NOAH GIZE
Kaoma District
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished Public Health Scientist with 4 years of experience as a Community Liaison Officer across 5 districts of the Western Province namely Nkeyema, Kaoma, Nalolo, Sikongo and Kalabo Districts with Proven successes in leading teams of 20+ Community Health Workers while managing and delivering end-to-end recruitment, including Data entry, community mobilization and sensitization, HIV prevention care and treatment through the index testing cascade as well community outreach priority population prevention messages and well-versed in helping organizations to achieve their objectives. Seeking a Senior Medical Advisor position at ICAP to leverage expertise in community engagement, public health strategies, and leadership to drive impactful healthcare initiatives. Determined and well-rounded individual with more than 4 years working as Scientist within Public Health industry. Sharp and focused professional offering skills in Community mobilization and Sensitization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIELD IMPLEMENTATION OFFICER
Ciheb Zambia
10.2023 - Current
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence when working with diverse key populations, respecting their identities and backgrounds.
- Coordinate and oversee day-to-day implementation of HIV prevention, testing, and treatment activities for key populations.
- Ensure that project activities are aligned with project's goals and objectives by meeting 100% in all targets.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with key population communities.
- Facilitated community involvement and participation through stakeholder engagement
- Organized and conducted HIV testing and counseling sessions for key populations.
- Ensured that testing services are accessible, confidential, and non-stigmatizing.
- Facilitated referral and linkage of individuals who test positive for HIV to appropriate treatment and care services and those who test negative to prevention services
- Ensured individuals understood importance of adhering to treatment regimens
- Developed and implemented behavioral interventions that promote safer sex practices, condom/lubricant use, and harm reduction strategies among key populations
- Trained and supported peer promoters, community health workers from key populations to disseminate information and deliver interventions.
- Ensured that all project activities adhere to relevant regulations, ethical standards, and best practices in HIV prevention and care.
- Established and maintained partnerships with local healthcare providers, NGOs, and government agencies to enhance project outcomes.
Community Liaison Officer
Ciheb-Zambia
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Led multidisciplinary team in design and implementation of evidence-based public health programs, focusing on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment strategies
- Provided strategic guidance to stakeholders and partners to optimize healthcare service delivery and ensure adherence to global health standards
- Worked closely with 5 Districts and facility In-charges in selecting and recruiting community health workers; ensured CHWs are certified and registered with regulatory bodies for psychosocial counseling
- Implemented Coaching Boys into Men (CBIM) in 3 Districts namely Kaoma, Kalabo and Senanga Districts
- Formed and Revamped Facility Youth Friendly corners and School Health Clubs in 10 Schools
- Trained and mentored Community Health Workers in psychosocial HIV counseling and testing, adolescent health services, TB/HIV, PMTCT plus other relevant trainings that focused on intensified HIV case identification using high yield modalities such as index testing, and social network testing
- Participated in proficiency testing by collaborating with laboratory teams and enroll facility in external quality control for HIV testing services
- Utilized community -facility linkage platform to extend holistic services for Pregnant Breast Feeding Women, their partners and infants into community to ensure
- Ensured health promotional messages are offered and HIV Testing is optimized at all testing points
- Established and revamped Youth Friendly Spaces and Health Clubs in 10 Schools in Kalabo and Nkeyema Districts.
- Collaborated with multiple departments within organization to develop comprehensive approaches to addressing complex community issues.
Community Liaison Officer
University of Maryland (MGIC)
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Worked closely with facility In-charges in selecting and recruiting community health workers; ensured CHWs are certified and registered with regulatory bodies for psychosocial counseling
- Trained and mentored Community Health Workers in psychosocial HIV counseling and testing, adolescent health services, TB/HIV, PMTCT plus other relevant trainings that focused on intensified HIV case identification using high yield modalities such as index testing, and social network testing
- Participated in proficiency testing by collaborating with laboratory teams and enroll facility in external quality control for HIV testing services
- Utilized community -facility linkage platform to extend holistic services for Pregnant Breast Feeding Women, their partners and infants into community to ensure
- Developed and implemented activities that contributed to accelerating HIV epidemic control among Key/Priority Populations by creating novel approach to link communities and facilities into seamless continuum of HIV prevention and care for all KP/PP
- Mentored 20 community health workers in providing adherence support to clients on treatment and ensure clients with high viral loads are enrolled in enhanced adherence counseling
- Supported community health workers to provide intensified TB case identification at facility and in community
- Ensured health promotional messages are offered and HIV Testing is optimized at all testing points
- Supported project to scale up differentiated service delivery models at facility and in community
- Conduct community mobilization and sensitization to create demand for uptake of viral load, antenatal, HTS, male involvement services
- Establish and strengthen adolescent health services at facility and in community by revamping and establishing youth friendly spaces
- Document and follow up all gender based violence and link to GBV support facilities
- Planned and oversaw HTS activities conducted by CHWs in respective facility and be responsible for ensuring linkage of all clients referred from community to facility are successfully completed
- Documented all HIV Testing services in relevant data collecting tools
- Aggregated and analyzed data to improve client/patient outcomes.
- Increased awareness of available resources by creating and distributing informative materials about programs and services offered.
- Enhanced community outreach efforts by establishing partnerships with local organizations and Schools.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of existing programs or services by analyzing data, preparing reports and making recommendations for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Chreso University
Lusaka, Zambia01.2020
Skills
- DHIS 2
- Community Engagement
- Leadership and Team Management
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Community Mobilization and Sensitization
- Data collection and Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Volunteer Management
Websites
Accomplishments
Best performing Community Liaison Officer Award -2021
Certification
Psychosocial Counselling certificate, UNAIDS, 2013
Personal Information
Title: PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER
Awards
Best performing Community Liaison Officer (CLO), Ciheb-Zambia, 2021
Volunteer Experience
Community Health promoter, Cidrz-Compact, 03/01/13, 05/01/14
References
- Linah Mwango, Deputy chief of Party-Ciheb Zambia, +260978779664
- Samuel Shawa, Human Resource Personnel-Ciheb Zambia, +260963517035
- Henry Kabombo, Provincial Coordinator, +260979722182
Affiliations
- Health Professional Council of Zambia
Languages
English
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
NYANJA
Advanced
C1
Timeline
FIELD IMPLEMENTATION OFFICER
Ciheb Zambia
10.2023 - Current
Community Liaison Officer
Ciheb-Zambia
10.2021 - 07.2023
Community Liaison Officer
University of Maryland (MGIC)
11.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Chreso University
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