AMANDA VALOIS
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
I am a Master's holder in Global Healthcare Management from Coventry University- UK, with a more than three years' experience of working with Non-Government Organizations, both international and local such as Jhpiego, Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), Global Humanitarian and Development Foundation (GHDF), Society for Family Health Rwanda (SFH), implementing projects in the health sector. I am also experienced in working on projects funded by different UN agencies, US agencies and private foundations. I have strong experience in project management, including developing, implementing, and monitoring project's work plans and budget as well as actively contributing to proposal writing and narrative report writing. I am very dedicated in improving health and achieving health equity for all. I am also a dedicated and hard-working Humanitarian with a strong passion for helping others and a comprehensive background in providing professional support to children and youth. My technical expertise includes implementing innovative approaches in Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, and HIV/AIDS with focus in sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) project with mixed holistic model approaches that had for goal to improve adolescents' access to SRH services.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Instructor and French Tutor
HPV Gatagara
01.2024 - Current
- Promote social-emotional development by fostering positive relationships among students, parents, and staff members.
- Utilize various teaching methods, including hands-on activities and multimedia presentations, to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Assess student performance regularly using both formal assessments and informal observations to inform instructional decisions.
- Develop engaging and interactive French learning sessions to make language acquisition enjoyable and effective for disabled children and youth.
- Provide French tutoring sessions to students at HPV Gatagara, catering to their individual learning needs.
Volunteer
Global Health Catalyst/John Hopkins University
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported Global Health Catalyst/John Hopkins University with some document translation to French under the supervision of Professor Wil Ngwa.
Maternal Newborn and Child Health Program Officer
Jhpiego Rwanda
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Contributed to the development, implementation , reporting and monitoring of annual work plans and budget of ENABEL MNCH Project and ensured the project was delivering on time, scope and budget
- Coordinated the ENABEL MNCH Project annual planning and implementation process monitor progress and proposed corrective measures towards achievement of the project's objectives and results
- Served as the focal person to link ENABEL MNCH Project team with other Jhpiego projects and operations teams and ensured the needed support was timely provided
- Collaborated and supported the technical team to enhance healthcare provider training in BEMONC and IMCI, contributing to the improvement of services for women and their families.
- Performed tasks as member of procurement committee
Consultant
RINDA UBUZIMA
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Coordinated proposal writing for fund mobilization
- Monitored projects' work plan and budget
- Coordinated the reporting process before submission to donors.
Public Health Specialist
Global Humanitarian and Development Foundation, GHDF
01.2020 - 03.2021
- As member of the country management team, Provided leadership to the development of GHDF's Health (MCH and ASRH) and Wash Programs in Rwanda
- Initiated aggressive fundraising through grant writing, including budget development and submission to donors
- Served as the main counterpart for the government institutions such as the Ministry of Health, Rwanda Biomedical Center, Rwanda Health Communication Centre, the City of Kigali, Administrative districts and for donors namely UNICEF, UNHCR and J&J Foundation. This included the elaboration of the MoU
- Coordinated GHDF field team and ensured compliance in programmatic implementation as well budget implementation and annual reporting
- Led the conception and implementation of awareness and Social and Behavior Change Communication campaigns
Program Associate
Umurage Communication for Development
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Supported the preparation of Society for Family Health, UNICEF, GLOBAL Funds Project strategies and work plans with UmC
- Supported Communication through community dialogues on malaria treatment with the local population
- Linked UmC with potential partners and support in use of social media
- Translated confidential text and audio files from French or Kinyarwanda to English
- Delivered customer support to individuals engaging with the radio serial drama, proficient in French, Kinyarwanda, or English, addressing inquiries and facilitating discussions related to broadcasted episodes.
Admissions Student Assistant
Roanoke College
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Assisted Admissions Officers with daily office tasks to ensure office efficiency
- Maintained confidential prospective student files
- Organized marketing materials and prepared mass mailings.
Human Resources Intern
Clinton Development Initiative
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Supported the Director of Human Resources with data management
- Supported the Director of Human Resources to monitor performance of employees against their work plan and respective responsibilities
- Created spreadsheets to enter employee records
- Maintained confidential files.
Intern
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Taught English to immigrants from different countries
- Maintained confidential student files
- Assisted with daily projects at office.
Education
Master of Science - Global Healthcare Management
Coventry University
Coventry, United Kingdom04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Roanoke College
Roanoke, VA05.2018
Skills
- Project management
- Non-profit expertise
- Budget planning and monitoring
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Work ethic
- Translation
- Adaptability and Dependability
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Kinyarwanda
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Instructor and French Tutor
HPV Gatagara
01.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Global Health Catalyst/John Hopkins University
05.2023 - 08.2023
Maternal Newborn and Child Health Program Officer
Jhpiego Rwanda
03.2021 - 02.2023
Consultant
RINDA UBUZIMA
01.2020 - 03.2021
Public Health Specialist
Global Humanitarian and Development Foundation, GHDF
01.2020 - 03.2021
Program Associate
Umurage Communication for Development
06.2018 - 01.2019
Intern
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington
08.2016 - 11.2016
Admissions Student Assistant
Roanoke College
10.2015 - 12.2017
Human Resources Intern
Clinton Development Initiative
10.2015 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Global Healthcare Management
Coventry University
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Roanoke College