Tinotendaishe Elizabeth Madzinga
Juliasdale,Nyanga,Zimbabwe
Summary
Dedicated Environmental Health Officer with extensive experience in conducting thorough inspections and investigations to uphold public health standards. Expertise in public health legislation, disease control, and waste management ensures effective compliance and risk mitigation. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance community health initiatives and drive positive outcomes. Passionate about advancing public health through innovative environmental protection strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health Officer
Ministry of Health and Child Care
Juliasdale,Nyanga, Zimbabwe
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted inspections of food establishments to ensure compliance with relevant health regulations.
- Monitored environmental conditions and reported on any potential hazards or risks.
- Investigated complaints from the public regarding environmental health issues.
- Provided advice to businesses on how to reduce their environmental impact.
- Collaborated with local authorities to develop strategies for improving air and water quality in the area.
- Inspected buildings and sites for signs of contamination or structural damage that could lead to health problems.
- Reviewed applications for new developments to identify potential hazards and advise on preventive measures.
- Assessed waste disposal facilities to ensure they are operating safely and efficiently.
- Advised workers about safe practices when handling hazardous materials or substances.
- Prepared reports detailing findings from investigations into environmental health incidents.
- Developed programs for educating the public about environmental safety issues.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving environmental health risks.
- Investigated cases of suspected infectious disease outbreaks in order to contain them quickly.
- Analyzed data from laboratory tests and identified patterns indicating potential threats to public health.
- Conducted surveys of local communities to assess levels of awareness about environmental issues.
- Organized outreach events aimed at raising awareness of climate change impacts on local populations.
- Inspected businesses for health and safety, food hygiene and food standards.
- Followed up on complaints and investigated outbreaks of food poisoning, infectious disease or pests.
- Educated and provided businesses with advice on correctly following safety, law and food standards.
- Supported health and safety technicians aligned to facility by providing guidance, coaching and direction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Health
National University of Science And Technology
Bulawayo,Zimbabwe10-2020
Skills
- Waste management
- Food safety inspection
- Public health education
- Sanitation checks
- Environmental assessments
- Environmental monitoring
- Infectious disease control
- Complaint response
Certification
- Registered Environmental Health officer (EHO) with the Zimbabwe Environmental Health Practitioners Council (ZEHPC)
- Certification for Participatory Health and Hygiene Education (PHHE)
Languages
Shona
First Language
English
Beginner
A1
Ndebele
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of four staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved weekly WASH activities by introducing Microsoft excel spreadsheet for WASH tasks.
- Achieved Comprehensive geographic location maps by introducing QGIS for areal mapping during field work implementation and malaria control tasks.
- Achieved a sanitary and hygienic primary school by completing Girl friendly pit latrines with accuracy and efficiency.
Interests
Manpower development through continous studying
Filed work by being hand on and practical
Timeline
Environmental Health Officer
Ministry of Health and Child Care
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Health
National University of Science And Technology
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