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Develop Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) contingency plan, including hibernation and evacuation procedures, for MSF locations in South Ukraine.Assess and adapt to security context in Dnipro, Kherson, and Myolaiv Oblasts, to ensure safety of MSF teams operating in six locations throughout South Ukraine.Coordinate flood response activities after the destruction of Nova Kakhovka dam, which flooded significant areas of Kherson Oblast.Develop security… Show more Develop Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) contingency plan, including hibernation and evacuation procedures, for MSF locations in South Ukraine.Assess and adapt to security context in Dnipro, Kherson, and Myolaiv Oblasts, to ensure safety of MSF teams operating in six locations throughout South Ukraine.Coordinate flood response activities after the destruction of Nova Kakhovka dam, which flooded significant areas of Kherson Oblast.Develop security guidelines for five MSF sub-base locations, to ensure well-being of MSF teams operating in the area. Show less

Exploratory mission along the frontline in Zaporizhzhya Oblast, Kherson Oblast and Dnipro Oblast, to determine suitable location for emergency medical intervention. Negotiations and networking with high level government stakeholders, including military personnel.Security analysis and management in locations previously unvisited by humanitarian actors in liberated territory.Providing strategic direction to begin and maintain operations on the frontline - serving local… Show more Exploratory mission along the frontline in Zaporizhzhya Oblast, Kherson Oblast and Dnipro Oblast, to determine suitable location for emergency medical intervention. Negotiations and networking with high level government stakeholders, including military personnel.Security analysis and management in locations previously unvisited by humanitarian actors in liberated territory.Providing strategic direction to begin and maintain operations on the frontline - serving local population. Show less

Responsible for management and coordination of the Incident Management team (IMT) of the COH Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), including planning and implementation of The Community and Oral Health Services COVID-19 Response Plan, under the direction of the MSH Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC) and MSH COVID-19 Response Plan; and in line with Queensland Disaster Management frameworks.Key responsibilities:- Management of the COH IMT under direction of the COH site controller… Show more Responsible for management and coordination of the Incident Management team (IMT) of the COH Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), including planning and implementation of The Community and Oral Health Services COVID-19 Response Plan, under the direction of the MSH Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC) and MSH COVID-19 Response Plan; and in line with Queensland Disaster Management frameworks.Key responsibilities:- Management of the COH IMT under direction of the COH site controller (ED COH).- Provide expert advice and strategic analysis on the COVID-19 response.- Function as COH Duty Manager (DM) and participate in the COH DM after hours on call roster.- Chair and manage the COVID-19 Vaccine Working Group (COH-VAWG) and operational group.- Support the COVID-19 response to vulnerable groups including individuals and communities considered priority populations at higher risk of transmission including; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and people with disability (PWD). - Work closely with relevant teams, key internal and external stakeholders and partners. Show less

Led the development and delivery of high-quality refugee initiatives, programs, processes and operations in Tanzania. Influenced decisions and shape positive outcomes of key stakeholders such as donors and government relations. Provided advice on strategy, direction and program development while managing a team of 46 direct and 800 indirect reports. Pivotal in defining risk and emergency management plans ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, policies and procedures Key… Show more Led the development and delivery of high-quality refugee initiatives, programs, processes and operations in Tanzania. Influenced decisions and shape positive outcomes of key stakeholders such as donors and government relations. Provided advice on strategy, direction and program development while managing a team of 46 direct and 800 indirect reports. Pivotal in defining risk and emergency management plans ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, policies and procedures Key Projects & Achievements: - Successfully developed and implemented an engagement and advocacy strategy aimed at the diplomatic community that raised the awareness of refugees in Tanzania and highlighted shrinking humanitarian space- Coordinated the development and delivery of emergency intervention programs for Ebola, floods, COVID-19, and cholera outbreak - Coordinated COVID-19 preparedness & response by securing $2M funding and developing a team to manage programs, training and health promotion Show less

Managed strategic direction of operations, over five offices, a cross-functional team of 100 + international and national staff, and a EURO 10 million budget. Delivered programs across Education, Livelihoods, Health, Protection and Community Development. Created and managed the emergency preparedness, recovery, and response plans to floods, droughts, earthquakes to support vulnerable populations.Key Projects & Achievements: - Managed the 2019 flood response plan in Iran that… Show more Managed strategic direction of operations, over five offices, a cross-functional team of 100 + international and national staff, and a EURO 10 million budget. Delivered programs across Education, Livelihoods, Health, Protection and Community Development. Created and managed the emergency preparedness, recovery, and response plans to floods, droughts, earthquakes to support vulnerable populations.Key Projects & Achievements: - Managed the 2019 flood response plan in Iran that affected tens of thousands by negotiating to be the first international responders with access- Enabled international actors to enter a sensitive environment and support a population suffering from intense economic hardship- Led the recovery operations for earthquake response in Kermanshah Show less

Acted as a trusted conduit between field teams, MSF HQ, and government agencies, and insurgent groups, while managing a EURO 30 million budget. Contributed to the creation of the communication strategy, completed stakeholder analysis and represented MSF to government and non-government organisations. Coordinated and managed a team of >1000 while leading emergency interventions, and management of security requirements Key Projects & Achievements: - Led power relationship mapping… Show more Acted as a trusted conduit between field teams, MSF HQ, and government agencies, and insurgent groups, while managing a EURO 30 million budget. Contributed to the creation of the communication strategy, completed stakeholder analysis and represented MSF to government and non-government organisations. Coordinated and managed a team of >1000 while leading emergency interventions, and management of security requirements Key Projects & Achievements: - Led power relationship mapping and extensive negotiations at the Ministerial level to acquire government land for the construction of a 50-bed trauma centre- Reduced exposure of staff and ensured business continuity of MSF operations in volatile security setting by developing full risk analysis and contingency plan- Regular communications and negotiations with various stakeholders, including Governemnt, International military forces and insurgent groups. Show less

Carried out extensive research and analysis on health facilities across 11 districts to determine the underlying issues relating to the high mortality rate. Played a key role in developing strong relationships, presenting program proposals, negotiating requirements and securing approval. Led the development of a risk mitigation plan to protect staff, assets and operations within a high-risk environment due to ongoing military conflictAfghanistan Key Projects & Achievements: -… Show more Carried out extensive research and analysis on health facilities across 11 districts to determine the underlying issues relating to the high mortality rate. Played a key role in developing strong relationships, presenting program proposals, negotiating requirements and securing approval. Led the development of a risk mitigation plan to protect staff, assets and operations within a high-risk environment due to ongoing military conflictAfghanistan Key Projects & Achievements: - Successfully argued the justification to MSF Head Quarters to move outside of the MSF compound for the first time in since 2004 due to conflict (Khost)- Developed a strategy to construct new health facilities in Taliban controlled areas, to reduce mortality rates and improve health outcomes - Negotiated access with Taliban leaders into insurgent strongholds, to ensure safe access of MSF staff, and provision of health care to a vulnerable population Show less

Planned, coordinated and merged the project from long term emergency into stable operations while proactively responding to droughts, floods and cholera. Led the development of early intervention and emergency response plans in response to natural disasters and communicable diseases. Carried out research and analysis on remote areas to determine the true benefit of project expansion, offering greater medical access to transient beneficiariesKey Projects & Achievements: - Responded… Show more Planned, coordinated and merged the project from long term emergency into stable operations while proactively responding to droughts, floods and cholera. Led the development of early intervention and emergency response plans in response to natural disasters and communicable diseases. Carried out research and analysis on remote areas to determine the true benefit of project expansion, offering greater medical access to transient beneficiariesKey Projects & Achievements: - Responded to drought, flood and cholera, by leading the development and delivery of various emergency relief, response, and recovery programs - Proposed and secured approval to pursue amphibious vehicles, which enabled support services to navigate through thick, muddy tracks to communities who were cut off from any type of health care services during the wet season Show less

Led the development and delivery of emergency management, intersectional response coordination, and facility construction during the Ebola outbreak. Oversaw all aspects relating to emergency assessments, risk management, emergency response and resource planning. Key Projects & Achievements: - Managed the closure of a 200-bed hospital during the peak of the Ebola outbreak, which staffed 400 national and 15 international staff

Managed logistics and procurement for medical intervention of jointly run Ministry of Health and MSF 100-bed hospital, along with one health centre, two outreach projects, and emergency interventions.Key Projects & Achievements: - Successfully negotiated land access agreement with local tribes to allow construction of a septic system at Al Salam hospital. The previous two years of negotiations had failed.- Revived Huth Health Centre operations after security incident caused… Show more Managed logistics and procurement for medical intervention of jointly run Ministry of Health and MSF 100-bed hospital, along with one health centre, two outreach projects, and emergency interventions.Key Projects & Achievements: - Successfully negotiated land access agreement with local tribes to allow construction of a septic system at Al Salam hospital. The previous two years of negotiations had failed.- Revived Huth Health Centre operations after security incident caused closure; and managed to continue safe operations through duration of mission.- Negotiated access with local tribes to areas previously deemed insecure, successfully and safely increased activities in these areas, serving the needs of IDP’s. Show less

Guided a local team in research, investigation, analysis, consultation, and information dissemination to develop a suitable disaster management plan that was understood and accepted by various communities.Key Projects & Achievements: - Implemented IFRC framework on Disaster Risk Reduction to develop a disaster management plan focusing on coordination of emergency services- Research and Masters Thesis on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation with focus on… Show more Guided a local team in research, investigation, analysis, consultation, and information dissemination to develop a suitable disaster management plan that was understood and accepted by various communities.Key Projects & Achievements: - Implemented IFRC framework on Disaster Risk Reduction to develop a disaster management plan focusing on coordination of emergency services- Research and Masters Thesis on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation with focus on progress towards the Hyogo Framework for Action - Assisted community in being prepared for future natural disasters (Tsunami, flood, earthquake) using focused group discussions and community meetings Show less

Key Projects & Achievements: Project Management and Chief Engineer playing a key leadership role in driving vessel surveys, voyage planning and emergency preparedness activitiesResponsible for protocols, procedures and ensuring international standards were met in terms of maintenance, pollution, and navigation

Employed as a multi skilled content maker / Reporter, setting the day’s news agenda. Producing creative stories in a highly organised manner.Key Projects & Achievements: - Produced and presented daily radio and digital content for ABC platforms and programs, including ABC Rural Online, the Rural Report and Country Hour and contributed to the operational and administrative activities of ABC QLD- Contributed to planning and commissioning processes to develop and distribute new… Show more Employed as a multi skilled content maker / Reporter, setting the day’s news agenda. Producing creative stories in a highly organised manner.Key Projects & Achievements: - Produced and presented daily radio and digital content for ABC platforms and programs, including ABC Rural Online, the Rural Report and Country Hour and contributed to the operational and administrative activities of ABC QLD- Contributed to planning and commissioning processes to develop and distribute new content ideas to achieve strong reach and engagement with local and national audiences Show less