TWESA RUBY
Holly Ridge,NC
Summary
Public health professional with a Master of Health Science in Global Health from Clark University and a Bachelor of Public Health from Monash University. Experienced in project and program management, grant administration, and data analysis, focusing on sexual reproductive health initiatives. Skilled in enhancing health care quality through adherence to protocols and guidelines, stakeholder engagement, and strategic use of social media for program dissemination. Proficient in managing budgets, coordinating care, and integrating health programs across various sectors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
POPULATION HEALTH GRANT MANAGER, SHRP
FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF WORCESTER
08.2021 - Current
- Took on primary responsibility for daily project management and implementation of SRH program.
- Supported improvement of health care quality in SRH program by ensuring adherence to policies and guidelines for program and clinical activities throughout program cycle.
- Compiled and prepared monthly and periodic project progress reports, final reports, and other information as required by grant funder.
- Collaborated with IT and QI departments to continuously track and update Project Dashboards, ensuring quality management of project based on identified indicators and targets.
- Actively supported staff in their operational areas, adapting to new SRH demands in community.
- Conducted regular communications and meetings with program staff and external stakeholders to ensure proper service delivery.
- Developed social media avenues; created and managed social media channels, newsletters, brochures about Sexual Reproductive health programs and initiatives.
- Managed an annual budget for planning and coordinating care and programmatic needs, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Worked actively to integrate the SRH health program with other sectors, particularly with Homeless programs and schools in the community.
PROJECT COORDINATOR - COVID VACCINE PROJECT
FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF WORCESTER
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Advocated and liaised closely with stakeholder and partners for increasing community-wide engagement on COVID-19 vaccination.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Monitor and update changes in staffing schedules for the vaccine clinic efficiency
- Assumed responsibility as a point of contact with grant partners for outreach events
- Reported monthly immunization data to the Department of Public Health
- Created an immunization dashboard for internal reporting
- Monitored and tracked vaccine data between FHCW staff and patients
- Supervised documentation (consent forms, EUAS) and ensure availability at the clinic.
YOUTH WORKER
CITY OF WORCESTER
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided support to Youth On-Site Program Manager, Site Outreach Coordinators, and youth participants at designated site in creating and implementing activities
- Promoted safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Promoted positive peer interactions by facilitating group activities and modeling respectful communication techniques.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT - AIDS2031 PROJECT
CLARK UNIVERSITY
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge. on the course of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Malawi
- Identified HIV updated control efforts in Malawi
- Collaborated with a supporting team over project progress reports
- Authored an evidence-based report on how social determinants are currently affecting the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
ASSISTANT MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
NATIONAL MALARIA CONTROL PROGRAM, MoH
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Ensured compliance with donor requirements through diligent documentation and reporting practices.
- Conducted regular quality assurance of data collection from district offices
- Supported Malaria programs in periodic review and updating of M&E plans
- Provided mentorship and supportive supervision of Malaria data in district hospitals/ health centers
- Facilitated malaria district review meetings
- Prepared quarterly proposals for submission to Global Fund
- Prepared reports for quarterly mentorship and supervision activities
- Interviewed study participants for Malaria vaccination qualitative project
- Conducted regular site visits, ensuring accurate data collection and timely reporting.
- Conducted data entry on malaria cases and deaths in rural Malawi into Health Management Information System.
- Provided relevant training to staff members on effective data management techniques.
TRAINING FACILITATOR VOLUNTEER
DIRECT CONNECTION TO AFRICA
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Created and present job development workshop materials for 8 eight youth participants
- Lead and facilitated presentations for job development and resume building
- Trained 8 college students in CV writing, cover letter writing, interviewing, job search and budgeting.
- Assessed skill gaps for trainees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
REGULATORY BOARD INTERN
UNC PROJECT MALAWI
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Managed internal database and maintained confidentiality of HIV/AIDS/TB studies
- Conducted data collection and data entry for breast cancer study
- Retrieved and deliver HIV/AIDS/TB study proposals to Ministry of Health and Poison, Pharmacy and Medicine Board
- Developed and maintain new filing system for project personnel.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INTERN
WORLD VISION SOUTH AFRICA
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Reviewed business plans for cooperatives by analyzing their goals, objectives, short and long-term plans and cash projection
- Reviewed budgets for small business enterprises
- Performed data entry of small business enterprises (SMEs) into World Vision database
- Assisted project supervisor in amending business constitution.
CHILD AND YOUTH VOLUNTEER
MASAKHANE PRIMARY SCHOOL
04.2016 - 05.2016
- Facilitated an English educational program for pre-school children in rural South Africa
- Mentored pupils in writing and telling stories in the English Language
- Led interactive games and enriched the children's creativity through play
- Supervised pupils in classrooms.
Education
Master of Health Science in Global Health -
CLARK UNIVERSITY
Worcester, Ma06.2021
Bachelor of Public Health -
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Melbourne, AU06.2018
Skills
- Analytical and research methods
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- MS Office
- Project Planning
- Analytical Skills
- Budget Administration
- Project Management
- Program Management Communication
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
Recognition
- Global Health Lier Fellow '21
- Certificate of Good Clinical Practice - CITI Program University of North Carolina) | 2018
- Certificate of Human Subject Protection - CITI Program (University of North Carolina) | 2018
Timeline
POPULATION HEALTH GRANT MANAGER, SHRP
FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF WORCESTER
08.2021 - Current
PROJECT COORDINATOR - COVID VACCINE PROJECT
FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF WORCESTER
04.2021 - 06.2021
YOUTH WORKER
CITY OF WORCESTER
06.2020 - 08.2020
RESEARCH ASSISTANT - AIDS2031 PROJECT
CLARK UNIVERSITY
09.2019 - 12.2019
ASSISTANT MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
NATIONAL MALARIA CONTROL PROGRAM, MoH
11.2018 - 07.2019
TRAINING FACILITATOR VOLUNTEER
DIRECT CONNECTION TO AFRICA
09.2018 - 10.2018
REGULATORY BOARD INTERN
UNC PROJECT MALAWI
01.2018 - 04.2018
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INTERN
WORLD VISION SOUTH AFRICA
08.2017 - 10.2017
CHILD AND YOUTH VOLUNTEER
MASAKHANE PRIMARY SCHOOL
04.2016 - 05.2016
Master of Health Science in Global Health -
CLARK UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Public Health -
MONASH UNIVERSITY
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