BLAISE TAKOY
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EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Masters of Public Health (Epidemiology) May 2018
Relevant Courses taken include Epidemiology, Research Method, Biostatistics, data management.
University of Kinshasa
Doctor of Medicine June 2008
MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Pharmacoepidemiology
RESEARCH & SCHOLARLY CTIVITIES
Umass Amherst/ MPH Worcester Program- Capstone Paper
Student Researcher September-November 2017
Molecular Diagnostic Technologies in the Developing World, MPH Capstone Paper, November 2017.
Glance of effective and possible ways the technology could be used in developing countries.
Implementation of the project.
Impact the access to good quality of healthcare, through the technology, in reducing the socioeconomic handicap caused by infectious ailments that are still plaguing many communities.
Family Health Center of Worcester, MA/Practicum experience
Student Researcher January-February 2018
Throughout an extensive demographic research of the City of Worcester (under the supervision of the MPH Program Director)
Designed a health passport for refugees to be used as a compass by healthcare workers when interacting with refugees, especially those with poor command of the English language.
This didactical document has helped easier the interactions healthcare workers of any kind and refugees.
University of Kinshasa/Faculty of Medicine
Resident September-December 2017
Determination of Nutritional State in Children under 5.
PRESENTATIONS
Takoy, B. (June 2014) Preliminary Coagulation/Flocculation Tests on Moringa oleifera, Global Health class, Umass Amherst/MPH Worcester MA.
EMPLOYMENT & EXPERIENCE
Justice Resource Institute-Metro West, Natick MA
Job Coach (For clients with PTSD, Autism Spectrum Disorder & Intellectual Disabilities) September 2019- Present
Manages data (data collection): Typing reports, collecting and tracking medical/behavioral data in staff communication logs, daily shift logs, behavior plan data sheets, medical records, medical progress notes,…
Supervises daily clients activities by targeting positive behaviors that increase the likelihood of the client to control his behavior and antecedents, remain safe by providing reinforcement protocols and intervention strategies
Collaborates and assists Manager Of Charge (MOC) in case of an emergency.
Assists in the development and implementation of reinforcement schedule, transportation and safety protocols for my client.
Ensures that work performed by the client aligns with the daily protocol issued for the client
FedEx Smart post, Northborough MA
Self-contractor: March 2013-May2018
Managed data including compilation of bill of lading, gas and toll receipts, deliveries, maintenance costs, vehicle mileage) using Microsoft Excel leading to smooth establishment of yearly expenses (cost) of routes.
Hôpital de l’amitié Sino-Congolaise, Kinshasa DRC June2008-November2011 Primary Care Clinician
Performed prenatal consultation, diagnosed and followed up of regular and high-risk pregnancies, management of obstructed labor, cesarean delivery, care of gynecological infections, management of pregnancy complications.
Treated infections, traumas, minor surgery such appendicitis, hernia, simple fractures, etc.)
Treated infectious diseases (e.g. malaria, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, HIV) and chronic diseases (e.g. hypertension, heart disease, diabetes mellitus)
Treated Infectious diseases, malnutrition, preschool consultations
SKILLS
Epidemiology: Research and Development-Program Implementation-Epidemiology.
Software: Stata (basic data analysis and graphing), Microsoft, Excel
Languages: English, French