Health Promotion Specialist
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae Busisiwe Mzyece
PERSONAL INFORMATION Busisiwe Mzyece
Block 10/293 Mpopoma Bulawayo Zimbabwe
Linked in www.linkedin.com/in/busisiwe-mzyece-1bbb9029 Twitter @BusiMzyece
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Languages English, Nyanja, Bemba,Shona and Ndebele Sex Female Date of birth 05 September 1983 Nationality Zambian Residency Zimbabwe WORK EXPERIENCE
PERSONAL STATEMENT
ATTRIBUTES
Empathetic, caring, result oriented, experienced Public Health professional skilled in health research, marketing, public relations, campaign planning, organisational management, programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, social mobilization, advocacy, promotional material development and counselling. Seeks to use organizational and active listening skills in order to help individuals and communities achieve better mental, physical and emotional health
Excellent communication and networking skills
Being able to interact with people from various backgrounds
Knowledge of current health issues
Strategic and analytical thinking
Resourcefulness
Multitasking
Self-starter and critical thinker
Empathy and emotional stability
Problem-solving orientation
Initiative and self-motivation
September 2019 to Date National Programmes Manager Council for the Blind 15th and Fife Street Bulawayo www.cfbzimbabwe.com I +263********* Main Roles and Responsibilities
Manage Eye Health Programmes countrywide
Manage donor funds for the eye health programmes
Manage organisational communication with donors, stakeholders, mass and social media pages
Networking and building partnership with stakeholders in eye health
Carry out research and documentation of best practises in eye care
Participate in proposal writing and work plan writing
Support and supervision of Eye Unit Coordinators in the Provinces
Writing organisational reports
Spearhead development of marketing strategy for the organisation
Planning eye health campaigns for the organisation
Working with photographers and videographers in documenting success stories for evidence based programming
Coordinate organisations visibility portfolio
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Feb 2017 – July 2019 Health Promotion Officer
Family Aids Caring Trust - FACT 2 Aerodrome Road, P.O Box 970 Mutare +263-**-*****
www.fact.org.zw
Main Roles and Responsibilities
Develop relevant communication strategies for the Targeted Screening for Tuberculosis Programme(Tas4TB)
Carry out provincial and district pre- assessments for preparation of the Targeted screening for Tuberculosis exercise(carry out clinic and laboratory assessments)
Carry out advocacy and community mobilization for Tas4TB
Participate in proposal writing and work plan writing for Tas4TB
Carry out pre-visits in provinces, districts and plan teams, itinerary and logistics for implementation and screening for Tuberculosis, HIV and diabetes
Plan for quarterly programme review meetings
Lobby for support for Tuberculosis programme
Take part in local and international exhibitions
Marketing of TB programme to various stakeholders
Design, develop, source and distribute demand creation materials, including reports, bulletins, pamphlets and posters related to the programme
Training of community care workers in TB,HIV and diabetes
Create demand for tuberculosis, HIV and diabetes mass screening
Provide program information to the public by preparing and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns, or maintaining program-related web sites.
Carry out research relating to programme for evidence based programming
Documentation of best practises and lessons learnt.
Visit clients commenced on treatment for verification and monitoring response to treatment Jan 2011 - Feb 2017 Marketing and Communications Officer Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) 1 Swiss Way, Harare +263-*-***-***
www.znfpc.org.zw
Main Roles and Responsibilities
Develop and present reproductive health promotion programs, such as training workshops, conferences, and school or community presentations.
Develop relevant communication strategies on Family Planning, Maternal Health and Sexual Reproductive Health
Prepare and distribute reproductive health education demand creation materials, including reports, bulletins, and visual aids such as pamphlets and posters.
Carry out social mobilization and advocacy activities for uptake of Family planning and Sexual Reproductive Health programs.
Develop operational plans and policies necessary to achieve health education objectives and services.
Collaborate with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs.
Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of sexual reproductive health education programs.
Supervise professional and technical staff in implementing health programs, objectives, and goals.
Design and conduct evaluations and diagnostic studies to assess the quality and performance of sexual reproductive health programs.
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Provide program information to the public by preparing and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns, or maintaining program-related web sites.
Develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for reproductive health education programs and related work.
Provide guidance to agencies and organizations on assessment of health education needs and on development and delivery of health education programs.
Develop and maintain reproductive health education libraries to provide resources for staff and community agencies.
Develop, conduct, or coordinate health needs assessments and other public health surveys.
Document activities and record information, such as the numbers of applications completed, presentations conducted, and persons assisted.
Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
Nov 2009 - Dec 2010 Health Promotion Officer
Ministry of Health and Child Care (Matabeleland South) Main Roles and Responsibilities
Carry out needs assessment in the province and intervene appropriately
Network with other organisations working in the province
Manage Health Promotion related funds
Identify, source, develop and distribute relevant demand creation materials to the community and health workers
Take an active role in disease surveillance so as to aid in the events of outbreaks
Plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate awareness campaigns on commemorative days according to theme
Facilitate maintenance of Health library
Network with civil society serving organizations
Supervise health educators and student in the department
Training service providers in integration of HIV into existing programmes
Develop communication strategies for different health promotion issues Jan 2009 - June 2009 Public Health Promoter
LEAD Trust
Main Roles and Responsibilities
Plan and conduct advocacy meetings on community hygiene with community leaders
Implement and coordinate hygiene promotion programmes
Facilitate the installation of tanks and boreholes
Facilitate the rehabilitation of public toilets and boreholes
Spearhead clean up campaigns
Carry out Water and Sanitation Hygiene training needs assessment of communities and stakeholders and intervene accordingly
Source, design,print and distribute WASH related health education materials
Monitor water quality in tanks installed
Oct 2006 - Jan 2009 Health Promotion Officer
Bulawayo City Council, Health Services Department
Main Roles and Responsibilities
Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Promotion Programmes in the City of Bulawayo
Carrying out needs assessments and implementing interventions according to the needs of the target group
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
PERSONAL SKILLS
Identifying Information, Education and Communication needs of the community and for the health workers
Monitor and supervise students in the department
Conduct training needs according to needs of the programme
Plan and coordinate campaigns on commemorative days according to theme
Write reports on campaigns and commemorations
Facilitate the maintenance of the Health Services Resource Library
Hold pre seasonal campaigns for seasonal diseases for example malaria
Carry out media briefs to address specific health problems
Keep a record of audio visual equipment and facilitate routine servicing of such equipment Achievements
Designed a qualitative data capture form (ZNFPC)
Held an anticholera campaign which contributed to no cholera cases in the city in 2008/9(City of Bulawayo)
Mobilized and surpassed target by more than 100% during TB screening(FACT)
Set up organisations social media pages in 2022 (ZCfB)
Released 2 research papers on child eye health in 2022 (ZCfB) 2021 Certificate in Leadership and Management for Strengthened Public Health Services
University of Capetown South Africa https://www.uct.ac.za/ 2015 Master’s in Public Health (Health Promotion)
University of Zimbabwe 630 Churchill Avenue, Mt Pleasant, Harare +263******* www.uz.ac.zw 2005 Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Education and Health Promotion University of Zimbabwe 630 Churchill Avenue, Mt Pleasant, Harare +263******* www.uz.ac.zw 2001 Advanced Level Ordinary Level
Tongogara High School Msiteli High School
3 Advanced Level Passes 10 Ordinary Level Passes including Maths and English Language(s) English, Ndebele, Nyanja and Shona
Job-related skills Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Therapy and Counselling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counselling and guidance.
Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
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REFERENCES
Digital competence Advanced Microsoft Office Suite ( Excel, Word, PowerPoint ) Statistical Packages (EPI Info and SPSS)
Driving licence Clean Class 4
Researches
Abstracts
Publications
Volunteer Work
Factors associated with male participation in the PMTCT programme in Howard Hospital, Mazowe (Undergraduate study 2004-2005)
National Nutrition Survey, 2010
Qualitative study on Sexual Reproductive Health, ZNFPC, 2011
Hindrances of access of sexual reproductive health services in Umguza District (2014)
Factors associated with sexually transmitted infections among youths in Umguza District
(2014)
Research on the Impact of Integration of HIV and Sexual Reproductive Health Services (World Bank Study) (2014-2015)
Zimbabwe Population Based HIV Impact Assessment (ZIMPHIA) (Biomedical Research and Training Institute/Ministry of Health and Child Care/ICAP) (October 2015 to July 2016)
Role of community linkages and engagement in TB active case finding amongst high risk groups: TAS4TB 2017
50th Union World Conference on Lung Health, held in Hyderabad 30 October to 2 November 2019. Spoorthi Vedika - Community Connect 2019
https://theunion.org/news/the-50th-union-world-conference-on-lung-health-launches
Severe Visual Impairment in Schools (A PEEK Study) https://doi.org/10.4236/ojoph.2022.123028
Patterns of Eye Diseases among Children Visiting Two Tertiary-Level Facilities in Zimbabwe: A Retrospective Records Review (2018-2020) at Sekuru Kaguvi and Richard Morris Eye Hospitals in Harare and Bulawayo
https://doi.org/10.4236/ojoph.2022.123021
Volunteer at Hope for a Child In Christ in Bulawayo a Non-Governmental Organisation that assists orphans and vulnerable children, women and girls. Carry out food distribution, proposal writing and participating in women mentoring programmes.
https://www.hocic.org.zw/
Mr A.Nyathi Director Zimbabwe Council for the Blind +263********* *****@***********.***
Dr V. Mandizvidza Programme Manager FACT +263********* +263******* ********@*****.***
Mr B.B. Gumbi Provincial Manager ZNFPC +263974127 +263********* ********@*****.***
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