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Brig. Gen. Prof John NKURIKIYE

Managing Director

Brig. Gen. Prof John NKURIKIYE

Managing Director

A Surgeon, a Teacher, a Leader Executive Chair, RIIO iHospita Dba Vision Protect Ltd Chief Consultant Ophthalmologist Cornea Specialist Assoc. Professor of ophthalmology COECSA PRESIDENT 24 years of experience in comprehensive Ophthalmology, 16 years as a pioneer in Cornea Transplant surgery.

Phone:0788321103-0788321108
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Prof CIKU Mathenge

Programs Director

Prof CIKU Mathenge

Programs Director

Prof Ciku Mathenge is Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Specializing in Diseases of the Retina. and is a Founding Director of RIIO and RIIO iHospital. Prof Mathenge received her medical degree from the University of. She subsequently attended the same University for her specialization in Ophthalmology. She completed her Masters Of Science in Community Ophthalmology at the University of London Institute of Ophthalmology with distinction and later graduated with a PhD focusing her research on retinal diseases in African eyes from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She then proceed to pursue a fellowship in medical retina form the Retina Foundation in India. Prof Mathenge is a leading researcher in ophthalmology on the African continent including carrying out the first Rapid Assessment of Avoidable blindness study in the world in Nakuru Kenya and the first Randomised trial in artificial intelligence for diabetic retinopathy screening in Rwanda. She was previously the Head of Department at the Kigali Health Institute and was appointed a full Professor in Ophthalmology in 2014 by the University of Rwanda. Prof Mathenge is currently the Program Director at the RIIO School of Ophthalmology. As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, Prof Mathenge has special interests in cataract surgeries, glaucoma surgeries, paediatric ophthalmology and trauma surgery. Her additional specialism and experience is in the medical management of diabetic eye diseases and other retinal conditions. Prof Mathenge’s professional accomplishments include memberships include: President of the African Ophthalmology Council Past Head of Education, College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (COECSA) Head of Training the Trainers, COECSA The American Academy of Ophthalmology, Regional Advisors Committee Member and past Vice President, Rwanda Ophthalmology Society Licenced by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board Visiting faculty, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Board Member Ophthalmology Foundation

Phone:0788321109 - 0788321103
Email:[email protected]

FACULTY

Dr. Tsedeke Asaminew Alemu

FACULTY

Dr. Tsedeke Asaminew Alemu

FACULTY

Dr. Tsedeke Asaminew Alemu is a consultant ophthalmologist, vitreoretinal subspecialist and medical educator with more than 11 years of experience in teaching, providing static and community outreach ophthalmic service, and research in the field of ophthalmology and medical education. He has held several leadership positions and served in the areas of quality service and medical education. He has served in the capacity building of health professionals nationally and internationally. He is the former president of Ophthalmological Society of Ethiopia and is the current chair of Education and Accreditation committee of the College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa.

Phone:0794679985
Email:[email protected]

DR. JOHN CROPSEY

FACULTY

DR. JOHN CROPSEY

FACULTY

Dr. John Cropsey is a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, treating eye diseases from the front to the back of the eye in children and adults. Dr. Cropsey joined the RIIO faculty in 2022 and serves as the Director of Clinical Training and Global Ophthalmology. Dr. Cropsey received his medical degree with distinction from the University of Michigan and completed his ophthalmology residency training at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia where he was selected to be co-chief resident. He subsequently completed a two year global ophthalmology fellowship with Dr. Ben Roberts at the Tenwek Eye Unit in Rift Valley, Kenya. Subsequently, Dr. Cropsey and his wife led a multi-disciplinary team developing Hope Africa University’s medical school teaching hospital at Kibuye, Burundi. He was the founder and chief of service of the ophthalmology department there. Dr. Cropsey’s professional accomplishments and memberships include: Inaugural recipient of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Artemis Award 5th ever recipient of the Univ. of Michigan Medical School Alumni Distinguished Humanitarian Award Fellow of the American Board of Ophthalmology and the College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (COECSA) Serves on the COECSA Education Committee Serves on the advisory board of the Wills Eye Center for Academic Global Ophthalmology Director of the Eye Love Africa Project at Serge Global Inc. Interesting facts . Dr. Cropsey grew-up in Togo, West Africa and speaks French. He plays the saxophone and enjoys basketball, ultimate frisbee and football. He and his wife have 3 children.

Phone:0788321109 - 0788321103
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Management and Support Staff

Janvier Murenzi

Operations Manager

Janvier Murenzi

Operations Manager

Janvier Murenzi Joined RIIO in November 2019 as Operations Manager he has Strategic, technical and programmatic responsibilities : Directly manages day-to-day operations at RIIO, provides technical expertise on issues related to program strengthening Lead technical expertise as regards to planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all RIIO Projects Coordinates the Human Resource Team and Manages RIIO Finances in order to develop and implement sustainable programs that align with RIIO Strategic Framework. Janvier is an MBA holder with over 15 years of solid experience in Program Management (Strategic planning and development, policy development and advocacy skills, Human and financial management skills, monitoring and Evaluation, stakeholders engagement, Risk Management ), Child and Women Rights; leadership,communication, Economic Empowerment, Workforce Readiness and Entrepreneurship in both developmental and humanitarian context. Prior to Joining RIIO, Janvier worked as Senior Program Manager for almost 8 years within International NGOs (The Fred Hollows Foundation/ Australia and Reach for Change /Sweden ) and 4 Years in Local government as the Deputy Mayor In charge of Economic Development. He has 10 years of progressive responsibility work experience in Fundraising, managing, and implementing multi-faceted donor-funded development projects (AUSAID, UNICEF ) and worked on a range of successful proposals submitted to the above-mentioned donors. In addition to his experience and relationship-building experience, Janvier has a solid educational foundation and passion for furthering programs that contribute towards changing people's lives by empowering themselves. My personal attributes include strong team and individual skills, diligence, and a quick learning curve and ability, with Excellent social and networking skills. He is always reliable and punctual in meeting tight deadlines and possesses analytical skills as a detail-oriented staff with an eye for maintaining deadlines and priorities.

Phone:0788473549
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Recent News

ACCELERATE EYE CLINIC MODEL PROJECT LAUNCH October 2, 2024
Celebrating Our New Graduates at RIIO School of Ophthalmology September 30, 2024
A Journey of Triumph: The Success of RIIO Residents to become COECSA ophthalmology fellows August 29, 2024
Advancing Ophthalmology Education in phacoemulsification with Dr. Sanika Udyaver August 26, 2024
RIIO participation in AOC Congress 2024 August 9, 2024

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