VICTORIA A. Akinsanya
Summary
Dedicated public health specialist experienced in managing investigations, collecting field data and writing authoritative reports. Proficient in tracking and containing infectious diseases. Fastidious and resilient with excellent critical thinking skills and desire to contribute expertise to developing and implementing health solutions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disease Intervention Spec./ Health Report Writer
Fulton County Board of Health
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted in-depth research to gather relevant data, statistics, and evidence, supporting the development of informative and evidence-based health content.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts, medical professionals, and researchers to ensure the accuracy and integrity of health-related materials.
- Managed the editing and proofreading process, meticulously reviewing documents for grammar, syntax, spelling, and style, resulting in error-free and polished content.
- Demonstrated proficiency in translating complex medical terminology and research findings into accessible and reader-friendly language.
- Consistently met deadlines and maintained a high standard of quality in health reports and publications.
- Proficient in developing and implementing Public Health plans, procedures, and programs.
- Effective communication and presentation skills for disseminating Public Health information to diverse audiences.
- Collaborative team player, working with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Conduct in-depth research and provide recommendations on suitable control measures during Public Health events and emergencies, contributing to timely and appropriate responses.
- Monitor global and local Public Health events, curate relevant materials, and communicate vital information, fostering a culture of health and safety.
Epidemiologist
Broadstreet Health Institute
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Upheld requirements for data collection, reporting and quality control for duration of investigations.
- Wrote and submitted final reports detailing successes and failures in each investigation and recommended corrective actions.
- Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures.
- Gathered data from multiple sources to assimilate meaningful inputs for databases.
- Analyzed statistical data of covid 19 cases, to identify trends and method of epidemic prevention
- Data collection, assessment, and conducted evaluations of surveillance processes.
- Assessed the potential health effects from exposure to communicable diseases
- Used graphs, infographics, and other methods to visualize data for presentation to various internal and external stakeholders.
Education
MASTER’S DEGREE - PUBLIC HEALTH
Mercer University
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Agric, Animal Physiology
Federal University of Agriculture
08.2015
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING IN INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM CERTIFICATE OF -
Skills
- Health report writing
- Health content editing and proofreading
- Medical terminology proficiency
- In-depth medical research
- Clear and concise communication
- Attention to detail
- Project management
- SEO and content optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Health industry knowledge
Certification
- Licensed Health Information Data Specialist - 2022
Projects
- Data visualization and communication: Created a community health needs assessment using Airtable.
- Created infographic to compel funding for cancer control.
- I leveraged Tableau to analyze and visualize large data sets and databases and created dashboards to help the client understand their information.
Coursework
Policy Development& Program Evaluation Coordinator
- Co- Facilitated, reviewed, and evaluated the implementation Researched federal regulations and policies
- Planned, developed, implemented, and evaluated public health interventions in sexually transmitted diseases, maternal, child, adolescent health, and alcohol/substance abuse
- Recommended public health needs by collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to identify appropriate individual and community health education interventionsof public health interventions to ensure the proper application of program methods and materials and to provide the opportunity to share program experience
- Evaluated the extent to which programs met their objectives and impacted the target population's knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, practices, and behaviors, by utilizing appropriate data collection methods such as pre-and post-examinations, focus groups, surveys, and questionnaires
- Utilized evaluation findings and community input for future planning and policy development
- Assisted with the designing, implementation, and evaluation of program to identify risk factors, demographics /characteristics, and prevent health problems among the population served
Timeline
Disease Intervention Spec./ Health Report Writer
Fulton County Board of Health
02.2022 - 08.2023
Epidemiologist
Broadstreet Health Institute
04.2021 - 05.2022
MASTER’S DEGREE - PUBLIC HEALTH
Mercer University
Bachelor of Science - Agric, Animal Physiology
Federal University of Agriculture
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING IN INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM CERTIFICATE OF -
- Licensed Health Information Data Specialist - 2022
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