Japhet Lazaro Simeo
Tanga
Summary
Multidisciplinary professional with over 10 years of experience in health systems management, public health policy, and complex project management. Proven expertise in data-driven decision making, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and grant writing. Skilled in coordinating health service delivery, logistics, and human resources, with a strong background in managing multilateral funds from diverse donors. Effective public speaker and moderator with basic ICT proficiency, including STATA and SPSS.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER OR ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATI
TANGA REGIONAL SECRETARIAT
11.2022 - Current
- Managed team of junior officers, providing leadership and guidance for operational efficiency.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior management, outlining operational performance and strategic recommendations.
- Performance-managed organisation in line with policies and objectives.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve goals of organisation.
- Responded to emergency calls for service, providing timely assistance and support to individuals in distress.
- Reviewed and updated operational procedures, ensuring alignment with current best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations, reducing workplace accidents and promoting a safe environment.
- Prepared detailed reports on daily activities, incidents, and investigations, maintaining accurate records for legal proceedings.
- Conducted employee evaluations and reviews to identify and recommend areas for improvement.
- Led training sessions on regulatory compliance, enhancing team's knowledge and skills.
- Established systems and procedures for optimal operational controls and organisational success.
- Investigated complaints and took corrective actions, improving service quality and customer satisfaction.
- Formulated organisational policies, rules and regulations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community leaders to support local engagement initiatives.
- Coordinated with external agencies to facilitate smooth execution of joint operations.
- Managed organisation budget and financial records to determine organisation contains resources to achieve goals.
- Assessed risk and made critical decisions under pressure to protect life and property during high-risk situations.
- Assessed officer actions and complaints to identify any issues with unprofessionalism, performance issues or criminal activity.
- Regularly communicated with members to provide information of organisation activities and increase engagement in advocacy efforts.
- Analysed incident reports, identifying trends and developing strategies to reduce future occurrences.
- Delivered presentations at industry conferences, sharing insights and best practices with peers.
- Collaborated with local agencies and organisations to address community safety concerns and implement preventative measures.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential security threats and implemented preventative measures.
- Represented organisation in meetings with government officials and stakeholders to increase awareness and visibility.
- Participated in recruitment panels, selecting candidates who aligned with organisational values and objectives.
- Oversaw group functioning and directed initiatives to improve results.
- Employed excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with local schools, businesses and community groups.
- Facilitated workshops on conflict resolution, enhancing team cohesion and problem-solving capabilities.
- Conducted preliminary inquiries, field interviews and follow-up investigations to gather information and evidence.
- Participated in specialised training programmes to enhance skills in areas such as firearms, public order, and investigative techniques.
- Promoted organisation interests to members, legislative bodies and general public.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favourable terms and cost savings for the organisation.
- Represented group at official occasions, during negotiations and at public forums.
- Observed potential threats to security of building, visitors and personnel.
- Organised community outreach programmes, strengthening public relations and enhancing organisational reputation.
- Analysed information and evaluated results to resolve pending cases.
- Developed and delivered presentations and speeches to educate public and promote mission of organisation.
- Facilitated conflict resolution, mediating disputes to achieve peaceful outcomes without the need for legal intervention.
- Built and strengthened public relations with local community through joint operations to uphold security.
- Responded to accidents to provide first aid and alert additional police and emergency personnel.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring adequate supplies while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Coordinated crime scene management, preserving evidence and maintaining security to support forensic investigations.
REGIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER OR ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY OF HEALTH, SOCIAL WELFARE AND NUTRITION
GEITA REGION
10.2017 - 11.2022
- Provide overall Health leadership, technical support, coordination and management of all programmatic and financial aspects of the health services, Nutritional and Social Welfare Services in accordance National Health Policy, Health Sector Strategic Plan V, Guidelines, SOPs and Manuals provided for by the Ministry of Health and The International Health Regulations.
- As an assistant Administrative Secretary, obliged to both directly and indirectly Manage funds amounting to at least USD 25M in the Region.
- Manage all programs that are funded by CDC (Global Health Security Agenda), GAC (Right Start Program), The National lottery Fund of UK (Empowering Women with Obstetric Fistula in Tanzania) and Amref Flying Doctors Northern Offices (Medical services Outreach Program), USAIDs and other Cooperate Donations.
- Provides programmatic support to clinical laboratory strengthening program, Laboratory Social Enterprise, nutrition’s, medical clinical program, malaria and NCD.
- Responsible to lead development of detailed work plans and other technical documents.
- Supervises the implementation of planned activities, provide administrative, financial and technical oversight.
Education
PGDQM -
CIQ
UK01.2025
LLB -
The Open University of Tanzania (OUT)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania01.2022
MPM -
The Open University of Tanzania (OUT)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania01.2020
MPH -
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
Dar-es Salaam, Tanzania01.2015
PGDPLM -
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy (TIA)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania01.2015
DGH -
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
UK01.2014
MD - Degree of Doctor of Medicine, General Physician
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
Dar-es Salaam, Tanzania01.2009
MBAQM Cand: Masters of Business Administration Quality Management -
Guglielmo Marconi University
ItalySkills
- Health systems management
- Public health policy
- International health policy
- Coordinating health services delivery
- Supervising health services operations
- Health information systems management
- Health financing strategies
- Leadership and governance skills
- Stewardship in health initiatives
- Public-private partnership facilitation
- Research and analysis
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Data-driven decision making
- Scientific and grant writing
- STATA and SPSS expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Complex project management
- Procurement and logistics
- Human resources for health development
- Political, social, commercial, and technological health indicators
- Public speaking and moderation
- Research integration methodologies
- Medico-legal expertise
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operational management
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Financial management
- Report writing
- Program coordination
- Community engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Training facilitation
- Performance management
- Stakeholder communication
- Incident analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Leadership excellence
- Informed decision making
- Strategic communication
- Critical decision making
- Organisation
- Health and Safety adherence
- Public trust building
- Policy analysis
- Strategic leadership
Certification
- Member, Medical Association of Tanzania, MAT
- Registered Procurement and Supplies professional, GP002113, PSPTB
- Member, Tanzania Public Health Association, TPHA
- Member, Health Service Advisory Board for Tanga Regional Referral Hospital
- Chairperson, Tanga Regional Secretariat Tender Board, 2023-02-01, Present
- Chairperson, Geita Regional Secretariat Tender Board, 2019-01-01, 2022-12-31
- Chairperson, Ethics and Integrity Committee, Regional Secretariat, Geita, 2019-01-01, 2022-12-31
- Tanzania Driving License
- Chairperson, Council Audit Committee, Iramba District Council, Singida Region, 2012-01-01, 2024-12-31
- Board member, Doctors 2004 SACCOS Limited
Languages
Kiswahili
English
Custom Section
- Multidisciplined in knowledge and skills of Health systems management at local and global context
- Public and international health Policy and Research
- Complex project Management
- Procurement and logistics supply chain management
- Medico-legal perspective linkage
- Qualitative and Quantitative systemic data analysis focusing on Data driven Decision making
- Scientific writing and grant writing
- Local and International Forum Public speaker and programmatic sessions moderator
- Basic ICT literacy in all basic MS packages including working with STATA & SPSS and referencing software
- Extensive Skills in coordinating and Supervising both preventive and Curative conduits of Health Sector Building blocks
Publications
- Factors Influencing Participation of Adults in Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in Lindi Region, Tanzania, East Africa Health Research Journal, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372853376_Factors_Influencing_Participation_of_Adults_in_Voluntary_Medical_Male_Circumcision_in_Lindi_Region_Tanzania?_sg%5B0%5D=oNZEM0nqqgMhiXOzWtDkhjNoeVO0V4JnU2tWR4bZ4GX5FEIyFGfWlFiIXGqEe4wM9KB6dSJ2v4ar4rz0rZX1uE0j7XKpqTJhoDPn1wjK.xgBgJF4nOqdbGO9nedQuGTEuyqcEKW2QxH4aVcpwW0oGtFqYeT0cKCp6SSrHKw8I5HwfalM8rmXRqOn9gxYp3A&_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6ImxvZ2luIiwicGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwb3NpdGlvbiI6InBhZ2VDb250ZW50In19
- Improvements in Obstetric and Newborn Health Information Documentation following the Implementation of the Safer Births Bundle of Care at 30 Facilities in Tanzania, Healthcare, 12, 3, 319, 2024, https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12030319
- Assessing the utility of pregnant women as a sentinel surveillance population for malaria in Geita, Tanzania, 2019 - 2021, International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 136, November, 57-63, https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/international-journal-of-infectious-diseases
- The Influence of IMPACT APPROACH on the Management and Availability of Health Commodities; a Case Study of Handeni Town Council, American Journal of Applied Scientific Research, 9, 2
- The Question of Quality Ordering of Health Commodities in Tanga Region, IMPACT Approach Becomes Relevant Driver to the Answers, International Journal of Health Economics and Policy, 8, 2
- Factors Affecting Preparation and Implementation of Annual Procurement Planning in Parastatal Organizations a Case of Tanesco Zone of Geita, International Journal of Accounting, Finance and Risk Management
- Women attending antenatal care as a sentinel surveillance population for malaria in Geita region, Tanzania: feasibility and acceptability to women and providers, BMC Malaria Journal
- Prevalence, recent infection and predictors of HIV infection in fishing community along the shore of Lake Victoria in Tanzania, Journal of Public Health, 2022-12-01, 44, 4, 881-890, https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdab189
- Prevalence of Sexual Violence and Health Related Effects Among Students in Co-Education Public Day Secondary Schools in Kinondoni Municipality, Dar Es Salaam, Texila International Journal of Public Health, 7, 2, June, 2019
- Factors Affecting the Availability of Essential Health Commodities in Tanzania with a Special Focus on the Tracer Commodities, Tanzania Journal of Health Research, https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/thrb.v25i2.11, 25, 2, April, 2024
- Assessment of Hygienic Practices Among Primary School Pupils in Mwanza City, Journal of Advances in Applied Sciences
- The Role of Impact Approach in Minimizing Wastage During TLE-TLD Transition: A Case of Geita Region, International Journal of Health Economics and Policy
References
- Pili H. Mnyema, Regional Administrative Secretary, The office of the Regional Commissioner, Coast Region, Tanzania, 0755520655
- Prof Tumaini Nagu, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Health, Social Welfare and Nutrition, PO RALG, Tanzania, 0743265265
- Dr. Grace Magembe, Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Health, Tanzania, 0767300234
Training
- Essentials of Change Management, 2025-08-24, Athena Global Education
- Blended Global Primary Health Care Course, 2023-08-01 to 2023-09-30, International Institute of Primary Healthcare
- Short Course of Leadership for results, 2023-05-15 to 2023-05-19, ESAMI, Dubai
- Africa Health Agenda International Conference, 2023-03-05 to 2023-03-08, KCC, Kigali, Rwanda
- RMOs/DMOs Conference, 2023-02-20 to 2023-02-22, Dodoma, Tanzania, Quality of Health care is a way towards Universal Health Coverage
- Short course on Health Systems Management, 2020-01-03 to 2020-01-09, University of Nairobi, Kenya
- Conference on Health Care Financing, 2018-09-14 to 2018-09-22, Deira Conference Centre, Dubai, United Emirates
- Conference of Quality Management and International Medical exhibitions, 2018-04-14 to 2018-04-16, Mediconex International Exhibition Centre, Cairo, Egypt
- Conference of Public Health Management, 2017-06-05 to 2017-06-10, Gallagher International Conference Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Training on communication skills, Institutional Stress Management and Speech production and delivery, 2014-02-03 to 2014-02-07, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
- Training on Motivation and incentive package development in health care management systems, 2013-10-14 to 2013-10-28, University of South Africa
- Seminar on Financial management for health care systems, 2013-06-11 to 2013-06-14, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
- Training on Preparation of Comprehensive Council Health Plans (CCHP) and Plan Rep Program, 2013-01-10 to 2013-01-24, Dodoma
- Training on Principles of risk based Auditing, 2012-12-03 to 2012-12-10, Mwanza
- Training on HEALTH SYSTEM RESEARCH, 2012-04-16 to 2012-05-09, Tanga
- Workshop on Drug Audit and Health care commodities management, 2010-08-11 to 2010-09-03, University of Namibia, Windhook, Namibia
- Workshop on Opportunity creation and personal creativity, 2010-03-21 to 2010-03-24, Texila American University, George town, Guyana, South America
- Workshop on clinical trials operational research, 2009-09-11 to 2009-09-13, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
- Tanzania medical students Association Annual conference, 2006-09-29 to 2006-10-01, Dar es Salaam, Fighting against major diseases in sub Saharan Africa; Where do health professionals stand?
- 2nd International Medical Students Scientific Conference, 2007-10-05 to 2007-10-07, Challenges in reproductive and Child health care in sub-Saharan Africa; the role of health professionals
- 3rd International Medical Students Scientific Conference, 2008-10-03 to 2008-10-05, Zanzibar, Challenges in achieving health related Millennium Development Goals by 2015
- Rotary International District conferences, 2007-01-01, Munyonyo Uganda
- Rotary International District conferences, 2007-01-01, Bagamoyo Dar es Salaam Tanzania, My community my responsibility
Timeline
REGIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER OR ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATI
TANGA REGIONAL SECRETARIAT
11.2022 - Current
REGIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER OR ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY OF HEALTH, SOCIAL WELFARE AND NUTRITION
GEITA REGION
10.2017 - 11.2022
PGDQM -
CIQ
LLB -
The Open University of Tanzania (OUT)
MPM -
The Open University of Tanzania (OUT)
MPH -
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
PGDPLM -
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy (TIA)
DGH -
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
MD - Degree of Doctor of Medicine, General Physician
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
MBAQM Cand: Masters of Business Administration Quality Management -
Guglielmo Marconi University