Multi-Tissue Recovery Coordinator

• Jul 2018 - Present

Clinical Specialist - Tissue

• Nov 2019 - Mar 2021

Program Coordinator-Bloom Clinic; Director(ag), Primary Care

• Jun 2013 - Sep 2015

•Held leadership position at WellFort Community Health Services; Program Coordinator of the provincially funded HIV/Hepatitis C program in the Region of Peel and acted director of primary care •Planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated the delivery of the HIV/Hepatitis C program •Collected, analyzed and interpreted data; prepared and submitted reports to funder, Ontario HIV/AIDS Treatment Network and Chief Executive Officer •Functioned as an information expert on Hepatitis… Show more •Held leadership position at WellFort Community Health Services; Program Coordinator of the provincially funded HIV/Hepatitis C program in the Region of Peel and acted director of primary care •Planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated the delivery of the HIV/Hepatitis C program •Collected, analyzed and interpreted data; prepared and submitted reports to funder, Ontario HIV/AIDS Treatment Network and Chief Executive Officer •Functioned as an information expert on Hepatitis C and HIV for clients and health care providers •Engaged with key decision makers of community agencies, and health service organizations, and health care professionals in implementing programs and establishing services for hepatitis C at risk populations •Negotiated and instituted memorandum of understandings with service organizations, health care providers and Peel Public Health •Evaluated processes and institute quality improvement projects towards improving client flow and client satisfaction •Engaged with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, worked as a team; fostering healthier individuals and community •Worked collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical team towards achieving the best possible outcomes for clients •Established professional relationships with health care professionals and key stake holders •Delivered presentations to physicians on Hepatitis C , educating and encouraging testing Show less •Held leadership position at WellFort Community Health Services; Program Coordinator of the provincially funded HIV/Hepatitis C program in the Region of Peel and acted director of primary care •Planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated the delivery of the HIV/Hepatitis C program •Collected, analyzed and interpreted data; prepared and submitted reports to funder, Ontario HIV/AIDS Treatment Network and Chief Executive Officer •Functioned as an information expert on Hepatitis… Show more •Held leadership position at WellFort Community Health Services; Program Coordinator of the provincially funded HIV/Hepatitis C program in the Region of Peel and acted director of primary care •Planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated the delivery of the HIV/Hepatitis C program •Collected, analyzed and interpreted data; prepared and submitted reports to funder, Ontario HIV/AIDS Treatment Network and Chief Executive Officer •Functioned as an information expert on Hepatitis C and HIV for clients and health care providers •Engaged with key decision makers of community agencies, and health service organizations, and health care professionals in implementing programs and establishing services for hepatitis C at risk populations •Negotiated and instituted memorandum of understandings with service organizations, health care providers and Peel Public Health •Evaluated processes and institute quality improvement projects towards improving client flow and client satisfaction •Engaged with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, worked as a team; fostering healthier individuals and community •Worked collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical team towards achieving the best possible outcomes for clients •Established professional relationships with health care professionals and key stake holders •Delivered presentations to physicians on Hepatitis C , educating and encouraging testing Show less

Regulatory Affairs Associate

• Apr 2012 - May 2013

• Conducted a critical review of available data for an SNDS to determine accuracy, identified gaps, communicated to internal and external partners; resulted in corrective actions • Prepared submission documents for Health Canada; New Drug Submissions, Notifiable Change, Clinical Trials Applications, Clarifaxes/queries • Prepared Product Monographs, QOS, CPIDs, Annual Notifications, PSUR, DSUR • Assisted in reviewing and correcting labels • Rendered… Show more • Conducted a critical review of available data for an SNDS to determine accuracy, identified gaps, communicated to internal and external partners; resulted in corrective actions • Prepared submission documents for Health Canada; New Drug Submissions, Notifiable Change, Clinical Trials Applications, Clarifaxes/queries • Prepared Product Monographs, QOS, CPIDs, Annual Notifications, PSUR, DSUR • Assisted in reviewing and correcting labels • Rendered exceptional support in maintaining regulatory SOPs • Coordinated and chaired regulatory affairs departmental meetings Show less • Conducted a critical review of available data for an SNDS to determine accuracy, identified gaps, communicated to internal and external partners; resulted in corrective actions • Prepared submission documents for Health Canada; New Drug Submissions, Notifiable Change, Clinical Trials Applications, Clarifaxes/queries • Prepared Product Monographs, QOS, CPIDs, Annual Notifications, PSUR, DSUR • Assisted in reviewing and correcting labels • Rendered… Show more • Conducted a critical review of available data for an SNDS to determine accuracy, identified gaps, communicated to internal and external partners; resulted in corrective actions • Prepared submission documents for Health Canada; New Drug Submissions, Notifiable Change, Clinical Trials Applications, Clarifaxes/queries • Prepared Product Monographs, QOS, CPIDs, Annual Notifications, PSUR, DSUR • Assisted in reviewing and correcting labels • Rendered exceptional support in maintaining regulatory SOPs • Coordinated and chaired regulatory affairs departmental meetings Show less

Director National Care & Treatment Centre

• Aug 2005 - Sep 2010

•Led the national referral centre for HIV care and treatment; Act as a resource personnel for all treating physicians •Collected, analyzed clinical and demographic data that led to reallocation of resources and recommended changes to national treatment guidelines •Engaged treatment experts locally and internationally, guided national policy decisions •Developed and maintained staff competency by: facilitating training, weekly case discussions/clinical care meetings, •Lectured to… Show more •Led the national referral centre for HIV care and treatment; Act as a resource personnel for all treating physicians •Collected, analyzed clinical and demographic data that led to reallocation of resources and recommended changes to national treatment guidelines •Engaged treatment experts locally and internationally, guided national policy decisions •Developed and maintained staff competency by: facilitating training, weekly case discussions/clinical care meetings, •Lectured to health care professionals, students and general population at a variety of forums: university, conferences and workshops •Prepared, managed and defended annual budgets •Conducted patient satisfaction survey which resulted in changing processes, improved efficiencies and client satisfaction •Coordinated, supervised and supported volunteers and internship students •Prepared, reviewed, and revised Standard Operating Procedures and guidance documents to facilitate efficient functioning of clinics and guided patient care at the national level •Actively participated and a national representative in collaborative efforts with external experts, for example: Canadian Society for International Health (CSIH), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and PEPFAR. Show less •Led the national referral centre for HIV care and treatment; Act as a resource personnel for all treating physicians •Collected, analyzed clinical and demographic data that led to reallocation of resources and recommended changes to national treatment guidelines •Engaged treatment experts locally and internationally, guided national policy decisions •Developed and maintained staff competency by: facilitating training, weekly case discussions/clinical care meetings, •Lectured to… Show more •Led the national referral centre for HIV care and treatment; Act as a resource personnel for all treating physicians •Collected, analyzed clinical and demographic data that led to reallocation of resources and recommended changes to national treatment guidelines •Engaged treatment experts locally and internationally, guided national policy decisions •Developed and maintained staff competency by: facilitating training, weekly case discussions/clinical care meetings, •Lectured to health care professionals, students and general population at a variety of forums: university, conferences and workshops •Prepared, managed and defended annual budgets •Conducted patient satisfaction survey which resulted in changing processes, improved efficiencies and client satisfaction •Coordinated, supervised and supported volunteers and internship students •Prepared, reviewed, and revised Standard Operating Procedures and guidance documents to facilitate efficient functioning of clinics and guided patient care at the national level •Actively participated and a national representative in collaborative efforts with external experts, for example: Canadian Society for International Health (CSIH), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and PEPFAR. Show less

District Medical Officer

• 1997 - 2005

•Manager/Medical Superintendent for a forty-nine bed rural hospital which served a population of approximately 30,000 persons. •Engaged with community leaders and patients to better understand their needs and expectations •Refurbished the operating theatre and restarted general surgeries after ten years, decreased financial cost and time for residents to travel seventy kilometers to a referral hospital •Patients and community wanted a cleaner, better looking hospital; led the donation… Show more •Manager/Medical Superintendent for a forty-nine bed rural hospital which served a population of approximately 30,000 persons. •Engaged with community leaders and patients to better understand their needs and expectations •Refurbished the operating theatre and restarted general surgeries after ten years, decreased financial cost and time for residents to travel seventy kilometers to a referral hospital •Patients and community wanted a cleaner, better looking hospital; led the donation efforts and improved the esthetics at no cost to the government •Led a telethon with the Rotary and Lions club, the community donated over Can $6000 to establish a unit to house an x-ray and ultrasound machine •Designed brochures, educational materials, for print and electronic media; panelist on monthly television call-in programs, addressing health matters •Coordinated care for all admitted persons, managed outpatient clinics and emergencies •Coordinated the establishment of a HIV/STI treatment site and physiotherapy unit at Skeldon •Directed and facilitated health promotion programs in the community •Used local media to educate and promote healthy lifestyles •Acted Regional Health Officer, responsible for a region of approximately 160,000; one national referral, one regional and three district hospitals including health centres and health huts Show less •Manager/Medical Superintendent for a forty-nine bed rural hospital which served a population of approximately 30,000 persons. •Engaged with community leaders and patients to better understand their needs and expectations •Refurbished the operating theatre and restarted general surgeries after ten years, decreased financial cost and time for residents to travel seventy kilometers to a referral hospital •Patients and community wanted a cleaner, better looking hospital; led the donation… Show more •Manager/Medical Superintendent for a forty-nine bed rural hospital which served a population of approximately 30,000 persons. •Engaged with community leaders and patients to better understand their needs and expectations •Refurbished the operating theatre and restarted general surgeries after ten years, decreased financial cost and time for residents to travel seventy kilometers to a referral hospital •Patients and community wanted a cleaner, better looking hospital; led the donation efforts and improved the esthetics at no cost to the government •Led a telethon with the Rotary and Lions club, the community donated over Can $6000 to establish a unit to house an x-ray and ultrasound machine •Designed brochures, educational materials, for print and electronic media; panelist on monthly television call-in programs, addressing health matters •Coordinated care for all admitted persons, managed outpatient clinics and emergencies •Coordinated the establishment of a HIV/STI treatment site and physiotherapy unit at Skeldon •Directed and facilitated health promotion programs in the community •Used local media to educate and promote healthy lifestyles •Acted Regional Health Officer, responsible for a region of approximately 160,000; one national referral, one regional and three district hospitals including health centres and health huts Show less