CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DATA:
LAST NAME: KAMARA
First Name: HELENA Middle Name / Other Names: KORPO

C/O Nancy Deline Freeman
World Health Organization
Liberia Office
Mabam Point, Monrovia, Liberia

Telephone Home: NA
Telephone Mobile: +231 886 552 114/ +23177746660
Telephone Office: +211 921647850
Email 1: [email protected] Email 2:[email protected]
Marital Status: Single
Date of Birth: 09/December/1979
Gender: Female
Country of Origin: Liberia
Present Nationality: Liberia
Languages and Fluency Level: English very good.

Professional Summary
Personal profile:
Well experienced with great urge and commitment to achieve results, integrity and effectiveness in being a team player along with strengths in unique communicative skills in achieving the goals and objectives of program on time. Have over 10 years of working in complex emergencies situation in difficult terrains, polio outbreak response and routine immunization.
Core skills
Results -oriented
Quick learner
Client -focused
Operation management
Microsoft Office
Report generation

Qualification
Professional:
• Master in Business Administration – Management candidate 2018-2019, Kampala International University, Uganda;
• Master Degree in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid obtained 22 March 2018 from Kalu Institute of Humanitarian studies, Spain
• Completed the polio outbreak response training as team B member in September 2016 organized by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative at Naivasha, Kenya.
• Bachelor of Arts obtained in 2009 with major in Sociology and minor in Demography, University of Liberia;
• BA (Bachelor of Arts) with a major in Social Sciences obtained in 2006 from Almeda University, Boston States, United States of America;
• DPA (Diploma Physician Assistant) obtained in 1999 from the Tubman National Institute of Medical Arts (TNIMA), with a major in management and provision of PHC services, J.F.K. Medical Center, University of Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia;
• Certificate in Advanced Emergency Medical Basic Life Support Procedures, obtained in 2006 from the Level III Hospital, Jordan, United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL);
• Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B), obtained in 2004 from MERLIN;
• Certificate, Rolling back malaria in complex emergencies in 2003, Freetown, Sierra Leone;
• CSFAC (Certificate Standard First Aid Course), Liberia National Red Cross (LNRC) and International Red Cross, Monrovia, in 1992

Other Trainings/Certificates:
• Certificate, International Virtual Course on Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programs at the Public Health Foundation in India, obtained 3 Feb 2016.
• Certificate of course completion in Global Health Immunization Essential, December 27,2014;
• Certificate of course completion in Global Health Diarrheal Disease Management, Dec. 27,2014;
• STOP orientation training held in Atlanta, United States of America January 2011;
• Basic management skills training held at Liberia Institute of Public Administration March 2010;
• United State Government Finance Grant Management, Obtained from World Vision US, July 2006;
• Community-Led Care Coalition for orphans and vulnerable children in West Africa Sub Region training of trainers Held in Bamako Mali, September 2006;
• Clinical Management of SGBV with special focus on Rape and Child Sexual Abuse UNICEF Sponsored held in Monrovia, Liberia in October 2005;
• Learning through Evaluation with Accountability and planning TOT held in Darkar, Senegal, November 2005;
• International Non-Governmental Agencies’ Child Protection Training of Trainers Workshop held in Monrovia, Liberia August 2002;
• Action for the Rights of Children training of trainer’s workshop organized by UNHCR, UNICEF and Save the Children in October 2002;
• Intensive 5-day Training of Trainers for Cost Sharing Scheme on Revolving Drug Fund (RDF) 2001;
• Intensive 2-Week Training of Trainers for Traditional Midwives, Grand Cape County, Liberia May 2001

Professional Affiliations
• Member of the Liberia National Physician Assistant Association and member of the Tubman National Institute of Medical Arts Alumni Association since 2000.

Conferences attended:
• Joint Action Forum on control and elimination of Onchocerciasis held in Tunis, Tunisia December 2009;
• Vision 2020 West Africa Health Organization forum held in Bobo Doulaso, Burkina Faso September 2010;
• West African Region (WARO), 5th Area Development Program (ADP) Consultation and Sponsorship Forum Held in Bamako, Mali in 2006;
• West African Region (WARO) Christian Impact Review Forum Held in Dakar, Senegal 2005;
• Destiny 2002 National Leadership Conference held at Unity Conference Center, Monrovia, Liberia November 2002.

Working Experience
January to March 31, 2020
World Health Organization Juba, South Sudan
Position: Ebola Vaccination specialist Consultant
Duties and responsibilities:

To provide technical guidance for the conduct of refresher training of the EVD vaccination teams and training on the revised EVD Vaccination Protocol incorporating the Ring Vaccination Strategy in South Sudan through:

• Support the implementation of the revised EVD Vaccination Protocol in view of the changes related to Serious Adverse Events (SAE) following immunization.
• Support refresher training of members of the 3 current vaccination teams in the targeted States to upgrade their skills to keep vaccination activity and data collection up to date.
• Provide focused training on defining the vaccination ring, identification of contacts and contacts of contacts and collaboration with contact tracing teams.
• Engage the Risk Communication and Surveillance Pillar to develop accurate messaging on the Ring Vaccination campaign.
April 2017 – 31st December, 2019
World Health Organization Juba, South Sudan
Position: EPI Consultant
Duties and responsibilities
• Provide guidance to the Ministry of Health on how to improve immunization coverage for routine immunization as well as addressing equity issues and reducing dropout rates;
• Facilitate development/Update of immunization micro plans in the health facilities;
• Support the conduct of routine immunization /PIRI activities in the states;
• Monitor implementation of immunization sessions;
• Supportive supervision to health facilities offering immunization;
• On-job training/capability building of health workers.
Ebola Virus Disease Vaccination Team Coordinator, an added responsibility while still servicing in the position as EPI Consultant within WCO in South Sudan.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Plan and coordinate EVD vaccination activities as required based on the WCO decision to conduct Compassionate use of rVSV vaccine for healthcare and frontline workers and ring vaccination in South Sudan;
• Facilitate refresher training for the EVD vaccination team as part of readiness for rapid response in the evident of an Ebola outbreak;
• Collaborate with partners and other stakeholders in the planning and implementation of EVD vaccination;
• Work with the EVD Technical Working Group (TWG) and provide update to the National Task Force (NTF) as required;
• Coordinate the participants’ day 3, 14 &21 follow up after vaccination as required.

February 2011 to June 16, 2016
World Health Organization Juba, South Sudan
Position: STOP Consultant
Duties and responsibilities:
• Provided technical support for polio eradication activities in South Sudan as part of a high priority for the global eradication initiative. This includes Planning, implementation, monitoring and supervision as well as evaluation of supplementary immunization campaigns for EPI target diseases
• Provided technical support in emergency response situations such as Cholera outbreak, Measles and others;
• Provided technical support in the coordination of Health Cluster activities in emergency response at sub-national level.
• Priority is specifically at national and sub-national level, with special focus on house-to-house delivery of oral polio vaccine (OPV) and Vitamin A supplementation and other vaccine preventable diseases control and disease surveillance activities.
• Supported vaccines preventable diseases surveillance and routine EPI activities
July 2009 to January 2011
Ministry of Health & Social Welfare Monrovia, Monsterrado
Position: Program Manager
Nation Eye Care Program
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provided over sight of the program implementation in the prevention and control of blindness;
• Plan program activities and monitor activities Implementation;
• Advocated for support to the program; Manage the program budget in terms of expenditure in collaboration with the Office of Financial Management in the Ministry;
• Facilitated the building of collaboration and partnership at national/county levels;
• Coordinate the different projects within the program; Conduct monitoring and supervision through field visits to assess progress on projects activities implementation;
• Prepared and present the monthly, quarterly and annual project reports; Network with relevant agencies both local and international for collaboration.
January 2004 to January 2010
Ministry of Health &Social Welfare and WHO Monrovia, Monsterrado
Position: National Supervisor, WHO Monitor
Duties and responsibilities:
• Participated in Polio eradication initiative in Liberia at different levels;
• Post Campaign Evaluation Monitor for WHO to evaluation NIDs/SIAs.
• National Supervisor for polio NIDs/SNIDs campaigns, coordinated and collaborated with all stakeholders in the implementation of immunization campaign activities;
April 2007 to June 2009
Ministry of Health & Social Welfare Monrovia, Monsterrado
Position: Deputy Program Manager
Nation Eye Care Program Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provided support to the Program Manager on Program implementation in the prevention and control of blindness; Provision of technical support to county coordinators on project activities implementation;
• Proxy on behalf of the Manager when appropriate.
January 2005 to March 2007
World Vision Liberia Monrovia, Monsterrado
Position: Health Officer
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Community Based Primary Health Care Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for day-to day running of the project in collaboration with the Health Manager; Supported regular monitoring of activities to ensure adherence to the work plan and targets;
• Provided Primary Health Care activities at community level through field visits;
• Established through local authorities community health development committees (CHDCs) and community health workers (CHWs);
• Planned and conducted community based primary health care trainings for CHDCs and CHWs in the project sites; Carried out supervision and monitoring through field visits to assess progress on project activities;
• Child protection was one of the most important cross cutting issues integrated in the community activities; Prepared and presented the monthly and quarterly project reports.
January 2004 to July 2005
World Vision Liberia Monrovia, Monsterrado
Position: Emergency Ambulance Project Officer
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Overall responsible for the ambulance project direct supervision; Conducted regular staff meeting and planned the activities implementation schedule with the staff;
• Ensured regularity and punctuality of staff on duty; Organized and facilitated training for project staff;
• Established community link to access service provision; Established data management system;
• Prepared and presented the monthly, quarterly and end of project performance reports.
January 2000 to January 2004
World Vision Liberia Robert-sports, Grand Cape Mount
Position: EPI -Officer
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Managed the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Program through the Supervision of vaccination activities, Coordinate and supervised cold chains components;
• Planned and implemented the schedule of immunization taking into account the logistical constraints of the EPI program;
• Consulted with relevant authorities on planned targets and goals of the program; Ensured the tidiness of every EPI clinics;
• Trained vaccinators on Immunization in practice to ensure injection safety techniques as appropriate, avoid serious AEFI and considered HIV/AIDS prevention and control;
• Ensured completion and accuracy of records kept; Prepared weekly and monthly reports of EPI activities and forward to the relevant authorities.
• Conducted VPDs surveillance and supported outbreak response activities.
April 1999 to October 1999
Greater Ministries Africa Foundation Clinic Mandina, Grand Cape Mount
Position: Physician Assistant /OIC
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Managed the day-to-day activities of the clinic; Screened patients and prescribed treatment; Referred cases to level II or III of health facilities when necessary;
• Conducted health education sessions; Make requisition for drug and medical supplies from the National Depot at the National Drugs Service (NDS);
• Monitored consumption of drugs & medical supplies;
• Prepared and submit periodic Epic, MCH, EPI and other activity reports; performed other tasks as required by management.

October 1998 to February 1999
Grand Cape Mount County Health Team Robert-sports, Grand Cape Mount
Position: Student Team Leader
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensured the proper conduct of Internist students and advocated for fair treatment of students.
• Perform patient assessment and prescribe treatment under the supervision of the clinical supervisor and the Grand Cape Mount County Health Team.
January 1996 to January 1998
Medicine Sans Frontiers (MSF) International Monrovia, Monsterrado
Position: Nurse Aid
Duties and Responsibilities:
• performed besides nursing under the supervision of the RN/CM/PA on duty at Redemption Hospital;
• Performed other duties as required by my supervisor.

References:
1. LIYOSI, Evans
WHO Representative
Serria Lone Country Office
[email protected]

2. Dr. Rachel Seruyange
Technical Officer – Universal Immunisation
World Health Organization Country Office, Juba, South Sudan
Mobile: +211 921 702 124; GPN 67560
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.afro.who.int/countries/south-sudan
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3. Dr. Alejandro Costa
Scientist,
Initiative for Vaccine Research (IVR)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Tel: +41 22 791 4965
Mobile: +41 79 217 34 37
Email: [email protected]

4. Dr. Argata Guracha GUYO
Team Lead, Emergency
WHO- Juba, South Sudan County Office
Phone: +211926144384
Email: [email protected]

5. A.J. Williams, MSPH
Team Lead, STOP Program US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd., NE, MS E-05, Atlanta, GA 30333
Telephone: +1 404 639-1343, Cell: : +1 770 3317328
Fax: +1 404 639-8573
Email: [email protected]

6. Aderemi Aibinu
Snr. Program Officer
Office of the DSRSG-HC-RC
United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Mission in the Central African Republic,
Bangui, Central African Republic
Inter-Mission: (173) 6267 | Mobile: + 236 75980253
Email: [email protected]

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