Jasper Adoto
Project Coordinator
Kampala
Summary
Dedicated and methodical professional with strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to excel in team environments. Extensive management experience in international NGOs, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and Médecins du Monde (MDM), has developed robust operational capabilities and resilience in navigating challenging contexts, particularly during emergency projects with complex security dynamics. Expertise includes critical health issues such as malnutrition, cholera epidemics, drug-resistant tuberculosis, malaria outbreaks, and support for refugee populations. Committed to continuous learning and skill development in management to drive impactful solutions in healthcare settings.
Overview
3
3
Languages
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Médecins sans Frontières-France
08.2025 - 08.2026
- Executed activities within validated annual project budget of euros 780000, ensuring financial compliance and optimizing resource allocation.
- proposed strategies to optimize efficiency at decentralized tuberculosis sites in collaboration with provincial tuberculosis programs
- worked alongside Ministry of Health & Punjab Provincial Tuberculosis Programme
- Formulated Gujranwala project strategy for 2027 and beyond, aligning future goals with coordination team objectives
- Facilitated onboarding of international mobile staff for initial mission in Gujranwala
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
- Developed risk management plans that effectively minimized project disruptions, maintaining momentum in face of unforeseen challenges.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Head Nurse
Médecins sans Frontières-France
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Led medical team of over 100 locally hired staff to implement MOH incentive programs
- Analyzed activity trends to identify peaks and initiate timely interventions
- Coordinated onboarding process for MOH Incentives at Aweil Hospital
Project Coordinator
Médecins sans Frontières-France
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Coordinated vaccination project budget of Euros 600,000 over 7 months, ensuring effective allocation of resources
- Oversaw security measures for vaccination team across multiple sites, safeguarding personnel and operations
- Facilitated meetings with community leaders and authorities to enhance community sensitization efforts
- Proposed the extensions of vaccination activities with the remaining doses avoiding expiry
Project Coordinator
Médecins sans Frontières-France
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed budget of Euros 4.9 million for flood response efforts over one and a half months
- Managed a Budget of Euros 4.9 million for an estimated one & half months with floods priorities
- Engaged with stakeholders to discuss project objectives and strategies with the Old Fangak local leaders/authorities on security of Old Fangak security
- Represented MSF in biweekly cluster meetings in Fangak county, coordinating with partners for effective response
External Activity Manager (EAM)
Médecins sans Frontières-France
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Proposed exit strategies for Mashi, Majigiri, and Sonkaya ATFC, ensuring smooth transition to MOH
- Engaged MOH authorities and health facility in charges to facilitate effective handover planning
- Led security management in external locations of Jibia and Mashi, enhancing safety in collaboration with supervisors
Project Medical Referent (PMR)
Médecins sans Frontières-France
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed medical activities budget (operational and HR) of 300,000 USD over 6 months to ensure effective resource allocation
- Negotiated with external private hospitals hence promoted acceptance of Mygoma babies
- Supervised external referral process with multiple hospitals in Khartoum City to enhance patient access and care coordination
- Negotiated with external private hospitals to secure acceptance of Mygoma babies, improving support for vulnerable patients
Nursing Activity Manager
Médecins sans Frontières-France
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Served as primary contact for security-related issues (Total of 7 major security incidents reported to PC in 6 months)
- Represented Kadhetstan clinic and outreach in meetings with community leaders/shuras to strengthen collaboration and address community health needs.
- Designed SOPs for Kadhetstan clinic referrals of complicated cases to Herat Regional Hospital to streamline patient care process.
Medical Activity Manager
Médecins sans Frontières-France
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Led medical team in Hargeisa DR-TB Hospitals and regions of Borama, Berbera, and Burco to improve patient care and treatment outcomes
- Oversaw security measures to ensure safe contact with authorities during hospital visits in contact with authorities on field visits in the 3 regional Hospitals
- Conducted rapid health assessments in public and private health facilities and IDP camps in Hargeisa, identifying critical health needs
Nursing Activity Manager
Médecins sans Frontières-France
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Established 24-hour service at Yida PHCC during Malaria Peak to enhance patient care
- Facilitated timely referrals of complicated cases to Panriang MOH Hospital to ensure appropriate treatment
- Partnered with HR Admin to recruit and train staff for Malaria Peak operations, ensuring readiness and effectiveness
- Managed the health of expat and national staff in Yida in close collaboration with MEDREF.
Deputy Medical Coordinator
Médecins Du Monde-France (MDM)
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with Medco to advance MDM Yumbe Medical Objectives with the Medco to follow MDM Yumbe Medical Objectives
- Represented MDM in stakeholders’ and MOH meetings, strengthening public image and fostering partnerships.
- Defined and implemented national staff health policies, promoting safety and well-being of medical personnel.
Nursing Activity Manager
MSF- France
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Recruited and managed surveillance officers to ensure effective monitoring at displaced person’s camp
- Communicated efficiently with the camp management on MSF’s scope of activities
- Represented MSF at weekly partner cluster meetings organized by WHO to coordinate health interventions
Emergency Preparedness MTL (EPREP-MTL)
MSF- France
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Contributed to exploratory missions for MSF in Uganda, completing 6 explorations and 3 explo-actions.
- Conducted training sessions for Emergency pool HR in Western and Southwestern regions of the country. (1 Training in Western and 1 in Southwestern parts of the country)
- Collaborated closely with MOH and other partners on emergency preparedness efforts.
Nursing Team Supervisor
MSF- France
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Enhanced data collection processes in clinic and residences to support accurate reporting
- Ensured the maintenance of and adherence to infection control standards.
- Together with the medical referent and the HR department Clarified staffing and recruitment needs to support organizational goals.
Nursing Activity Manager ITFC
MSF-France
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Developed HR specifications for 20 bed ITFC in Nigeria Monguno, ensuring alignment with operational needs
- Coordinated recruitment efforts for medical staff with the HR team
- Conducted on-the-job training for 22 newly recruited staff (Nurses, Nutrition Assistants, Nurse Aids), improving skill levels and service quality
Nursing Team Supervisor
MSF- France
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Oversaw outpatient department activities to ensure efficiency related activities in collaboration with the Head Nurse
- Implemented protocols and hygiene procedures while overseeing team compliance
- Ensured accurate data collection and analysis for timely submission to Head Nurse
Nurse Manager
Ministry of Health Uganda
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Coordinated with District Health Officer on health facility activities to ensure compliance and alignment with district health initiatives
- Managed resource accountability for health facility operations
- Represented health facility in monthly budgeting and planning committee, contributing to strategic resource allocation and planning
Comprehensive Nurse
Medicines sans Frontieres Holland
07.2008 - 08.2011
- Collaborated with MOH Incentive staff to enhance program effectiveness.
- Supervised Maternal and Child Health activities for MSF/MOH, ensuring compliance with health standards
- Oversaw activities of 20 community health workers to ensure quality service delivery.
Education
Ms. - Social & Political Science
East Bridge University
Paris01-2027
Post Graduate Dip - Project Management
East Bridge University
Paris01-2025
Master - public health
Clark International University
Kampala01-2025
Bachelor’s degree - public health
Cavendish University
Kampala01-2018
Diploma - Comprehensive Nursing
Lira School of Nursing
Lira, Uganda01-2007
Uganda Advanced Certificate - Education
Lango College
Lira, Uganda01-2003
Uganda Certificate - Education
Lira Town College
Lira, Uganda01-2001
Skills
Problem-solving
Project coordination
Time management
Detail-oriented
Program management
Risk analysis and management
Team leadership
Flexible and adaptable
Decision-making
Strategic planning
Task delegation
Conflict resolution
TRAINING ATTENDED
- Medair Relief and Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) Geneva 1st-8th October 2023
- Hospital Management Training (FORGHO), March 2026
- Response to Epidemics (Rep Epi), 2022
- Field Management Level 1 (FMT 1), 2018
- Medical week MSF France- Epicentre, 2016
- Populations in Precarious Situations (PSP),2017
- The Management of Viral Haemorrhagic Fever, 2014
- Mental Health and Psychosocial support workshop MHPSS, 2019
- Project management in Global health, July to September 2020
- Integrated Management of Infectious Diseases, October 2010-August 2010.
- Antiretroviral treatment in resource limited settings, 2009
- Safe male circumcision clinical skills, 2015
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Médecins sans Frontières-France
08.2025 - 08.2026
Head Nurse
Médecins sans Frontières-France
02.2025 - 07.2025
Project Coordinator
Médecins sans Frontières-France
09.2024 - 10.2024
Project Coordinator
Médecins sans Frontières-France
03.2024 - 10.2024
External Activity Manager (EAM)
Médecins sans Frontières-France
05.2023 - 12.2023
Project Medical Referent (PMR)
Médecins sans Frontières-France
11.2022 - 12.2022
Nursing Activity Manager
Médecins sans Frontières-France
06.2021 - 12.2021
Medical Activity Manager
Médecins sans Frontières-France
06.2020 - 03.2021
Nursing Activity Manager
Médecins sans Frontières-France
05.2019 - 12.2019
Deputy Medical Coordinator
Médecins Du Monde-France (MDM)
01.2019 - 04.2019
Nursing Activity Manager
MSF- France
05.2018 - 10.2018
Emergency Preparedness MTL (EPREP-MTL)
MSF- France
07.2017 - 04.2018
Nursing Team Supervisor
MSF- France
02.2017 - 06.2017
Nursing Activity Manager ITFC
MSF-France
08.2016 - 10.2016
Nursing Team Supervisor
MSF- France
03.2014 - 03.2015
Nurse Manager
Ministry of Health Uganda
01.2012 - 02.2014
Comprehensive Nurse
Medicines sans Frontieres Holland
07.2008 - 08.2011
Uganda Certificate - Education
Lira Town College
Uganda Advanced Certificate - Education
Lango College
Diploma - Comprehensive Nursing
Lira School of Nursing
Bachelor’s degree - public health
Cavendish University
Master - public health
Clark International University
Post Graduate Dip - Project Management
East Bridge University
Ms. - Social & Political Science
East Bridge University