Evelyne NGOMIRAKIZA
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Nutrition Public Health Specialist with more than 5 years working experience in managing health and nutrition program in low-income countries by providing
technical leadership and building capacity for improving Infant and Young Child Nutrition and vitamin A supplementation.
Talented Program Coordinator offering excellent management experience (implementation, progress monitoring...) working in a multi-funded program with internal team members and external partners.
Highly skilled at communication relations facilitating partner dialogues, and chairing meetings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Analyst
CISSS Du Centre- Sud-de L'ile De Montreal
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Analyzed statistical data using both modern and traditional methods,
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Interpreted data and made recommendations from findings.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Collaborated with staff to develop and implement best practices and accomplished all team goals.
- Identified and assessed immune responses by testing antigens'
- Maintained test subjects and lab environment.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings and recommendations for further action.
- Created and maintained database to store research data..
French Language Teacher
“GRAYBRIDGE MALKAM” School
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Provide personal and group lessons in grammar, written comprehension and oral expression,
- Prepare the candidate to pass the tests of levels b and c (written and/or oral),
- Organize test simulation sessions for government executives,
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Develop weekly study plans and submit monthly report
- Created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written French.
FARN Program Assistant
Pathfinder International Burundi
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Worked closely with the Program manager to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked with all stakeholders to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving FARN issues.
Food and Nutrition Fundamentals Course Teacher
Institut National De La Sante Publique Burundi
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Researched on nutrition education and tools for schools,
- Lectured classes to group students,
- conducted end of study research studies,
- Educated students on planning and preparing healthy meals and special dietary meals with specific nutritional requirements,
- Assisted with preparation and serving of food in line with established nutrition guidelines.
- Developed and implemented protocols related to nutrition care.
- Maintained food and sanitation standards to prevent food-borne illness and promote health.
- Participated in nutrition research projects and programs.
- Developed nutrition-related policies and procedures to facilitate compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participated in medical staff meetings and other committees related to nutrition care.
National Project Officer/Consultant
USAID, TERIMBERE Project
07.2015 - 08.2016
- TERIMBERE Project was a pilot USAID project with the goal of improving the social and economic status of BATWA women and under 5 children (BATWA communities are indigenous people in Burundi)
- Contribute to the design and implementation of operations, strategies, plans and procedures;
- Ensure the efficiency, stability and functionality of the day-to-day operations of the project,
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Promote consultation between the partners of the entire project and organize consultation meetings ( monthly, quarterly and annually) with all project stakeholders.
- Coordinate the development and dissemination of communications materials and technical documents related to IYCF and vitamin A supplementation.
- Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
Program Director/ Coordinator
PRONIANUT Program-Ministry Of Health
05.2006 - 07.2015
- As a nutrition health team leader, I
- Participated in the efforts preventing malnutrition in Burundi (primary health care, maternal child and neonatal care, family planning/ SRH and nutrition, adolescents and women's health, nutrition and Vitamin A supplementation programs)
- Developed proposals and operational plans within assigned area.
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program personnel.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations particularly bi-annual Vitamin A supplementation campaigns.
- Planned and organized global GAVA meetings and validated the minutes of the meeting.
- Contributed to the development of a communication strategy to increase public awareness of Vitamin A supplementation and increase its global engagement.
- Am familiar with donor contracts/ vendor contracts as well as relations with service providers, preparation of vitamin A purchase orders, financial reports, budgets contract preparation and other finance related matters.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program particularly to consultants, grantees and suppliers concerning administrative matters relating to contracts, grants, or requests for proposals.
- Introduced the Multisectoral approach and SUN Movement to health sector and was nominated SUN Focal point/ coordinator,
- Collaborated with management ( Minister Cabinet)and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Travelled in Sub Saharan countries or within East Africa Region
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Project Management
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON08.2021
Master of Science - Public Health Nutrition
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
Kampala, UGANDA06.2012
M.D. - Medecine
UNIVERSITY OF BURUNDI
Bujumbura, BURUNDI06.2005
Skills
- Excellent knowledge and great experience in Infant and Young Child Nutrition and Vitamin A supplementation
- Experience in development and dissemination of vitamin A communications materials and technical documents (knowledge products, briefing notes, program and research summaries, and webinars
- Experience in communication strategies to increase public awareness ( workshop, website),
- Experience facilitating partner dialogues ( consultants, suppliers) and chairing meetings
- Significant knowledge and understanding in directing the implementation and completion of project / program in order to meet deliverables on time, within scope and budget
- Experience in contracting consultancy assignments (preparation of contracts, approval forms,
drafting TOR, booking flights, checking invoices, preparing payments, timely submission of reports
and other follow-up action),
- Excellent knowledge in procurement strategies and purchase orders,
- Excellent knowledge in budget management, reallocations and financial reports,
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, French, Kirundi and Swahili,
- Experience working within international context, preferably low-income countries,
- Professional, loyal, discreet, continuous improvement, team player, Interpersonal awareness
Timeline
Research Analyst
CISSS Du Centre- Sud-de L'ile De Montreal
09.2021 - 06.2022
French Language Teacher
“GRAYBRIDGE MALKAM” School
01.2018 - 03.2020
FARN Program Assistant
Pathfinder International Burundi
10.2016 - 04.2017
National Project Officer/Consultant
USAID, TERIMBERE Project
07.2015 - 08.2016
Food and Nutrition Fundamentals Course Teacher
Institut National De La Sante Publique Burundi
09.2014 - 12.2016
Program Director/ Coordinator
PRONIANUT Program-Ministry Of Health
05.2006 - 07.2015
Post-Degree Certificate - Project Management
Algonquin College
Master of Science - Public Health Nutrition
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
M.D. - Medecine
UNIVERSITY OF BURUNDI
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