Director Of Public Health - Health Officer - Program Manager, Disease Prevention And Control
CurrentSpearheaded all operations related to public health, serving as subject matter expert for diagnosing and investigating health problems. Established and integrated a robust strategy and vision for public healthcare programs while pioneering disease prevention and control. Demonstrated extensive analytical skills to assess, diagnose, and research community health problems, fostering strategic community partnerships to develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts. Constructed and monitored population-based health services, deploying innovative solutions to personal and population-based health problems and ensure effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of available care.Key Contributions• Directed the HIV/AIDS/STD/PrEP program to pilot and guide outreach care and treatment plans; expanded community awareness related to population health services. • Consistently demonstrated strong leadership and produced high-quality results to achieve a promotion from Program Manager for Disease Prevention and Control to Director of Public Health. • Recognized for successfully leading the public health response to COVID-19 for the City of Paterson and 4 surrounds cities, including overseeing contact tracing program, increasing access to care and services through case investigations, and leading PCR testing.• Developed locally funded public health programs while directing and administering over $10 million in grant-funded programs from federal and state governments.• Pioneered community outreach strategies to boost COVID-19 testing and vaccination rates in the City of Paterson, NJ to being among highest in New Jersey State
