Jeewaranga Gunasekera
Community Health and Engagement Officer - NHS East Sussex Wheelchair Service at Ross Care- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Sinhala Native or bilingual proficiency
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Tamil Limited working proficiency
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Uditha Jayasinghe, FRM
Jeewaranga is a creative individual gifted with unorthodox problem solving skills. He is also in possession of excellent PR skills which helps in most difficult situations. Apart from him being a doctor, Jeewaranga has a versatile set of talents of photography and music. I would highly recommend Jeewaranga and I am confident that he will be a valuable asset to your team.
Sonali Silva
I've worked with Jeewaranga on multiple health promotion and communications programs. He is a diligent and very responsible team member. He is able to bring innovative ideas to fruition. It was always a pleasure working with you Dr Jeewaranga.
Uditha Jayasinghe, FRM
Jeewaranga is a creative individual gifted with unorthodox problem solving skills. He is also in possession of excellent PR skills which helps in most difficult situations. Apart from him being a doctor, Jeewaranga has a versatile set of talents of photography and music. I would highly recommend Jeewaranga and I am confident that he will be a valuable asset to your team.
Sonali Silva
I've worked with Jeewaranga on multiple health promotion and communications programs. He is a diligent and very responsible team member. He is able to bring innovative ideas to fruition. It was always a pleasure working with you Dr Jeewaranga.
Uditha Jayasinghe, FRM
Jeewaranga is a creative individual gifted with unorthodox problem solving skills. He is also in possession of excellent PR skills which helps in most difficult situations. Apart from him being a doctor, Jeewaranga has a versatile set of talents of photography and music. I would highly recommend Jeewaranga and I am confident that he will be a valuable asset to your team.
Sonali Silva
I've worked with Jeewaranga on multiple health promotion and communications programs. He is a diligent and very responsible team member. He is able to bring innovative ideas to fruition. It was always a pleasure working with you Dr Jeewaranga.
Uditha Jayasinghe, FRM
Jeewaranga is a creative individual gifted with unorthodox problem solving skills. He is also in possession of excellent PR skills which helps in most difficult situations. Apart from him being a doctor, Jeewaranga has a versatile set of talents of photography and music. I would highly recommend Jeewaranga and I am confident that he will be a valuable asset to your team.
Sonali Silva
I've worked with Jeewaranga on multiple health promotion and communications programs. He is a diligent and very responsible team member. He is able to bring innovative ideas to fruition. It was always a pleasure working with you Dr Jeewaranga.
Credentials
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Infection Prevention for Vulnerable Patients
British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC)Aug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to photography basics
British Academy of PhotographyAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Planning and Managing Global Health Programmes: Promoting Quality, Accountability, and Equity - Course
John Hopkins UniversityAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Fundamentals
GoogleAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
The Neurobiology of Addiction - Course
American Society of Addiction Medicine - ASAMAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Level 2 - CPDUK
The Mandatory Training GroupJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Inclusive Management and Leadership Skills
THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL AND DEVELOPMENTJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Safeguarding Adults : Level 3 Training
Health Education EnglandJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Step in to Social Care - Course
City & GuildsJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Caring for People with Psychosis and Schizophrenia - Course
King's College LondonJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Diploma in Mental Health - CPD Course
AlisonJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Training - UKCPD Level 2
The Mandatory Training GroupJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Leadership and Management - UKCPD course
Skills for CareJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Marketing - Online
The Wharton SchoolMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Content Strategy for Professionals: Engaging Audiences - Online
Northwestern UniversityJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Making Change Last
LinkedInJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Final Cut Pro X 10.4 Professional (Apple Certified eLearning)
LearnQuestJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Web Design and Development
Lynda.comJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Social Media for Health and Development - Online
John Hopkins UniversityJul, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Climate Change Policy and Public Health
University of Wisconsin-MadisonDec, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Course in Graphic Designing
Wijeya GraphicsApr, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Ross Care
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Health and Engagement Officer - NHS East Sussex Wheelchair Service
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Jan 2023 - Present
As the Community Health and Engagement Officer of the NHS East Sussex Wheelchair Service, I am the liaison between the company, the NHS commissioning group and the wheelchair service users. My position includes conducting health engagement activities, analysing quantitative and qualitative data gathered through WATChAd and FFT systems, coordinating health communication campaigns and facilitating service improvement activities. As the Community Health and Engagement Officer of the NHS East Sussex Wheelchair Service, I am the liaison between the company, the NHS commissioning group and the wheelchair service users. My position includes conducting health engagement activities, analysing quantitative and qualitative data gathered through WATChAd and FFT systems, coordinating health communication campaigns and facilitating service improvement activities.
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Ministry of Health - Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Management Consultant
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Aug 2022 - Nov 2022
Project managing the national hypertension control pilot project conducting by the Ministry of Health with the support of Resolve to Save Lives. Project managing the national hypertension control pilot project conducting by the Ministry of Health with the support of Resolve to Save Lives.
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Health Promotion Bureau
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Sri Lanka
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Specialty Registrar in Community Medicine
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Apr 2017 - Nov 2022
- Conducted a four year long research study on health communication through social media among youth for the specialty training thesis. - Consulted as the creative director in a range of health communications content creations - Liaising officer and coordinator of the National Family Planning Re-orientation programme - Served as the social media platform manager, creative manager, and lead generator of all HPB platforms - Advocating and coordinating reproductive health rights and Comprehensive Sexuality Education with Family Planning Association and UNFPA Sri Lanka Master trainer in reproductive and gender-related health training for healthcare workers - Risk communication consultation during the COVID-19 pandemic for creative agencies including Ogilvy LK - Risk communication multistakeholder coordination with UNICEF Sri Lanka and WHO Sri Lanka Show less
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Nugasewana Healthwise
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Kottawa, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Family Physician
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Aug 2011 - Nov 2022
Nugasewana Healthwise is a family medical practice operating since 1989 in Kottawa. Our local clientele exceeds 20,000 families. I worked as a family practitioner and managed the business in this family-owned healthcare practice. Nugasewana Healthwise is a family medical practice operating since 1989 in Kottawa. Our local clientele exceeds 20,000 families. I worked as a family practitioner and managed the business in this family-owned healthcare practice.
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Institute of Multimedia Education
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lecturer
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Dec 2015 - Sep 2021
Lecturer in visual communication and photography. Lecturer in visual communication and photography.
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Durdens Hospital
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Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Locum Paediatric Doctor
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May 2013 - Apr 2020
Clinical management as a locum media doctor in the paediatric ward. Clinical management as a locum media doctor in the paediatric ward.
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National Institute of Mental Health
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Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Medical Officer of Mental Health
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Dec 2014 - May 2016
Served in an acute and intermediate care setting as a first contact doctor Implemented the disaster response plan Coordinated the clinical governance and quality improvement activities Served in an acute and intermediate care setting as a first contact doctor Implemented the disaster response plan Coordinated the clinical governance and quality improvement activities
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Ministry of health Sri Lanka
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General Hospital, Mannar
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Medical officer of Mental Health
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Nov 2011 - Jan 2013
Served in war-affected rural areas with low logistics Coordinated psychiatric social services with NGOs Established two new outreached clinics in rural areas Conducted health promotion campaigns on smoking and drugs Served in war-affected rural areas with low logistics Coordinated psychiatric social services with NGOs Established two new outreached clinics in rural areas Conducted health promotion campaigns on smoking and drugs
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Education
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2017 - 2023
University of Colombo
Doctor of Medicine - MD, Public Health | Community Medicine -
2015 - 2016
University of Colombo
Master's degree, Public Health -
2013 - 2014
University of Colombo
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sector Disaster Management, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management -
2003 - 2009
University of Colombo
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS, Medicine -
1994 - 2002
Ananda college
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1998 - 1999
Bhatkhande Music Institute, Lucknow
Diploma in Vocal Music, Music -
Ananda College
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