Rose Awino Omia
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
A seasoned public health executive with over a decade of experience in designing, managing, and scaling complex health and development initiatives in challenging environments. Proven ability to translate high-level strategy into tangible outcomes by influencing policy and fostering multi-sectoral partnerships. Expertise includes health systems strengthening, resource mobilization, and data-driven program evaluation to improve service delivery and drive sustainable change for vulnerable populations. My work focuses on the intersection of public policy, operational management, and quantitative analysis to achieve large-scale, measurable impact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Temple University
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Supported delivery of public health courses, enhancing student research and analytical skills.
- Mentored over 200 students on implementation, programming, and advocacy, contributing to improved academic performance.
- Managed course registration, exams, and records with 99% accuracy.
- Revised curriculum based on feedback, leading to measurable improvements in learning outcomes.
- Partnered with teachers to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
Part-Time MPH Field Work Intern-Research Associate
Independence Blue Cross
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to assess public health challenges impacting primary care utilization.
- Developed conceptual frameworks and applied quantitative methods to evaluate the effectiveness of social worker engagement in primary care.
- Utilized quantitative research methods and R software for data analysis to assess community health interventions.
- Collaborated on health interventions and coalition-building strategies with key stakeholders.
- Presented research findings to stakeholders and developed tailored health content for diverse audiences.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Research Assistant
Temple University, College of Public Health
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Collected microplastic samples across 30 LADS sites, ensuring high data quality and integrity.
- Analyzed environmental data (TVOCs, temperature, humidity) to evaluate indoor air quality trends.
- Maintained research records and supported lab operations, including equipment setup and calibration.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
Regional Business Development Manager
Tiko Africa
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Expanded the ASRH program across five counties, onboarding over 90 health facilities and managing business operations.
- Led risk assessments, vetting, and contracting of new program actors to ensure smooth implementation and a fraud-free ecosystem.
- Successfully managed donor relationships in the region, ensuring continuous funding and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed training programs for service providers and mobilizers, promoting ASRH awareness and service uptake.
- Oversaw the expansion and management of the Tiko ecosystem in multiple counties, ensuring partner satisfaction while supporting ecosystem users.
- Developed CRM database of qualified leads through referrals, cold calling, direct mail, email campaigns and networking.
- Elicited stakeholder feedback and input through interviews and surveys.
Country Program Manager
Tiko Africa
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Implemented the Tiko program in Kisumu, Siaya, and Busia counties, increasing service access for 30,000 users.
- Partnered with the Ministry of Health to provide joint support and supervision, ensuring effective service delivery.
- Organized demand-generation campaigns, onboarding new service providers and mobilizers to expand reach.
- Managed adolescent health projects and contributed to policy reviews and Technical Working Groups on adolescent healthcare at the national and county levels.
- Facilitated the integration of public and private sector healthcare in five counties, improving service delivery and fostering collaborative partnerships.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
Project Officer
Marie Stopes International
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) programs, improving adolescent access to SRH services in western Kenya and the Coast.
- Led demand-generation activities and advocated for increased service uptake through stakeholder engagement.
- Trained community-based organizations, parents, and stakeholders on digital advocacy and SRH awareness.
- Implemented the Bill & Melinda Gates-funded School Health Project, which contributed to national policy dialogues on adolescent healthcare.
- Played a key role in the redesign of the School Health Project, improving its effectiveness in promoting adolescent health and well-being.
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
- Allocated project resources to drive productivity and maximize efficiency.
Regional Marketing Coordinator
Marie Stopes International
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed marketing campaigns that reached over 50,000 youth, expanding SRH service networks.
- Drove a 31% increase in the uptake of sexual and reproductive health services in the Coastal community.
- Led the implementation of the 'In Their Hand' project across eight counties, successfully raising awareness and significantly improving service uptake.
- Collaborated with government entities to drive community demand for SRH services.
- Coordinated SRH service monitoring and evaluation, ensuring accurate data collection for decision-making.
- Boosted brand awareness with target customer demographics with social, print, and email campaigns.
- Composed daily posts for social media and helped build corporate presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Epidemiology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
07-2017
Associate Degree - Social Work and Community Development
Siaya Institute of Technology
11-2009
Skills
- Data Analysis: SAS, R, Data Visualization
- Project Management: Asana Training for Ambassadors
- Certifications: CITI Certification (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative), Infection Prevention Control, Supervisory Skills Training
- Activity implementation
- Classroom support
- Student and parent relations
- Student safety
Core Competencies
- Global Health Policy & Strategy: Influencing and shaping policy at national and county levels to drive systemic change.
- Program Design & Management: Leading large-scale, donor-funded projects from conception to execution, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Business & Resource Mobilization: Securing funding and resources through effective donor relations and high-quality proposal writing.
- Stakeholder & Government Relations: Building strategic partnerships with government entities, donors, and diverse stakeholders to ensure project sustainability.
- Data Analysis & Impact Measurement: Utilizing quantitative methods and software (R, SAS) to evaluate the effectiveness of health interventions and inform strategic planning.
- Operational Excellence: Overseeing complex field operations, managing risk, and leading high-performing teams to deliver exceptional results.
Timeline
Part-Time MPH Field Work Intern-Research Associate
Independence Blue Cross
08.2024 - 05.2025
Research Assistant
Temple University, College of Public Health
02.2024 - 09.2024
Teaching Assistant
Temple University
09.2023 - 08.2025
Regional Business Development Manager
Tiko Africa
12.2021 - 07.2023
Country Program Manager
Tiko Africa
07.2021 - 11.2021
Project Officer
Marie Stopes International
11.2019 - 12.2020
Regional Marketing Coordinator
Marie Stopes International
11.2018 - 10.2019
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Epidemiology
Temple University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Associate Degree - Social Work and Community Development
Siaya Institute of Technology