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AMBROSE DERY NOEYEL

AMBROSE DERY NOEYEL

Nursing & Midwifery Training College. Mampong Ashanti.

Summary

Results-driven public health specialist with over 12 years of experience in supporting and implementing evidence-based public health programme interventions in local and international settings. Possess extensive knowledge and skills in communicable and non- communicable disease prevention and control and immunization programmes.

Looking forward to a rewarding public health career in a progressive and impactful organization.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Officer, Immunizations & Disease Control

MOH
02.2022 - Current
  • Lead, plan and implement Polio Eradication activities including AFP surveillance in the municipality
  • Organize and sensitize medical and paramedical personnel in health facilities and surveillance sites on vaccine preventable diseases control measures in line with WHO standards
  • Liaise and collaborate with community leaders and local organizations for strengthening surveillance and immunization services
  • Ensure the timely and judicious allocation and distribution of surveillance and immunization logistics to surveillance officers personnel and health facilities
  • Collect, collate and conduct epidemiological surveillance and immunization data analysis from reporting sites and provide feedback on performance
  • Plan and carry out supportive supervision to surveillance sites to ensure compliance to standards
  • Carry out regular monitoring and assessment of vaccines, cold chain equipment and immunization data quality audits.

Consultant Epidemiologist, Immunizations and Surveillance

World Health Organization, WHO
02.2018 - 12.2022
  • Technical support in strengthening Polio and other VPD surveillance
  • Provided capacity building and training on VPD surveillance to surveillance officers and health personnel across all levels of the healthcare system of the country
  • Conducted situational analysis and weekly review of VPD surveillance data to ensure that baseline indicators were met and provided detailed feedback to all actors for improvement
  • Carried out weekly supportive supervisory visits to prioritized surveillance sites and facilities to ensure compliance with surveillance standards by all actors
  • Tracked and monitored the detection, notification, investigation and collection of specimens of all cases until they arrived at the reference laboratory in good condition
  • Participated and assisted in all coordination meetings with partners and stakeholders
  • Contributed to the assessment and evaluation of Environmental Surveillance (ES) sites for compliance with standards and protocols
  • Maintained updated standard procedures and tools for epidemiological surveillance and intelligence activities
  • Prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly surveillance activity reports according to schedule
  • Technical assistance in Routine Immunizations/Quality SIA improvement
  • Conducted situational analysis on routine immunization coverage data in collaboration with national EPI programme officers
  • Contributed to the development of plans with a special focus on effective outreach vaccinations implementation, strategies to reduce zero dose cases and drop-outs
  • Undertook regular supportive supervision of immunization centres and facilities to assess the quality of immunization activities and offered corrective feedback
  • Provided technical assistance in the introduction of new vaccines such as nOPV2, HPV and COVID-19 vaccines in the country's immunization programme
  • Organized training workshops for immunization officers at the regional, district and sub-district levels to improve immunization performance
  • Conducted regular immunization data quality audit (DQS) and validation for a reliable vaccination coverage estimation
  • Provided support in the planning, implementation and supervision of quality supplementary Immunization Activities (SIAs) including COVID-19 vaccinations
  • Participated in all coordination meetings at all levels concerning immunization activities at the various levels
  • Contributed to the development and implementation of comprehensive and realistic micro-plans at the districts and sub-district levels
  • Ensured the compliance and implementation of Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) practices for quality immunization programme
  • Monitored and ensured proper organization of vaccination sessions and proper distribution of tasks
  • Ensured the timely submission of complete immunization reports from implementing facilities and agencies for analysis.


Project Assistant

Helen Keller International
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Assisted the programme Officer in the execution of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) programme activities through the selection, recruitment and training of health personnel in programme communities on prevention and control measures against NTDs
  • Assisted in building the capacities of health personnel at the regional and district levels through the supply of equipment, medicines and medical consumables for the effective implementation to achieve programme objectives in the country
  • Participated in the drafting, reviews and consolidation of the annual work plans and budgeting in accordance with donors' standards and principles
  • Participated in institutional monitoring and supportive supervision on routine immunization activities, cold chain management and epidemic preparedness and responsiveness
  • Provided written feedback to all facilities visited and compiled reports of all sites visited to the organization and stakeholders according to standard practices.

Public Health Officer (Disease Control)

Ghana Health Service
08.2012 - 12.2015
  • Responsible for surveillance of VPDs and other epidemic-prone diseases in the municipality
  • Conducts regular supportive supervision to health facilities and ensure that surveillance activities are implemented according to standards and procedures as recommended by WHO
  • Carryout periodic analysis of epidemiological surveillance data to observe trends and take action when necessary
  • Plan and organize capacity building workshops in collaboration with the MHMT for all sub-districts surveillance officers and volunteers to update them on current issues and trends
  • Leading and providing technical support for SIAs activities in my catchment areas and conducting routine monitoring and supervision to ensure compliance and standard practice
  • Teaches nursing and midwifery trainees in disease control and prevention courses
  • Monitor to ensure completeness and timely submission of surveillance and other EPI reports using the appropriate tools and channels
  • Conduct monthly and quarterly data review meetings and provide feedback to management, health personnel and other stakeholders in my catchment areas
  • Conduct, in collaboration with other team members, real-time analysis of outbreak intelligence data, from a broad range of sources including non-health sectors, for epidemic forecasting and detection.

Registered Nurse/Coordinator (HIV/AIDs)

Ghana Health Service
03.2007 - 06.2011
  • Planned and implemented HIV/AIDs program activities across the district and maintained an effective HIV/AIDs treatment support program with funding from the Global Fund through the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP)
  • Led a team to effectively operationalized the HIV/AIDs counselling and treatment centre in the district with support from (NACP)
  • Compiled and submitted HIV/AIDs reports to regional and national levels on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
  • Manage nutritional support program for people on ART to realize better treatment outcomes
  • Carried out supportive supervision to sub-districts and community-level activities in HIV/AIDs
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and coordinating interdisciplinary care.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, education, and support during their healthcare journey.
  • Developed and implemented innovative strategies to reduce hospital-acquired infections by reinforcing infection control measures among the nursing team.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives that led to enhanced patient safety and reduced medication errors.
  • Promoted a culture of excellence within the department by serving as a mentor and role model for junior nurses.


Education

MSc. Applied Epidemiology -

The University of Nottingham
12.2014

BSc. Public Health Informatics -

University of Ghana
Legon, Accra-Ghana
07.2011

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

University of Ghana
Legon, Accra-Ghana
10.2006

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Team building
  • Project management
  • MS Office Suites proficiency
  • Organizational skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Epidemiology
  • Data Analysis

Languages

English-Fluent
French-Professional Proficiency

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Technical Officer, Immunizations & Disease Control

MOH
02.2022 - Current

Consultant Epidemiologist, Immunizations and Surveillance

World Health Organization, WHO
02.2018 - 12.2022

Project Assistant

Helen Keller International
06.2016 - 12.2016

Public Health Officer (Disease Control)

Ghana Health Service
08.2012 - 12.2015

Registered Nurse/Coordinator (HIV/AIDs)

Ghana Health Service
03.2007 - 06.2011

MSc. Applied Epidemiology -

The University of Nottingham

BSc. Public Health Informatics -

University of Ghana

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

University of Ghana

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