Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Lawrence Nickel Zaaba

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Accomplished Public Health Professional with over 10 years of experience in elevating clinical care standards and expanding health outreach programs by over 150%. Proficient in project coordination and building strong relationships, demonstrating expertise in performance monitoring and mentorship. Committed to driving project success and enhancing team efficiency through strategic leadership.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Coordinator - TB/HIV

Regional Health Directorate
Windhoek, Namibia
02.2022 - 03.2024
  • Conducted evaluations and oversaw treatment plans for patients at the regional ART/TB clinics.
  • Identified training needs for team members in order to keep them up-to-date on the latest industry trends.
  • Streamlined provision of comprehensive clinical care services ensuring high-quality standards.
  • Provided on-site guidance to healthcare workers in utilizing guidelines effectively and SOP adherence.
  • Compiled periodic departmental reports, assessing progress and pitfalls.
  • Supervision of community clinics and training of healthcare workers.

Public Health Manager, PHC

CHAL - Seboche Mission Hospital
Maseru, Lesotho
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Executed team tasks and oversaw deliverables to ensure completion.
  • Formulated efficient work plans and budgets tailored to specific facility demands.
  • Achieved growth in health center outreach from 2 to 5 sites over a period of two years.
  • Provided support to medical staff and community health workers based on company objectives.

Research Associate - Clinical Trials

MU-CWRU Mulago
Kampala, Uganda
03.2014 - 12.2018
  • Maintained and ensured the completion of subject files in specific studies.
  • Actively participated in weekly meetings with the research team to discuss progress towards project goals.
  • Attained compliance with the consent process for study subjects' involvement.
  • Clinical management of patients and assessment for enrollment into the various clinical studies
  • Ensured continued adherence to TB DOTS through routine, scheduled home visits to study subjects.

Education

Master of Science - Public Health

International Health Sciences University
Kampala
12-2010

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
01-2008

Diploma - Clinical Medicine And Community Health

Mbale School of Clinical Officers
Mbale
10-2002

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Forecasting
  • Performance monitoring
  • Effective Presentation
  • Time management
  • Relationship building
  • Research methodologies
  • Digital literacy

Certification

  • World Health Organization (WHO) Certificate in Social Determinants of Health Equity, Dec 2024
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate. CITI Program, December 2024
  • Substance Use and Addiction Care Treatment Certificate. University of British Columbia, Nov 2024
  • Canadian Red Cross Preventing Disease Transmission Certificate, November 2024
  • Naloxone Training Certificate. Toward the Heart BC, November 2024
  • First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Certification. Canadian Red Cross, October 2024
  • Certificate in Project Monitoring and Evaluation. Makerere University, August 2014

References

  • Dr. Banda Tamanda, Medical Registrar, Seboche Mission Hospital, Lesotho, +266 6922 3653, Email: tmbm@gmail.com
  • Dr. Kiragga Peter, Senior officer - MoHSS, Ohagwena, Lesotho, +264 813 846565, Email: okitemunlama@yahoo.com
  • Helena Pandu_____

Timeline

Project Coordinator - TB/HIV

Regional Health Directorate
02.2022 - 03.2024

Public Health Manager, PHC

CHAL - Seboche Mission Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2022

Research Associate - Clinical Trials

MU-CWRU Mulago
03.2014 - 12.2018

Master of Science - Public Health

International Health Sciences University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Makerere University

Diploma - Clinical Medicine And Community Health

Mbale School of Clinical Officers
Lawrence Nickel Zaaba