Responsible for managing sourcing and contract management activities related to Hospital avoidance and early supported discharge programs to ensure value for money is realised, that contracts deliver the required outcomes and risks are appropriately managed across SA Health through the procurement process. Provide expert advice and services, specializing in best practice procurement and contract management, with a particular focus on high-value contracts. • Lead the development and… Show more Responsible for managing sourcing and contract management activities related to Hospital avoidance and early supported discharge programs to ensure value for money is realised, that contracts deliver the required outcomes and risks are appropriately managed across SA Health through the procurement process. Provide expert advice and services, specializing in best practice procurement and contract management, with a particular focus on high-value contracts. • Lead the development and implementation of supply market strategies that sit within the remit of Hospital - Community Integration Unit.• Leads the development and implementation of specific contract management strategies in conjunction with key stakeholders such as the metro LHNs, Service providers, Metropolitan referral units.• Oversees risk assessment, risk monitoring and the establishment of risk mitigation strategies and controls related to procurement and contract management of programs and grants within the remit of the directorate.• Facilitates evaluation and assessment of contractual performance against contractual Key Performance Indicators• Oversaw the successful delivery of high-risk procurements for SA Community Care (SACC) while also contributing to discrete deliverables in higher risk procurements to ensure compliance with Procurement Services SA's legal obligations and the Office of the Industry Advocate policies and directives.• Developed and prepared a wide range of SACC procurement documents in consultation with key stakeholders - including Service Business case, Acquisition plan, Evaluation plan, Specifications, RFQs, RFTs, risk assessments, Negotiation plans Purchase Recommendations, and Treasure Information 8 documentation, along with Financial Authority to spend correspondence. Show less

• Initiate, plan, implement, and deliver state-wide policy and programs relating to the management of COVID-19• Drive State Government compliance with legislative obligations under the Emergency Management Act 2004 (EM Act) and SA Public Health Act 2011 (PH Act), crucial for the health and wellbeing of the South Australian community• Administer, implement, monitor and facilitate compliance with COVID-19 Management Plans (CMPs)• Ensure corrective measures are implemented when… Show more • Initiate, plan, implement, and deliver state-wide policy and programs relating to the management of COVID-19• Drive State Government compliance with legislative obligations under the Emergency Management Act 2004 (EM Act) and SA Public Health Act 2011 (PH Act), crucial for the health and wellbeing of the South Australian community• Administer, implement, monitor and facilitate compliance with COVID-19 Management Plans (CMPs)• Ensure corrective measures are implemented when material deficiencies and non-compliance are identified• Provide expert consultancy and advice on highly complex, innovative and sensitive matters• Analyse risk-mitigating controls in mass gatherings for the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) and senior leadership• Report on COVID-19 outbreaks and clusters in correlation with planned CMP activities• Review and deliver weekly reports on CMP applications to senior management and key stakeholders• Establish and manage relationships across government agencies and the events industry, fostering collaboration and consensus to handle grievances arising from restrictions and conflicting interests diplomatically• Facilitate, procure and manage a consultancy service to disseminate information to service providers• Manage and build the capacity of team members to work efficiently and achieve team deliverables• Function as SA Health Forward Commander in the Health Rapid Response Team (HRRT), coordinating, commanding and controlling oversight at the Airport for international arrivals operation into the Medihotel• Assign HRRT tasks to other agencies during operations and provide updates to the State Control Centre (SCC) Show less

• Reviewed and assessed CMP applications for effectiveness, ensuring COVID-19 transmission risk-mitigating measures proposed are sufficient for the event or activity from a public health perspective• Ensure CMP applications align with current Emergency Management (Activities—General) (COVID-19) Direction 2021 and its Activities—Associated Direction• Provide expert advice on COVID-19 risk mitigation strategies to the public, CMP applicants and government agencies • Build and maintain… Show more • Reviewed and assessed CMP applications for effectiveness, ensuring COVID-19 transmission risk-mitigating measures proposed are sufficient for the event or activity from a public health perspective• Ensure CMP applications align with current Emergency Management (Activities—General) (COVID-19) Direction 2021 and its Activities—Associated Direction• Provide expert advice on COVID-19 risk mitigation strategies to the public, CMP applicants and government agencies • Build and maintain productive relationships to align department objectives and manage stakeholder expectations• Consult and collaborate with industry representatives to develop industry-specific factsheets for CMP applications• Respond to correspondence on behalf of the Minister and CPHO on COVID-19 management matters in public activities Show less

• Interpreted and applied the South Australian Public Health (Legionella) Regulations 2013 and the South Australian Public Health (General) Regulations 2013• Presented on complex and sensitive environmentally mediated public health issues for diverse stakeholders• Advised local health authority officers and the public in accordance with the South Australian Public Health Act 2011• Investigate clandestine drug labs, legionella and cryptosporidiosis cases alongside environmental… Show more • Interpreted and applied the South Australian Public Health (Legionella) Regulations 2013 and the South Australian Public Health (General) Regulations 2013• Presented on complex and sensitive environmentally mediated public health issues for diverse stakeholders• Advised local health authority officers and the public in accordance with the South Australian Public Health Act 2011• Investigate clandestine drug labs, legionella and cryptosporidiosis cases alongside environmental health officers• Provided advice to the public on various environmental health issues via telephone or email responses• Established a local government working group (the Group) of experienced EHOs, consulted the Group to determine the preferred regulatory option for the Safe and Hygienic Practice of Skin Penetration in South Australia• Led review and research activities on the implementation of clandestine drug laboratory policy• Functioned as active Forward Commander under the HRRT with the State Control Centre – COVID-19 pandemic Show less

• Led a project investigating a Shigella outbreak in the West Coast and Far North regions of SA, including APY Lands• Established collaborative relationships with intergovernmental agencies and non-governmental organisations • Consulted with stakeholders to align goals, create project plans, define objectives, and determine action steps • Collected, analysed and reported on epidemiological data to monitor and evaluate the outbreak • Conducted risk assessments and communicated… Show more • Led a project investigating a Shigella outbreak in the West Coast and Far North regions of SA, including APY Lands• Established collaborative relationships with intergovernmental agencies and non-governmental organisations • Consulted with stakeholders to align goals, create project plans, define objectives, and determine action steps • Collected, analysed and reported on epidemiological data to monitor and evaluate the outbreak • Conducted risk assessments and communicated with stakeholders via situation reports and ministerial briefings• Oversaw collection of infectious disease surveillance data, including enhanced surveillance datasets• Interviewed patients, their families and contacts to assist with public health response and intervention strategies• Prepared and presented reviews of epidemiological information to inform public health policy and action Show less

• Coordinated the malaria elimination program in 645 primary healthcare centres across Nigeria• Led and managed a team of 13 staff across various hierarchical levels and with unique backgrounds and skills• Participated in surveillance activities in response to Ebola Virus outbreak in WHO’s Emergency Operations Centre• Prepared reports and manuscripts summarising results from surveys and evaluations• Upheld the standard operating procedure (SOP) for data management in all 645… Show more • Coordinated the malaria elimination program in 645 primary healthcare centres across Nigeria• Led and managed a team of 13 staff across various hierarchical levels and with unique backgrounds and skills• Participated in surveillance activities in response to Ebola Virus outbreak in WHO’s Emergency Operations Centre• Prepared reports and manuscripts summarising results from surveys and evaluations• Upheld the standard operating procedure (SOP) for data management in all 645 primary healthcare centres• Oversaw the implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Knowledge Management (KM) strategies for the National Immunisation Programme, including creating an online portal for reports and training modules• Analysed data on immunisation and healthcare-associated infection and mapped them per region • Implemented data integrity protocols, completing monthly verification exercises and data quality assessment (DQA)• Led the dissemination of outputs, outcomes and impacts of programs to donors, partners, and stakeholders Show less

• Collected baseline data and designed data collection tools and points of collection• Oversaw data collection, collation, and cleaning/discrepancy management across all project sites • Analysed data, composing and presenting progress reports to directors, donors, and partners• Delivered Smart Presentations to the public and stakeholders via monthly NHS community meetings• Monitored project activities, expenditures and progress on deliverables and milestones• Reviewed the… Show more • Collected baseline data and designed data collection tools and points of collection• Oversaw data collection, collation, and cleaning/discrepancy management across all project sites • Analysed data, composing and presenting progress reports to directors, donors, and partners• Delivered Smart Presentations to the public and stakeholders via monthly NHS community meetings• Monitored project activities, expenditures and progress on deliverables and milestones• Reviewed the logical framework and recommended improvements from data collected by onsite team leaders • Developed monitoring and impact indicators unique to each project component • Provided feedback to Project Managers on project strategies and shared feedback responses to field team leaders• Coordinated surveys across the council to gather information on clients’ knowledge of available preventive services Show less