BLONDELLE MPEMBELE
New York,NY
Summary
10 Years experienced medical doctor with a demonstrated history of working in public health field. Highly motivated, flexible and creative public health specialist focusing on infectious diseases. Willing to take on additional responsibilities, challenges and to learn new skills. Multilingual in French, English. Lingala and Kikongo.
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Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Advisor (Remote)
Action For Health And Environment
07.2022 - Current
- Serve as principal advisor and direct and oversee multi-functional program activities involving broad and complex range of public health programs that are operated overseas.
- Manage 2 projects and programs operating concurrently.
- Analyze collected data and findings and interpret complex legislative, regulatory, and/or policy guidance for use in managing overseas public health programs.
- Develop and implement strategies and plans for meeting overseas objectives
- Establish and forge relationships with international organizations to collaborate and facilitate development and integration of operating public health program initiatives and activities across broad area.
Epidemiologist (Remote)
Occupational Health And Communicable Diseases
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Surveilled notifiable infection conditions and outbreaks in occupational health with over 50 people
- Designed and implemented surveillance systems for occupational health and communicable diseases to track disease trends, identified outbreaks, and monitored effectiveness of interventions.
- Participated in investigations of outbreaks of communicable diseases in occupational settings, working closely with other epidemiologists, healthcare providers, and public health officials.
- Analyzed epidemiological data related to occupational health and communicable diseases, using statistical methods to identify patterns, risk factors, and trends.
- Conducted research studies to investigate causes and risk factors of occupational diseases and infections, as well as effectiveness of prevention and control measures.
- Assessed risks of exposure to hazardous substances or infectious agents in occupational settings and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Contributed to public health responses to emerging threats in occupational health and communicable diseases, including providing technical expertise and support for control measures.
- Oversaw collection, management, and analysis of epidemiological data, ensuring data quality and adherence to privacy regulations.
- Communicated findings from epidemiological studies and research to wide range of audiences, including policymakers, healthcare providers, and general public.
Public Health Advisor (Remote)
Occupational Health And Communicable Diseases
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies related to occupational health and communicable disease control.
- Monitored and analyzed data related to occupational health hazards and diseases.
- Monitored and analyzed data related to communicable diseases, such as infectious diseases and outbreaks.
- Assisted in responding to communicable disease outbreaks by coordinating with local health departments, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
- Developed and implemented health promotion programs aimed at promoting healthy behaviors and preventing occupational hazards and communicable diseases.
- Analyzed surveillance data and prepared reports on occupational health and communicable disease trends.
- Conducted research and evaluation studies related to occupational health and communicable diseases.
- Provided technical assistance and guidance to 5 public health agencies, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders on issues related to occupational health and communicable disease control.
- Analyzed existing policies and regulations related to occupational health and communicable disease control to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
Infection Preventionist Control
Emergency Medical Center
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-associated infections by conducting root cause
- Tracked infection trends within facility and reported specific infections and clusters to appropriate agencies.
- Informed healthcare workers and patients of infectious disease prevention protocols.
- Developed, interpreted and assisted with implementation and education of infection prevention policies and procedures.
- Maintained all department policies that relate to infection control annually.
- Supported administration with employee health databases and maintains complete and accurate employee health records.
- Provided consultation and education to staff on Infection Prevention and control.
- Established performance improvement goals annually with relevant stakeholders and ensure that PI plan and hospital focused projects for year are implemented and effectiveness evaluated annually.
- Provided leadership in developing quality improvement training programs.
- Developed and implemented processes and formats that support data collection, aggregation, analysis and action planning.
- Assured data, managed appropriately and disseminated to appropriate leadership staff.
- Managed collaboratively and coached others to achieve optimal performance; delegated effectively.
Consultant Intern
Belgian Technical Cooperation
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Worked closely with consulting teams, executives and staff to accomplish goals and strategic plan.
- Executed validation and documentation processes for teamwork outputs to ensure reliability of models and reproducibility of results.
- Prepared status reports.
- Conducted regular reviews of literature and identified areas for improvement.
Teaching /Researcher Associate
National Pedagogic University/Health Sciences
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Supported 40% classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Supported graduate students in selecting research topics, planning projects and meeting graduation requirements.
- Supported vision and mission of Health Sciences Department.
Primary Care Doctor
Emergency Medical Center
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Diagnosed patients' conditions with direct evaluations, history examinations and laboratory testing.
- Promoted long-term health and wellness by advising on care for specific conditions and positive lifestyle choices.
- Documented patient medical history, diagnoses and action plans to track individual cases and treatment progress.
- Liaised with case manager to coordinate discharge planning.
- Assisted at-risk populations with obtaining quality medical by volunteering locally and abroad.
- Helped patients manage conditions and symptoms by prescribing medications and non-pharmacologic treatments.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Catholic University of Leuven
Brussels ,Belgium01.2021
M.D. -
University of Kinshasa
Kinshasa , DRCongo02.2012
Bachelor of Science -
University of Kinshasa
Kinshasa, DRCongo2006
High School Diploma -
Motema Mpiko College
Kinshasa, DRCongo2002
Skills
- Infection Diseases
- Disease Control
- Epidemiological Surveillance
- Mixed Research Methods
- Scientific Writing
- Teaching/Training
- Emergency Preparedness
- Data Gathering
- Teamwork
- Relationship Building (people-centered)
- Team Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Well-organized and Detail-oriented
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Community Outreach
Certification
- Infection Prevention Control CDC Certificate -2023
- Epidemiological Surveillance Certificate , School of Public Health -2015
Timeline
Public Health Advisor (Remote)
Action For Health And Environment
07.2022 - Current
Epidemiologist (Remote)
Occupational Health And Communicable Diseases
02.2021 - 12.2022
Public Health Advisor (Remote)
Occupational Health And Communicable Diseases
02.2020 - 03.2021
Consultant Intern
Belgian Technical Cooperation
02.2017 - 07.2017
Infection Preventionist Control
Emergency Medical Center
10.2015 - 10.2017
Teaching /Researcher Associate
National Pedagogic University/Health Sciences
03.2014 - 03.2017
Primary Care Doctor
Emergency Medical Center
01.2013 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Public Health
Catholic University of Leuven
M.D. -
University of Kinshasa
Bachelor of Science -
University of Kinshasa
High School Diploma -
Motema Mpiko College
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