Esland Shilongo
Karas Region
Summary
Highly accomplished outcome orientated Public Health and Epidemiologist Professional offering distinguished career bridging gap between scientific,medical and governmental communities in order to improve projects and policies that control eliminate and eradicate infectious diseases in the world. Experience from broad spectrum of health,public health and epidemiology sectors including public health, program management,developing monitoring and evaluation of public health programs. Excellent research skills and dedication to research on various public health topics. Advance knowledge in SPSS statistics and analytical skills in public health and epidemiological study designs and execution to include multivariate data sets with epidemiological and health related datasets. Exceptional program management skills including oversight of human capital, and consultant. Global exposure obtain by working in conflict and post conflict sub-Saharan Africa and Central African Republic. Passionate about increasing awareness of preventable health care measures among vulnerable populations and continues in quality improvement in health recommended policies. Knowledgeable professional specializing in delivery of health education initiatives and programs. Proficient at creating comprehensive lessons, providing detailed instruction and creating engaging activities. Brings knowledge of health and wellness topics and capacity to disseminate health information.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Specialist & Epidemiology
Ministry Of Defense And Veterans Affairs
04.2021 - Current
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in service provision and prioritize areas for intervention.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations, fostering collaboration toward shared public health goals.
- Reduced disease transmission through the development and promotion of effective prevention strategies.
- Public Health program management
- Infectious Disease Control
- Leadership and Team work
- Expert in epidemiological study designs and execution.
- Interpret clinical trial protocols and identify study populations.
- Health research and analytical research.
- Advance knowledge in SPSS statistical programming.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative skills.
Wing Commander for Academic
Ministry Of Defence And Veterans Affairs
01.2021 - Current
- To lead and manage the Department (Academic and Research) so that it realizes its potential and delivers excellence in the full portfolio of academic activity,within the context of the operation and strategic development of Faculty and School
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Effective management of all staff in the School plus other staff as delegated.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- To contribute to the formation strategy and plans at faculty/Wing level through engagement with relevant authorities.
- To support and develop academic and departmental leadership.
- Ensuring that the activities of the department are undertaken in accordance with the policy and regulations.
- Appropriate and effective management of the Department budgets.
- To support and develop academic leadership and effective management of all staff in the training/education and research
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Ensuring that health,Safety and Environmental practices in the Department complies with policy and regulations.
Education
Ph.D. - Public Health Epidemioilogy
Walden University
United State Of America (USA) Baltimore02.2023
Skills
- Behavioral Change Interventions and social determinants of health
- Data Interpretation and skilled in SPSS software
- Health Policy Development and advance skills in health research and analytical research
- Research design and data analysis for trends in patterns that can be use to create strategies for disease prevention
- Program design, evaluation and financial budgeting skills
- Posses strong leadership qualities, strong verbal communication skills and problem solving skills
- Cross-cultural communication and cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Training Coordination and class Instruction
- Data collection methods and experience in epidemiological study designs and execution
- Strong quantitative skills and qualitative skills in public health
- Experience in combining,cleaning large multivariate data sets and posses excellent skills in statistics and health outcomes
- Prevention strategies and health disparities analysis
Reading, hiking/camping, volunteering work
Most of my volunteering work is with the vulnerable communities disproportionately affected by diseases.
Helping out at the old age centres.
Languages
English, Namibian/Oshiwambo/Ndonga, German (A1), Swahili, Ndonga, Khoegu-khobab
Native language
Timeline
Public Health Specialist & Epidemiology
Ministry Of Defense And Veterans Affairs
04.2021 - Current
Wing Commander for Academic
Ministry Of Defence And Veterans Affairs
01.2021 - Current
Ph.D. - Public Health Epidemioilogy
Walden University
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