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Jessica Belix GIRITEKA

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Physician and public health professional with clinical and academic experience, including teaching medical courses and supervising student research projects. Skilled in chronic disease management, humanitarian coordination, and interdisciplinary health education.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

University Professor

Light University
06.2024 - 08.2025

I conducted medical courses and provided guidance to students in the completion of their final-year research projects. It was a part-time job.

Physician and Lecturer in the Paramedical Program

STAMM Fondation
09.2019 - 07.2025

I worked as a physician in both outpatient consultations and inpatient care. In addition, I taught primarily at a paramedical school, delivering medical courses in the nursing, laboratory, and pharmacy programs.

Coordinator of the Planning Department

Jars of Love Community(JLC) with Tayena Clinic
11.2018 - 07.2025

I worked as a humanitarian in the family planning department, where i supported vulnerable women in accessing contraceptive methods

Field Coordinator of “Ishure ry’Inyenyeri” project

ZOA and UNICEF
06.2018 - 03.2019

I worked with students from six different schools in the Cibitoke province, providing general hygiene training, with a particular focus on menstrual hygiene,as well as sexual and reproductive health education.

Part time teacher in Public Health and Psychology Departments

Hills University
12.2017 - 11.2018

I conducted medical courses and provided guidance to students in the completion of their final-year research projects. It was a part-time job.

Professional Internship

CMCK
03.2018 - 05.2018

I worked as a medical intern, assisting full-time physicians in their duties, and also conducted patient consultations under their supervision.

Coordinator of the Planning Department

YSBB
04.2017 - 02.2018

I worked as a humanitarian in the family planning department, where i supported vulnerable women in accessing contraceptive methods.

Internship

Dermatologist Office
03.2017 - 04.2017

I served as a medical intern in the office of a dermatologist, providing assistance in the execution of various procedures.

Medical Trainee

CORDAID
10.2016 - 12.2016

I worked as a physician in training, focusing on the management of chronic diseases, including diabetes and hypertension

Education

Master of Science - Public Health

SOUTH WALES UNIVERSITY
South Wales, UK
09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Medicine, Surgery(MBBS)

SOUTHEAST UNIVERSITY
Nanjing, China
12.2016

High School Diploma -

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BUJUMBURA
Bujumbura, Burundi
07.2009

Skills

  • Language fluency: English(Excellent), French(Excellent), Kirundi(Excellent), Chinese(Good)
  • Interdisciplinary knowledge
  • Innovative teaching methods
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Active listening
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Organization and prioritization
  • Relationship building
  • Peer collaboration
  • Flexible schedule
  • Motivation

Affiliations

Jars of Love Community(JLC) based in Burundi

Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Music
  • Gym Workouts
  • Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
  • Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
  • Dancing

Timeline

University Professor

Light University
06.2024 - 08.2025

Physician and Lecturer in the Paramedical Program

STAMM Fondation
09.2019 - 07.2025

Coordinator of the Planning Department

Jars of Love Community(JLC) with Tayena Clinic
11.2018 - 07.2025

Field Coordinator of “Ishure ry’Inyenyeri” project

ZOA and UNICEF
06.2018 - 03.2019

Professional Internship

CMCK
03.2018 - 05.2018

Part time teacher in Public Health and Psychology Departments

Hills University
12.2017 - 11.2018

Coordinator of the Planning Department

YSBB
04.2017 - 02.2018

Internship

Dermatologist Office
03.2017 - 04.2017

Medical Trainee

CORDAID
10.2016 - 12.2016

Master of Science - Public Health

SOUTH WALES UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Medicine, Surgery(MBBS)

SOUTHEAST UNIVERSITY

High School Diploma -

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BUJUMBURA
Jessica Belix GIRITEKA