Dr. James Watuwa (MSc. WHM ,BVM)

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Dr. James Watuwa has an impressive six-year history dedicated to the care and management of a wide variety of species, with a particular focus on wild animals, butterflies, moths and more. His vast knowledge encompasses clinical practices, breeding, and nutrition, always with a profound commitment to ensuring the well-being of animals.

With a Bachelor’s degree and multiple certifications in conservation and associated disciplines, Dr. Watuwa has shared his expertise with prestigious institutions. Notably, he has collaborated with the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC), the White Oak Conservation Area in the USA, and the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA).

Expertise

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment from Nkumba University, Uganda (April 2021 – March 2022)
2. Certificate in Scientific Writing, Research, and Publishing from the Tropical Biology Association, Kenya (November 2022 – December 2022)
3. MSc in Wildlife Health and Management (MSc. WHM) (July 2018 – July 2022)
4. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) (July 2012 – July 2017)

Experience

1. Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC-Zoo), Entebbe, Uganda
   Position: Current Role since May 2019
2. White Oak Conservation Area, Florida, USA
   Position: Trainee Veterinarian, May 2022 – June 2022
3. Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) & Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
   Position: Support Veterinarian, January 2020 – December 2020
4. Endangered Wildlife Conservation Organisation (EWCO), Kampala, Uganda
   Roles:
   — Herp Mapper, January 2019 – January 2020
   — Chief Executive Officer, January 2017 – February 2019
5. Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), Kampala, Uganda
   Position: Wildlife Veterinarian, February 2017 – February 2019
6. Bwindi-Sarambwe Mountain Gorilla Census
   Position: Team Leader, March 2018 – November 2018
7. Uganda Small Animal Practitioners Association
   Position: Intern Trainee, December 2016 – May 2017

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Dr. Watuwa James Education

Makerere University:

Bachelor of Science – BS, Veterinary MedicineBachelor of Science – BS, Veterinary Medicine2012 – 2017

Tropical Biology Association:

Master’s degree, Designing Impact Based Conservation Projects And Grant WritingMaster’s degree, Designing Impact Based Conservation Projects And Grant Writing 2018
Grade: Class A

Uganda Management Institute:

Postgraduate Degree, Project Planning & ManagementPostgraduate Degree, Project Planning & Management
Dec 2020 – Nov 2022

Nkumba University:

Postgraduate Degree, Environmental Impact Assessment, PGDEIAPostgraduate Degree, Environmental Impact Assessment, PGDEIA
Aug 2021 – Aug 2022

Honor & Rewords

Ugandan wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Watuwa James named a 2022 Finalist for the first inaugural Wolfgang Kiessling international prize for species conservation.

Young Environmemtal Ambassodor AwardYoung Environmemtal Ambassodor Award Issued by BESTSELLER Foundation · Jan 2022