HHA South Sudan Team
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Jemina Talja
East Africa Director
Jemina has a long history in fundraising and third sector senior management in the UK and Europe, and she has also worked as a fundraising consultant delivering growth and strategy development for small charities. Jemina has worked for a range of organisations and causes, but her specialist areas are international development and gender. Alongside working for HHA she currently heads a small international development charity delivering projects in Southern India.
Jemina Talja
East Africa Director
Jemina has a long history in fundraising and third sector senior management in the UK and Europe, and she has also worked as a fundraising consultant delivering growth and strategy development for small charities. Jemina has worked for a range of organisations and causes, but her specialist areas are international development and gender. Alongside working for HHA she currently heads a small international development charity delivering projects in Southern India.
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Edward Dima
Chair Person of East Africa Board
Pastor Edward is South Sudanese and leads our East Africa board along with various other important roles, such as President of the Baptist Convention of South Sudan. Edward is passionate about developing healthcare for the people of South Sudan through his work with HHA and other relief organisations.
Edward Dima
Chair Person of East Africa Board
Pastor Edward is South Sudanese and leads our East Africa board along with various other important roles, such as President of the Baptist Convention of South Sudan. Edward is passionate about developing healthcare for the people of South Sudan through his work with HHA and other relief organisations.
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Aggrey Oguti
East Africa HR Manager
Aggrey joined HHA in May 2024 as the East Africa Human Resource Manager. As an experienced Human Resource practitioner with over 10 years in the field, he is passionate about fostering a supportive and productive workplace. Aggrey holds a post graduate diploma in Human Resource Management and Project Planning and Management, a degree in Public Administration and Management and other short courses. Throughout his career, Aggrey has worked across diverse industries both local and international, focusing on building strong teams, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with labour laws. His approach is centred on collaboration, innovation, and creating a positive organisational culture that supports the beneficiaries, employees, and the employer
Aggrey Oguti
East Africa HR Manager
Aggrey joined HHA in May 2024 as the East Africa Human Resource Manager. As an experienced Human Resource practitioner with over 10 years in the field, he is passionate about fostering a supportive and productive workplace. Aggrey holds a post graduate diploma in Human Resource Management and Project Planning and Management, a degree in Public Administration and Management and other short courses. Throughout his career, Aggrey has worked across diverse industries both local and international, focusing on building strong teams, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with labour laws. His approach is centred on collaboration, innovation, and creating a positive organisational culture that supports the beneficiaries, employees, and the employer
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Kiden Scovia
Head of East Africa Programs
Scovia is a seasoned leader and development expert passionate about community service and Biblical Servant Leadership. With dual degrees in Public Administration and Community-Based Development, Scovia who is a board member to 4 NGOs, has excelled in leadership and project management roles. Previously, she served as Country Director for Seed Effect South Sudan and Head of Operations for Seed Effect Uganda, later co-founding Yenet, a Christian NGO supporting refugees. Now, as EA Head of Programs at Hope Health Action, she drives impactful initiatives restoring health, dignity, and empowerment to vulnerable communities, embodying her values of adding value and serving with compassion. Her remarkable journey from refugee to leader showcases her resilience and dedication to creating positive change.
Kiden Scovia
Head of East Africa Programs
Scovia is a seasoned leader and development expert passionate about community service and Biblical Servant Leadership. With dual degrees in Public Administration and Community-Based Development, Scovia who is a board member to 4 NGOs, has excelled in leadership and project management roles. Previously, she served as Country Director for Seed Effect South Sudan and Head of Operations for Seed Effect Uganda, later co-founding Yenet, a Christian NGO supporting refugees. Now, as EA Head of Programs at Hope Health Action, she drives impactful initiatives restoring health, dignity, and empowerment to vulnerable communities, embodying her values of adding value and serving with compassion. Her remarkable journey from refugee to leader showcases her resilience and dedication to creating positive change.
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Pita Kaddija Abbibu (Agnes)
East Africa Community Based Rehabilitation Manager
Agnes is South Sudanese, originally a teacher by profession, but now also a wheelchair technician. Agnes worked for HHA as a Community Based Rehabilitation worker for 3 years before becoming a wheelchair technician in 2021. She now manages the CBR teams in Uganda and South Sudan - a team of 31! Agnes is passionate about serving people with disabilities and loves to work in the community.
Pita Kaddija Abbibu (Agnes)
East Africa Community Based Rehabilitation Manager
Agnes is South Sudanese, originally a teacher by profession, but now also a wheelchair technician. Agnes worked for HHA as a Community Based Rehabilitation worker for 3 years before becoming a wheelchair technician in 2021. She now manages the CBR teams in Uganda and South Sudan - a team of 31! Agnes is passionate about serving people with disabilities and loves to work in the community.
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Mogga Isaac Loguli
New Hope Kajo-Keji Clinical Officer
Isaac joined HHA in July 2023 as a Clinical officer/Team leader based at our New Hope Kajo-Keji Health & Rehabilitation Centre, South Sudan, and his key role is to manage all aspects of the clinic both patient focused and supportive services. Isaac graduated from Health Science Institute, Juba Central Equatoria State in 2016 with a diploma in Clinical Medicine and Public Health, and has previously worked as a Clinical Officer with IMA WORLD HEALTH, ACROSS INTERNATIONAL and Action Africa Help (AAH).
Mogga Isaac Loguli
New Hope Kajo-Keji Clinical Officer
Isaac joined HHA in July 2023 as a Clinical officer/Team leader based at our New Hope Kajo-Keji Health & Rehabilitation Centre, South Sudan, and his key role is to manage all aspects of the clinic both patient focused and supportive services. Isaac graduated from Health Science Institute, Juba Central Equatoria State in 2016 with a diploma in Clinical Medicine and Public Health, and has previously worked as a Clinical Officer with IMA WORLD HEALTH, ACROSS INTERNATIONAL and Action Africa Help (AAH).
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Guylee Simmonds
Architect
Guylee has been involved in HHA’s work since first volunteering in Haiti in 2009 and has led a diverse range of design, construction and publicity work ever since. He designed and oversaw the construction of the hospital chapel, living in Haiti between 2016 and 2018. HHA recently welcomed Guylee back to the team, to lead the design and project management of our various building and infrastructure projects in both Haiti and East Africa. Guylee lives in Tromsø, Northern Norway.
Guylee Simmonds
Architect
Guylee has been involved in HHA’s work since first volunteering in Haiti in 2009 and has led a diverse range of design, construction and publicity work ever since. He designed and oversaw the construction of the hospital chapel, living in Haiti between 2016 and 2018. HHA recently welcomed Guylee back to the team, to lead the design and project management of our various building and infrastructure projects in both Haiti and East Africa. Guylee lives in Tromsø, Northern Norway.