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SAHR KOMBA

@sahrkomba

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Motivated Public Health graduate with strong community engagement skills.

Sierra Leone

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to utilize my public health expertise while fostering community engagement and promoting health education.

I am a highly motivated Public Health graduate with a National Diploma and a Higher Teacher Certificate. My professional journey has been shaped by my commitment to excellence and a strong work ethic. I have dedicated years to studying and gaining practical experience in public health, focusing on the prevention and control of diseases. My background includes working with various organizations where I have honed my skills in community mobilization, training facilitation, and effective communication.

Throughout my career, I have successfully conducted training programs for community health workers and stakeholders, enhancing their understanding of critical health issues such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, and TB prevention. My ability to liaise with diverse groups and my proficiency in report writing have been instrumental in fostering collaboration and ensuring project accountability. I am now eager to leverage my skills and experiences in a challenging role that allows me to contribute significantly to an organization’s success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Social Behavioral Change Communication Field Officer and District Coordinator

Talented Young People Everywhere Sierra Leone (TYPE SL)

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years)

Conducted familiarization tours and trained field staff on data collection using the COMMCARE App. Managed community stakeholder relationships and monitored project activities to ensure accountability and community ownership.

Data Collection Monitoring Stakeholder Management Social Behavioral Change Communication

Social Behavioral Change Communication Agent

Catholic Relief Service (CRS)

Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Monitored and supervised numerous communities for SBCC club members, community goal setting, and positive deviant members. Served as a crucial link between the District Health Management Team, the community, and the organization.

Health Club Activities

Malaria District Supervisor and P&G Project Assistant

Child Fund International, Sierra Leone

Feb 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)

Coordinated hygiene promotion activities to combat sanitary and waterborne diseases, ensuring access to quality drinking water. Supervised community and school health clubs across multiple chiefdoms, promoting behavioral change communication.

Project Coordination Data Collation Community Health

Enumerator and District Supervisor

FOCUS 1000

Jun 2014 - Present (11 years 1 month)

Monitored and supervised enumerator activities in Kailahun District for an Ebola survey, focusing on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP). Compiled and submitted field reports to management, addressing challenges and providing recommendations.

Survey Management Enumerator Supervision Field Reporting Ebola Prevention Knowledge Attitude Practices (KAP)Problem Solving Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Eastern Polytechnic College

National Diploma, Public Health

Grade: Division Two (3.92)

Completed a National Diploma in Public Health, focusing on disease prevention and control. Gained skills in Microsoft Office Suite, community mobilization, and report writing.

Freetown Teacher College

Higher Teacher Certificate, Education

Grade: Division Two (3.84)

Obtained a Higher Teacher Certificate, developing strong administrative and teaching skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, community facilitation, and report writing.

Geomajargoh Institute and Computer Training Center

Certificate, Computer Software Packages

Completed an approved course and passed examinations in Computer Software Packages. Acquired proficiency in Touch Typing, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer.

FOCUS1000

Certificate, Positive Parenting

Successfully completed a six-week training program on Positive Parenting Education. This program was conducted by FOCUS1000 with funding from UNICEF Sierra Leone.