Alina Giga
Dar es Salaam
Summary
I am a medical doctor and Public Health Specialist with 5 years experience in project and programs management acquired through working with government institutions, donor agencies, local and international NGOs. I have proven knowledge in Project cycle and has contributed to design, implementation and scaling of donor funded programs with an active role in the grant management, resource mobilization, National level policy and guidelines review, National tools development, partnership and stakeholders management, training facilitation and communication. I have worked in a projects related to pediatric HIV and PMTCT field through PEPFAR funding (FASTER project) and Primary/Community health System strengthening through UNICEF funding. I have great experience in working with above site programs as well as field level programs with vast experience in managing complex projects within limited timelines. I have had great exposure to managerial roles leading a team of about 12 staff and being part of the Senior management team of the country program.
I am currently is coordinating a field office and supporting the country program donor engagement activities as the focal person. I am also looking into opportunities for pursuing my PHD in maternal Health focusing.
Some of my qualities include hard working, readiness to learn and face challenges, self-motivated, excellent communication and listening skills, great time management and flexibility
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Field Office and Health Focal Person
Catholic Relief Services, CRS
2023.12 - Current
- Ensure high-quality project implementation, management, and compliance with programmatic standards, policies and procedures through project review systems and quality control (comprehensive M&E systems, budget review and analysis). Promote documentation of program reviews, success stories, and lessons learned.
- Create and maintain the proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for the sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to small deficiencies. Identify capacity strengthening needs for staff and partners and coordinate with CRS TZ program and operations teams to address capacity strengthening.
- Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports. Monitor and assess performance to ensure adequate capacity. Contribute to staffing plans and recruitment process of senior staff.
- As the primary representative of CRS in Kigoma, strengthen existing and develop new relationships with local partners, government and community organizations.
- Proactively and effectively manage resources and promote stewardship, ensuring program and operations teams and partner staff have and optimize the appropriate human, financial, and material resources and tools.
- Support business development opportunities in the Health sector in particular, including but not limited to: Drafting and leading of BD Strategy in Health, development of priority donor engagement strategies, intel gathering in the health sector, representing the organization as appropriate at strategic health sector events
Project Manager- Health System Strengthening
Catholic Relief Services, CRS
2021.08 - 2023.12
- Project Design, implementation and closure.
- Partners and government stakeholders management from National to village level.
- Leading and coordinating implementation of Community Health, Nutrition, Protection and Quality improvement interventions at facility and community level.
- Provide technical support to team to adjust program according to emerging changes.
- Analyzing project performance data to identifying areas of improvement.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining costeffectiveness.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Capacity Building Coordinator-Pediatric HIV
Catholic Relief Services, CRS
2020.01 - 2022.08
- Support the Multinational FASTER project in implementation of the project in Tanzania
- Support above site coordination at National level in HIV and PMTCT programs.
- Work with Stakeholders in National Review of HTS and PMTCT tools.
- Support and coordination National Dissemination revised HTS screening tools.
- Facilitate training of Health Care Providers on PMTCT
- Facility Level mentorship and Supportive supervision of Health Care Providers.
- Project activities monitoring and report compilation.
- Data collection, analysis and review.
- Support National Scale-up of interventions Pediatric HIV and PMTCT such at Maternal retesting interventions.
- Represent CRS in National and international calls
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the organization, encouraging open communication and feedback among team members.
Research Assistant-Zanzibar Stroke Study
ZANAID
2019.01 - 2020.05
- Preparation and translation of the questionnaire from English to Swahili
- Preparing the data collection tool software
- Training the researchers to use the data collection software
- Data collection from Stroke patients through face to face interviews
- Data cleaning
Medical Doctor in Charge
ZANAID- Hyperbaric Chamber
2019.01 - 2020.05
- Chamber operator
- Chamber physician
- Community education on dive medicine
- Chamber maintenance and quality control
Education
Master in Public Health (MPH) - Masters of Public Health
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania12.2023
M.D. - Medical Doctor
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania11.2017
No Degree - Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania02.2012
No Degree - Certificate of Secondary Education
Al- Qaem Seminary
Dodoma, Tanzania10.2009
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Project Planning
Additional Information
Robert Mgeni
Head of Programs
Catholic Relief Services, Kenya
Mobile +255 754971475
robert.mgeni@crs.org
Dr Rune Nathaniel Philemon
MD, MMED
Pediatrition at KCMUCo
Mobile +255754389049
rphilemon@yaho.co.uk
Dr. Sara Matuja
MD, MMED
Physician at Bugando Hospital
0685264336
saram@gmail.com
Timeline
Head of Field Office and Health Focal Person
Catholic Relief Services, CRS
2023.12 - Current
Project Manager- Health System Strengthening
Catholic Relief Services, CRS
2021.08 - 2023.12
Capacity Building Coordinator-Pediatric HIV
Catholic Relief Services, CRS
2020.01 - 2022.08
Research Assistant-Zanzibar Stroke Study
ZANAID
2019.01 - 2020.05
Medical Doctor in Charge
ZANAID- Hyperbaric Chamber
2019.01 - 2020.05
Master in Public Health (MPH) - Masters of Public Health
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
M.D. - Medical Doctor
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College
No Degree - Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School
No Degree - Certificate of Secondary Education
Al- Qaem Seminary
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