Iain M Cameron MPH
Toronto,ON
Summary
Public Health professional highly skilled in designing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs that are reflective of community values. Considerable experience working in partnership with external stakeholders involving qualitative and quantitative research and health needs assessments. Independent and organized, and can deliver reports and recommendations that are succinct and impactful. Strives for professionalism and quality, and seeks opportunities to collaborate and learn from the expertise of peers to become the most informed Public Health professional possible. Keen to continue a career in Public Health and satisfy a passion of empowering the wellbeing of current and future generations
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Promotion & Research Analyst
Region Of Waterloo (ROW)
04.2021 - 01.2024
- Led and trained a team of 20 in delivering COVID-19 health information to priority groups. Improved community relations and program equity by reporting and addressing gaps in service with upper management. Helped reduce the number of support calls made to ROW call center and improved support ticket times
- Coordinated with clinic supervisors and Long-term Care and Retirement Home managers to increase vaccine access and protection for vulnerable populations. Provided management with accurate metrics to inform and escalate decision making
- Facilitated multi-stakeholder meetings and provided weekly summaries of ongoing tasks to upper management. Helped ensure Public Health maintained a strong trajectory towards vaccine administration goals set by the Ministry of Health via coordination with ROW Task Force lead
- Responded to all emails and phone calls within 24 hours to ensure urgent cases were addressed and accurate Public Health messaging was delivered. Fostered positive relationships with public and professionals alike to improve Public Health’s image and local partnerships
- Designed methodology for COVID-19 Response evaluation team, conducted interviews and focus groups with stakeholders, created Public Health wide staff survey, and wrote subsequent reports to provide recommendations for future Public Health emergency response planning
- Oversaw transition of Outbreak management portfolio by collaborating with staff and management to ensure new processes synergized with current standard operating procedures. Helped automate processes which eliminated redundancies and improved division efficiency
- Created a tailored information package to educate new families in Waterloo Region of available Public Health services. Coordinated with managers and utilized advanced presentation, written, and verbal communicable skills to ensure maximum impact
- Worked in conjunction with senior stakeholders to produce compelling Public Health messaging. Reviewed and applied best practices via academic literature and divisional status update reports to provide recommendations for future divisional improvements and success
Research Assistant
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU)
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Partook in a health needs assessment by meeting with priority populations. Used information gathered alongside literature review to provide recommendations on how the SMDHU can address Public Health service gaps for Indigenous community members
- Created a comprehensive report and recommendations for the SMDHU’s Community Engagement Strategy to address health equity gaps in Public Health services for local community members
Research Assistant
Indigenous Sport And Wellness Ontario (ISWO)
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Independently created an Indigenous research policy by reviewing policies of other Indigenous research boards and organizations, and ensured the policy was reflective of ISWO core values and competencies
- Researched past reports and surveys of ISWO programs to prepare recommendations for the Board of Directors on how to address health needs outlined by Indigenous community members
- Designed online education modules on leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, and culture for Indigenous youth across Ontario
Research Assistant
Kingston Gets Active (KGA)
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Analyzed KGA’s Physical activity program for youth by conducting a situational assessment of the program which included focus groups with community members. Used Health Promotion concepts to guide adjustments to ongoing program to improve reach, uptake, and impact
- Presented findings and recommendations to KGA executives and stakeholders on the program’s status and how to improve its overall impact
- Designed and implemented a pilot toolkit within a Kingston Public School and KGA website to encourage and educate families on physical activity and literacy
Education
Master's of Public Health -
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, Year 2020Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Health Studies
Queen's University
Kingston, ONSkills
- Health Promotion Programming & Theories
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Project Management
- Qualitative & Quantitative Research
- Excellent Communication Abilities
- Community Outreach & Mobilization
- Critical Thinking
- Report Writing
Timeline
Health Promotion & Research Analyst
Region Of Waterloo (ROW)
04.2021 - 01.2024
Research Assistant
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU)
01.2020 - 04.2020
Research Assistant
Indigenous Sport And Wellness Ontario (ISWO)
05.2019 - 09.2019
Research Assistant
Kingston Gets Active (KGA)
01.2017 - 04.2017
Master's of Public Health -
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Health Studies
Queen's University
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