Christine Ondoa
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Christine Joyce Dradidi Ondoa is a Uganda
n pediatrician, Pastor
and politician
. She is the current Minister of Health in the Ugandan Cabinet
. She was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. On account of being a cabinet minister she is a member of the Ugandan Parliament, in an ex-officio capacity. Prior to her current position, she was the Executive Director
of Mbarara National Referral Hospital, one of the three national referral hospitals in Uganda.
for her high school studies. She holds the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), obtained in 1994, from Makerere University Medical School (MUMS), the oldest medical school in East Africa
. She also holds the degree of Master of Medicine in Pediatrics
(MMed), obtained in 2000, also from MUMS. In March 2010, she graduated from the Uganda Management Institute
with the postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration & Management
(Dip.PA&M
). In 2012 she will graduate from the same institution with the degree of Master of Management Studies (MMS).
from 1994 until 1995. She stayed on at Nsambya from 1995 until 1997, when she went back to Makerere University Medical School for her postgraduate training in Pediatrics
. Between 2000 and 2009, she worked in Arua Regional Referral Hospital
as a Consultant Pediatrician. Between 2009 and 2010, she worked at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital as Senior Consultant Pediatrician and Medical Director
. She also served as the Chairperson of the Governing Council for Jinja School of Nursing and Midwifery. From January 2011 until May 2011, she worked as the Executive Director
at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, the teaching hospital of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST).
, on April 23rd 2011, by by Bishop Julius Peter Oyet in LifeLine Ministries at Mbuya
, Nakawa Division
, in Kampala
, the capital of Uganda
and the largest city in that country.
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
n pediatrician, Pastor
Pastor
The word pastor usually refers to an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, this role may be abbreviated to "Pr." or often "Ps"....
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. She is the current Minister of Health in the Ugandan Cabinet
Cabinet of Uganda
According to the Constitution of Uganda, "there shall be a Cabinet which shall consist of the President, the Vice President and such number of Ministers as may appear to the President to be reasonably necessary for the efficient running of the State."...
. She was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. On account of being a cabinet minister she is a member of the Ugandan Parliament, in an ex-officio capacity. Prior to her current position, she was the Executive Director
Executive director
Executive director is a term sometimes applied to the chief executive officer or managing director of an organization, company, or corporation. It is widely used in North American non-profit organizations, though in recent decades many U.S. nonprofits have adopted the title "President/CEO"...
of Mbarara National Referral Hospital, one of the three national referral hospitals in Uganda.
Education
Christine Ondoa attended Mount Saint Mary's College NamagungaMount Saint Mary's College Namagunga
Mount Saint Mary's College Namagunga is an all-girl boarding school located in Buikwe District in Uganda. The school is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lugazi.-Location:...
for her high school studies. She holds the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), obtained in 1994, from Makerere University Medical School (MUMS), the oldest medical school in East Africa
East Africa
East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easterly region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. In the UN scheme of geographic regions, 19 territories constitute Eastern Africa:...
. She also holds the degree of Master of Medicine in Pediatrics
Master of Medicine
Master of Medicine is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by medical schools to medical doctors following a period of instruction and examination. The degree is awarded by both surgical and medical subspecialties and usually includes a dissertation component involving original research...
(MMed), obtained in 2000, also from MUMS. In March 2010, she graduated from the Uganda Management Institute
Uganda Management Institute
Uganda Management Institute is a government- owned national center for training, research and consultancy in the field of management and administration in Uganda.-Location:...
with the postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration & Management
Administration (government)
The term administration, as used in the context of government, differs according to jurisdiction.-United States:In United States usage, the term refers to the executive branch under a specific president , for example: the "Barack Obama administration." It can also mean an executive branch agency...
(Dip.PA&M
Public administration
Public Administration houses the implementation of government policy and an academic discipline that studies this implementation and that prepares civil servants for this work. As a "field of inquiry with a diverse scope" its "fundamental goal.....
). In 2012 she will graduate from the same institution with the degree of Master of Management Studies (MMS).
Work experience
She did her Internship at St. Francis Hospital NsambyaNsambya Hospital
St. Francis Hospital Nsambya, commonly known as Nsambya Hospital, is a hospital in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.-Location:...
from 1994 until 1995. She stayed on at Nsambya from 1995 until 1997, when she went back to Makerere University Medical School for her postgraduate training in Pediatrics
Pediatrics
Pediatrics or paediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. A medical practitioner who specializes in this area is known as a pediatrician or paediatrician...
. Between 2000 and 2009, she worked in Arua Regional Referral Hospital
Arua Regional Referral Hospital
Arua Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Arua Hospital is a hospital in the town of Arua, in northern Uganda. It is the referral hospital for the districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha-Terego, Moyo, Nebbi and Yumbe...
as a Consultant Pediatrician. Between 2009 and 2010, she worked at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital as Senior Consultant Pediatrician and Medical Director
Medical director
As laboratory director,means that you are responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of competentqualified personnel. Even though you have the option to delegate some...
. She also served as the Chairperson of the Governing Council for Jinja School of Nursing and Midwifery. From January 2011 until May 2011, she worked as the Executive Director
Executive director
Executive director is a term sometimes applied to the chief executive officer or managing director of an organization, company, or corporation. It is widely used in North American non-profit organizations, though in recent decades many U.S. nonprofits have adopted the title "President/CEO"...
at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, the teaching hospital of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST).
Personal details
Dr. Christine Ondoa is single. She is the mother of one son named Reuben Azi, born in 1996. She is a Born-again Christian, and was ordained as PastorPastor
The word pastor usually refers to an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, this role may be abbreviated to "Pr." or often "Ps"....
, on April 23rd 2011, by by Bishop Julius Peter Oyet in LifeLine Ministries at Mbuya
Mbuya
Mbuya is a hill in south-eastern Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. The hill rises above sea level.-Location:Mbuya is bordered by Kyambogo to the north, Kinawataka and Kireka to the northeast, Butabika and Biina to the east, Mutungo to the southeast, Port Bell, Kitintale and Bugoloobi to the...
, Nakawa Division
Nakawa Division
Nakawa Division is one of the divisions that makes up the city of Kampala, Uganda. The division takes its name from Nakawa, where the division headquarters are located.-Location:...
, in Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, the capital of Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
and the largest city in that country.