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Alexander Agustus Isaacs

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal (ag.)

Ministry of Education-Guyana
09.1985 - 12.1985
  • Managing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the school.



Health Ministries Director

Caribbean Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
01.2011 - Current


  • Advising the church and its departments and related agencies regarding the development and implementation of health related policies and programs.
  • Develop and catalogue health resource materials.
  • Fostering the provision of integrated health care services.
  • Staging community health outreach/education programs in various city, urban, and rural settings.
  • Formulation of policies.
  • Develop and implement community health programs.
  • Coordinated and delivered health programs across the Caribbean Union comprising 22 islands and 2 countries.
  • Organized workshops and other types of training programs throughout the territory.
  • Collaborate with local, regional, and international NGOs to provide health care services across the Caribbean.

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Director

Caribbean Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
07.2011 - Current


  • Maintain liaison with health personnel nationally and internationally and foster their involvement in the health programs of the organization.
  • Organizing and fostering developmental and disaster preparedness programs including Trainer-of-Trainers
  • Analyzed program performance metrics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement efforts.
  • Cultivated partnerships with external organizations to expand service offerings and community impact.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.


Interim Chief Executive Officer

The Community Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2022
  • Oversee the strategic direction of the hospital.
  • Developed business pans for the heospital.
  • Implemented changes and proposed plans.
  • Engage in media obligations and public relations.
  • Interact with other leadership executives.
  • Maintain accountability with the board.
  • Monitor company performance.
  • Setting precedence for the working culture and environment.
  • Served as then Human Resources Officer
  • Modernized the Operating Theater
  • Procured modern equipment for the hospital
  • Managed a staff of over 100
  • Steered the hospital through the COVID-19 pandemic successfully.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
  • Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhanced the company''s reputation as an ethical business leader within the community.
  • Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing profitability.
  • Cultivated a positive company culture, promoting employee engagement and retention through tailored initiatives.

Part-time Lecturer in Health Promotion and Education

University of the Southern Caribbean
01.2013 - 07.2013
  • Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
  • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
  • Assessed student learning outcomes, refining teaching methods to better meet educational goals.
  • Fostered supportive and inclusive classroom environment, leading to improved student engagement and participation.
  • Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.

Chief Executive Officer

Davis Memorial Hospital & Clinic
01.2010 - 03.2012
  • Oversee the strategic direction of the hospital.
  • Implement changes and proposed plans.
  • Engage in media obligations and public relations.
  • Interact with other leadership executives.
  • Maintain accountability with the board.
  • Monitor company performance.
  • Served as Education Program Director of the hospital.
  • Collaborating with the Ministry of Health in Guyana to plan and execute health outreach initiatives.
  • Directed the Community Health Educators program in response to a need expressed by the Ministry of Health.
  • Assisted in the design and executed the Foundation Healthcare Workers program.
  • Secured a multi-million US dollar overseas grant to fund an HIV/AIDS prevention and control program at the hospital.

Coordinator

University of the Southern Caribbean Guyana Extension Site
01.2006 - 12.2009
  • Coordinated academic events and programs to enhance student engagement and participation.
  • Developed schedules and managed logistics for workshops, seminars, and community outreach initiatives.
  • Facilitated communication between faculty, students, and external stakeholders to streamline processes.
  • Implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency within administrative functions.
  • Analyzed feedback from participants to refine program offerings and increase satisfaction levels.
  • Successfully led the accreditation and registration of the satellite campus by the National Accreditation Council of Guyana.
  • Expanded the program offerings of the Extension campus.
  • Actively recruited teaching faculty for the various course offerings.

Part-time Lecturer

University of the Southern Caribbean (Guyana Satellite Site)
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Developed curriculum and instructional materials for diverse student populations.
  • Facilitated engaging lectures and discussions, fostering critical thinking among students.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies, enhancing student engagement and retention rates.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
  • Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
  • Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
  • Organized international study trips, broadening students' perspectives and understanding of global issues.
  • Coordinated with industry professionals to offer guest lectures, bridging gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
  • Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
  • Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
  • Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
  • Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
  • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
  • Fostered supportive and inclusive classroom environment, leading to improved student engagement and participation.
  • Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
  • Taught courses in Fitness and health, educational psychology, and classroom assessment.

Part-time Lecturer-Faculty of Health Sciences

University of Guyana
01.2002 - 08.2003
  • Developed and delivered engaging course content to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Facilitated interactive workshops to promote critical thinking and collaborative skills among students.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Collaborated with academic committees to refine program objectives and align with institutional goals.
  • Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
  • Developed and implemented innovative course materials, significantly increasing student interest in subject matter.
  • Improved learning outcomes with well-structured lesson plans and clear learning objectives.
  • Enhanced student comprehension of complex theories through engaging lectures and interactive discussions.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
  • Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
  • Assessed student learning outcomes, refining teaching methods to better meet educational goals.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
  • Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
  • Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
  • Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
  • Fostered supportive and inclusive classroom environment, leading to improved student engagement and participation.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
  • Taught nutrition courses to year 2 medical and nursing students.

Technical Assistant to the Project Coordinator - Health Sector Policy & Institutional Development Programme

Ministry of Health, Guyana
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Provided technical guidance and support to team members.
  • Coordinate the distribution of national resources in an equitable manner according to need.
  • Engage in activities designed to improve quality and range of services available to disadvantaged groups.
  • Ensure that existing health resources are used more efficiently.
  • Improving the performance of the civil service through administrative reforms (distribution of staff to health facilities according to need; design better job descriptions and appraisal systems; etc.)
  • Assist in designing a system of delegating responsibility for the management and or provision of health care to local government or to agencies; establish self-governing hospitals and or Regional Health Authorities.
  • Improve the functioning of the Ministry of Health
  • Broadening health financing options.
  • Working with the private sector to establish systems for regulating private sector providers, including NGOs and commercial organizations.
  • Play a lead role in coordinating the design and start up of the Basic Nutrition Program (Loan # 1120/SF-GY) including stakeholders’ analysis, proposal development, initiating the procurement activities for pre-qualification and contracting of firms to deliver the Nutrition Training Component and the Impact Evaluation Components of the program as well as fulfilling other conditions for first disbursement.
  • Supervise transitional activities associated with SIMAP II Health & Nutrition Sub-Project Activities including: working out the logistics of disseminating the health education materials, and health care and medical equipment recently procured, to health facilities nation-wide; ensuring that all the equipment are properly marked before distribution; health staff in the use of the health care and medical equipment acquired;
  • Monitoring the airing of the Health Education Materials (Audio Visual) on TV and Radio begun under the SIMAP II Health and Nutrition Sub-Projects.
  • Assist in evaluating health programs undertaken by consultancies funded by the Ministry of Health
  • Maintained knowledge support base regarding equipment warranties and repair needs.
  • Implemented rigorous backup protocols to safeguard critical data from loss or corruption due to unforeseen events or system failures.
  • Supported project managers in technical documentation, contributing to project clarity and direction.
  • Provided comprehensive technical support, ensuring minimal operational disruptions.

Coordinator/Manager of the Health and Nutrition Department- Social Impact Amelioration Programme (SIMAP)

Ministry of Health, Guyana
08.2000 - 01.2002
  • Company Overview: [a Government Agency]
  • Coordinated health program initiatives to enhance community outreach and engagement.
  • Developed training materials for staff to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
  • Facilitated workshops to educate stakeholders on public health policies and practices.
  • Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all met their deadlines and objectives without compromising quality.
  • Improved project outcomes with meticulous attention to detail in planning phases, ensuring all requirements were met ahead of deadlines.
  • Supported successful project completion by meticulously reviewing and updating project plans to reflect changing needs and objectives.
  • Overall responsibility for the management of the Health & Nutrition Sub-Projects of the Agency;
  • Supervise the preparation and monitoring of Nutrition Sub-Projects;
  • Interface with sponsoring agencies, community groups, local authorities, and Government Agencies in all phases of the project cycle activities and verify that the Project’s Objectives are fulfilled;
  • Represent the Agency on health related activities
  • Developing national nutrition and related project proposals;
  • Collaborating as the Agency’s counterpart on nutrition consultancies;
  • Preparing budget for all the expenditure of the Health Department;
  • Organizing and conducting health and nutrition workshops for NGO’s and technical persons.

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Country Director

Guyana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
01.1995 - 01.2001

Evaluation Coordinator

SEARCH Consulting Services
12.1999 - 05.2000
  • Coordinated evaluation processes to assess program effectiveness and outcomes.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on best practices in program evaluation through continuous professional development opportunities.
  • Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather insights and feedback on program evaluations.
  • Supported grant applications by providing relevant evaluation findings and recommendations for potential funders.
  • Provided technical assistance to colleagues in designing surveys, interview guides, focus group protocols, and other data collection tools as needed.
  • Assisted in the development of evaluation plans for better program outcomes and informed decision making.
  • Evaluating health and human services programs in community settings.
  • Consultant for various health and community development projects. Fostering the development of a variety of health and human services programs
  • Coordinated evaluation activities to ensure timely delivery of accurate data and reports to stakeholders.

Graduate Research Technician

Loma Linda University School of Public Health
01.1998 - 05.2000
  • Analyzed data sets using statistical software to identify trends and outcomes.
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
  • Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement research protocols.
  • Assisted in grant writing efforts, securing funding for ongoing research initiatives.
  • Performed complex statistical analyses on large datasets using specialized software tools, informing project conclusions and future directions.
  • Coordinated with research and development team to support production and boost efficiency.
  • Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to knowledge sharing within the scientific community.
  • Inputted and edited computer entries from generated research using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
  • Optimized laboratory equipment usage, ensuring all instruments were calibrated and maintained for peak performance.
  • Streamlined data entry processes, enhancing accessibility and reliability of research data.
  • Enhanced research accuracy by introducing advanced data analysis techniques.
  • Supervised 40 employees and achieved on-time, under-budget management on complex issues.
  • Developing instruments/materials for, field testing, and conducting, in conjunction with the San Bernardino County Public Health Department and Loma Linda University School of Public Health, an ongoing telephone survey project on youth development and teen pregnancy reduction, sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Recruitment, training, and supervising interviewers for the duration of the project.
  • Working with community coalitions/ consortiums to foster integrated community development in the San Bernardino County.
  • Supervision of the telephone interviewing project.
  • Coordinating the administration of household Surveys in selected cities in the San Bernardino, California, USA.
  • Development of a Procedure Manual for the telephone interviewing project.

Health Ministries Director

Guyana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
01.1993 - 01.2009
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to establish partnerships that supported outreach efforts.
  • Advising the church and its departments and related agencies regarding the development and implementation of health related policies and programs.
  • Develop and catalogue health resource materials.
  • Provide through publications, services, and programs an ongoing witness to the Guyanese nation regarding the physical, mental, and soul-destroying effects of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, other substances, and wrong lifestyle.
  • Provide support for Davis Memorial Hospital through membership on its board, assistance in recruiting personnel, continuing education, community programs and spiritual ministries.
  • Fostering the provision of integrated health care services at that institution.
  • Staging community health outreach/education programs in various city, urban, and rural settings country-wide.
  • Formulation policies.

Secondary school teacher

Caribbean Union College Secondary School
01.1989 - 01.1993
  • Facilitated interactive classroom discussions fostering student participation and critical thinking.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
  • Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and targeted interventions.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, and faculty to support holistic educational experiences.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
  • Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student success rates and fostering a sense of community among staff members.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting family involvement in students'' education.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for students needing additional assistance, improving their overall academic performance.
  • Maintained detailed records of student performance, using this information to adjust instruction based on individual needs and progress toward learning goals.
  • Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
  • Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
  • Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
  • Taught mathematical and integrated science skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
  • Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.

Teacher

Ministry of Education, Guyana
01.1977 - 01.1988
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with national curriculum standards.
  • Facilitated student assessments to evaluate learning outcomes and inform instructional strategies.
  • Taught high school mathematics and integrated science.
  • Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and adjust teaching methodologies.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
  • Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Education

Doctor of Health Education - Health Education

A.T. Still University
Arizona, USA
12-2019

Master of Public Health - International Health, Health Promotion & Education

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California, USA
06-2000

Master of Science in International Business Administration - undefined

MIU City University
01.2022

Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology - Health Emphasis

Andrews University
01.1992

Professional Diploma in Leadership and Management - undefined

Shaw Academy
01.2020

Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health Management and Evaluation -

I-TECH, University of Maryland
01.2010

Diploma in Public Health Nutrition, Family Life Education, Health Evangelism, and Food Preparation and Demonstration - undefined

Pacific Health Education Center
Bakersfield, California
01.1995

No Degree - Science/Mathematics Trained Teacher's Certificate

Cyril Potter College of Education
Georgetown, Guyana
08-1986

Skills

  • Certificate-Fundamentals of NVivo for Windows, QSR International (2019)
  • Certificate-Moving On in NVivo for Windows, QSR International (2019)
  • Graduate Course-Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), Loma Linda University (1998)
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management

Accomplishments


  • Holder of the Master Certified Health education Specialist (MCHES) credential from the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing Inc. USA..
  • President of the Graduating Class of 1992, University of the Southern Caribbean

Affiliations

  • Member, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Civil Society Sub-Sector Committee (CSSSC) 2012-Present
  • Chairman, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Civil Society Sub-sector Committee Website Project Committee (2013).
  • Committee Member of the Guyana Faith-and HIV/AIDS Coalition, (2007-2009)
  • Member, Policy and Operations Manual Steering Committee, Adventist Development & Relief Agency International, Maryland, USA (2006-2009)
  • Member, Guyana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Executive Committee (1993-2012)
  • Member, Davis Memorial Hospital Board (1993-2012)
  • Member, Caribbean Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Executive Committee (1996/1997, 2010-present)
  • Member, The Community Hospital of Seventh-day Adventists Board, Trinidad, (2017-present)
  • Member, Committee on Nutrition Communication PAHO/WHO- Guyana Office (1996/1997)

Certification

  • Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) credential, The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, USA (2011).
  • Certificate of Ordination (Ministerial Credential), Seventh-day Adventists Church
  • Trained Teacher’s Certificate (Mathematics major/Science Minor) Lilian Dewar College of Education for Secondary Teachers (1985).

Additional Information


1. Design and Implementation of the Foundation Health Care Course

In 2001, working in collaboration with Adventist Health International and Davis Memorial Hospital, played a major role in designing and implementing the Foundation Health Care Program (FHC) primarily for out of school youths. This program has since been endorsed by the Ministry of Health and the Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE), University of Guyana. The program is now it’s ninth (9th year) of operation. Graduates from the FHC program have advanced in a number of health care careers including medicine, nursing, midwifery, medical technology, X-ray, and pharmacy. Graduates from this program receive certificates of completion from the Ministry of Health and IDCE.


2. Design of a Community Health Educators Program

In 2005, I designed a Community Health Educators (CHE) program to train out-of-school youths and other community residents to be able to perform blood pressure screening, diabetes screening, and diabetes counseling in their respective communities.


3. Design of the Better Living Empowerment Program

In my capacity as Technical Coordinator, I played a lead role in the design, implementation, and monitoring of the Better Living Empowerment Program (BLEP)in Region 5. This program got underway in 2005 with funding from the World Bank and the Ministry of Health through the Guyana HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Project, Ministry of Health. The goal of this program is to synthesize the Region 5 community about HIV/AIDS, its impact on society, and provide preventative measures and resources to stem the incidence and prevalence of this disease in the Region.

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Timeline

Interim Chief Executive Officer

The Community Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2022

Part-time Lecturer in Health Promotion and Education

University of the Southern Caribbean
01.2013 - 07.2013

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Director

Caribbean Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
07.2011 - Current

Health Ministries Director

Caribbean Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
01.2011 - Current

Chief Executive Officer

Davis Memorial Hospital & Clinic
01.2010 - 03.2012

Coordinator

University of the Southern Caribbean Guyana Extension Site
01.2006 - 12.2009

Part-time Lecturer

University of the Southern Caribbean (Guyana Satellite Site)
01.2006 - 01.2011

Part-time Lecturer-Faculty of Health Sciences

University of Guyana
01.2002 - 08.2003

Technical Assistant to the Project Coordinator - Health Sector Policy & Institutional Development Programme

Ministry of Health, Guyana
01.2002 - 01.2003

Coordinator/Manager of the Health and Nutrition Department- Social Impact Amelioration Programme (SIMAP)

Ministry of Health, Guyana
08.2000 - 01.2002

Evaluation Coordinator

SEARCH Consulting Services
12.1999 - 05.2000

Graduate Research Technician

Loma Linda University School of Public Health
01.1998 - 05.2000

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Country Director

Guyana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
01.1995 - 01.2001

Health Ministries Director

Guyana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
01.1993 - 01.2009

Secondary school teacher

Caribbean Union College Secondary School
01.1989 - 01.1993

Principal (ag.)

Ministry of Education-Guyana
09.1985 - 12.1985

Teacher

Ministry of Education, Guyana
01.1977 - 01.1988

Master of Science in International Business Administration - undefined

MIU City University

Professional Diploma in Leadership and Management - undefined

Shaw Academy

Diploma in Public Health Nutrition, Family Life Education, Health Evangelism, and Food Preparation and Demonstration - undefined

Pacific Health Education Center

Doctor of Health Education - Health Education

A.T. Still University

Master of Public Health - International Health, Health Promotion & Education

Loma Linda University

Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology - Health Emphasis

Andrews University

Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health Management and Evaluation -

I-TECH, University of Maryland

No Degree - Science/Mathematics Trained Teacher's Certificate

Cyril Potter College of Education

Consultancies

  • Design and Implementation of the Foundation Health Care Worker Course, 2001-01-01
  • Design of a Community Health Educators Program
  • Design of the Better Living Empowerment Program, 2005-01-01
  • Development of a HIV/AIDS Curriculum for the Conduct of Field Schools in the various Regions of Guyana

Membership Boards Committees

  • Member, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Civil Society Sub-Sector Committee, 2012-01-01
  • Chairman, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Civil Society Sub-sector Committee Website Project Committee, 2013-01-01
  • Committee Member, Guyana Faith-and HIV/AIDS Coalition, 2007-01-01, 2009-01-01
  • Member, Policy and Operations Manual Steering Committee, Adventist Development & Relief Agency International, Maryland, USA, 2006-01-01, 2009-01-01
  • Member, Guyana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Executive Committee, 1993-01-01, 2012-01-01
  • Member, Davis Memorial Hospital Board, 1993-01-01, 2012-01-01
  • Member, Caribbean Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Executive Committee, 1996-01-01, 1997-01-01
  • Member, Caribbean Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Executive Committee, 2010-01-01, Present
  • Member, The Community Hospital of Seventh-day Adventists Board, Trinidad, 2017-01-01, Present
  • Member, Committee on Nutrition Communication PAHO/WHO- Guyana Office, 1996-01-01, 1997-01-01

Computer Literacy

  • Computer Programming, Fundamentals of NVivo for Windows, QSR International, 2019-01-01, Moving On in NVivo for Windows, QSR International, 2019-01-01
  • Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), 1998-01-01
  • MICROSOFT OFFICE, Word 2007, Global Community Education, 2009-01-01, Access 2003, Global Community Education, 2009-01-01, Excel 2007, Global Community Education, 2008-01-01, Publisher 2003, Global Community Education, 2008-01-01, Power Point 2007, Global Community Education, 2008-01-01

College Clubs Organizations

  • Member, Teaching/Learning Center at Loma Linda University, 1999-01-01
  • Student Representative/member, Loma Linda University School of Public Health Administrative Council, 1998-01-01
  • President, Graduating Class, 1992-01-01
  • President, Guyanese Club on the campus of Caribbean Union College, 1989-01-01, 1992-01-01
  • Member, Discipline Committee, Caribbean Union College, 1989-01-01, 1990-01-01
  • Social Activities Coordinator, Caribbean Union College, 1989-01-01, 1990-01-01
  • Vice President, Student Association, Lilian Dewar College of Education for Secondary Teachers, 1983-01-01

Short Courses Workshops Seminars

  • Online Teaching: The Foundations of Online Teaching, Coursera, currently in progress
  • Global Health Conference Resilience: Growing Through Adversity, Loma Linda University, 2020-01-01
  • Third Global Conference on Lifestyle and Health: Your Brain, Your Body, Loma Linda University School of Public Health, 2019-01-01
  • Health Coaching in Health Ministry- Thriving and Living with New Purpose, Loma Linda University Health Staff Development, 2019-01-01
  • Public Health and Disaster Conference, Provo, UT, University of Utah, 2016-01-01
  • University Teaching 101, Johns Hopkins University/Coursera, 2015-01-01
  • Global Conference on Health and Lifestyle, Geneva, Switzerland, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, July, 2014-07-01
  • Refresher Training, Trauma Resource Institute, 2014-01-01
  • Psychosocial Resiliency Training Course, Loma Linda University International Behavioral Health Trauma Team, 2014-01-01
  • Emergency Response Training, ADRA International, Honduras, 2013-01-01
  • Stay Safe Course, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, 2013-01-01
  • Marketing, Fundraising and Communication, ADRA Professional Leadership Institute, Bangkok, 2013-01-01
  • IAD Health Summit, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Inter-American Division, Orlando, Florida, 2013-01-01
  • Jesus’ Methods in the 21st Century: Track for Pastors, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, North American Division, Orlando, Florida, 2012-01-01
  • WIN! Wellness/Homes of Hope and Health, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, North American Division, Orlando, Florida, 2012-01-01
  • Towards a Vibrant Health Ministry, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, North American Division, Orlando, Florida, 2012-01-01
  • Grants for Grant Recipients, NPI Inc, USA, 2011-01-01
  • Grant Management Training, AIDSRelief, 2010-01-01
  • Local Partner Proposal Development Workshop, AIDSRelief, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, November, 2010-11-01
  • AHI Caribbean Regional Conference, Hospital Leadership in the New Decade, Honduras, 2010-01-01
  • Wading through the Data Swamp: Program Evaluation 201, Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, 2009-01-01
  • APLI Emergency Management, Adventist Development & Relief Agency (ADRA) Professional Leadership Institute, 2008-01-01
  • GHARP I Workshops, 2004-01-01, 2009-01-01
  • ABSTINENCE & REFUSAL SKILLS TRAINING, FHI/USAID GHARP I, 2006-01-01
  • HIV/AIDS/STI Counseling Skills, USAID/GHARP I/Artistes in Direct Support, 2006-01-01
  • Grant Writing and Fundraising Workshop, University of the Southern Caribbean, Trinidad, 2006-01-01
  • Regional AIDS Conference, Caribbean Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 2005-01-01
  • Management Organization Workshop (MOW), Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International, Punta Leona, Costa Rica, 2005-01-01
  • Board Chairmen and Donors Consultation Meetings, Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International, Cancun, Mexico, 2004-01-01
  • Eight Weeks to Wellness Seminar, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, North American Division, Miami, Florida, 2004-01-01
  • Stress Beyond Coping Seminar, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists-North American Division, Miami, Florida, 2004-01-01
  • Basic Procurement Policies and Procedures, Inter-American Development Bank, 2003-01-01
  • Intermediate Procurement Policies and Procedures, Inter-American Development Bank, 2003-01-01
  • Advanced Procurement Policies and Procedures, Inter-American Development Bank, 2003-01-01
  • Seminar on Project Management, Inter-American Development Bank, 2002-01-01
  • Monitoring & Evaluation, Inter-American Development Bank, 2002-01-01
  • Country Focused Training Course on Caribbean Area Public Health, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan, October, 2002-10-01
  • Adventist Health Professionals Convention, Current Trends in Health Care-Dilemma or Opportunity for the Christian Health Professional, West Indies Union in conjunction with Northern Caribbean University, 2001-01-01
  • Breastfeeding Counseling, Social Impact Amelioration Program/Food Policy Division Ministry of Health, 2001-01-01
  • Logical Framework, Inter-American Development Bank, 2001-01-01
  • Instructor training in “Reducing the Risk”, People and Communities Changing Tomorrow (imPACCT), 2000-01-01
  • Global Health Council Annual Conference, Global Health, Poverty and Development, Arlington, Virginia, USA, June, 1999-06-20
  • End of Life Care Convention, Loma Linda University Center of Bioethics, 1998-01-01
  • Directors’ Leadership Workshop “HEALTH/TEMPERANCE VISION 2000, Caribbean Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Health Department, 1996-01-01
  • James Hendricks Memorial Drug Prevention & Treatment Workshop, Government of Guyana/Organization of American States, 1996-01-01
  • Dynamic Leadership/SDA Financial Systems, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists-Inter American Division, 1993-01-01

Special Awards

  • Scholarship recipient, Organization of American States/MIU City University, Miami, 2021-01-01
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service to the Deskan Institute & Training, 2004-01-01
  • Government of Guyana/Organization of American States (OAS) PRA Fellow, Loma Linda University School of Public Health-Public Health, 1997-01-01, 2000-01-01
  • Certificate of Recognition, the National Children’s Cancer Society, Inc. USA, 1998-01-01
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Loma Linda University School of Public Health, USA, 1999-01-01
  • Scholarship Awardee, Pacific Health Education Center, Bakersfield, California, USA, 1995-01-01
  • Partial Tuition scholarship recipient, Andrews University Affiliation and Extension Programs, Caribbean Union College, Trinidad, 1991-01-01
  • Partial Tuition scholarship recipient, Guyana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 1988-01-01, 1990-01-01
  • Certificate of Excellence for outstanding academic performance, Caribbean Union College, 1988-01-01
  • Certificate of Excellence in National Policy, Guyana National Service, 1976-01-01

Membership Professional Organizations

  • Society for Public Health Education, Inc. (SOPHE), USA
  • Caribbean Association of Nutritionists and Dietitians (CANDi), Associate Member
  • Caribbean Union College Alumni Association- Guyana Chapter, President, 1996-01-01, 1997-01-01
  • Adventist Lay-Persons Services and Industries (ASi)-Guyana Chapter, Secretary, 2001-01-01, 2003-01-01
  • Adventist Lay-Persons Services and Industries (ASi)-Guyana Chapter, Treasurer, 2003-01-01, 2010-01-01

Fax

868-622-8463

Work Address

7 Rookery Nook, Maraval, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

Publications

  • Thy Will be Done: God’s Purpose in My Life, (2013)
  • Co-author of, Simply not there: The impact of international migration of nurses and midwives–Perspectives from Guyana, Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health (JMWH), July/August 2007.

Participation in College Clubs/Organizations

Member of the Teaching/Learning Center at Loma Linda University, CA (1999). Student Representative/member- Loma Linda University School of Public Health Administrative Council, Loma Linda CA(1998); President of the Graduating Class (1992), Caribbean Union College (renamed University of the Southern Caribbean in 2006); President of the Guyanese Club on the campus of Caribbean Union College (1989- 1992); Member of the Discipline Committee, Caribbean Union College Trinidad (1989 - 1990); Social Activities Coordinator Caribbean Union College (1989 to 1990); Vice President of the Student Association, Lilian Dewar College of Education for Secondary Teachers (1983);

Awards

Scholarship recipient, Organization of American States/MIU City University, Miami (2021-2022), Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service to the Deskan Institute & Training, 1st Medical Mission to Guyana, 2004, Government of Guyana/Organization of American States (OAS) PRA Fellow at Loma Linda University School of Public Health-Public Health (1997-2000)., Certificate of Recognition- the National Children’s Cancer Society, Inc. USA, (1998)., Certificate of Appreciation -participation in important training and data collection activities on behalf of the community and the university- Loma Linda University School of Public Health, USA (1999)., Scholarship Awardee, Pacific Health Education Center, Bakersfield, California, USA (1995), Partial Tuition scholarship recipient Andrews University Affiliation and Extension Programs, Caribbean Union College, Trinidad (1991,1992), Partial Tuition scholarship recipient-Guyana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists-(1988-1990),, Certificate of Excellence for outstanding academic performance at Caribbean Union College (1988), Certificate of Excellence in National Policy- Guyana National Service (1976).

References

Naomi, Modeste, DrPH, CHES, nmodeste@llu.edu, (909) 558 8776, Loma Linda University, Professor Emeritus, Loma Linda, California, USA

Credentials

  • Holder of the Certified Health Education Specialist credentialing (USA).
  • Trained Teacher's Certificate.

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