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Dr.Dorothy Irene Nalweyiso

Dr.Dorothy Irene Nalweyiso

Middlesbrough,Northyorkshire

Summary

Focused Lecturer accustomed to collaborate with department faculty to support academic programme success. Drives student engagement and comprehension to meet established learning outcomes. Clear and concise communicator with expertise in moderating group discussions. Ambitious educator eager to contribute academic background to winning university faculty. Strong drive to support student comprehension and deliver engaging lectures.Delivered lecturing research methods module particularly data analysis, understanding evidence-based practice module as well as marked students’ international public health and research masters' proposals.

  • Received excellent feedback in lecturing and marking from both students and staff.
  • Published research primary and secondary articles
  • Provided and supported student learning by creating extra sessions, team meetings, seminars and academic guidance.
  • Developed excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as created novel ideas and contributed to knowledge through peer reviewed books, primary and secondary article publications in public health.
  • Executive Committee of Teesside Health Students Research Network (TUHSRN)Lecture at Teesside University in the School of Life and Social Sciences
  • Part of the research team that are involved in winning research bids for the University.

Collaborated and liaised with staff as well as students delivering

  • Able to plan and organise own workload, prioritising tasks appropriately
  • Willing to support University, School and Departmental management activities including module leadership, attendance at staff meetings and examination boards.
  • Will produce appropriate reports and documentation to support delivery of activities as requested by line manager
  • Willing to contribute to university marketing and profile building activities, including student
  • recruitment and undergo continuous professional development.research publications, knowledge delivery and ensuring dissemination of best practice

  • Participated in policy document amendment at Teesside University

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Public lecturer

Makerere University College of Health sciences
Kampala, Makerere
01.2018 - Current
  • Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
  • Engaged, motivated and inspired students to develop thirst for knowledge.
  • Collaborated with lecturers to enhance teaching procedures.
  • Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
  • Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
  • Administered examinations, assessed results and issued fair grades.
  • Lectured classes using exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement.
  • Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
  • Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
  • Graded periodic exams, inputting marks and feedback onto computer system.
  • Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help.
  • Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
  • Facilitated workshops, tutorials and seminars with opportunities to stimulate students' critical thinking and analysis.
  • Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.
  • Varied teaching strategies, catering to educational needs of young adults and mature students.
  • Formulated and submitted student progress reports to management.
  • Developed and improved courses to better serve students' needs and meet standards.
  • Scheduled regular meetings with students to discuss short-term and long-term goals.
  • Organised seminars to share latest insights with professionals in field.
  • Modernised syllabus, updating with current research, new techniques, and latest findings to improve relevancy.
  • Coordinated laboratory experiments for students to test in-class theories.
  • Wrote scholarly articles, papers and books related to field of expertise.
  • Conducted screening interviews with incoming students to gauge preparedness.
  • Followed safeguarding principles to maximise student health and wellbeing.

DEXA technologist at Makerere University

Makerere University-John Hopkins University
Kampala, Makerere
01.2010 - 03.2015
  • Scheduled upgrades and regular maintenance to maintain smooth workflow.
  • Conducted system analysis to identify and address software inefficiencies, improving overall performance.
  • Monitored local network to optimise performance.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions to enhance team expertise in emerging technologies.
  • I performed DEXA scans on research participants.
  • I analysed the DEXA scans, provided DEXA reports and calibrated the DEXA machine.

I performed some

lecturer at Ernest Cook Ultrasound research

Ernest Cook Ultrasound research and Education
Kampala, Kampala
01.2010 - 08.2014
  • Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
  • Engaged, motivated and inspired students to develop thirst for knowledge.
  • Collaborated with lecturers to enhance teaching procedures.
  • Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
  • I participated in teaching radiographers both Ultrasound (Abdominal, Pelvic, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Small parts).
  • I Participated in academic meetings with other lecturers.
  • I Participated in examining and giving feedback to radiography and sonography students.
  • I participated in organising conferences.

Medical radiographer / Sonographer

Lubaga Hospital in the department of Radiology
Kampala, Kampala
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • I carried out conventional, fluoroscopic and ultrasound examinations on a rotational basis.
  • I indulged in simple radiation protection tests, supervising visiting students, cleaning the equipment and reporting faults on equipment when detected.

Education

Doctorate Public Health - Public health

Teesside University
United kingdom
10.2017 - 03.2024

Master of Business Administration - Master’s degree in business administration

East and Southern Africa Management Institute
Tanzania
01.2013 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Technology in Diagnostic Radiography - Technology in Diagnostic Radiography

University of Johannesburg in South Africa
South Africa
11.2006 - 11.2009

Higher diploma in diagnostic Ultrasound - Radiography

Earnest Cook Ultrasound Research and Education Ins
Kampala, Uganda
01.2003 - 01.2005

Diploma in medical Radiography - Medical Radiography

Makerere University Medical School Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
01.2000 - 01.2002

Skills

  • Research and analysis
  • Lecture planning
  • Classroom management
  • Student progress reporting
  • Class organisation
  • Course preparation
  • Individual mentoring
  • Course material preparation
  • Quality education
  • Academic advisement
  • Student records management
  • Advising skills
  • Discussion facilitation
  • Syllabus development
  • Assignment monitoring
  • Attendance documentation
  • Programme development and management
  • Literature analysis
  • Faculty communication
  • Human behaviour education
  • Proofreading and editing
  • Child development
  • Paper grading
  • Writing coursework
  • Journal publication procedures
  • Individualised instruction
  • Reading assignments
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Grant proposal writing
  • Learning management interfaces
  • Field trips
  • Grammar principles
  • Business industry standards
  • Entrepreneurship expertise

Professional Affiliation

1. FELLOW of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH)- Membership number 110041

2. Member of the Faculty of Public Health of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom

3. FELLOW of the European Public Health Association (EUPHA)

4. Founder of Teesside University Health Students Research Network (TUHSRN)

Seminars, Conferences and short courses

· September 2018: I obtained a certificate after I successfully completed a Pedagogy training organised by Makerere University College of Health sciences

· 2017obtained a certificate of appreciation for having served on the radiography board from 2014-2017.

· November 2015:attended a pre-conference on “Radiation Safety in pediatric imaging” organised by Uganda Society for Advancement of Radiology and Imaging.

· 02/13/2013: CITI Good Clinical Practice Course.

· 02/21/2013: Course on protecting Human Research participants.

· 29/03/2011: Online user training on PROMISE by BBDG collaborative learning Environment.

· May 2010: I obtained a certificate in DEXA studies by the manufacturers of HOLOGIC DEXA machines.

· 02/03/2010: CITI Good Clinical Practice Course.

· 02/03/2010: A course on protecting Human Research participants.

· 2008: I attended a conference prepared by Uganda Society for Advancement of Radiology and Imaging on chest radiology at Makerere University, Uganda.

· 2007: I attended the 4th Pan African Congress of Radiology and Imaging on (equitable medical imaging for Africa for equitable health care) Kampala, Uganda.

· 2005: November 3rd I attended an international conference on education and training in radiological protection, Brussels, Belgium.

· 2005: May 3rdI attended a World Federation of Ultrasound and Medical Biology seminar at Kampala in Uganda.

· 2004: December, I attended a national seminar on radiation protection in diagnostic radiology. Kampala, Uganda.

· 2004: April, I attended the 1st World Federation of Ultrasound and Medical Biology seminar (WFUMB) at Kampala, Uganda.

· 2004: October, I attended the 2nd World Federation of Ultrasound and Medical Biology seminar, Kampala, Uganda.

Publications and collaborations

Nalweyiso et al. (2019) Knowledge attitudes and practices towards evidence-based practice: A survey amongst radiographers (Radiography journal).


Exploring the barriers and facilitators to making healthy physical activity lifestyle choices among UK BAME adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: asystematic review of qualitative study

Mbabazi, M. J., MacGregor, F., Breckon, J., Tolchard, B., Watson, D., Hogg, J., Kunonga, E., Nalweyiso, D. I., Teke, J., Dawson, R., Kagugube, G. W., Salman, M., Richardson, A. S., Nkhata, M. & Nnyanzi, L., 31 Jan 2024, In: Cogent Public Health. 11, 1, p. P1-11 11 p., 1, 2294518.


Experiences related to making healthy physical activity lifestyle choices during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study in a Teesside-based adult BAME population

Mbabazi, J., MacGregor, F., Breckon, J., Tolchard, B., Kunonga, E., Nalweyiso, D., Abiola, F. & Nnyanzi, L., 6 Mar 2024, In: Cogent Public Health. 11, 1, p. p1-14 14 p., 2322829.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review


Physical activity perceptions and experiences of BAME Teesside University students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study

Mbabazi, J., MacGregor, F., Breckon, J., Tolchard, B., Kunonga, E., Nalweyiso, D., Abiola, F. & Nnyanzi, L., 4 Mar 2024, In: Cogent Public Health. 11, 1, p. p1-16 16 p., 2322832.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review


A Review of Recent Systematic Reviews on the Barriers & Facilitators to Physical Activity amongst Adults in the UK

Mbabazi, M. J., Nalweyiso, D., Kunonga, E., Tolchard, B. & Nnyanzi, L., 7 Sept 2023.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review


A Review of Recent Systematic Reviews on the Barriers & Facilitators to Physical Activity

Mbabazi, M. J., Nalweyiso, D., Nnyanzi, L., Tolchard, B. & Kunonga, E., 29 Jun 2023.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review


Timeline

Public lecturer

Makerere University College of Health sciences
01.2018 - Current

Doctorate Public Health - Public health

Teesside University
10.2017 - 03.2024

Master of Business Administration - Master’s degree in business administration

East and Southern Africa Management Institute
01.2013 - 01.2014

DEXA technologist at Makerere University

Makerere University-John Hopkins University
01.2010 - 03.2015

lecturer at Ernest Cook Ultrasound research

Ernest Cook Ultrasound research and Education
01.2010 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Technology in Diagnostic Radiography - Technology in Diagnostic Radiography

University of Johannesburg in South Africa
11.2006 - 11.2009

Higher diploma in diagnostic Ultrasound - Radiography

Earnest Cook Ultrasound Research and Education Ins
01.2003 - 01.2005

Medical radiographer / Sonographer

Lubaga Hospital in the department of Radiology
01.2002 - 01.2004

Diploma in medical Radiography - Medical Radiography

Makerere University Medical School Uganda
01.2000 - 01.2002
Dr.Dorothy Irene Nalweyiso