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Geraldton, Wa, Au

Midwest Region, Western Australia

Midwest Region, Western Australia

Solomon Islands

Researched, designed and managed all aspects of a DFAT-funded National Sanitation and Hygiene Behaviour Change Program to align with Solomon Island Government’s ambitious RWASH policy and non-subsidised approach to sanitation. I developed contextualised CLTS guidelines, strategic health communication, sanitation marketing, monitoring tools, as well as identifying, training and building a pool of champions for national scale-up.

Chipata, Eastern Province, Zambia

Support coordination mechanisms at provincial and district level for the implementation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions. Support government counterparts to improve program management, monitoring and reporting processes, including the roll-out of a revised National Management Information System using mobile technology. Support use of data analysis in the planning and budgeting process for the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RWSS) sub-sector at provincial and district… Show more Support coordination mechanisms at provincial and district level for the implementation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions. Support government counterparts to improve program management, monitoring and reporting processes, including the roll-out of a revised National Management Information System using mobile technology. Support use of data analysis in the planning and budgeting process for the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RWSS) sub-sector at provincial and district level. Share and document lessons learnt and best practices contributing to equitable realisation of the rights of children. Show less

Malkerns, Swaziland

Mentoring colleagues to build capacity in project planning and reporting. Coordinating an organisation-wide participatory needs and impact assessment, comprising survey development, data collection and analysis. Facilitating the participatory development of a 3-year Strategic Plan for the organisation. Coordinating a range of health programs targeting rural women and their dependants. Establishing sustainable monitoring and evaluation systems. Developing funding proposals for health, income… Show more Mentoring colleagues to build capacity in project planning and reporting. Coordinating an organisation-wide participatory needs and impact assessment, comprising survey development, data collection and analysis. Facilitating the participatory development of a 3-year Strategic Plan for the organisation. Coordinating a range of health programs targeting rural women and their dependants. Establishing sustainable monitoring and evaluation systems. Developing funding proposals for health, income generation, and women's empowerment programs. Show less

Provided strategic support to founders of Sidai Designs, Tanzania, in developing their initial Business, Marketing and Social Impact Plan. Sidai Designs is a fledgling social enterprise that works with Masai women to merge traditional beading with modern designs.Worked with artisans and management from Amarasti, Swaziland, to facilitate development of an organisational HIV Policy and negotiate inclusions. Amarasti is an established handicraft organisation in Swaziland that is seeking… Show more Provided strategic support to founders of Sidai Designs, Tanzania, in developing their initial Business, Marketing and Social Impact Plan. Sidai Designs is a fledgling social enterprise that works with Masai women to merge traditional beading with modern designs.Worked with artisans and management from Amarasti, Swaziland, to facilitate development of an organisational HIV Policy and negotiate inclusions. Amarasti is an established handicraft organisation in Swaziland that is seeking Fair Trade Certification. Show less

Midwest Region, Western Australia

I started this position as Health Promotion Officer, within two years had been promoted to Senior Health Promotion Officer, and six months later promoted to Health Promotion Coordinator. I have also acted as the Public Health Manager and Telehealth Coordinator when required. Excellent knowledge and comprehensive experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of multistrategic, multisectoral programs in remote and indigenous communities spread across 605,000 square kilometres… Show more I started this position as Health Promotion Officer, within two years had been promoted to Senior Health Promotion Officer, and six months later promoted to Health Promotion Coordinator. I have also acted as the Public Health Manager and Telehealth Coordinator when required. Excellent knowledge and comprehensive experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of multistrategic, multisectoral programs in remote and indigenous communities spread across 605,000 square kilometres. Leadership, management and strategic direction for Health Promotion staff and services in the region, including performance management and mentoring, strategic planning, human resources, financial, and management of communicable disease queries and notifiable disease clusters. Developed high level written reports and funding submissions for projects in the region, in excess of $700,000. Marketing of health promotion projects through newspapers, radio and television. Show less

Midwest Region, Western Australia

Refer to Health Promotion Coordinator, WA Country Health Service - Midwest.

Midwest Region, Western Australia

Refer to Health Promotion Coordinator, WA Country Health Service - Midwest.

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Responded to verbal or written enquiries, ensuring they were handled promptly, while continually seeking improvements in the way in which work was performed. Commitment to client confidentiality and respect to the organisation, its staff and clients. General administrative dutes including records maintenance,completion of correspondence according to established procedures, as well as operation of office equipment, including telephone, facsimile and photocopier.

Completed by distance: international health and primary health care; research and evaluation; healthresearch methods; international nutrition; maternal and child health; medical anthropology; and refugee andmigrant health. Researched the perceptions and experiences of Natural Therapies among AfricanRefugees in South-East Queensland.

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Consulted and developed relationships with a range of customers, from students to directors, to negotiatesales and provide technical support in cutting edge products for molecular biology research. Developedevaluations to monitor marketing efficiency and customer satisfaction, including development of a customerdatabase to analyse sales patterns at an individual level. Commercialisation of eFreezer throughmarketing, negotiation, installation, customer training.Mar 2002 –… Show more Consulted and developed relationships with a range of customers, from students to directors, to negotiatesales and provide technical support in cutting edge products for molecular biology research. Developedevaluations to monitor marketing efficiency and customer satisfaction, including development of a customerdatabase to analyse sales patterns at an individual level. Commercialisation of eFreezer throughmarketing, negotiation, installation, customer training.Mar 2002 – 2003 Australian Youth Ambassador for Development Show less

Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal

Planned, implemented and evaluated an Occupational Health and Safety program, focusing on waste management, infection control and workers’ rights, while being aware of economic and culturalfactors. Developed an excel database, and trained local staff in its use, to monitor diagnostic reliability as part of Internal Quality Control. Researched and developed a report to provide recommendations on Problem-Based Learning in Nepali medical colleges.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Joint applicant for an Australian Patent for discovery of a mechanism to control gene expression.• Used modern biochemical techniques to identify changes in the expression in Gli1 gene due to Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in the 5’ Untranslated Region (UTR), and its significance for determining predisposition to Basal Cell Carcinomas.• Derived conclusions from experimental data and documented findings to direct experimental design.

Health Promotion Short Course

Masters Of International Health

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.)