Runnah Chiyembekezo Kutsokwe
Umea
Summary
Change doesn’t start with a mass of people, but rather with an individual who is motivated, persistent, consistent, and dedicated. I want to be a part of the solution, not a problem, which drives me to strive for persistence, consistency, and dedication. As a public health personnel my research knowledge and experience set me on a path bo be able to contribute to the change and also achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. I appreciate diversity, as I believe it is a powerful tool to achieve greater results. Leadership role is often underrated and yet it is fundamental for the organization to progress. I can say I have both demonstrated leadership by reaching rural communities in raising awareness of non-communicable diseases
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Worker
Optivue Optometrists
10.2017 - 06.2022
- Conducted community outreaches and raising awareness of diabetes in relation to eyesight.
- Compiling and submitting reports.
- Eye care project implementation
- Proposal writing for eye sight intervention in relation to conjunctivitis.
- Worked hand in Hand wIth Lions Sight eye district department in conducting eyesight community health education.
- Conducted research relation to eyesight and public health using interviews and focus group as method of data collection.
Infection Prevention Coordinator
Zomba Central Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Conducted trainings on World Health Organization (WHO) Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs) to health care workers in rural health facilities.
- Conducted Infection prevention assessment on waste management, Covid 19, hand hygiene, dead body management, formal use of Personal Protective Equipment’s, linen management and hospital passing points in the health facilities.
- Conducted monthly hospital assessments in all departments on Infection prevention measures.
- Reported all assessment and suggested ways to improve infection prevention at all departments at the hospital.
- Implemented Infection Prevention measures at two rural health centres in chirimba, Malawi.
- Improved the sanitation at the guardian shelter at Zomba Central Hospital, through monthly infection prevention assessments.
Public Health Officer
Blantyre District Health Office
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Conducted sensitisation meetings with community leaders and faith leaders (stakeholders) to identify any public health issues.
- Facilitated regular engagement and information sharing with the stakeholders.
- Day to day planning and implementation of all nutrition, sanitation and health project activities.
- Provided supportive supervision and management to the volunteers.
- Managing all health projects by ensuring all volunteers are allocated to the catchment areas.
- Proposal writing for health and development projects.
- Conducted training workshop on public health related issues to local volunteers.
- Ensured completion of necessary tasks in line with project timelines by the volunteers
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Umea University
Umea, Sweden05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University Of Livingstonia
Rumphi, Malawi08.2016
Skills
Research: Qualitative and Quantitative
Qualitative data analysis(Grounded theory, Thematic Analysis and Content analysis)
Systematic Review research
Data analysis using R
Research witting and Presentation
Project implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Languages
chichewa, Shona
Native language
Swedish
Upper intermediate
B2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Infection Prevention Coordinator
Zomba Central Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2021
Field Worker
Optivue Optometrists
10.2017 - 06.2022
Public Health Officer
Blantyre District Health Office
09.2016 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Public Health
Umea University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University Of Livingstonia
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