For those whom I have not had the pleasure of saying personal goodbyes, I'm sorry. It all happened quite quickly. Slowly at the start but very quickly towards the end. Five weeks ago I was offered a role at Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) managing supply chain of HIV medicine in Kampala, Uganda (Ed 23/08: It's actually forecasting, procurement of UNITAID donation of second line and paediatric ART drugs). I accepted with such alacrity that I'm sure records were broken.
During these five weeks, I have moved out of my place and back with folks, said numerous goodbyes, terminated a 6-year relationship with Accenture and even managed to squeeze in 5 days at the snow.
Unlike my PNG and Ghana stints, this is not a 'trip'. This is that final step towards a career in development that I have pined for. I have purchased a one way ticket and intend to be in Uganda for at the least a year but quite possibly more.
Like my PNG and Ghana stints, I will keep this blog to keep my well wishers informed of my life in Uganda.
Good bye for now! Next post from Uganda!
You have certainly got the taste for good works it looks like!
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Paul
About time i say. Good luck mate!!
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