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Education
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Chanda Shula

Kalulushi,Zambia

Summary

Dynamic Environmental Health Technologist with the Ministry of Health, skilled in hazardous waste management and public health education. Proven track record in conducting environmental inspections and enhancing community awareness. Adept at water quality monitoring, fostering collaboration, and implementing effective safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations.

Certified Environmental Health Technologist with practical experience in conducting environmental health assessments, enforcing public health laws, and developing effective strategies to mitigate environmental hazards. Strengths include in-depth knowledge of environmental science, strong analytical skills, and adeptness at data interpretation for the promotion of community health. Past roles demonstrate significant contribution to improving local environment standards through proactive risk management and preventive measures implementation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Health Technologist

Ministry of health
Chambishi , Za
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • Conducted environmental health inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Assisted in developing public health education materials for community outreach programs.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to address environmental health concerns.
  • Monitored water quality and sanitation practices in various facilities.
  • Evaluated hazardous waste management procedures for compliance and safety standards.
  • Participated in training sessions on environmental health best practices for staff.
  • Reported findings and made recommendations for health interventions and improvements.
  • Engaged with community members to raise awareness about environmental health issues.
  • Coordinated laboratory analysis of water and wastewater samples for compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization concerning matters pertaining to environmental concerns.
  • Monitored operations at permitted facilities for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Provided education and outreach services on topics related to environmental health protection and promotion.
  • Conducted air quality monitoring to identify sources of pollution.
  • Prepared reports outlining findings from investigations into violations of environmental laws or regulations.
  • Compiled data from field studies for use in risk assessments relating to public health impacts.
  • Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, maintaining records, preparing summaries of activities conducted by the department.
  • Assisted in the development of new methods for sampling, testing, analyzing, evaluating, and reporting on environmental conditions.
  • Provided technical assistance in the areas of hazardous waste management and disposal.
  • Analyzed soil and groundwater contamination data to determine potential risks to public health.
  • Developed and implemented safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Conducted on-site inspections to assess compliance with environmental health regulations.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies that could improve existing practices or procedures related to environment health protection activities.
  • Investigated complaints related to environmental health hazards such as noise, air pollution.
  • Developed, implemented and monitored programs to ensure food safety standards were met.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advancements in technology relevant to the field of Environmental Health Technologist.
  • Reviewed plans for new construction projects for potential environmental health issues.
  • Facilitated meetings between local officials, stakeholders, and community members regarding environmental health policies.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from citizens about their rights under state and federal environmental laws.
  • Assisted with emergency response activities in the event of a public health incident or disaster.
  • Recorded test data and prepared reports, summaries and charts interpreting test results.
  • Provided information to government representatives, employers and general public groups on issues of public health, environmental protection and workplace safety.
  • Determined characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gas material and substances by conducting field, laboratory and physical tests.
  • Performed basic calculations and computer data entry.
  • Developed and implemented programs for monitoring environmental pollution and radiation.
  • Used collected data from field surveys and laboratory analyses to help engineers design new methods and environmental remediation strategies.
  • Conducted rodent and pest control

Sales lady

Milling company
Chambishi , Zambia
02.2012 - 08.2012

Attending to customers to customers

  • Assisted customers in selecting products and answering inquiries.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the sales area.
  • Operated point-of-sale system for transactions and inventory tracking.

Education

Chambishi Secondary School
Chambishi , Za

Skills

  • Environmental inspections
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Water quality monitoring
  • Public health education

Languages

Bemba
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Certification

Diploma in Environmental Health Technology

Affiliations

  • Business in fashion
  • Business in Transportation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Environmental Health Technologist

Ministry of health
01.2020 - 11.2020

Sales lady

Milling company
02.2012 - 08.2012

Chambishi Secondary School
Chanda Shula