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Public health preventionist

Location:
Lynchburg, VA
Posted:
March 08, 2017

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Olubunmi Sharon Obayemi

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acy64c@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVES

To conduct nutritional assessment for women and children.

To create epidemiological response, conduct epidemiological research, and disease prevention

To conduct field epidemiological assessment within ongoing programs

To support the mission and vision of the organization especially in areas of resource management, and maintaining excellent research atmosphere.

Improved client well-being via hands-on implementation of preventative care

Analyze barriers to implementing a program and present recommendations

Conduct needs assessments within its target population

Coordinate programs and activities

Develop and implement quality improvement projects

Promote public health policies, programs, and resources

PROFESSIONAL SKILL PROFILE

Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively within a group

Perseverance and self –motivated

Highly innovative, Good communication skills at all levels, proactive and result-oriented with exceptional Team Building Quality

Proficient with computer applications such as Microsoft Office and excel

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Medicine (2013)

Liberty University Master of Public Health (2017)

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Microbiology (2008)

Small Group Leader, Liberty University Campus Pastor’s Office (October 2015 – Dec 2015)

Health Office Consultant, Mobile Clinic, Lagos, Nigeria (2013 – 2015)

Strong analytical, technical, and organizational skills

Function extremely well under pressure and work excellently in team and individually

EDUCATION

Master of Public Heath (MPH) Anticipated May 2017

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Doctor of Medicine (MD) Nov, 2013

Windsor University, St. Kitts

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) October, 2008

Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

WORK EXPERIENCE

LYNCHBURG LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT Jan -April 2017 STUDENT INTERN AT WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN PROGRAM

Safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.

I work along with my preceptor to check the hemoglobin level of the clients to detect nutritional risk

I taught nutritional classes to educate pregnant and breastfeeding women on importance of immunization and vaccinations.

I taught women on how to prevent infectious diseases and encourage them to choose healthy diets.

I encouraged women to breastfeed and I shared benefits of breast feeding.

INTERN OFFICE OF HEALTH EQUITY, RICHMOND VIRGINIA Jan-April 2017

Analyze barriers to implementing a program and present recommendations

Conduct needs assessments within its target population

Coordinate programs and activities

Develop and implement quality improvement projects

Promote public health policies, programs, and resources

Liberty University Student Health Clinic Feb 2015-June 2016

Medical Volunteer – Assisted the physician to see patients and ensuring immediate medical attention and treatment plan in line with best medical practice

Windsor University School of Medicine, St. Kitts September 2011 – July 2013

Medical Volunteer – Worked with internal medicine physician in the Internal Medicine ward of the hospital to ensure adequate care and proper management of the patients, including performing Pap smear tests and checking and recording glucose levels

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Windsor University School of Medicine, St. Kitts 2011-2013

Instructor/Tutor in health sciences

HEALTH PROMOTION EXPERIENCE

Hands-on-Volunteer August 2016

Participated on a team to assess needs, assets, and capacity for health education in local churches in Nigeria

Coordinated and implemented health education programs for women and teenagers, resulting in increased awareness of personal hygiene and health practices

Facilitated workshops covering various health topics for groups of 120 people.

Small Group Leadership, Liberty University fall 2015

Coordinated a group of young Christian undergraduate women addressing lust; meeting with them weekly on spiritual life challenges and encouraging them to live a victorious life in Christ.

ADVOCACY EVENT ON WORLD MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH

Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. October 22-23, 2015

Represented Liberty University at Capitol Hill in advocating with the U.S Congressional Committee on Women and Child Health; organized by Christian Connections for International Health http://www.ccih.org/ccih-connector-december-january-2016

Advocated with the office of United States Policy makers on Maternal and Child Health all over the world.

I advocated on behalf of Millions of women and children dying of preventable illnesses across the globe especially in the developing nations.

I shared statistics of these women and children to establish these facts with the United States Policy makers, in other to persuade them to continue to enact policies that will advance the structure in place to promote health equity among women and children.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Student Chief Internal Medicine General Hospital St. Kitts 2011 – 2012

Best Student Volunteer in Community and Research Work

Most Effective Member of Student for Health Organization



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