Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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Workshops and short courses
Accomplishments
Certification
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Anderson Clement Bendera

Arusha,Tanzania

Summary

A committed medical doctor (MD) and public health specialist with over eight years of progressive experience in clinical care, health administration, and emergency response. Holding a Ph.D. in Medical Science focused on Global Health and a Master of Public Health, Dr. Bendera has successfully led district-level health service coordination, emergency response teams, and multi-agency collaboration efforts. He possesses advanced expertise in health emergency preparedness, disease surveillance, operational research, and ensuring the continuity of essential health services. A skilled multilingual communicator, he excels in stakeholder engagement and strategic planning across diverse, multicultural, and cross-border health systems.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Clinical Health Services District Coordinator

Monduli District Council
Arusha
10.2024 - 06.2025
  • Led health education sessions for healthcare providers and community, boosting community awareness and preparedness.
  • Coordinated district-wide health emergency initiatives to strengthen outbreak response.
  • Developed a clinician consultation checklist to standardize HIV care at the Care and Treatment Center.
  • Facilitated Continuous Medical Education sessions to promote guideline adherence.
  • Conducted supportive supervision in health facilities, mentoring staff and enhancing service delivery.
  • Organized specialized medical camp, expanding access to diagnostics and treatment for complex conditions.

Rapid Response Team Coordinator

Monduli District Council
Arusha, Tanzania
11.2018 - 06.2025
  • Conducted outbreak investigations and facilitated simulation exercises for effective response.
  • Led community engagement initiatives to raise awareness during health crises.
  • Supported multisectoral coordination efforts during disease outbreaks and natural disasters.

Teaching Assistant

Department of Global Health Entrepreneurship, Toky
Tokyo
04.2023 - 09.2024

Facilitated mentorship for MPH students under professor's guidance.

Organised workshops focused on healthy cities to promote community engagement.

Research assistant

Department of Global Health Entrepreneurship, Toky
Tokyo
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Conducted data collection and performed statistical and qualitative analysis using Stata and SPSS.
  • Executed literature reviews to summarise existing knowledge and identify research gaps.
  • Drafted and edited research manuscripts, reports, and grant proposals.
  • Supported project coordination while maintaining communication with collaborators and stakeholders.

Youth Friendly Health Services District Coordinator

Monduli District Council
Arusha
04.2019 - 09.2020
  • Provided strategic leadership in planning, coordinating, and monitoring youth-focused health programs across the district.
  • Strengthened the capacity of health facilities to deliver adolescent-responsive services through staff training, supportive supervision, and mentorship.
  • Collaborated with schools, community leaders, and youth groups to promote awareness on sexual and reproductive health, mental health, and HIV prevention.
  • Ensured integration of YFHS into routine service delivery and advocated for adolescent health priorities in district health planning.
  • Led data-driven reviews to improve service uptake and quality, and coordinated youth outreach activities to expand access to health information and care.

Head Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging

Monduli District Hospital
Arusha
12.2018 - 09.2020
  • Led and managed radiology services, ensuring quality diagnostic care and equipment use.
  • Supervised staff, developed clinical protocols, and ensured compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with clinical teams for timely diagnoses and supported training of medical students and interns.

Health Management Team (HMT) Member

Monduli District Hospital
Arusha
11.2018 - 09.2020
  • Participated in hospital leadership and decision-making to improve service delivery, patient care, and resource management.
  • Collaborated with departmental heads to develop and implement hospital plans, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with clinical and administrative standards.
  • Contributed to quality improvement initiatives, staff supervision, and coordination of hospital operations.

Medical Officer

Monduli District Hospital
11.2018 - 09.2020
  • Delivered comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, managing a wide range of medical and surgical conditions.
  • Provided clinical leadership through supervision of junior staff, coordination of ward rounds, and facilitation of clinical meetings.
  • Maintained quality documentation, participated in audits, and supported initiatives that improved patient flow, teamwork, and clinical outcomes.

Medical Officer

Namtumbo District Hospital
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Provided holistic medical care across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency departments, ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment of diverse clinical conditions.
  • Played a key role in mentoring junior healthcare providers and promoting multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Engaged in the formulation and implementation of clinical guidelines and quality improvement strategies

Health Management Team (HMT) Member

Makiungu District Hospital
Singida
04.2017 - 07.2018
  • Collaborated with hospital leadership to strengthen service delivery, optimize resource use, and address operational challenges.
  • Contributed to strategic planning, staff supervision, and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
  • Supported data-driven decision-making, emergency preparedness, and coordination between clinical and administrative units.

Medical Officer

Makiungu District Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2018
  • Delivered comprehensive care across internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and emergency services.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary teams, supervised junior staff, and supported quality improvement initiatives, including infection control and maternal death audits.
  • Contributed to better documentation practices and led patient and community health education sessions.

Education

Ph.D. - Medical Sciences (Major in Global Health)

Tokyo Medical And Dental University
Tokyo, Japan
10.2020 - 09.2024

Master of Public Health - Public Health

Nexus International University
Kampala, Uganga
05.2021 - 08.2024

Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Clinical Medicine

Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
Dar Es Salaam
09.2009 - 12.2015

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Basic Science

Ilboru Secondary School
Arusha, Tanzania
04.2007 - 02.2009

Certificate of Secondary Education - Basic Science & Social Science

ST. Carolus Secondary School
Singida, Tanzania
01.2003 - 10.2006

Skills

  • Emergency preparedness and response planning
  • Health emergency strategy development
  • Leadership in healthcare coordination
  • Public health expertise in infectious diseases
  • Data analysis using Stata, SPSS, MS Excel

Languages

English
Fluent
Kiswahili
Native

Workshops and short courses

Date: June 2019 - July 2019

Course: Microsoft Excel Training Level 1

Institution: Mount Allison University


Date: April 2014 - April 2014

Course: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans

Institution: Panel on Research Ethics


Note: a complete list of workshops and short courses is available upon request.

Accomplishments

    International Participants Award from Japan Society of Public Health

    Best Male Student at Regional Level (CSEE)

Certification

Certificate of Full Registration as a Medical Practitioner

Timeline

Clinical Health Services District Coordinator

Monduli District Council
10.2024 - 06.2025

Teaching Assistant

Department of Global Health Entrepreneurship, Toky
04.2023 - 09.2024

Research assistant

Department of Global Health Entrepreneurship, Toky
04.2023 - 03.2024

Master of Public Health - Public Health

Nexus International University
05.2021 - 08.2024

Ph.D. - Medical Sciences (Major in Global Health)

Tokyo Medical And Dental University
10.2020 - 09.2024

Youth Friendly Health Services District Coordinator

Monduli District Council
04.2019 - 09.2020

Head Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging

Monduli District Hospital
12.2018 - 09.2020

Rapid Response Team Coordinator

Monduli District Council
11.2018 - 06.2025

Health Management Team (HMT) Member

Monduli District Hospital
11.2018 - 09.2020

Medical Officer

Monduli District Hospital
11.2018 - 09.2020

Medical Officer

Namtumbo District Hospital
08.2018 - 11.2018

Health Management Team (HMT) Member

Makiungu District Hospital
04.2017 - 07.2018

Medical Officer

Makiungu District Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2018

Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Clinical Medicine

Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
09.2009 - 12.2015

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Basic Science

Ilboru Secondary School
04.2007 - 02.2009

Certificate of Secondary Education - Basic Science & Social Science

ST. Carolus Secondary School
01.2003 - 10.2006
Anderson Clement Bendera