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Dr Francis M NDIVO

Dr Francis M NDIVO

Infection and Prevention Control and WASH Team Lead
Machakos, Athiriver, Mombasa/Machakos Road Junction- Kyumbi,Eastern

Summary

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH EXPERT A Global Expert in Environmental Health/climate change systems and Occupational health and safety,Technical Proposal Design and Development, Donor Resources Management, Stakeholders Engagement and Representation, Project Management, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Research and Dissemination of information, Leadership and Governance, Education & Training and Public Sector & Institutional Reforms. Experienced Environmental scientist and Public health expert with combined 15+ years international working experience with International and non-Governmental organizations, United Nation agencies, and private consultancies in Sub-Saharan and West Africa (Zambia, Zimbabwe, DR Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Botswana, Lesotho; Liberia); South Asia (Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan); Americas (Haiti) and Middle East.Pleased to be part of organization so as to add value and innovations to enhance the change desired, ready to learn and motivate others. Experienced Infection and prevention control and WASH Environmental Team Leader, Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving satisfaction of desired programmatic outcomes. Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

  • To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certificates
2
2
Languages

Work History

IPC-WASH Team Lead

WHO/WHE
Mekele
03.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous WASH and IPC improvement for 5,200,000 affected population
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents for 750 health workers
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions for 20 regional health officers
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement on Wide ranges of programming in 3 regions of Ethiopia
  • Collaborated with team 10 members of IPC, Nutrition to achieve target results
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently in 2 offices
  • Conducted research, gathered information from Health partners, WASH Clusters and other multiple sources and presented results
  • Learned new skills on training and capacity building modules from HQ staff and from actors and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with my team mates
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships

Environment WASH Lead/Water Supply Hydro Geologist

WHO and UNICEF
Cox's Bazaar
12.2017 - 09.2020
  • WHO and UNICEF(UN)
  • Environmental Infection and prevention Control & WASH Technical Team Lead
  • Environmental WASH Lead/Water supply hydro geologist
  • Conducted 20 assessment for WASH, vector control and infection control inventory and needs in healthcare facilities for health facilities requirement in response to Emergency incidents
  • Provide country progress reports, funding proposals on WASH activities in health facilities in context of incident Management system identifying gaps and proposing remedies
  • Provide technical expertise and leadership and when required onsite support to health partners on WASH and proactively participate in design and implementation of plans to build up or rehabilitate Emergency health care facilities
  • Ensured that WASH, vector control and infection Prevention control setup in health facilities and monitored set standards according to SPHERE and WHO standards
  • Conducted required training for Ministry of Health staffs and partners to build up local competences and facilitate compliance of infrastructural environmental Impact assessment
  • Supported 900,000 Refugees (Forced Displacement of Myanmar National Response
  • Experience to Improve WHO capacity to provide support to MoH on environmental and public health, including supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of National Environmental Health Operational plan
  • Provided support for development of tools, guidance and training materials to support country's awareness and advocacy campaigns to protect health from environmental determinants such as climate change and WASH, and undertake capacity building and training accordingly
  • Provide support to improve intra and inter-sectorial coordination mechanisms to manage WASH, climate change and other environmental risk to health
  • Support monitoring of drinking water quality, waste management and water borne diseases, including in context of acute events/emergencies
  • Oversee designs of the of water supply network in camps and monitoring and evaluation of health and safety of staff to minimize hazards and risks in working places., Infrastructure)
  • Haiti Earthquake
  • Construction and design of WASH facilities in Schools, advice to country team on sustainable delivery of relief services to earthquake affected population of Haiti
  • WASH Cluster Coordination meeting attendance on behalf of Plan international.
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • Delivered services to beneficiaries locations within specific time frames

Public, Lead

Ethiopia, WHO
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Infection and Prevention of Acute Watery Diarrhea affecting more than 700,000 people in Ethiopia
  • Ensured that 1,000,000 persons at risks receive safe water by setting up standards and regulations to be followed after testing quality control.
  • Participated in cross-functional team-building activities
  • Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements
  • Reported on updates to project specifications and progress
  • Produced and distributed internal and external communications
  • Directed and supervised team of 35 engaged in Emergency response and development
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts

WASH/Environmental health leader

Liberia, WHO
11.2014 - 12.2016
  • EBOLA Response in West Africa
  • Provided technical support to 30 Ministry of Health in planning, monitoring and evaluation of environmental health interventions with focus on provision of safe drinking water, adequate sanitation and hygiene in context of Ebola Virus disease outbreak
  • Provided technical support to 10 MOH staffs to develop their technical and institutional capacities for implementation of primary prevention interventions particularly those related to safety of drinking water, safe sanitation, waste management, Air pollution and chemical management
  • Monitor, evaluate and report country WASH progress activities within the communities and at health facility levels in context of Ebola outbreak
  • Provide expertise and support to Ministry of Health in relation to WASH
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently

Emergency WASH Specialist

NRC/NORCAP, UNICEF
Zaatari
12.2013 - 09.2014
  • Syrian Refugee Crisis in Jordan
  • Implement UNICEF WASH & Environmental interventions in coordination with relevant actors for 700,000 Syrian refugees
  • Quality control and monitoring infrastructure on Environmental sustainability and WASH programming in camp and urban settings with a focus on operation and maintenance systems
  • Design and coordinate technical assessments of potential new sites for refugee camps
  • Coordination /Management
  • Assessment, prioritization, program design, monitoring and supporting implementing partners, reporting
  • Monitoring and reporting on progress of partners activity and ensure effective response (that implemented activities effectively reach and improve conditions of target groups as initially planned) and efficient use of resources (service provision, supplies, funds
  • Provide technical inputs to supply related items and following up on the procurement processes.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record

Project Manager

NRC
09.2012 - 05.2013
  • Somali Refugees in Kenya
  • Management of WASH Project in Dadaab Refugee Camps
  • Provision of Sanitation facilities, Latrines and hygiene promotion activities in Hagadera Camp hosting 160,000 refugees
  • Provision and implementation of safe water, sanitation facilities and hygiene promotion to refugees in Hagadera and Kambios camps,
  • Due to high price of fuel to drive water generators I introduced Solar energy to power the generators and avoid environmental pollution caused by the fossils fuel
  • It was the first innovation project for NRC in Hagadera camp where I was the PM.

Water Sanitation Manager

CARE International
Dadaab
01.1992 - 01.2013

Rural Water Provision program (Funded by Ministry of Water and irrigation)

Lead consultant on WASH projects design, training of humanitarian workers on WASH programming, designed 3 km water pipeline system from spring catchment to the end user. Trained the Water committee on setting out water payment tariffs and operation and maintenance of their project.

Director

Kenya, MEL Consultants/ RedR
05.2011 - 06.2012
  • Rural Water Provision program (Funded by Ministry of Water and irrigation)
  • Lead consultant on WASH projects design, training of humanitarian workers on WASH programming, designed 3 km water pipeline system from spring catchment to the end user
  • Trained the Water committee on setting out water payment tariffs and operation and maintenance of their project.

Senior Field Prog Manager (WASH & Infrastructure

Training of TrainersSave the children
Sindh
10.2010 - 04.2011
  • Pakistan Floods
  • Section leader of WASH and Infrastructure relief operation for 1,000,000 flood affected population of Sindh province in Pakistan

Emergency WASH Cluster Coordinator

Zambia, UNICEF
04.2007 - 12.2009
  • Deployed in Eritrea, Zambia and, Flood and Cholera outbreak
  • Supervision of WASH projects implementation in Eritrea and in Zambia bringing together INGOs, NGO, local authorities and Government to plan, strategize and predict actions to be undertaken in a collaborated and collectively disaster response and preparation of disaster preparedness approach.

Team Leader, Program Coordinator

EAST
10.2003 - 09.2006
  • Afghanistan Livelihood Project
  • As a senior member of Mission East, assisted and actively managed Emergency WASH programs for 350,000 Afghans during Afghan war in Afghanistan, responsibilities were; Management, Project planning and design, budget control, capacity building and report writing
  • Others included emergency preparedness, monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian accountability project (HAP) and contingency planning.
  • Built strong relationships with Government authorities through positive attitude and attentive response
  • Mentored and guided 40 employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties

Team Leader-Public Health Engineer

DRC, Oxfam GB
09.1994 - 09.2003
  • Response to Rwanda Refugees in DR CONGO and other areas as a member of Oxfam's Emergency Response Team, supported the Country offices in training and recruitment of Emergency staff to respond effectively to disasters occurring in their countries by provision of safe clean water supply and sanitation facilities to IDPs, in DRC Congo, Angola, Papua New Guinea and other countries.

Water and Sanitation Engineer

Kenya, Government of Kenya, CARE Canada
11.1991 - 07.1994

Worked with Ministry of Water (Government of Kenya as a Research Engineer. Researched on alternative water sources for communities living in Arid and Semi-Arid areas of Kenya. 132,000 Somali refugees benefited on this project.

  • Collected samples and conducted water analysis for physical, bacteriological and chemical analysis for water quality tests
  • Led training in sanitation and cleaning practices

Education

Ph.D. - Environmental Sciences And Public Health

Atlantic International University
Hawaii, United States
08.2012 - 07.2015

Master of Science - Environmental Sciences and Public Health

University of Engineering &Technology
Lahore, Pakistan
06.1987 - 06.1989

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Engineering And Technology
Lahore,Pakistan
06.1987 - 06.1989

Bachelor of Science - Civil And Underground Engineering

Trier State College, Engineering College
Trier, Germany
08.1985 - 05.1987

BSc Civil Engineering -

Honor's - Underground Engineering

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • 333
  • French344
  • Portuguese555
  • Membership of Professional bodies:
  • Registered member of RedR UK as an Associate trainer(AT)
  • Registered member of UNDP for Rehabilitation and Relief in Conflict zones
  • UNICEF Global and WASH Cluster Coordination rooster
  • CANADEM rapid response team rooster
  • Registered member of international development Research Center Canada(IDRC)
  • Other skills (e.g
  • Computer literacy etc.):
  • Good in Computer literacy in Misword, PowerPoint, excel and other soft wares
  • Coordination and project management skills, staff management, budgeting, leadership, training deliveries, Analysis, Synthesis, and Forecasting, Team building
  • Monitoring and evaluation of completed and on going projects
  • Present position:
  • Environmental Health WASH Team Lead
  • Years of experience15

Certification

Doctor of Philosophy in Envi &Public health

Work Availability

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Quote

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Gertrude Stein

Timeline

IPC-WASH Team Lead

WHO/WHE
03.2022 - Current

Negotiation Micro course

06-2020

Humanitarian Leadership

05-2020

Certificate on Human rights

04-2020

GB E-learning series on equity, gender and human rights

03-2020

Incident management system

11-2019

Bsafe

09-2019

Environment WASH Lead/Water Supply Hydro Geologist

WHO and UNICEF
12.2017 - 09.2020

Public, Lead

Ethiopia, WHO
05.2017 - 12.2017

Doctor of Philosophy in Envi &Public health

08-2015

WASH/Environmental health leader

Liberia, WHO
11.2014 - 12.2016

Emergency WASH Specialist

NRC/NORCAP, UNICEF
12.2013 - 09.2014

Project Manager

NRC
09.2012 - 05.2013

Ph.D. - Environmental Sciences And Public Health

Atlantic International University
08.2012 - 07.2015

Director

Kenya, MEL Consultants/ RedR
05.2011 - 06.2012

Senior Field Prog Manager (WASH & Infrastructure

Training of TrainersSave the children
10.2010 - 04.2011

Emergency WASH Cluster Coordinator

Zambia, UNICEF
04.2007 - 12.2009

Team Leader, Program Coordinator

EAST
10.2003 - 09.2006

Team Leader-Public Health Engineer

DRC, Oxfam GB
09.1994 - 09.2003

Water Sanitation Manager

CARE International
01.1992 - 01.2013

Water and Sanitation Engineer

Kenya, Government of Kenya, CARE Canada
11.1991 - 07.1994

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Engineering And Technology
06.1987 - 06.1989

Master of Science - Environmental Sciences and Public Health

University of Engineering &Technology
06.1987 - 06.1989

Bachelor of Science - Civil And Underground Engineering

Trier State College, Engineering College
08.1985 - 05.1987

BSc Civil Engineering -

Honor's - Underground Engineering

Dr Francis M NDIVOInfection and Prevention Control and WASH Team Lead