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Public Health Technical Advisor

Location:
Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan
Posted:
March 23, 2024

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Goal-driven healthcare management professional well-versed in medicine, public health, epidemiology and surveillance, primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services, infection prevention, and healthcare projects, to provide exceptional health services.

Highly organized, hard-working, and a quick learner as well as I focus attention on detail and high accuracy, with excellent coordination, leadership, and problem-solving skills. SKILLS

Assessment, Analysis, Planning, and Reporting. Superlative Interpersonal and Communication. Health System and Policy Development. Negotiation. System Thinking and Multitasking. Decision-Making and Problem-Solving. Management, Coordination, and Leadership. Microsoft Office, Power BI, SPSS. EDUCATION

Master of Science in International Public Health 11/2022 Liverpool John Moores University • Liverpool, United Kingdom Professional Diploma in Infection Prevention and Medical Waste Management 12/2021 Amman Arab University, Jordanian Expert Team • Amman, Jordan Doctor of Medicine - MD Degree 05/2016

The Hashemite University • Zarqa, Jordan

EXPERIENCE

Technical Advisor for Public Health Surveillance 09/2022 – Present Technical Specialist (Public Health Surveillance) 03/2022 – 09/2022 Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) Global, Global Health Division • Amman, Jordan

• Plan, develop, implement, manage, monitor, and evaluate global health capacity-building projects on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to strengthen the health surveillance systems of the Jordan Ministry of Health (JMOH) to prevent, detect, and respond to any emerging infectious disease threats in Jordan and in the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

• Contribute to a diverse portfolio relating to national, regional, and global health security. Mentor and provide technical, data analysis, logistical, and administrative assistance in addition to training the JMOH to plan and implement the following surveillance systems in healthcare facilities and at other community sites in Jordan:

1. Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) for Respiratory Diseases. 2. SARS-CoV-2 Variants Surveillance.

3. Global Action in Healthcare Network – Healthcare-Associated Infections (GAIHN-HAI). 4. Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (AMR).

5. Immunization Coverage Cluster Survey.

Residence: Amman – Jordan

Date of birth: 19/07/1992

Marital status: Single

Mobile: +962-***-**-**-**

E-mail: ad4iwk@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: wesamaltawil

Skype name: Wesam AlTawil

Skype ID: wesam.altawil

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Health Coordinator 01/2021 – 03/2022

Clinics Manager 01/2020 – 12/2020

Arabian Medical Relief • Zarqa – Azraq Camp, Jordan

• Health coordination and management of two comprehensive health centers providing primary health care services and medical referrals, at Azraq Camp of the Syrian refugees in a project funded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

• Led the rapid response team (RRT) for the emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Azraq Camp.

• Develop plans and protocols to maintain essential health services throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic for the management of respiratory and non-respiratory cases, including shifting to non-facility-based health services for management and follow-up of NCDs, mental health, maternal-child health, etc., through mobile health team.

• Implement enhanced infection prevention and control (IPC) in health centers, including establishing separate areas and departments for triage and management of respiratory and non-respiratory cases, and isolation of respiratory cases if needed.

• Train and build capacities for the healthcare workers on PCR sampling, cold-chain management, samples referral, contact tracing, infection prevention and control, and medical waste management.

• Coordinate the plan for the health system strengthening in Azraq Camp with UNHCR.

• Represent the organization and attends meetings with UNHCR, WHO, UNFPA, JMOH, and other parties.

• Reviewing and writing the health guidelines for the medical centers and ensuring their implementation.

• Ensure effective pharmaceutical management in accordance with internal SOPs and Pharmacy guidelines.

• Assisting in the projects' designing and development, management, plus monitoring and evaluation. Medical Coordinator, Team Leader, and Senior Referral Doctor 01/2019 – 12/2019 Jordan Paramedic Society (JPS) • Amman, Jordan

• Coordinate and manage medical and nonmedical processes in a referral project funded by the UNHCR to provide secondary and tertiary health care services for refugees and asylum seekers in Jordan.

• Represent JPS and attends meetings with the UNHCR and other parties.

• Making policies and guidelines and procedural guides for the project.

• Designing, developing, and testing the workflow of the electronic referral system. Medical Doctor 10/2018 – 12/2018

Aman Clinics • Amman, Jordan

• Manage General Surgery, Urology, Orthopedic, Internal medicine, Pediatric, and Emergency cases. Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Resident Doctor 07/2017 – 10/2018 The Specialty Hospital • Amman, Jordan

• Assess the patients preoperatively, as an assistant in the surgical operations, and follow-up patients postoperatively in the ward and ICU / CCU / NICU.

• Evaluate and treat patients in the Emergency Department and do any needed emergency procedures. Medical Doctor 07/2016 – 06/2017

The Specialty Hospital • Amman, Jordan

• Evaluate and treat and follow-up patients in General Surgery, Urology, Orthopedic, Internal medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Emergency departments.

• Team leader to coordinate, organize, and observe 20 intern doctors in all hospital departments. Medical Doctor 07/2015 – 08/2015

King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center (KHCC) • Amman, Jordan

• Observership training in Oncological Surgery Department and the surgical operations. Medical Doctor 06/2015 – 07/2015

Jordan Royal Medical Services (JRMS) • Amman, Jordan

• Observership training in Internal Medicine Department and the related medical procedures. Page 3 of 3

CERTIFICATES

• Public Health Information Systems / Informatics: South Central Public Health Training Center - Nov. 2021.

• Public Health Economics: South Central Public Health Training Center - Nov. 2021.

• Crisis Management: South Central for Public Health Preparedness - Nov. 2021.

• Public Health Risk Management: International Academy of Public Health - Nov. 2021.

• Health Systems Development Specialization: Imperial College London - Oct. 2021.

• Epidemiology in Public Health Practice Specialization: Johns Hopkins University - Sep. 2021.

• The Economics of Health Care Delivery: University of Pennsylvania - Sep. 2021.

• Health Systems Strengthening: The University of Melbourne, UNICEF - Sep. 2021.

• The Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC): WHO, Health Emergencies Programme - Dec. 2020.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): American Heart Association (AHA) - Dec. 2020.

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): American Heart Association (AHA) - Dec. 2020.

• Basic Life Support (BLS): American Heart Association (AHA) - Dec. 2020.

• Health Cluster Coordination: WHO, Health Cluster - Nov. 2020.

• Humanitarian Operations Programme Fundamentals: Save the Children International - Oct. 2020.

• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) in Emergencies: Save the Children International - Oct. 2020.

• Introduction to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Emergencies: Save the Children International - Oct. 2020.

• Cash and Voucher Assistance - The Fundamentals: The Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP) - Oct. 2020.

• Child Protection in Conflict Settings: Humanitarian Leadership Academy - Oct. 2020.

• Environment in Humanitarian Action: UNOCHA - Oct. 2020.

• Introduction to International Humanitarian Law: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Oct. 2020.

• Effects of Emergencies on Health and Nutrition: Humanitarian Leadership Academy, Save the Children International - Oct. 2020.

• On-Site Operations Coordination Centre (OSOCC) Awareness: UNOCHA - Sep. 2020.

• Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA): UNHCR - Sep. 2020.

• Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV): UNHCR - Aug. 2020.

• The Sphere Handbook in Action: Sphere - Aug. 2020.

• Introduction to Nutrition: UNICEF - Aug. 2020.

• Psychosocial Support Programming: UNICEF - Aug. 2020.

• Program Management for Development Professionals (PgMD Pro): Humentum, PM4NGOs - Aug. 2020.

• Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro): Humentum, PM4NGOs - Aug. 2020.

• Fraud Prevention: Learning Pool - Aug. 2020.

• Safeguarding Essentials: Humanitarian Leadership Academy - Aug. 2020.

• Building a Better Response (BBR): Harvard Humanitarian Institute, Building a Better Response - Aug. 2020.

• Business Writing Skills: AlJhood Group of Development and Consultation - Oct. 2019.

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS): American College of Surgeons (ACS) - Aug. 2018. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Zetawi, M., Altawil, W., Ashour, M., Abughali, M. and Ghousheh, A., 2023. Familial testicular torsion in siblings of different age groups: A case report. Urology Case Reports, 48, p.102408. DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2023.102408 LANGUAGES

Arabic: Native.

English: Fluent.



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