Sidonie Ilunga Tshibangu
Fairfield,Ohio
Summary
Graduate student in public health at Kent State University with concentration in Heath policy and Management expecting graduation in fall 2024. Graduated in public health from Kinshasa School of Public health with experience designing and conducting investigations, interviews and focus groups. Seeking opportunity to use skills as public health specialist in advancing organization or public health program.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency reserve corps volunteer
Tristate Medical reserve corps
09.2015 - Current
- Tristate Medical reserve corps is a part of national network of local groups of volunteers committed to improving the public health, emergency response and resiliency of their communities
- It includes 11 Medical Reserve Corps units from southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana.
State Tested Nurse Aide
Maple Knoll Village
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Measured, checked, and watched vital signs and assisted patients with personal hygiene
- Controlled infection by supporting clean and safe environment.
Research Specialist
Kinshasa School of Public Health (KSPH)
02.2012 - 09.2013
- Conducted and supervised 4 household surveys, 8 focus groups and several interviews including post-intervention study as part of assessment of key indicators of fight against malaria, routine immunization coverage survey and Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance
- Performed laboratory tests and procedures according to protocol
- Recruited and trained circumstance team of 20-30 people (interviewers, field supervisors) on method of study and research protocol requirements
- Led daily team meetings to evaluate project progress and evaluate staff performance
- Directed data gathering, compilation and cleaning
- Managed budget of $20,000 to $30,000 following requirements of different partners (CDC/PEPFAR , UNICEF,GLOBAL FUND,CORDAIDS) under direction of principal investigators
- Organized data collection, provided administrative and technical supervision, and prepared technical and financial reports.
Medical Supervisor
Kintambo Urban Health Zone
05.2008 - 02.2012
- Supervised and strengthened capacity of team of 38 facilities in health zone in interpretation and reporting accurate data
- Supervised and ensured technical support to health facilities to develop high quality of referrals
- According to data of primary health care that enabled increase of referrals rate at General Hospital from 7% in 2005 to 57% in 2010
- Supervised awareness and management of infectious diseases including tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS: proper use of vaccines ,antibiotics ,screening and testing guidelines, organizing campaign that emphasizes on importance of HIV testing for all people from 16 to 65 years old and reporting all cases of cough for more than 2 weeks in community
- Monitored and Evaluated indicators to fight HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis in health zone.
General Practitioner
General Hospital of Reference Kintambo
09.2005 - 05.2008
- Responsible for physical examination, checkup, diagnosis, treatment and assessment of 15 to 20 patients per day
- Checked up patients, prescribed relevant medication or made referrals to other specialists.
Education
Graduate student in Public Health (health policy and Management) -
Kent State University
Master Degree in Public Health (Health Economics) -
University of Kinshasa, KSPH
Kinshasa, DRC01.2012
Medical Degree -
University of Mbujimayi (Cardinal Malula Foundation)
Mbujimayi, DRC01.2003
Skills
- Ability in monitoring, evaluating and supervising project activities
- Experience planning manager activities
- Clinical and outreach work in infectious diseases specifically HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel ,PowerPoint, Outlook) and Database program
- Knowledge of statistical software packages (SPSS,R,SAS )
- Multilingual: English, French, Swahili, Ciluba and Lingala
Additionalworkexperience
- State Tested Nurse Aide, Maple Knoll Village, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2015, 12/20, Non-profit organization, continuing care retirement community. Measured, checked, and watched vital signs and assisted patients with personal hygiene. Controlled infection by supporting clean and safe environment.
- Emergency reserve corps volunteer, Tristate Medical reserve corps, 09/2015, Present, Tristate Medical reserve corps is a part of national network of local groups of volunteers committed to improving the public health, emergency response and resiliency of their communities. It includes 11 Medical Reserve Corps units from southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana.
Professional Development
- EdX Honor Code Certificate for Epidemics online courses, University of Hong Kong, 2014
- Certification in Monitoring and Evaluation of management activities of HIV/AIDS, DR Kongo, 2011
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Emergency reserve corps volunteer
Tristate Medical reserve corps
09.2015 - Current
State Tested Nurse Aide
Maple Knoll Village
01.2015 - 12.2020
Research Specialist
Kinshasa School of Public Health (KSPH)
02.2012 - 09.2013
Medical Supervisor
Kintambo Urban Health Zone
05.2008 - 02.2012
General Practitioner
General Hospital of Reference Kintambo
09.2005 - 05.2008
Graduate student in Public Health (health policy and Management) -
Kent State University
Master Degree in Public Health (Health Economics) -
University of Kinshasa, KSPH
Medical Degree -
University of Mbujimayi (Cardinal Malula Foundation)
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