Mercy A Minde
Mwanza
Summary
Experienced Medical Director specializing in Pediatrics and adolescents HIV Care, offering 16-year background with international organizations managing public health programs. Well-versed in all aspects of HIV & AIDS, infectious diseases and program administration with success in building robust health programs as per the GOT health strategy. Successful in developing strong leadership skills that have enabled me to work closely public sector including government institutions, research institutes focused on health care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Officer In charge
Kamanga Medics Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- Oversee Ethical conduct among medical practitioners
- Trained xxxx pediatric mentors in implementation of accelerated treatment for children
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Defined medical and administrative best practices in policies and procedures.
- Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development and patient relations.
- Served as a key advisor on health related donor coordination activities and policy forums.
- Directed cost management, utilization management, quality assurance and medical protocol development initiatives.
Technical Director
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Reviewed and analyzed data on health programs and provided assistance on operations, financing, and program direction.
- Coordinated Clinical mentorship/attachment program and testing campaigns for children to increase case identification.
- Coordinated training of Pediatric HIV management in pre-service schools.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated program descriptions, policies, protocols and procedures.
- Provided technical support and programmatic oversight for PEPFAR, NACP AND PORALG.
- Collaborated with monitoring and evaluation team and learning director in ensuring positive program results while ensuring quality and proving technical interventions.
- Advocated, lobbied, facilitated meetings and represented Baylor business interests before TZ government executive and legislative decision makers.
Zonal Program Manager
Baylor College Of Medicine Childrens's Foundation Tanzania
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Led xxx people in preparing and piloting a curriculum for psychosocial support for adolescents living with HIV.
- Provided technical support in developing of the National Accelerated Plan for adherence and retention to children, adolescents and most vulnerable children 2021/22-2025/26.
Clinical Director
Baylor College Of Medicine Children's Foundation Tanzania
04.2012 - 05.2018
- Participated in nursing research and evidence-based clinical audits and leveraged data to improve research-based methodologies within clinical areas.
- Represented organization at all community events, answering questions, providing details and giving informative presentations.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local/national guidelines relating to children/adolescents HIV care.
- Designed and developed the training curriculum for health care providers in management of HIV for children and adolescents.
Deputy Program Director
Baylor College Of Medicine Children's Foundation Tanzania
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Trained xxx pediatric HIV Clinical mentors on HIV Management in xxx PEPFAR prioritized districts.
Program Pediatrician
Baylor College Of Medicine Children's Foundation Tanzania
10.2010 - 03.2012
- Met with new parents and parents-to-be to inform and educate on care of newborns.
- Established parents and adolescent psychosocial support group.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Provided yearly physicals, sports physicals, and immunizations to children.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in HIV Management.
Education
Master of Science - Pediatrics and Child Health
Saint Augustine University of Tanzania
Mwanza09.2009
Doctor of Medicine -
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
Dar Es Salaam06.2004
Skills
- Business Development
- Case Management
- Staff Development
- Direct Patient Care
- Knowledge in HIV & AIDS
- Maternal & Child Health Care
- Quality of Care Standards
- Complying with Regulatory Guidelines
- Strategic Planning
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Community-Based Educational Programs
- Train Employees
- Microsoft Office Suites
Affiliations
Member of Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) 2006 –Present
Member of Pediatric Association of Tanzania (PAT) 2009 – Present
Local Faculty of German Tropical Pediatrics Association Member of International AIDS society 2013-Present Local Faculty of PENTA 2019 –Present.
Visiting Lecturer Institute of International Health Berlin 2023
Languages
Kiswahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Medical Officer In charge
Kamanga Medics Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Technical Director
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation
04.2019 - 03.2020
Zonal Program Manager
Baylor College Of Medicine Childrens's Foundation Tanzania
06.2018 - 03.2019
Deputy Program Director
Baylor College Of Medicine Children's Foundation Tanzania
06.2015 - 07.2017
Clinical Director
Baylor College Of Medicine Children's Foundation Tanzania
04.2012 - 05.2018
Program Pediatrician
Baylor College Of Medicine Children's Foundation Tanzania
10.2010 - 03.2012
Master of Science - Pediatrics and Child Health
Saint Augustine University of Tanzania
Doctor of Medicine -
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
Similar Profiles
ANURAJ RAJENDRAN NAIRANURAJ RAJENDRAN NAIR
CHARGE NURSE IN OT at APOLLO MEDICS HOSPITAL / LUCKNOWCHARGE NURSE IN OT at APOLLO MEDICS HOSPITAL / LUCKNOW
Harsh SrivastavaHarsh Srivastava
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse at Apollo Medics Super Specialty HospitalOncology Infusion Registered Nurse at Apollo Medics Super Specialty Hospital
EDUARDO VALENCIAEDUARDO VALENCIA
Vegetation Management Inspector at American Tree MedicsVegetation Management Inspector at American Tree Medics