Erline Mesadieu
Plainfield,New Jersey
Summary
With two decades of experience in Haiti, working with both local and international organizations and public and private health institutions, I specialize in medicine with a focus on general pediatrics and neonatology, as well as emergency care. For the past 10 years, I have also concentrated on nutrition.
My expertise includes program management, encompassing planning, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, budget management, and coordination.
I possess strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and a meticulous approach that ensures successful outcomes. I am committed to continuous learning and staying current with the latest advancements in my field.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatrician
Hôpital Universitaire de la Paix
08.2012 - 01.2024
- Ensured care for children attending the outpatient clinic and hospitalized children
- Ensured the training of Pediatric Residents
- Ensured the implementation of nutritional activities and their reporting
- Managed nutritional supplies
- Contributed to monitoring and supervising the pediatric services.
Nutrition Specialist
UNICEF Haiti
06.2019 - 09.2023
- Provided technical support to the Ministry of Health for the implementation of its National Nutrition Policy (Politique National de Nutrition)
- Supported the planning and the implementation of nutritional surveys, such as the SMART 2020 and 2022 surveys, allowing better orientation of nutrition interventions
- Participated in emergency preparedness initiatives program development and contingency planning, and responded to emergencies in the country (2021 earthquake, hurricanes, urban violence)
- Supported the planning and updating of the situation analysis to ensure comprehensive data on maternal and child nutrition are available to guide the design and management of nutrition programs and projects
- Actively monitored programs/projects through field visits or exchange of information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems, and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution
- Provided technical support to the Government of Haiti for the implementation of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) country activities
- Provided technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners, and other country office partners /donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes, and best practices on nutrition and related issues to support program implementation, operations, and delivery results
- Participated in strategic program discussion on the planning of nutrition programs/projects
- Participated in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews, and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to find required action/interventions to achieve results
- Monitored and verified the best/proper use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative, and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures, and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity, and ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources
- Contributed to the preparation of regular/mandated program/project reports for management, donors, and partners to keep them informed of program progress
- Contributed to the development of communication and information materials for Country Office programs advocacy to promote awareness, set up partnerships/alliances, and support fundraising for nutrition programs
- Supported the Ministry of Health to develop human resource capacity for action in nutrition and build institutional as well as systemic capacity for nutrition
- Managed all steps of the supply chain for the nutrition program including need forecasts, orders, deliveries, and stock monitoring centrally and with departmental counterparts
- Contributed to monitoring and supervising the Nutrition Program.
Pediatrician
Private Clinic
03.2011 - 08.2022
- Conducted regular examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development
- Diagnosed and treated illnesses, injuries and other health conditions
- Prepared and administered vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan
- Offered health advice to parents on children's diet, exercise and disease preventive measures.
Teacher
Ecole Supérieur de Nutrition (Technical School of Nutrition)
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Taught the following courses: digestive anatomy, digestive physiology and digestive pathology.
Nutrition Officer
UNICEF Haiti
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical program transactions, preparing materials/documentation, and following organizational processes and management systems to support program planning, result based (RBM), and monitoring and evaluating results
- Participated in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews, and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programs/projects and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of program management
- Contributed to the elaboration of regular/mandated sectoral program/project reports for management, donors, and partners to keep them informed of program progress
- Contributed to situation analysis for the program sectors for development, design, and management of nutrition-related programs/projects
- Supported the planning and the implementation of the National Survey on Iodine Deficiency in Haiti
- Contributed to the planning and implementation of preventive nutrition activities, in particular mothers' clubs, baby nutrition advice points (baby tents)
- Prepared required documentation/materials to help the program review and approval process
- Established and supported an effective nutrition information system thereby ensuring that program statistics were available for progress monitoring
- Managed all steps of the supply chain for the nutrition program including need forecasts, orders, deliveries, and stock monitoring centrally and with departmental counterparts
- Conducted regular program field visits and/or exchanging information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support, take proper action to resolve issues, and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution
- Supported the whole HNO/HRP process from identification of the needs to the preparation of the nutrition component of 2019 HNO/HRP documents
- Contributed to food security and nutrition yearly surveys (IPC)
- Participated as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.
Nutrition Consultant
UNICEF Haiti
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Supported the nutrition unit of UNICEF Haiti, the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), and partner NGOs in the planning, implementation, supervision, and monitoring of activities for the prevention and management of acute malnutrition
- Contributed to developing, in collaboration with the MSPP, and partners, national surveillance and early warning systems
- Assisted the Departmental Health Directorate, specifically the Departmental Nutrition Focal Points, in the supervision of activities to manage complications from severe acute malnutrition (Nutritional Stabilization Unit) and the training of healthcare providers
- Contributed to the planning and implementation of the post-Matthew emergency response
- Ensured effective management of nutritional supplies in the department
- Ensured the management of information: Collection and update of nutrition program data, Regular reporting of nutrition data
- Assisted the Southern Health Department in the supervision and monitoring of the regular nutrition program
- Ensured the follow-up of emergency nutrition projects implemented by the direct partners of UNICEF
- Assisted the Southern Health Department in the coordination of the nutrition sector in the South Department.
Pediatrician in Neonatology Unit
Doctors Without Borders - Netherlands, Reference Center for Obstetric Emergencies
12.2012 - 02.2017
- Provided care for sick term newborns, hypotrophic and premature babies in the neonatology department
- Provided care for newborns at risk in the Operating Room and Delivery room
- Ensured the follow-up of premature and hypotrophic babies kept in KMC (Kangourou Mother Care).
Pediatrician in Neonatology Unit
Nos Petits Frères et Sœurs - Hôpital Saint-Damien
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Provided care for sick term newborns, hypotrophic and premature babies in the neonatology department
- Provided care for newborns at risk in the Operating Room and Delivery room
- Ensured the follow-up of premature and hypotrophic babies kept in KMC (Kangourou Mother Care)
- Monitored the neurological and psychomotor development of former premature infants, hypotrophic and other babies who have been hospitalized for pathologies with neurological fallout in an outpatient clinic
- Provided training for Pediatric Residents.
Pediatric Instructor
Université Quisqueya
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Pediatric preclinical workshop Instructor
- Pediatric Instructor for medical students at Hopital Universitaire de la Paix, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Nutrition Consultant
Aba Grangou, National Program to Fight Hunger and Malnutrition
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Ensured the liaison between Aba Grangou and national/international partners as well as the civil society involved in nutrition
- Worked with the Ministry of Health to provide guidance and technical leadership on nutrition issues for the Aba Grangou program
- Supported the Ministry of Health to help the implementation processes of the national nutrition policy and the nutrition action plan 2012-2016
- Participated in the coordination of the nutrition programs implemented and coordinated by the Ministry of Public Health and partners
- Contributed to the organization and discussions of COLFAM (Commission against Hunger and Malnutrition) meetings.
Senior Project Officer CMAM
Concern WorldWide Haiti, Post Earthquake Emergency Nutrition Response Project
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Ensured the supervision of nutrition activities in the Nutritional Stabilization Units (USN) at Hôpital de l'Université d'Etat d'Haïti, Nos Petits Frères et Sœurs Hôpital Saint-Damien, Hôpital Universitaire de la Paix, Hôpital Eléazar Germain and Hôpital Adventiste de Diquini for the quality of medical and nutritional care for malnourished children, the management of staff and supplies
- Provided technical support to outpatient acute malnutrition treatment points supported by Concern Worldwide
- Provided technical support to nutrition preventive activities: promotion of breastfeeding and adequate complementary feeding
- Provided training on the management of global acute malnutrition and infant and young child feeding to staff in hospitals and health centers
- Contributed to the capacity building in the management of supplies and statistical data
- Participated in the nutrition data collection and reporting to the donors.
Emergency Doctor
Doctors Without Borders - Belgium, Martissant Project
02.2007 - 06.2011
- Provided health care to patients in the emergency department (trauma, obstetrical, pediatric emergencies, etc.)
Emergency Doctor
Hôpital de la Communauté Haïtienne
02.2004 - 02.2008
- Provided health care to patients in the emergency department (trauma, obstetrical, pediatric emergencies, etc.)
Emergency Doctor
Hôpital Bernard Mevs
09.2004 - 09.2005
- Provided health care to patients in the emergency department (trauma, obstetrical, pediatric emergencies, etc.)
Social Services
Centre de Santé de Cabaret
12.2003 - 09.2004
- Provided health care to patients at the Cabaret Health Center.
Education
AAPC Professional Coder (CPC) + Certified Professional Biller (CPB) dual certifications -
Certificate in Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) -
Direction d'Epidémiologie, de Laboratoire et de Recherche (DELR/MSPP) - Center of Disease Controls (CDC)
07.2017
Master of Public Health -
Université Quisqueya
08.2016
Specialization in Pediatrics -
Hôpital Universitaire de la Paix
01.2011
Doctor of Medicine -
Université Quisqueya
07.2001
Skills
- Pediatric Emergency Management
- Pediatric Physical Exams
- Newborn Care Proficiency
- Pediatric Nutrition Knowledge
- Strong Clinical Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Patient Education Abilities
- Child Development
- Preventive health measures
- Complex Cases
- Operational Procedures
- Emotional Support
- Reading Comprehension
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Staff Training
- Project Planning
- Budget Administration
- Budget Preparation
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
- Office Procedures
- Database Entry
- Field Surveys
- Project Organization
- Organizational Systems
Tel
239 363 8201
Other Information
Haitian Creole (first language), French (first language), English (Intermediate), Productivity Software/Tools (Office 365 suite, Google workspace, etc), Haitian Pediatric Society, USMLE Step 1 in progress
Timeline
Nutrition Specialist
UNICEF Haiti
06.2019 - 09.2023
Teacher
Ecole Supérieur de Nutrition (Technical School of Nutrition)
09.2018 - 06.2022
Nutrition Officer
UNICEF Haiti
08.2017 - 06.2019
Nutrition Consultant
UNICEF Haiti
10.2015 - 06.2017
Pediatrician in Neonatology Unit
Nos Petits Frères et Sœurs - Hôpital Saint-Damien
09.2014 - 12.2015
Pediatric Instructor
Université Quisqueya
09.2013 - 07.2015
Pediatrician in Neonatology Unit
Doctors Without Borders - Netherlands, Reference Center for Obstetric Emergencies
12.2012 - 02.2017
Nutrition Consultant
Aba Grangou, National Program to Fight Hunger and Malnutrition
12.2012 - 01.2014
Pediatrician
Hôpital Universitaire de la Paix
08.2012 - 01.2024
Pediatrician
Private Clinic
03.2011 - 08.2022
Senior Project Officer CMAM
Concern WorldWide Haiti, Post Earthquake Emergency Nutrition Response Project
01.2011 - 12.2012
Emergency Doctor
Doctors Without Borders - Belgium, Martissant Project
02.2007 - 06.2011
Emergency Doctor
Hôpital Bernard Mevs
09.2004 - 09.2005
Emergency Doctor
Hôpital de la Communauté Haïtienne
02.2004 - 02.2008
Social Services
Centre de Santé de Cabaret
12.2003 - 09.2004
AAPC Professional Coder (CPC) + Certified Professional Biller (CPB) dual certifications -
Certificate in Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) -
Direction d'Epidémiologie, de Laboratoire et de Recherche (DELR/MSPP) - Center of Disease Controls (CDC)
Master of Public Health -
Université Quisqueya
Specialization in Pediatrics -
Hôpital Universitaire de la Paix
Doctor of Medicine -
Université Quisqueya
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