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Naomi Nsubuga Name: Naomi Nsubuga Position: Regional Representative, International Centre for Eyecare Education (ICEE)
East and
Central Africa Naomi graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) in 1995 with a Doctor of Optometry degree. During her time at PCO, Naomi was a cofounder of the International Students Association (IOSA), a body that provided support to foreign students. The Association made available translation services at the PCO clinic as well as during lectures. Her efforts earned her an award from the Gold Key International Optometric Association for service to optometry. After graduation, Naomi worked as a clinical instructor for a year at the Centre for International Studies at PCO after which she joined Glasses Made Eazy, Inc, Philadelphia, PA, USA. At the company, she served as the consultant optometrist where she was responsible for all primary eyecare, staff supervision and training, home visits and patient education. Following this, Naomi joined the Ophthalmic Department at the Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia in February 2000 as a staff optometrist, a position she held till April 2003. At the Hospital, Naomi was responsible for providing all optometry services as well as co-management of surgical patients In 2003 Naomi returned to Uganda. Upon her return, was recruited at City Optics and Lenses Centre, Kampala the consultant optometrist. Discovering that the profession was not recognized in the country, she along with three other optometrists co-founded the Optometrists Association of Uganda (OAU) of which she was elected the vise chairperson. She is also a member of the National Prevention of Blindness Committee as well as the National Low Vision Working Group. Naomi is currently the financial treasurer of the African Council of Optometry (2006 to date) In January 2006 Naomi was appointed the regional representative for International Centre for Eyecare Education (ICEE), East and Central Africa. As the regional representative, she is responsible for situational analysis (per country), service delivery and development, Human Resource Development, advocacy, resource mobilization as well as program organization. |
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