Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
References
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Certification
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Dr Neema Machumu

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

I am a committed Medical Doctor and Public Health Specialist with over 5 years of background and experience working with PEPFAR USAID donor-funded programs experience in TB and HIV programs ensuring the provision of standardized services to clients at health facilities. Ability to manage projects, and strengthen health systems using Tanzania-recognized health databases through reviewing and analyzing collected data for decision making. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with a team-oriented mentality. I am motivated to achieve outstanding success through prompt communication and a helpful approach. Proficient in providing patient-centered services according to ethical standards. Hardworking and reliable with strong knowledge and proficiency in medical and public health-related issues where I can deliver with minimal supervision.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advisor Care and Treatment Service Delivery

Management and Development for Health
Morogoro, Tanzania, United Republic of
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Lead and oversee planning, implementation and M&E of Care &Treatment (ART delivery, FP&CECAP) services under the program
  • Provide oversight and lead the implementation of key - Care &Treatment program initiatives to address program, donor and national priorities - such as accelerating 2nd and 3rd 95 interventions, Cryptococcal program, FP/HIV integration and CECAP in line with Tanzania national guidelines
  • Actively participate in and provide technical assistance (TA) to Regional & Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMT), supported health facilities and community structures in planning and implementation of Care &Treatment programs and services
  • Conduct regular need assessments, on Care &Treatment services provision and organize efforts to address these needs including areas of capacity building and health system strengthening - in collaboration with the R/CHMT
  • Work in close collaboration with the respective regional and district-level health management teams and support facilities.

TB/HIV advisor

Management and Development for Health
Lindi, Tanzania, United Republic of
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Lead and oversaw planning, implementation and M& E of TB & TB/HIV services
  • Provide oversight and lead the implementation of key TB & HIV program initiatives to address program, donor and national priorities - TB case detection and management with special consideration for pediatrics, early detection and management of drug-resistant TB cases and implementation of comprehensive TB/HIV collaborative services including 3Is initiative - in line with Tanzania national guidelines
  • Conduct regular need assessments, on TB & HIV services provision in the region and organize efforts to address these needs -; including areas of capacity building and health system strengthening in collaboration with the R/CHMT
  • Actively participate in and provide technical assistance (TA) to Regional & Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMT), supported health facilities and community structures in planning and implementation of TB & HIV programs and services.

Malaria Advisor

Management and Development for Health
Morogoro, Tanzania, United Republic of
05.2018 - 11.2020
  • Strengthen good program performance as per National Standards for the program through supporting implementation
  • Collaborated with Regional and Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMT) to identify capacity building needs, organize initiatives using currently recommended national malaria guideline for quality service provision
  • Conducted MSDQI supportive supervisions on Quarterly basis to monitor progress on service provision
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly data monitoring and evaluation of their implementation through CQI initiatives.

Education

Master of Public Health -

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
12.2021

Doctor of Medicine -

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
12.2016

ACSEE -

Marian Girls' High School
10.2011

CSEE -

St. Francis Girls' Secondary School
10.2008

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Hard Working
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Creative Thinking
  • Client Engagement

Affiliations

  • A runner
  • An Interior Designer
  • A baker

Languages

  • English
  • Swahili

Accomplishments

  • BMJ open-2023-080434.R2 - Facilitators and barriers to optimum Uptake of Multi-Month Dispensing of Anti-Retroviral Treatment in Morogoro, Tanzania: a qualitative study - Accepted awaiting publication at BMJ Open
  • Conducted Research on the prevalence of Rheumatic Heart Diseases among patients admitted at Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute in 2015, as part of my electives in Medical school
  • Best student in Biology at Marian Girl's high school
  • Best student in Physiology and Internal Medicine senior clinical rotations at MUHAS
  • Best regional employee of the year at Management and Development for Health 2021 and 2023

References

  • Mangaro Mabusi, mangaromabusi@hotmail.com, +18566520401
  • Goodluck Lyatuu, glyatuu@mdh.or.tz, +255755860505
  • Frumence Gasto, gasto.frumence65@gmail.com, +255787133945

Languages

English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Certified Medical Doctor in United Republic of Tanzania
  • Public Health Specialist

Timeline

Advisor Care and Treatment Service Delivery

Management and Development for Health
04.2022 - 10.2023

TB/HIV advisor

Management and Development for Health
11.2020 - 09.2021

Malaria Advisor

Management and Development for Health
05.2018 - 11.2020

Master of Public Health -

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

Doctor of Medicine -

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

ACSEE -

Marian Girls' High School

CSEE -

St. Francis Girls' Secondary School
Dr Neema Machumu