Strategic Advisor, Humanitarian Coordination
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If you could benefit from a vision-driven, dedicated professional with a proven history of achievement, look no further than the enclosed CV.
Throughout my 18+ year career, I have established a reputation as a motivational leader who is driven by challenge, undeterred by obstacles, and committed to furthering standards of excellence. My expertise encompasses all aspects of humanitarian responses as both a physician and hands-on manager. Further, my ability to build consensus among teams and stakeholders to promote transparency and influence positive change has been repeatedly proven. Also be aware that I have been working with the CRC since the begining of the COVID19 Pandemic and have been deployed all over Canada.
Public Health & Nutrition Expert /Program Director/Physician
Dedicated professional with over 20 years’ experience working with international humanitarian organizations.
Healthcare professional focused on humanitarian and public health issues, with background working with internationally recognized organizations, including the United Nations Population Fund and Save the Children. Management experience combined with superior communication skills and proven ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments. Knowledge of budgeting; personnel management; international relations; as well as refugee, women’s and children’s health needs. Native speaker of French with fluency in English and Haitian Creole, and proficiency in Spanish, Thai, and Khmer. Technical Skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Sun Systems (Atlas Financial); Databases.
Canadian Red Cross/Red Crescent, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada 11/2020 – Present
Public Health Lead, COVID-19 Response, Epidemic Prevention Containment
Work to collaboratively develop and implement appropriate public response to the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent spread and minimize spread of infections.
Developed and managed relationships with key partners, local health authorities, hospitals, and ensured cooperation and coordination across all project levels. Held multiple responsibilities including team leadership, collaborative preparation of quarterly und requests, regular meetings, and oversight of use of all materials.
Served as subject matter expert and supported the Grow: Growing Nutrition for Mothers and Children Project which strived to positively impact the nutrition of women of reproductive age and children under five years of age in collaboration with Ethiopian health authorities and communities. Trained colleagues on identifying malnutrition and led MUAC measurements of children aged birth to five.
Emergency Response Manager, Medical
Assisted in the international response to damage to healthcare institutions and facilities caused by Hurricane Maria in the Commonwealth of Dominica in the West Indies.
Health Advisor for Kenya and Somalia
Developed Memorandum of Understanding with regional authorities and guided project development. Oversaw drought health emergency actions, including nutrition activities, mobile clinics, and reporting. Mentored staff during the project implementation period, managed administration and budgeting leaders, and supported Somalia Ministry of Health during strategy implementation and handover.
Food Security and Cluster Coordinator
Oversaw humanitarian partners within the Food Security and Agricultural Cluster (FSAC) throughout Afghanistan and provided support to national partners. Responsibilities included team management, issue resolution, building collaborations, communications, and relationship management.
Led direct clinical healthcare services for internally displaced persons, travel health assistance for returning third country nationals, and other groups in need. Responsibilities included project leadership, team management, and implementing policies and services.
Canadem/UNICEF, Bangui, Central African Republic/Yaoundé, Cameroon 6/2013 – 12/2013
Emergency Cluster Coordinator for UNICEF
Directed emergency nutritional assistance and built up ability of local and national institutions’ ability to provide impactful assistance and interventions.
Université d’Etat d’Haiti, Faculté de Médecine & de Pharmacie · Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Bachelor of Science in Social and Health Sciences
Vanier College · Montreal, Canada
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate, BSAFE
United Nations Department of Safety & Security, March 2020
Certificate, US Abortion & FP Requirements
USAID Bureau for Global Health/John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, June 2019
Certificate, Regional Emergency Management Workshop
University of Wisconsin-Madison, June/July 1998
Department de la Santé Publique et de la Population, Haiti
