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London, On, Ca

London, Ontario, Canada

Position Summary:Responsible for the day-to-day support and coordination of the operation team of francophone Hub, within the parameters of job description, and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the partners. Worked with both the operational staff, and the oversight management committee, to provide high quality care and services to the francophone community, aligned with the values of the Health Centre and the Hub Collaborative.Duties:• Provided overall… Show more Position Summary:Responsible for the day-to-day support and coordination of the operation team of francophone Hub, within the parameters of job description, and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the partners. Worked with both the operational staff, and the oversight management committee, to provide high quality care and services to the francophone community, aligned with the values of the Health Centre and the Hub Collaborative.Duties:• Provided overall management and coordination of the francophones Health Hub activities.• Advocated on behalf of clients and community to ensure that community supports, health and social services are accessible.• Served as a principle liaison between the community, operation team, and management and oversight committee.• Engaged in Procurement management to ensure that the operational team has the tools and equipment to perform its duties.• Consulted operation team and developed operational and annual work plan.• Ensured that hub deliverables are achieved and that monthly reports data is provided by the operational team.• Conducted monthly meetings with the operational team and oversight management committee• Provided monthly reports to the management.• Engaged potential service providers to enlist their active participation on providing services at the hub.• Attended several partners meetings on behalf of the hub. Show less

London, Ontario, Canada

Project Name: Communautés Ethniques Francophone (CEF) en ActionCEF en Action is a two years’ project implementing sport and culture activities for Francophone Communities of London and Area. The goals of this project are: o Develop and maintain a sense of identity for francophone while developing their physical abilities and skills to make their own decision with confidence.o Support health through physical activity and ethnocultural dances as well as social events.o Break… Show more Project Name: Communautés Ethniques Francophone (CEF) en ActionCEF en Action is a two years’ project implementing sport and culture activities for Francophone Communities of London and Area. The goals of this project are: o Develop and maintain a sense of identity for francophone while developing their physical abilities and skills to make their own decision with confidence.o Support health through physical activity and ethnocultural dances as well as social events.o Break barriers for positive integration of francophone communities through community networking and advocacy with service providers and partners.Duties:• Planned activities to met project goals and budget• Recruited and contracted coaches• Processed payment for coached• Communicated with key Francophone leaders to assess needs and meet them according to project goals.• Communicated with partners such as Providence, Viamonde and Youth for Christ to use space and human resources needed to implement the project• Made monthly reports to Executive Director• Facilitated and supervised the work of contracted coaches• Facilitated training for the coaches Show less

London Ontario, Canada

Placement (Research Assistant, Lawson Health Research Institute, London ON, May-July, 2016):• Conducted interviews and focus groups as part of the Evaluation Research component of the program, working in support of homelessness prevention at Rotholme Family Emergency Shelter.• Reviewed literature to determine existing strategies in the City of London for prevention of family homelessness and poverty, and other community initiatives such as advocacy for a Living Wage.• Analyzed data… Show more Placement (Research Assistant, Lawson Health Research Institute, London ON, May-July, 2016):• Conducted interviews and focus groups as part of the Evaluation Research component of the program, working in support of homelessness prevention at Rotholme Family Emergency Shelter.• Reviewed literature to determine existing strategies in the City of London for prevention of family homelessness and poverty, and other community initiatives such as advocacy for a Living Wage.• Analyzed data and produced final report Iris Scanning Technology as an Alternative Identification Method in Homeless, Mentally Ill and Addicted Populations.• Poster Presentation at Academic Research Day. • Facilitated group discussion at Mental Health Research Alliance Annual Retreat Day.Case Practice:• Analyzed cases of public health equity around social determinants of health, including early childhood development, access to health, education, employment, housing, food security and social inclusion.• Worked with LHSC Partner to develop a work plan/logic model of a Community Engagement project that was family-centered, culturally informed and community based, with the goal of Emergency Room diversion and continuity of care for newcomers, immigrants, and refugees to London Ontario.• Developed a Health Promotion resource for Middlesex Health Alliance.• Wrote Scoping Review report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.• Made individual and group presentations to Community Engagement Project Partners related to public health cases. Show less

Jonglei State, South Sudan

• Planned & coordinated health policies and programs, Human Resources Health Training, and Professional Development.• Advised the Director General and other Directorates on matters pertaining to healthcare planning in Jonglei State.• Supported inter-department planning at the State level and supervised implementation of National Health Policy & Strategic Plan.• Represented the Ministry of Health at monthly State Interagency meetings to report to the Government of Jonglei State on… Show more • Planned & coordinated health policies and programs, Human Resources Health Training, and Professional Development.• Advised the Director General and other Directorates on matters pertaining to healthcare planning in Jonglei State.• Supported inter-department planning at the State level and supervised implementation of National Health Policy & Strategic Plan.• Represented the Ministry of Health at monthly State Interagency meetings to report to the Government of Jonglei State on Health Status gaps in service delivery.• Contributed to The Second National Health Policy 2015-2025 drafted in November 2014.• Facilitated UNFPA provision of reproductive health commodities, combating gender based violence and supporting Registered Nurses stationed at a 40-bed Maternity Unit built by Canada at the Bor State Hospital for provision Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care.• Coordinated with Lead Agency (WHO) on multiple interventions; maintained a database of Partners (WHO, UNICEF, MSF, ICRC, Oxfam International, UNFPA, IMA World Health, United Nation Mission in South Sudan-UNAMISS).• Oversaw government response to three war-related surgical emergencies, which were successfully resolved by flying in teams from ICRC and MSF, and facilitating medical evacuations to Juba.• Served as Acting Director General to meet with Oxfam International representatives to establish an agreement to build laundry facilities at the Bor State Hospital.• Participated in weekly WHO-lead Integrated Disease Surveillance Report meetings.• Involved in Partner’s provision of WATSAN services. Show less

Jonglei State; South Sudan

• Served as Program Director for this local NGO tasked with delivery of primary healthcare in South Sudan.• Wrote proposals to donors, planned activities, and executed the budget.• Wrote monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on mother-child health indicators, antenatal visits, vaccination coverage, surveillance of communicable diseases, and nutritional status.• Promoted maternal child health by holding awareness workshops on prenatal care, reproductive health, and nutrition;… Show more • Served as Program Director for this local NGO tasked with delivery of primary healthcare in South Sudan.• Wrote proposals to donors, planned activities, and executed the budget.• Wrote monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on mother-child health indicators, antenatal visits, vaccination coverage, surveillance of communicable diseases, and nutritional status.• Promoted maternal child health by holding awareness workshops on prenatal care, reproductive health, and nutrition; distributed mosquito nets and multivitamins.• Developed, submitted and implemented a proposal funded by the University of Calgary based South Sudan Healthcare Accessibility Rehabilitation and Education Program ($60,000), to address women’s sexual and reproductive health needs. • Facilitated staff training on management and prevention of malaria, HIV/AIDS and diarrhea.• Held monthly meetings with county health board and village health committees to inform health program interventions and budget priorities.• Led supervisory visits to health centers to monitor and evaluate the objectives and goals of the Primary Health Care Program.• Attended NGOs forums, government interagency meetings, and donor partner meetings. Show less

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