare workers on the use of biomed equipment, reaching over 500 professionals.

Biomedical Engineer

National Health Innovation Hub (NHIH), Kampala, Uganda
March 2017 – May 2019

• Designed a portable ECG device for use in remote areas of Uganda, reducing diagnostic delays by 40%.
• Conducted research on renewable energy-powered medical devices, supported by the African Development Bank.
• Published two peer-reviewed articles in the *Uganda Journal of Biomedical Engineering* on innovations for Kampala’s healthcare system.

Internship

Mulago Hospital Biomedical Department, Kampala, Uganda
January 2016 – February 2017

• Assisted in the maintenance and calibration of medical equipment across surgical and diagnostic units.
• Developed a preventive maintenance schedule for MRI and ultrasound machines, reducing downtime by 30%.

• Software: MATLAB, CAD (SolidWorks), Python, SPSS
• Medical Devices: ECG, ultrasound, ventilators, dialysis machines
• Languages: English (fluent), Luganda (intermediate)
• Projects: IoT-based patient monitoring systems, 3D-printed prosthetics for Kampala’s underserved communities

• Uganda Engineering Council (UEC) – Registered Biomedical Engineer (2018)
• African Society of Biomedical Engineering (ASBE) – Member since 2019
• Certified in Healthcare Technology Management by the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF), 2021

"Solar-Powered Ultrasound Systems for Rural Kampala" – Funded by the African Union, this project provided diagnostic tools to 15 clinics, improving prenatal care access for over 10,000 women.

"Smart Hospital Infrastructure in Kampala" – Designed a data-driven system integrating medical devices with hospital management software, reducing administrative costs by 25%.

Collaborative Research – Partnered with the University of Nairobi and Makerere to develop a low-cost blood glucose monitor, tested in Kampala’s slums and published in *The Lancet Digital Health*.

• Volunteer at the Uganda Biomedical Innovation Fair (Kampala), mentoring students on medical device design.
• Founded "Tech for Kampala," a nonprofit providing free biomed training to rural youth, impacting over 200 participants since 2020.
• Speaker at the Uganda Health Conference (2023) on "Innovating Healthcare in Kampala’s Urban Challenges."

Available upon request. Contact Dr. James Mwangi, Head of Biomedical Engineering at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda ([email protected]).

This Curriculum Vitae reflects the expertise of a Biomedical Engineer in Uganda Kampala, emphasizing local challenges and solutions tailored to the region’s healthcare needs.

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