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Adna Shire

Toronto,ON

Summary

Health Care Manager with an MBA in Health Leadership and Management and a BSc in Public Health. Specializes in preventive health, excels in fostering collaboration within health systems, optimizing data utilization, and developing high-performing teams for exceptional healthcare service delivery.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Human Resource

Ministry of Health, Puntland State
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Strengthened human resource function by implementing transparent and appropriate HR practices, standard procedures, and policies, resulting in enhanced employee satisfaction and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Managed and oversaw all recruitment processes in ministry, ensuring acquisition of top talent and seamless onboarding experience for new employees
  • Pioneered development of first-ever Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manuals in Puntland Ministry of Health, providing comprehensive and standardized framework for HR operations
  • Spearheaded creation of standardized employees' salary structures and employees' grade classifications, enhancing clarity and fairness in compensation practices
  • Developed cutting-edge Human Management System, revolutionizing HR functions at Ministry by streamlining processes, improving data accuracy, and facilitating efficient decision-making.
  • Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
  • Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
  • Met with employees annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.

Project Intern

Africa Health Business, Africa Health and Wellbeing Initiative
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • (AFHWIN) - Deloitte Japan Project
  • Developed project work plan and its implementation process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
  • Served as primary liaison between AHB and Deloitte Japan, facilitating effective communication and collaboration
  • Identified lessons learned and developed case studies to capture qualitative outputs of project.
  • Acquired knowledge of industry trends and developed solutions and strategy through effective research.
  • Collaborated with senior leaders to create job bids for new projects.
  • Produced professional reports, documents and presentations for project needs.
  • Managed client communication distribution during ongoing projects.
  • Balanced needs of as many as 4 projects at one time

Project Intern

Africa Health Business, JICA
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Conducted desk-based research for Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) project, focusing on Africa's Health Sector Status
  • Interviewed clients as part of project to gain valuable insights into healthcare landscape in Africa, with specific focus on South Africa, Kenya, and Namibia
  • Actively contributed to curation of project ideas and critically analyzed most suitable focus for in-house projects
  • Prepared reports as integral part of project, consolidating findings and insights.
  • Acquired knowledge of industry trends and developed solutions and strategy through effective research
  • Participated in creation and maintenance of project tracking tools, verifying clear communication of inherent expectations and responsibilities
  • Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion

Project Coordinator

East Africa Learn and Development Initiative, ELDEV, Mogadishu
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Collaborated with partnering organizations to review their existing approach and management information systems, providing support where necessary.
  • Produced detailed reports and meeting minutes to ensure transparent communication within organization.
  • Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships
  • Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments
  • Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.

Education

MBA - Healthcare Leadership and Management

United States International University
Nairobi,Kenya
03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of Eastern Africa, Barton
Eldorate, Kenya
09.2019

Skills

  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Project management and implementation
  • Effective communication and Team engagement
  • Effective report writing
  • Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for report generation and presentations
  • Familiarity with healthcare management systems and electronic health records (EHR) for efficient data management
  • Competent in SPSS Software
  • Project oversight
  • Occupancy strategies
  • Staff Management

Timeline

Director of Human Resource

Ministry of Health, Puntland State
05.2022 - 08.2023

Project Intern

Africa Health Business, Africa Health and Wellbeing Initiative
10.2021 - 03.2022

Project Intern

Africa Health Business, JICA
10.2021 - 03.2022

Project Coordinator

East Africa Learn and Development Initiative, ELDEV, Mogadishu
04.2021 - 08.2021

MBA - Healthcare Leadership and Management

United States International University

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of Eastern Africa, Barton
Adna Shire