Samuel Moro

Public Health Intelligence

• Synthesized and interpreted acute public health events data and information.
• Ensured collected data are reflected on the WHO website and other information channels, as needed.
• Summaries of acute public health signals provided in information channels.

Health information products

• Developed and disseminated technical documents, presentations, briefings, situation reports, updates, risk assessments, and public health situation analyses using standard tools and templates, or custom formats as required.
• Reviewed and responded to enquiries from WHO colleagues across all levels of the organization as well as external partners.
• Disseminated information products as above.

Data management and analytics

• Synthesized data related to acute events.
• Developed analysis of acute event data to inform evidence-based operational decision-making.
• Monitored databases related to acute events; Performed analysis andprovided summaries of implications.

· Provided technical support in COVID-19 preparedness and response.

· Provided technical support in strengthening routine immunization.

· Provide technical support in strengthening disease surveillance.

· Contributed to preparing situational analysis reports.

· Supported MOH and County Health Department in developing results-based annual work plans.

· Conducted Integrated Supportive supervisory visits to health facilities and communities to monitor routine immunization activities.

· Collaborated with other sectors and NGOs in planning, implementation, and monitoring of health programmes including joint supportive supervision.

· Supported in strengthening local staff capacity through mentorship, training and on-the-job training

· Provided technical support to MOH/County Health Department in strengthening health emergency preparedness and response.

1.Provide technical support in COVID-19 preparedness and response

· Supported in coordination, planning and monitoring of the response

· Provided technical support to surveillance, epidemiological investigations, contact tracing and adjustment of social distancing measures

· Supported in capacity building of local staff on COVID-19 surveillance and response

· Supported in planning, implementation and monitoring of COVID-19 mass vaccinations

· Supported in risk communication, community engagement, and infodemic management

· Supported in providing operational and logistical support in the response

· Performed other COVID-19 response-related functions

2. Provide technical support in strengthening routine immunization

· Supported the planning, implementation, and evaluation of SIAs (including Polio and Measles campaigns)

· Provided technical support in development of EPI micro-plans,

· Participated and provided technical support during supportive supervision, on-the-job training to improve routine immunization coverage,

· Supported the implementation of improved micro-plans at health center level in the identified high-risk districts,

· Assisted provinces/districts for the rollout of immunization in practice training and ensure the health care workers have adequate skills to provide quality immunization services.

· Provided technical support in vaccine and cold chain management,

· Supported provincial health office for the planned intensification program/catch-up program to improve the routine immunization,

· Provided technical support in monitoring, tracking and analysis of EPI indicators,

· Supported and guide health care workers develop simple communication messages on immunization and vaccine preventable diseases

· Supported in data analysis, development, and dissemination of information products

3. Provide technical support in strengthening disease surveillance

· Participated and provide technical support in public health risk assessment,

· Supported in rumour/outbreak investigation of vaccine preventable diseases or others and contacts

· Supported in response activities during VPD outbreaks

· Provided technical support in strengthening AFP, AFR and other VPD surveillance,

· Performed regular data analysis and interpretation of AFP, AFR, and VPD surveillance indicators surveillance including key surveillance performance indicators as well as immunization data.

· Provided epidemiological update to EPI and WHE teams at Country Office

· Submitted a technical report, including all the tools and documents developed, upon completion of assignment

Assisted in other related technical work as requested by supervisors

· Provided technical support to the cholera outbreak

· Provided technical support and assisted in the development of surveys and monitoring/surveillance systems for detection, verification and response to public health incidents

· Provided technical assistance for the establishment and functionality of Rapid Response Teams and Public Health Management Committee for potential health hazards

· Collated and verified data on reported outbreaks and rumours received from multiple sources

· Supported the development of early warning systems (including event based and indicator-based) surveillance for epidemic and pandemic-prone diseases for early detection and response to public health incidents, conduct field investigations

· Provided technical support for vulnerability assessment, risk mapping

· Prepared and disseminated disease outbreak news, technical documents and updates

· Facilitated the surveillance weekly/monthly review meetings including the tracking of the surveillance performance indicators

· Performed other roles as may be specified

• Provided technical advice to the DHMT and partners in the development and implementation of strategies and program related epidemiological needs for Ebola surveillance and response in the district within the context of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR)
• Provided trainings for DHMT and Health facility staff (Trainings included, IDSR, Community based surveillance, New EVD Swabbing policy, contact tracing, Public Health emergency management operations, rapid response and case investigations.
• Supported DHMT on supportive supervision and on-the-job training at health facility level
• Facilitated and supported the establishment of the district Rapid Response Team and Public Health Emergency Management Committee
• Facilitated the district surveillance weekly/monthly review meetings including the tracking of the surveillance performance indicators such as timeliness and completeness rates and others
• Supported district in the production of information products and reports including weekly bulletin, situation reports, and outbreak investigation reports, among others.
• Provided technical guidance for the establishment, implementation and maintenance of the electronic IDSR (e-IDSR) as well as related descriptive and analytical studies
• Provided technical support in investigation of suspected epidemic prone diseases including Polio, Yellow fever, Ebola virus disease, Measles, etc
• Provided technical support for implementation of Community Based Surveillance (CBS) for priority diseases, conditions and events including Points of entry/cross border surveillance.
• Facilitated the formation of district cross border coordinating committee
• Provided timely feedback to WHO on weekly epidemiological situation in the district
• Supported DHMT in monitoring disease trends in the district
• Liaised with other health partners including International Rescue Committee (IRC), Partners in Health (PIH), World Vision and Local NGOs in the implementation of key health interventions
• Facilitated and participated in key national campaign programmes such as Polio campaigns, Maternal and Child Health Week campaign and National Reactive Measles vaccination campaign
• Supported in tracking and analyzing key AFP surveillance indicators in the district
• Performed other administrative roles

· Led in the investigation of suspected/rumour of outbreaks including AFP (Polio), Measles, Meningitis, Yellow fever, etc.

· Tracked and monitored disease trends/thresholds in the district. This includes all epidemic prone diseases and other diseases of public health concern

· Facilitated daily/weekly record reviews at health facilities.

· Facilitated compilation and submission of weekly/monthly surveillance reports to the regional surveillance department

· Facilitated the collection, storage and transportation of specimens to laboratory for further investigation (including stool and blood samples)

· Tracked and analyzed key AFP surveillance indicators in the district

· Brief DHMT on weekly epidemiological situation

· Facilitated and supported surveillance data entry into District Health Information Management System (DHIMS)

· Conducted validation of surveillance data to ensure consistency and quality.

· Estimated logistic needs for surveillance activities

· Plan, organize and facilitate trainings

· Monitored key surveillance indicators such as timeliness and completeness rate of reporting

· Conducted monitoring and supervision at health facilities

· Develop epidemic plans for Cholera, Yellow fever and Meningitis

· Developed/regularly update action plan for the Epidemiology Unit of the district health directorate

· Prepared and disseminated quarterly, mid-year and annual Surveillance/EPI reports

· Coordinated all immunization activities in the district

· Coordinated national immunization campaigns including Polio, Measles, Tetanus, Meningitis, etc.

· Tracked/monitored immunization indicators (e.g., coverage, dropout rate, wastage rate, etc).