Community Health Assistant

BARBARA CHAFUNGA

Community Health Assistant

Chongwe Zambia +260-********* ***************@*****.***

Summary

Dedicated Community Health Assistant with over 9 years of experience in disease prevention, essential medicines logistics, and community surveillance. Proficient in delivering primary healthcare services, supporting reproductive and maternal health, and managing environmental health standards. Skilled in data analysis for infectious disease control, diagnostic testing, and patient care management. Known for empathy, teamwork, and organizational abilities, ensuring comprehensive health services and community well-being.

Skills

Expertise in Essential Medicines Logistics

Community Surveillance in Disease Control and Prevention

Data Analysis for Infectious Disease Control

Proficient in Patient Monitoring and Appointment Management Software

Competency in managing the community health assistant supply chain system

Expertise in managing essential medicines logistics improvement programs (Hybrid

Courtesy, empathy, and compassionate care

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Proficiency in performing diagnostic tests and evaluating results

Organizational skills for managing multiple patient cases

Work Experience

Community Health Assistant 10/2015 to Current

Ministry of Health (MOH)

Implement strategies for disease prevention, control, and treatment to ensure the health and safety of the community

Oversee the logistics of essential medicines, including procurement, storage, and distribution, to ensure timely availability in healthcare facilities

Monitor and respond to disease outbreaks through community surveillance, playing a key role in early detection and containment

Provide comprehensive primary healthcare services, addressing the fundamental health needs of the community

Promote and enforce practices that maintain a healthy environment, preventing environmental factors from impacting public health

Carry out and assist with various diagnostic procedures to accurately identify and treat health conditions

Deliver specialized healthcare services for children, focusing on growth, development, and disease prevention

Offer and provide reproductive and maternal healthcare services to ensure the well-being of mothers and infants

Perform basic health procedures, such as wound care and first aid, to maintain and restore patient health.

Community Health Assistant 09/2014 to 09/2015

Bill Clinton Foundation (CHAI)

Focused on the prevention, control, and treatment of diseases to safeguard public health

Ensured the efficient flow of essential medicines from procurement to delivery at healthcare facilities

Tracked and analysed community health data to detect and respond to disease outbreaks

Provided essential health services that addressed the basic needs of individuals and families

Enforced practices that protected and enhanced the environment, reducing health risks associated with environmental factors

Performed and supported diagnostic procedures to accurately diagnose and manage health conditions

Offered healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of children, promoting their overall health and development

Facilitated programs and services that ensured the health and well-being of mothers and their children

Performed essential healthcare tasks, such as first aid and basic treatment, to maintain patient health and safety.

Education

Certificate in Competence in Essential Medicines Logistics Improvement Program (Hybrid) 2016

MOH With Support From USAID/DELIVERY PROJECT/SCMS Lusaka

Certificate 2014

Community Health Assistant Training (CHATs) Ndola

Certificate of Competence 2013

Supply Chain Systems Lusaka

Secondary School Certificate 2009

Chongwe Secondary School Chongwe

Languages

Lenje: First Language

English: B2

Upper Intermediate (B2)

Nyanja: B1

Intermediate (B1)

Bemba: B1

Intermediate (B1)

References

Dr. W. Chilengwe (Maj), Director, Clinical Care and Diagnostic Services, Ministry of Health, Ndola, +260211 253040-5

Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi, Director, Clinical Care and Diagnostic Services, Ministry of Health, Lusaka, 097*******

Dr. C Y Msiska, District Health Director, Ministry of Health, Chongwe, 097*******

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