Darin Hinds

• Assessed quality of research studies by reviewing study design, statistical analysis appropriateness and interpretation of findings for production of documents.

• Contributed to project planning efforts with a focus on realistic objectives and achievable targets

• Developed the National Food Guidelines for School Aged Children for Trinind and Tobago
• Performed literature review of current recommendation with respect to nutritional requirement and strategies for school aged children.
• Delivered presentations to key stakeholders.

• Collated, analysed, and interpreted data relevant to HIV/AIDS surveillance and control throughout nation
• Conducted research into country's HIV/AIDS epidemic and documented patterns and trends related to epidemic
• Successfully implemented new data reporting system which increased reports' accuracy by 30% after evaluating data collection methodology to identify gaps in coverage and areas for improvement of HIV/AIDS surveillance data
• Maintained HIV Case Base Surveillance database by deduplicating case records and matching case records with Death Registry and Treatment and Care Site data
• Supervised day-to-day operations of HIV surveillance system, ensuring timely and accurate data collection and analysis
• Successfully communicated with IT developers to resolve data and database issues in timely manner
• Used statistical analysis methods to determine patterns, trends, and risk factors associated with HV/AIDS and assisted in developing suitable national programmes
• Oversaw team of five to eight surveillance and prevention personnel, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure quality data output and achievement of HIV prevention targets
• Prepares protocols, procedural manuals and other documents relative to HIV/AIDS epidemiological surveillance
• Managed relationships with key partners in government and private sector health agencies to maintain smooth operation of system.

• Designed procedures, protocols, and data collection tools for epidemiological or chronic disease research and surveillance studies
• Developed electronic databases for epidemiological or chronic disease research and surveillance studies data
• Designed, implemented, directed, and evaluated epidemiological or chronic disease studies and recorded control, intervention, and prevention efforts
• Provided assistance, advice and direction for department investigators and other health professionals on observational research and other areas of disease control investigation and interventions to ensure protocols and results were valid and reliable
• Monitored and regulated review process for case reports, health statistics, demographics and laboratory techniques to facilitate identification of possible epidemiological causes, trends, sources and possible remedial action
• Analysed technical epidemiological data and interpreted results to identify key health issues
• Worked as part of multi-disciplinary team to develop interventions and prevention strategies to address health-related problems within set timelines and budget constraints
• Use statistical data to prepare reports and manuscripts for scientific publications, government agencies, health professionals and general public
• Conducted presentations to medical community and general public on various health topics to promote disease control efforts
• Provided work direction and coordination for four staff members engaged in epidemiological research and investigations.

• Monitored and evaluated HIV/AIDS programmes at RHAs to ensure compliance with national guidelines, leading to more effective program implementation
• Produced monthly, quarterly and annual reports identifying patterns in data to facilitate programme evaluations and target predictions
• Coordinated with surveillance officers and other departments in RHAs to achieve reporting outcomes within set timelines
• Modified monitoring and evaluation tools, which increased reporting consistency by 25% among various Regional Surveillance Units
• Gathered data from various sources and analysed it to provide feedback for changes and improvements to strengthen programme implementations.
• Managed relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and information sharing
• Enhanced data quality by implementing rigorous monitoring and evaluation processes
• Advised senior management on strategies for improving program effectiveness based on evaluation results
• Contributed to project planning efforts with a focus on realistic objectives and achievable targets
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, incorporating new methodologies into ongoing work as appropriate
• Reviewed existing monitoring systems, identifying areas for improvement and optimization

• Analysed data to determine patterns in food insecurity and accessibility and correlation with nutrition-related illnesses for use in measuring health intervention activities
• Managed and coordinated research projects from start to finish, ensuring that all deadlines were met and all project methodologies were adhered to
• Successfully trained seven staff members in data collection and analysis using appropriate software, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy of data collected and reports produced
• Successfully implemented ethical data management practices to protect information and increase security
• Assessed quality of research studies by reviewing study design, statistical analysis appropriateness and interpretation of findings for production of documents.

• Successfully completed assigned tasks and produced high-quality summary statistics and reports for Health Workforce and service Planning Manager
• Performed data quality audits, which decreased data cleansing time by 50%
• Maintained 95% accuracy rate for all data requests
• Collated and completed data management tasks assigned by Health Workforce and service Planning Manager within tight deadlines
• Successfully collaborated with internal teams to achieve project outcomes within set timelines and budget constraints
• Meticulously entered data into databases with 100% accuracy and efficiently completed tasks ahead of schedule by 10%
• Assisted in conducting of health workforce needs assessment of allied health workers in outer regional and rural Queensland
• Successfully trained eight staff members in epidemiological and statistical principles, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy of research projects
• Conducted ongoing communication with practice managers to update and validate databases
• Managed and coordinated research projects from start to finish, ensuring that all deadlines were met.
• Designed survey instruments tailored to specific research objectives for precise feedback gathering
• Streamlined data management processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in research findings
• Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources

• Encoded data for over 500 food items into the software package with 100% accuracy, allowing for quicker and more accurate creation of meal plans
• Successfully cleaned and organised over one thousand records of food item information
• Developed search protocols for food items not found in the PNG food database, which resulted in the addition of 150 new food items and increased the accuracy of the PNG food database by 20%
• Developed selection criteria for food items from alternative databases for entry into the PNG food database.

• Assisted in the development and implementation of nutritional care plans for patients
• Conducted research by reviewing scientific literature to develop health promotional brochures, such as pamphlets and fact sheets, on various topics such as obesity prevention and risk factors for chronic diseases
• Developed and executed culturally appropriate nutrition education initiatives for health centres and community groups
• Implemented a structured physical activity program for health centre patients and staff to aid in meeting their physical activity requirements and managing their weight
• Developed and managed a computerised patient database to track patients' progress and collect data for reporting purposes
• Created summary statistics of clinic attendances, disaggregated by clinic, health condition, age, schedule and other relevant factors.

• Created a structured data-gathering approach that improved precision and reproducibility
• Maintained records and organized database systems comprising 10,000 record entries which allowed for a 10% increase in data entry efficiency
• Instructed 10 assistants in new data collection protocol to aid in executing precision measurements with an accuracy of ±1%
• Built processes and procedures for manually validating data to guarantee the accuracy of up to 99% and cut down on errors by 20%
• Researched and analyzed collected data sets to assess correlations between demographic data and outcome variables.

• Adapted and delivered both Primary and Secondary school curricula in Physical Education, which involved promoting aspects of healthy lifestyle
• Developed and distributed grade-level appropriate instructional materials to students
• Oversaw daily classroom activities to ensure productive and congenial learning environment, adherence to safety rules and dispute resolution
• Organized supplies and resources for lessons and presentations
• Communicated evaluation findings with parents, administrators, and other staff on student progression to ensure academic accuracy and attainability.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment