Catherine Fred
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Results-driven professional with 10+ years of experience in quality improvement, business development, operational management, and sales. Expertise spans healthcare quality assurance, project management, and customer-focused services. Skilled in working with international development agencies (USAID, DFID, Netherlands Government) and fast-moving consumer goods. Proven success in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and process optimization for organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Advisor – USAID Tuwajali Watoto Project
AfyaPlus
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
08.2023 - Current
- Crafted and implemented tactics to elevate healthcare project engagement levels and optimize program success.
- Established strong partnerships with governmental organizations, NGOs, and stakeholders to enhance collaboration.
- Facilitated program planning process to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs and goals.
Community Linkage Officer – USAID PATA Project
CSSC
Morogoro
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Streamlined referral systems bridging the gap between facilities and community services through technical leadership.
- Implemented and spearheaded healthcare interventions to bolster community well-being, enhancing health outcomes for HIV, family planning, and maternal care.
Zonal Quality Officer– USAID PATA Project
CSSC
Morogoro
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Championed quality improvement projects at health facilities to optimize service delivery and boost performance metrics.
SafeCare Senior Quality Officer – DFID BOQ Project
PharmAccess International
Dar es Salaam
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Conducted service evaluations, delivered coaching and supervised progress in healthcare delivery.
Sales Coordinator
Serengeti Breweries Ltd- DIAGEO
Dar es Salaam
06.2011 - 05.2016
- Coordinated sales operations, optimized sales processes, and provided marketing insights to drive business growth.
Education
Bachelor - Sociology & Philosophy
University of Dar es Salaam
Skills
- Effective Decision Making
- Effective Leadership
- Efficient Scheduling Techniques
- Training and mentoring
- Customer Support
- Project Management
- Project Coordination
- Business development support
- Self Motivation
Languages
- English
- Kiswahili
References
- Dr David Isaya, Quality Coordinator - CSSC (Christian Social Services Commission), disaya@cssc.or.tz, +255768110896
- Dr Johnson Joachim, Community engagement manager – AfyaPlus, jjoachim24@gmail.com, +255754006216
- Prof Tandi Lwoga, Rector - College of Business Education (CBE), t.lwoga@cbe.ac.tz, +255766279686
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading books
- Watching movies
- Listening to music
- Travelling
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Technical Advisor – USAID Tuwajali Watoto Project
AfyaPlus
08.2023 - Current
Community Linkage Officer – USAID PATA Project
CSSC
02.2022 - 08.2023
Zonal Quality Officer– USAID PATA Project
CSSC
02.2021 - 01.2022
SafeCare Senior Quality Officer – DFID BOQ Project
PharmAccess International
07.2016 - 06.2019
Sales Coordinator
Serengeti Breweries Ltd- DIAGEO
06.2011 - 05.2016
Bachelor - Sociology & Philosophy
University of Dar es Salaam
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