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Elina Temapo Kanana

@elinatemapokanana

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Dedicated occupational health and safety professional with a strong background.

Namibia

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to enhance workplace safety and contribute to team success while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

I am an occupational health and safety professional with a solid foundation in public health and extensive experience in data management and team supervision. My commitment to workplace safety drives my passion for ensuring that environments are not only compliant but also conducive to the well-being of all employees. I believe that a safe workplace is a productive workplace, and I strive to make a meaningful impact in this area.

Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in risk assessment and safety training, conducting thorough inspections and implementing preventive measures to mitigate workplace hazards. My experience as a Project Manager at Amtshila Investment CC has equipped me with the ability to lead teams effectively, ensuring that all tasks are executed with precision and care. I am dedicated to continuous learning and professional development, always seeking new ways to enhance workplace health and safety.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Amtshila Investment CC

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted occupational health and safety inspections and safety training. Identified and assessed workplace hazards, implementing preventive measures.

Health and Safety Risk Assessment Preventative Measures

Team Supervisor

Namibia Statistics Agency

Sep 2023 - Oct 2023 (1 month)

Supervised enumerators in the field, planning and managing team work. Ensured all assigned Enumeration Areas (EAs) were checked.

Project Planning Data Collection Quality Assurance

Data Entry Clerk Intern

Project Hope Namibia

Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 (2 months)

Performed data entry into DHIS2 and provided statistical analysis and field support duties. Conducted audits on the database content.

Data Entry DHIS2 Statistical Analysis Data Auditing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Oshakati Secondary School

Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate, General Studies

Obtained the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate. Completed secondary education requirements, building a strong academic foundation across various subjects.

Tulipohamba Training and Assessment Institute

Diploma, Occupational Health and Safety

Pursued a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Focused on understanding and implementing safety protocols and risk assessment in various work environments.

University of Namibia

Bachelor of Public Health Honors, Public Health

Completed a Bachelor of Public Health with honors. Gained comprehensive knowledge in public health principles, disease prevention, and community health initiatives.

University of Namibia

Science Foundation Programme, Science

Participated in the Science Foundation Programme. Developed foundational knowledge in scientific principles and methodologies, preparing for further studies in science-related fields.