Sifaely Waynse Kishere
Summary
I am a dedicated healthcare professional with over five years of experience in clinical care, program
coordination, and capacity building, specializing in HIV testing and counseling, emergency response
coordination, and quality improvement initiatives. Currently, as a Program Officer, I have successfully
implemented a maternal and newborn emergency transport system, trained over
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
CTC Clinical Officer
01.2022 - 04.2023
- (MDH) Management and Development for Health (Afya Kwanza project), -Charge
- Key Responsibilities
- Patient Care and Counseling: Provided comprehensive care to CTC clients, including HIV testing, counseling, enrollment, and retention in care programs
- HIV and TB Treatment: Delivered high-quality HIV treatment and tuberculosis services, ensuring adherence to evidence-based protocols and guidelines
- Community Outreach Services: Conducted community-based ART outreach activities, including viral load testing, TB and STI screenings, GBV assessments, and health education
- Data Management and Reporting: Managed accurate record-keeping and generated timely reports to support efficient program monitoring and evaluation
- Home-Based Care Support: Assisted in tracking and following up with clients through phone calls and collaboration with community health workers to ensure continuity of care
- Quality Improvement Coordination: Organized monthly quality improvement (QI) meetings and prepared presentations for quarterly progress reviews (QPR)
- PMTCT and Maternal Services: Provided Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services, including maternal retesting and early infant diagnosis, ensuring comprehensive care for high-risk clients
- Key Achievements
- Enhanced HIV Care and Treatment: Delivered comprehensive HIV care and individualized treatment plans, improving patient adherence to ART protocols and achieving better health outcomes
- Increased Patient Retention and Support: Implemented patient-centered strategies that significantly boosted retention rates, ensuring continuous care for individuals living with HIV
- Capacity Building and Quality Improvement: Trained healthcare staff on HIV management, led quality improvement initiatives, and supported better service delivery and patient satisfaction
- Led COVID-19 and PMTCT Efforts: Coordinated COVID-19 vaccination campaigns for people living with HIV (PLHIV) and integrated PMTCT services, reducing mother-to-child transmission risks and improving care for both mothers and infants.
Clinical Officer
Ciphian Health Center
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Nzega), I provided care to both inpatients and outpatients, managed deliveries, and performed minor surgeries
- My role included offering Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) services and specialized clinical care for HIV patients, such as counseling, testing, and staging
- I also diagnosed and treated opportunistic infections like cryptococcal meningitis, TB, PCP, and toxoplasmosis to support comprehensive patient care.
Biomedical Service Provider
ICAP’s Fikia
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Outline
- I served as a Biomedical Service Provider under ICAP’s Fikia Project, focusing on HIV testing, counseling, and linking patients to care
- My work included using various testing methods like self-tests, mobile, and social network testing
- I also conducted screenings for STIs, alcohol use, and gender-based violence (GBV), ensuring proper documentation and adherence to SOPs
- My efforts successfully connected many
- HIV-positive individuals to care, achieving project targets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Open University
03.2025
Professional Trainings and Workshops -
01.2024
Attended Verbal Autopsy Death Verification training as a certified death certifier under -
05.2023
Completed training in safeguarding practices. -
02.2023
basic ART training -
09.2022
MDH. -
08.2022
Participated in PrEP (Pre -
06.2022
Diploma - Clinical Medicine
Kigoma
01.2020
Attended HIV self-testing training under -
11.2018
Certificate in Clinical Medicine | Kigoma COTC -
01.2018
Skills
- Software
- Microsoft office, Outlook, Google Mail, Microsoft Windows
Accomplishments
- Stakeholders, and managed financial contributions to ensure program sustainability
- Previously, as a Clinical Officer In-Charge, I enhanced patient adherence to HIV treatment and significantly increased retention rates through patient- centered strategies
- My expertise in data collection and reporting, community engagement, and emergency services coordination has consistently improved healthcare outcomes and strengthened service delivery across various health initiatives
- Clinical Care and Support
- Program Coordination
- Training and Capacity Building
- HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC)
- Project Management
- Data Collection and Reporting
- Quality Improvement (QI) Initiative
- Community Engagement
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Emergency Response Coordination
- May 2023 – December 2024 Pathfinder International (m-mama program)
- Program Officer
- Key Responsibilities
- Technical Support to Health Management Teams: Provides guidance and support to regional and council health management teams for the effective establishment and coordination of the maternal and newborn emergency transport system
- Advocacy for Funding Allocation: Works with local government authorities (LGAs) and health facilities to advocate for the allocation of funds for emergency transportation, utilizing community tax drivers to ensure efficient patient referrals
- Facilitation of Emergency Services: Assists in the coordination and assessment of emergency obstetric and neonatal care (BEmONC and CEmONC), and supports the development of an efficient emergency transportation and referral system
- Project Reporting and Feedback: Participates in writing and reviewing quarterly and annual progress reports for the project, providing feedback to improve implementation strategies
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: Attends meetings and forums with relatives and stakeholders to promote collaboration and share new methods and ideas for enhancing the m-mama transport system
- Fieldwork Coordination: Works with regional and district teams to develop and implement fieldwork plans aimed at supporting councils in creating targeted maternal health interventions and budgets within the Comprehensive Councils Health Plan (CCHP)
- Training and Administrative Support: Participates in training sessions and manages administrative tasks such as document submission to ensure smooth program operations
- Program Implementation Oversight: Oversees the day-to-day activities of the program, ensuring timely execution of planned activities and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders
- Professional Profile
- Core Skills
- Career Summary
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- Key Achievements
- Successful Implementation of m-mama System: Deployed the m-mama transport system across
- Ruvuma region and 8 councils, ensuring healthcare practitioners utilize it for patient referrals
- Extensive Training Programs: Trained over 600 individuals, including healthcare practitioners, dispatchers, community drivers, and other stakeholders, enhancing the program’s effectiveness
- Financial Coordination and Sustainability: Managed contributions totaling 53 million TZS from regional health facilities to fund community drivers' payments, ensuring program sustainability
- Operational and Budget Oversight: Ensured timely payment to community drivers, integrated the program into regional health plans, and provided financial and operational supervision.
Timeline
CTC Clinical Officer
01.2022 - 04.2023
Clinical Officer
Ciphian Health Center
10.2020 - 12.2021
Biomedical Service Provider
ICAP’s Fikia
10.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Open University
Professional Trainings and Workshops -
Attended Verbal Autopsy Death Verification training as a certified death certifier under -
Completed training in safeguarding practices. -
basic ART training -
MDH. -
Participated in PrEP (Pre -
Diploma - Clinical Medicine
Kigoma