John Kewn
Programme Officer at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine- Claim this Profile
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Tom Ellum (MBA, MSc)
I worked with John in the Integrated Systems Unit of the Ascend NTD project. John coordinated technical assistance across all project activities, spanning 12 countries and multiple consortium partners. John was a pleasure to work with and a great team player.
Alexandra Carlin
After working alongside John virtually in the Integrated Systems Unit of the Ascend Consortium for 2 years now, I can confidently say it has been a pleasure and provide a strong recommendation. As the Ascend project worked across multiple NGOs, it required someone like John to provide his expertise in programme management to ensure the creation and maintenance of efficient processes throughout. I have continuously admired John’s strong work ethic, dedicating himself to the role he is in. This type of dedication is evident in John’s work, continuously keeping track of multiple work-flow streams to an exceptional standard, whilst communicating progress in a clear and concise manner. I do hope that we bump into each other again in future projects!
Tom Ellum (MBA, MSc)
I worked with John in the Integrated Systems Unit of the Ascend NTD project. John coordinated technical assistance across all project activities, spanning 12 countries and multiple consortium partners. John was a pleasure to work with and a great team player.
Alexandra Carlin
After working alongside John virtually in the Integrated Systems Unit of the Ascend Consortium for 2 years now, I can confidently say it has been a pleasure and provide a strong recommendation. As the Ascend project worked across multiple NGOs, it required someone like John to provide his expertise in programme management to ensure the creation and maintenance of efficient processes throughout. I have continuously admired John’s strong work ethic, dedicating himself to the role he is in. This type of dedication is evident in John’s work, continuously keeping track of multiple work-flow streams to an exceptional standard, whilst communicating progress in a clear and concise manner. I do hope that we bump into each other again in future projects!
Tom Ellum (MBA, MSc)
I worked with John in the Integrated Systems Unit of the Ascend NTD project. John coordinated technical assistance across all project activities, spanning 12 countries and multiple consortium partners. John was a pleasure to work with and a great team player.
Alexandra Carlin
After working alongside John virtually in the Integrated Systems Unit of the Ascend Consortium for 2 years now, I can confidently say it has been a pleasure and provide a strong recommendation. As the Ascend project worked across multiple NGOs, it required someone like John to provide his expertise in programme management to ensure the creation and maintenance of efficient processes throughout. I have continuously admired John’s strong work ethic, dedicating himself to the role he is in. This type of dedication is evident in John’s work, continuously keeping track of multiple work-flow streams to an exceptional standard, whilst communicating progress in a clear and concise manner. I do hope that we bump into each other again in future projects!
Tom Ellum (MBA, MSc)
I worked with John in the Integrated Systems Unit of the Ascend NTD project. John coordinated technical assistance across all project activities, spanning 12 countries and multiple consortium partners. John was a pleasure to work with and a great team player.
Alexandra Carlin
After working alongside John virtually in the Integrated Systems Unit of the Ascend Consortium for 2 years now, I can confidently say it has been a pleasure and provide a strong recommendation. As the Ascend project worked across multiple NGOs, it required someone like John to provide his expertise in programme management to ensure the creation and maintenance of efficient processes throughout. I have continuously admired John’s strong work ethic, dedicating himself to the role he is in. This type of dedication is evident in John’s work, continuously keeping track of multiple work-flow streams to an exceptional standard, whilst communicating progress in a clear and concise manner. I do hope that we bump into each other again in future projects!
Experience
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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Programme Officer
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Apr 2015 - Present
My role involves the provision of proactive programme management which includes contract management, financial management, risk assessment, reporting obligations and the monitoring of pre-defined outputs, deliverables, and milestones. I ensure projects comply with contractual terms & conditions and reporting requirements whilst establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with technical, clinical, and academic staff, corporate operational support teams, external donors, partners, and key stakeholders. I have a consistent track record of success, delivering programmes and projects on time and within budget. My skills in planning, problem solving, decision making and handling multiple tasks are critical requirements of my role. I have worked with a range of high-profile funders/donors including FCDO, DFID, UNICEF, WHO, GSK, TFGH and The Global Fund delivering complex international aid programmes in Neglected Tropical Diseases and Maternal & Newborn Health in LMIC in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Show less
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Liverpool Mutual Homes
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Systems & Fixed Assets Manager and Business Planning and Income Manager
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Apr 2008 - Mar 2015
Financial Systems & Fixed Assets Manager - Established Service Level Agreements covering all aspects of finance systems provision. - Planned, tested and implemented full version & patch Open Accounts upgrades. - Integrated new Open Accounts modules such as Project Accounting, Sales Ledger, Fixed Assets,, Collaborative Planning and Contract Management. - Full integration of Orchard Housing applications such as Rent Accounting & Repairs including data flows and process/procedure documents. - Migration and upgrade of banking services. Business Planning & Income Manager - Review of general needs rental and service charge income, de-pooling of costs resulting in an additional £500k of revenue service charge income over 3 years. - Review of service charge income and migration from fixed to variable costs resulting in an additional £200k of revenue service charge income over 3 years. - External commercial contract for the provision of disabled adaptations for Cheshire West & Chester District Council at £100k per annum. - External commercial contract for the management of Liverpool City Council’s unsustainable stock generating in excess of £800k. Show less
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Liverpool City Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Principal Finance Officer
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Sep 2001 - Mar 2008
Principal Finance Officer, Regeneration & Housing Finance Teams Manage teams of Budget Support Officers. Preparation of budgets, forecasting and year end final accounts for Revenue and Capital grants. Variance analysis, investigation and resolution of observed variances. Identify business development opportunities and oversee financial bids. Submission of regulatory statutory returns to government departments and external agencies. Preparation of financial appraisals and performance projections including financial implications of service proposals and Executive Board reports. Preparation of comprehensive service business plans. Provide financial skills training to finance and non-finance staff. Liaise with internal and external auditors. Show less
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Education
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1986 - 1988
Liverpool John Moores University (Liverpool Polytecnic)
HNC, Public Administration & Finance -
1986 - 1988
South Liverpool Community College
ONC/BTEC National Certificate - Public Administration, Distinction Pass -
1979 - 1984
West Derby Comprehensive School
8 GCSE's (Inc. English & Maths) -
Other
Professional CPD Certified Training Courses
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