Experience

African Enterprise Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Director (Voluntary)

  • Aug 2018 - Present



WaterAid Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Lead - Health

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Caritas Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Humanitarian Program Coordinator - Asia & Africa

  • Nov 2019 - Aug 2021

  Coordination of CA’s emergency and humanitarian response in the Asia and Africa regions, ensuring effective and timely assessment, monitoring, reporting and response to disasters or looming emergency situation and ensure the application of, and compliance with security protocols and policies of CA. Coordination of CA’s emergency and humanitarian response in the Asia and Africa regions, ensuring effective and timely assessment, monitoring, reporting and response to disasters or looming emergency situation and ensure the application of, and compliance with security protocols and policies of CA.



ADRA Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Program Officer - Open Heart International

  • Jul 2017 - Oct 2019

  -Program Management: Managed the development aspects of Open Heart International relationships and all contractual obligations to stakeholders. Managed partnerships in collaboration with volunteer Project Coordinators who managed clinical aspects.-Program Design: Leading teams in the design of new projects/programs and new phases of existing projects, collaborating with ADRA technical specialists, using ADRA’s Values Based Development approach-Developing Best Practice: Aligned Open Heart International strategy with Development Best Practice and ADRA Australia program strategy-Safeguarding: Focal point for the protection of children and vulnerable adults, PSEAH, and Counter-Terrorism within Open Heart International-Program Representation: Represented Open Heart International within ADRA Australia program structure including contribution to Technical Learning Labs, membership in Programs Committee, Open Heart International Steering Committee, Clinical Governance Committee(s)

• Development Practice Officer

  • Nov 2016 - Jul 2017

  Program design, monitoring and evaluation; community development and facilitation skills, participatory rural appraisal



Campbelltown City Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Health Promotion Coordinator

  • Sep 2014 - Nov 2016

  Coordinating healthy lifestyle initiatives such as the Campbelltown City Challenge Walk, Fisher's Ghost Fun Run and NSW Bike Week events; Bicycle Education and Road Safety Centre; facilitating childhood immunisation clinics and creating supportive environments for workplace health initiatives. Coordinating healthy lifestyle initiatives such as the Campbelltown City Challenge Walk, Fisher's Ghost Fun Run and NSW Bike Week events; Bicycle Education and Road Safety Centre; facilitating childhood immunisation clinics and creating supportive environments for workplace health initiatives.



Central and North West Queensland Medicare Local

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Health Promotion Officer

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2014



Medair

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Country Director-Progammes

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  •Oversee Project Coordinators (PC) in programme development and implementation •Oversee Medair South Sudan programme portfolio of 8.5 million USD•Directly supervise and manage Project Coordinators, Health & Hygiene Promotion Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, UNOCHA Secondee and Field Communication Officer•Support Project Coordinators to lead development of new project proposals, ensuring timely input from other senior management staff•Finalise country programme strategy in liaison with Deputy Country Director-Programme Support (DCD-PS); Advisors, Country Director and Desk Officer at headquarter office •In the absence of Country Director, DCD-P acts as Country Director and Head of Office, working closely with the Technical Advisors and DCD-PS•In coordination with the PC, Technical Advisors, M&E Officer and HHP Manager, ensure input for monthly, quarterly & final narrative and financial reports for all projects is submitted to internal and external partners; stakeholders and donors •Working with the Field Communications Officer, ensure high quality of Medair brand visibility through reporting, website contributions and other media outputs such as Facebook, Twitter and organisational Blogs•Develop and maintain relationships with Government of South Sudan (GoSS) authorities, civil society, churches, NGOs, UN agencies and donors with the objective of coordinating programme development and implementation•Support the Project Coordinators and Finance department to make budget adjustment recommendations to Country Director •Advise on recruitment of new staff to the programme and support in the management of programme staff including areas of discipline, motivation, capacity building and professional development – by creating a good working atmosphere across the country team•Liaise when necessary with UN security and as Security Focal Point in the absence of the Country Director. Support and monitor adherence to security protocols for all staff

• Projects Cordinator

  • Jul 2010 - Dec 2011

  •Responsible for guidance, monitoring, management and supervision of Non-Food Items (NFI), Primary Health Care & Nutrition, Project Support, and water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) Project Managers (PMs)•Lead the preparation of donor proposals for all projects including log frames and budgets, with significant input from Project Managers and Technical Advisors in Juba and HQ• Manage a portfolio of 4.8 million USD in three Counties of Upper Nile and one County in Lakes States in South Sudan•Support PMs in line with project proposals and budgets, donor relations, adherence to South Sudan and international humanitarian policies, procedures and guidelines; developing project indicators according to Sphere and international gold standards•Liaising and coordinating with the Deputy Country Director-Programmes (DCD-P) on ongoing programme issues and significant developments as they arise• Support PMs in day to day decision making, capacity building and staff development•Ensure efficient delivery of programme targets through liaison with Projects Support Manager (PSM) and logistics staff in Upper Nile & Lakes States and Juba base•Ensure visibility of programmes and high quality reporting through liaison with the Field Communication Officer and M&E Officer•Represent Medair in GoSS and UN/NGO coordination meetings; engage with both internal and external stakeholders and donor partners on Medair’s operation in South Sudan•Advice DCD-P on possible new partnerships in Upper Nile State or elsewhere in South Sudan including new programme initiatives, implementation strategy and evaluation of current projects• Lead donor visits to project field sites in Upper Nile State•Recommendations on staff recruitment, discipline, training, professional development and supervision•Head of Office in Upper Nile & Lakes States -responsible for team leadership including security and acting liaison officer for team issues.



IOM - UN Migration

• Switzerland
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Migration Health Associate

  • Jan 2009 - May 2010

  •Assist in promotion and advocacy activities for migrant health in South-East Asia’s Greater Mekong Sub-region countries (Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam)•Assist in identifying and addressing emerging and re-emerging migrant health concerns, psychosocial needs and labour laws for bilateral cross-border or regional migration initiatives and programs• Support the coordination and planning of regional migration health meetings and events and represent IOM Regional Migration Health Department at UN, government and non-government meetings• Assist in the development and implementation of Phase 2 & 3 of the Regional HIV/AIDS information project (Training and dissemination)• Support the development of Training Curriculum and IEC/BCC materials for prioritised migrant health issues such as pandemic influenza, HIV&AIDS, TB, malaria and psychosocial health•In liaison with the Regional Migration Health Director plan, prepare, implement and document project activities, such as cross-fertilisation exercises, workshops, seminars and conferences•Develop relevant concept papers and proposals for field assessments and projects•Meet with Donors and UN agencies on issues relating to migrant health•Assists in data collection and analysis and in writing reports, presentations and publications



Family Planning Australia

• Australia
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Health Promotion Officer

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2008

  •Manage all issues relevant to planning, administration, service delivery, human resources and budgets for the Multicultural Unit•Manage the clinical, training, health promotion, research and project activities of the Multicultural Unit•Work constructively with staff and stakeholders to develop and implement community based projects•Monitor and address quality assurance issues relating to service delivery •Develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate unit professional standards and services.•NSW State wide leadership responsibility for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities• Design, implement and evaluate and report on operational/ business plans for CALD communities• Liaise with relevant managers to achieve business plans• Contribute to the implementation of the Family Planning NSW service model, operational and business planning processes• Contribute to the management of organisational projects and service issues•Establish and maintain links with relevant external and internal stakeholders•Fulfil reporting requirements including contributions for reports to NSW State and Australian Commonwealth performance agreements as required• Liaise with professional leaders within the organisation in the development of services • Promote Family Planning NSW as a leader in professional clinical education and clinical services in sexual and reproductive health• Address quality assurance issues and promote improvement activities relating to services•Ensure adherence to principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO), occupational health and safety (OH & S) and Anti-discrimination legislation; a safe workplace for staff, clients and visitors•Provide concise, accurate and timely Monthly and Business Plan reports to Director of Operations• Ensure the achievement of agreed unit business plan and implementation of continuous improvement strategies•Provide effective leadership for unit team and effective management of centre