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Mariama Deshommes

Medical Doctor
Pottstown,PA

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Epidemiologist

World Health Organization, WHO
Conakry, guinea
10.2016 - 04.2017
  • Enabled substantial reductions in the spread of diseases by implementing effective tracking methods.
  • Applied epidemiological skills to support and improve community health programs.
  • Supported local healthcare providers in improving infection control through effective use of data.
  • Led training sessions for healthcare workers on disease prevention methods, enhancing community resilience.
  • Developed data collection protocols to ensure accuracy in disease surveillance.
  • Collaborated with public health officials, contributing to more effective pandemic response strategies.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive public health solutions for disease outbreaks.
  • Worked closely with government agencies to ensure timely reporting of communicable diseases according to established guidelines.
  • Enhanced community awareness of disease prevention through educational campaigns and presentations.
  • Investigated outbreak sources, leading to containment of spread in affected communities.
  • Partnered with international organizations on collaborative research initiatives aimed at addressing global health concerns related to infectious diseases.
  • Educated healthcare workers, patients and public about infectious and communicable disease transmission and prevention.
  • Collected and organized data for weekly case summaries.
  • Maintained data, reporting and quality assurance standards throughout investigations.
  • Advised on development of health education materials, increasing public awareness of preventive measures.
  • Monitored disease outbreaks in real-time by establishing effective surveillance systems and tracking key indicators.

Medical Student Volunteer

Clinique Pasteur
Conakry
07.2012 - 11.2014
  • Provided primary care and health education to over 50 patients per week.
  • Managed cases of malaria, maternal health , chronic diseases and child health.
  • Delivered health talk in French and local languages to promote prevention.
  • Assisted in the delivery of quality healthcare services by participating in various department rotations, gaining hands-on experience in different areas of medicine.
  • Gained valuable insight into patient needs through regular interaction, enabling more targeted solutions to address individual concerns effectively.

Epidemiologist investigator

Ministere de la Sante
Conakry
03.2014 - 06.2014
  • Assisted in analyzing collected data, contributing to evidence-based decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Developed tailored questionnaires, enabling targeted data collection for specific research aims.
  • Improved data accuracy through rigorous quality control measures while conducting surveys.
  • Utilized various survey platforms, ensuring accessibility and ease of use for respondents.
  • Provided basic health information and navigation support.
  • Assisted in organizing health worshops for French-speaking immigrants and Soussou

Enqueteur

Department of Health
04.2007 - 07.2009

Expanded community outreach initiatives for HIV awareness.

Education

Doctor Of Medicine - Medicine

University of Gamal Abdel Nasser of Conakry
Guinea, Conakry
11.2003 - 06.2013

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
Soussou
Native or Bilingual

Summary

Medical Doctor trained in Guinea with over 10 years of experience working in different medical setting, now transitioning to public health in the USA. Fluent in French and experienced in working with diverse communities. Strong interest in health Education, disease prevention, and improving access to care among immigrant population. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to ensure data integrity and project completion.

Skills

  • Fluent in French, basic-intermediate English
  • Community Health Education
  • Patient Counseling and health promotion
  • Cultural Competency with african and immigrant populations
  • Report writing
  • Infectious disease response
  • Surveillance systems
  • Infectious disease prevention
  • Public health knowledge
  • Team collaboration and administrative support

Interests

Reading, cooking

Timeline

Epidemiologist

World Health Organization, WHO
10.2016 - 04.2017

Epidemiologist investigator

Ministere de la Sante
03.2014 - 06.2014

Medical Student Volunteer

Clinique Pasteur
07.2012 - 11.2014

Enqueteur

Department of Health
04.2007 - 07.2009

Doctor Of Medicine - Medicine

University of Gamal Abdel Nasser of Conakry
11.2003 - 06.2013

Work Availability

monday
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Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

HybridOn-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsPaid time off

Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Mariama DeshommesMedical Doctor