SAYE DAHN BAAWO

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Cell number: +231-886512984

Present Address Department of Health Services Ministry of Health & Social Welfare J.N. Togba Sr. Memorial Office Complex P.O. Box 10-9009 , , West ______

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, USA Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), August 2006 Concentration: Maternal & Child Health

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, USA Certificate, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, completed June 2005 Concentration: Maternal & Child Health

TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY SACKLER FACULTY OF MEDICINE, ISRAEL Certificate, MACHAV Program, completed December 2002 Concentration: Pediatrics & Neonatology

UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA A.M. DOGLIOTTI OF MEDICINE Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1994

UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA T.J. FAULKNER COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Premedical Program, completed 1985

WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Minister for Curative Services MINISTRY OF HEALTH & SOCIAL WELFARE, Liberia, 03/12 – Present  Provide administrative and technical oversight for service delivery at health facilities in the country  Provide technical assistance to the County Health Teams and various programs at the Ministry of Health & Social Welfare  Assist the Chief Medical Officer in the day to day running of the Department of Health Services at the Ministry of Health  Participate in the development of policies and strategies for various programs at the MOHSW  Ensure coordination of various program activities at the MOHSW with the County Health Teams  Monitor the delivery of health services and other operational plans of the County Health Teams as well as issues that may stall service delivery  Ensure the availability of human resource for health, drugs and medical supplies in all health facilities throughout the 15 counties for the provision of quality health service delivery  Oversee the county health services coordination unit of the Ministry to supervise and advise the County Health Teams  Carry out other administrative and technical responsibilities as shall be assigned by the Chief Medical Officer

Director FAMILY HEALTH DIVISION, MOHSW, Monrovia, Liberia, 08/08 – 03/12  Provided managerial and technical oversight to all staff of the Division  Provided leadership and guidance for the development of proposals for resource mobilization to support the delivery of RH and child health services  Coordinated the implementation of an integrated annual, quarterly and monthly work plan for all units of the division  Coordinated, monitored and evaluated implementation of programs related to reproductive and child health  Represented the MOHSW at local and international forum, conferences and discussions related to reproductive and child health  Coordinated the development of national policy, plans and strategies to reduce maternal and child mortality  Communicated key information to partners and CHTs on trainings, guidelines and protocols for reproductive and child health services  Compiled and provided comprehensive information on the activities of the FHD to the CMO  Established and maintained collegial, mutually beneficial relationships and share knowledge within the family health network and with partners in Liberia

2  Initiated discussion with donors for submitting proposals for funding of program activities and work along with each unit for developing proposals to donors for support  Communicated key policies, technical and administrative updates from the FHD to CHTs and partners  Maintained, supported and strengthened link between the MOHSW, partners and the CHTS  Ensured adherence by CHTs and partners to the FHD policies, standards and guidelines set by the MOHSW  Communicated key findings with the CHTs and partners for improving quality of care for RH and child survival  Ensured the availability and provision of logistic support to improve and strengthen program management in the Division  Ensured accountability for all funds given to the Division for programmatic activities  Ensured the training of professional health workers in the areas of RH and child survival to provide quality services  Provided technical assistance to County Health Teams in the area of Reproductive and Child Health

Assistant Professor A.M. DOGLIOTTI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA, Monrovia, Liberia- 2007 – Present

 Conduct lectures for students in public health and pediatrics  Conduct clinical and teaching rounds for clinical students  Evaluate students based on lectures and clinical rotations

Child Survival Project Manager MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL, Monrovia, Liberia, 10/06 – 07/08 . Served as the primary technical backstop to implement, monitor, and report upon achievement of program objectives and provide technical assistance to Child Survival (CSP) staff . Supervised MTI-Liberia Child Survival Project staff . Planned and supervised the implementation of activities at the clinical and community level of the CS Project . Oversee the development and management of the HMIS . Coordinated and contributed to the preparation of training curriculum and materials in malaria, pneumonia, diarrhea, immunization and nutrition for Community Health Promoters and Household Health Promoters in the county . Planned and coordinated the training of supervisors, community health promoters and household health promoters in malaria and other child survival-related topics . Organized, coordinated and conducted training for health workers in the county on case management of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) . Contributed to the implementation plan and writings of the annual reports for the project

3 . Organized quarterly and annual Child Survival Coordination meetings . Communicated consistently with partners on the progress of the project implementation . Collaborated with other local and international partners and updated them on activities of the project . Planned, coordinated and participated in the implementation of various qualitative and quantitative research for the project including KPC survey, LQAS survey, Rapid Health Service Provision Assessment (RHSPA), Doer/Non-doer survey and focus group discussion . Collaborated with community and religious leaders on all issues related to child survival activities in their communities

Graduate Intern MEASURE EVALUATION PROJECT, Carolina Population Center (CPC), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA, 05/06 – 07/06 . Development of protocol for PLACE (Priorities for Local AIDS Control Effort) Study in Liberia . Researched HIV/AIDS prevention among refugees and internally displaced population

Graduate Research Assistant MEASURE EVALUATION PROJECT, CPC, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA, 08/05 – 05/06 . Researched sexual and gender-based violence in African countries affected by civil conflicts . Researched monitoring and evaluation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in developing countries

Chairman and Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology & Parasitology A.M. DOGLIOTT COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA, Monrovia, Liberia, 06/99 – 05/04  Coordinated and supervised all instructional activities and personnel of the department  Planned, organized and supervised students’ field activities and research.  Represented the department at the University Faculty-Senate and departmental meetings  Compiled and submitted annual report of the Department to the dean of the College  Conducted lectures for medical students in parasitology which included malaria and mycology

Medical Doctor and Acting Head of Department of Pediatrics ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC HOSPITAL, Monrovia, Liberia, 10/98 – 05/04  Managed in-patient and out-patient pediatric cases, supervised medical services, staff, and students assigned in the pediatric department

4  Planned and conducted in-service training for department staff and students in various topics including malaria  Submitted annual report about the activities of the department

Rotational Internship JOHN F. KENNEDY MEDICAL CENTER, Monrovia, Liberia, 01/94 – 12/94  In-patient and out-patient care in the Departments of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology  Supervised third and fourth year medical students on clinical rotation

PROFESSIONAL PAPERS/PRESENTATIONS

Smith J., Baawo S.D., Subah M., Jabbeh-Howe, Sortor- Gbassie V., Ishola G., Tehoungue B.Z., & Dwivedi V. (August 2013), Advance distribution of misoprostol for prevention of post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) at home births in two districts in Liberia

Yovsi R, Samba K, Kpoto L. & Baawo S.D, (September 2010), A qualitative study of maternal and newborn care practices in Liberia, MOHSW-UNICEF, Monrovia, Liberia

Baawo, S.D. et al (November 2006), Knowledge, practice and coverage baseline surveys, Grand Mount County, Medical Teams International, Liberia – for presentation to USAID as part of the Child Survival Project Detailed Implementation Plan

Baawo, S.D. et al (December 2006), Health Facility Assessment – a baseline assessment in Cape Mount County, Medical Teams International, Liberia – for presentation to USAID as part of the Child Survival Project Detailed Implementation Plan

Baawo, S.D. (May 2006), Monitoring & evaluation of ART resistance, adherence and failure rates – an AIMENET background discussion paper, MEASURE Evaluation, Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.

Baawo, S.D., Mehta B., Straub B. & Wilson L. (April 2006). Assessing the reach and impact of two MEASURE Evaluation publications – a research paper presentation, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.

Baawo, S.D., Kapaya M. , Worjoloh, A. (April 2005), The role of traditional birth attendants in the provision of maternal care before, during and after pregnancy – a look at traditional birth practices from a human rights perspective – reproductive health research presentation, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.

5 Baawo, S.D. (December 2005), Project proposal for four reforms of the health care system in - a health policy research presentation, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.

Baawo, S.D., Luginbuhl J., Luong N., Abrahams S. & Suyes K. (December 2005), Perception of public breastfeeding in the UNC-Chapel Hill Community – a research method poster presentation, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.

Baawo, S.D. (April 2006), The public health impact of sexual and gender-based violence during arm conflict – Master’s Paper, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.

Baawo, S.D. (October 2003). A Prospective study of anemia and its etiology in children admitted at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital. Scientific presentation at the bi-monthly meeting of the Liberia Medical & Dental Association, Monrovia, Liberia.

Baawo, S. D. (August 2000). A retrospective review of neonatal tetanus at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital. Scientific presentation at the bi-monthly meeting of the Liberia Medical & Dental Association, Monrovia, Liberia.

Baawo, S.D. & Jarrett, B.M. (February 1999). The trend of cerebrovascular accident at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital. Scientific presentation at the bi-monthly meeting of the Liberia Medical & Dental Association, Monrovia, Liberia.

Baawo, S.D. (May 1994). The findings of a one month screening survey in Monrovia for high blood pressure. Scientific presentation at the bi-monthly meeting of the Liberia Medical & Dental Association, Monrovia, Liberia

CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING

. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, November 2-6, 2013

. AMDD Regional Capacity Building Workshop on EmONC Needs Assessment Analysis and Paper Writing, Mankessim, Ghana, September 16-21, 2013,

. WAHO -ECSA Training in National Health Accounts of Anglophone, GIMPA Campus, , Ghana, August 26- September 4, 2013

. WAHO 10th Ordinary Meeting of Health Administrators with the West African , Sonant Court Hotel, Accra , Ghana, June 19-20, 2013

. International Center for Paliamentary Studies Professional Certificate in Strategic Health Planning Course, Monrovia, Liberia, ( May 27-31, 2013)

6 . Institute Frontiers in Development Policy Course, Washington DC, USA, (April 22-26, 2013)

. Workshop to disseminate the ECOWAS Health Ministers Communique of October 2010 on Maternal Health, Golden Tulip Hotel, Accra, Ghana, October 23-24, 2012

. GIMPAULCLA Anderson Management Development Training Program, Accra, Ghana, GIMPA campus, Accra, Ghana, September 2-8, 2012

. World Bank Africa Regional Flagship Course – How Results-Based Financing could Help achieve Universal Health Coverage , Accra, Ghana, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, July 23-27, 2012

. USAID Action for West African Region (AWARE) III End of Project meeting, Lome, , Sarakaya Hotel, June 12-13, 2012

. AU-IBAR Wildlife Investigation in Livestock Disease and Public Health Training, Mole National Park, Ghana, (May 7-19, 2012)

. Expert Group Meeting for the 2012 Report on Assessing Progress Towards Attaining the MDGs in Africa, , ( March 7-8, 2012)

. West African College of Surgeons (WACS) Scientific Conference, Monrovia, Liberia (27th February – 2nd March, 2012)

. WAHO 1st Annual Review Meeting for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health for ECOWAS countries, Lome, Togo (January 24-26, 2012)

. 1st Pan African Health Congress on Universal Coverage, Accra, Ghana, (November 15-17, 2011)

. WAHO 2012 Program Committee Meeting, , Cote Ivoire (August 23-25, 2011)

. AFRO regional consultation on the regional agenda for accelerating universal access to SRH in the African Region, Nariobi, ( July 13-15, 2011)

. WHO meeting on policy dialogue for better evidence to improve women’s health through gender and health statistics, Gender , Washington DC, USA, October 25- 27, 2010

. WAHO & WHO Sub-regional workshop on Service Availability Mapping for Emergency & Newborn, , (July 2010)

7 . WHO Sub-regional Capacity Building Workshop on Gender Equity, Human Rights and Family Planning Mainstreaming for the Health Sector of the ECOWAS English Speaking Countries, Accra, Ghana, May 2010

. Continental Conference on Maternal & Child Health in Africa: The Plan of Action on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SHHR), AU Conference Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (April 2010)

. WAHO Reproductive Health Policy Assessment Meeting, Bobo Dioulouso, Burkina Faso, WAHO, (March 2010)

. ECOWAS Ministers of Health Meeting on Maternal & Child Health, Obudu Resort, Cross River State, (November 2009)

. WAHO MNCH Partners Meeting, Bobo Diolouso, Burkina Faso, WAHO (September 2009)

. EmONC Needs Assessment Workshop, Accra, Ghana, UNFPA & UNICEF (June 2009)

. Fourth Ordinary Session of the AU Conference of Ministers of Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by African Union Commission (May 4-8, 2009)

. Basics Community-based Family Planning and Program Design, Monitoring & Evaluation of Accra, Ghana, by MACRO International (February 2009)

. Sub-regional meeting to review Country Road Map implementation, Accra, Ghana, by WHO (December 2008)

. Regional meeting to review WHO Program of Action (POA) , Ouawagadugu, Burkina Faso, by WHO (November 2008)

. Community Mobilization Training, by Medical Teams International, Sinje, Liberia (May 2007)

. Review and Adaptation of the Nutrition and HIV/AIDS IMCI Training Modules and Integration of New Born Care, by MOHSW and WHO, Liberia (September and December 2007)

. Integrated Management of Neonatal & Childhood Illness (IMNCI) Course Director Training, by Ghana MOH and Ghana Health Service, Techiman, Ghana, (August 2007)

. Project Cycle Management Workshop, by Medical Teams International, Monrovia, Liberia, (July 2007)

8 . Mini-University Conference on Child Survival Grants, by USAID & CSTS, Baltimore, MD, USA, (June 2007)

. BEHAVE Framework Workshop, by Medical Teams International, Sinje, Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia (January 2007)

. National Facilitators’ Training in Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI), by MOHSW & WHO, Monrovia, Liberia, (November 2006)

. Proposal Writing Workshop, by Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA (February 2005)

. Online Workshop in Leadership, by Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, Institute of International (IIE), New York, USA (Feb-May 2005)

. Organizational Workshop, by Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, Friday Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA (January 2005)

. Managing Projects Successfully Workshop, by Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, Friday Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA (January 2005)

. 10th Annual Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, USA (December 2004)

. 132nd Annual Conference on the American Public Health Association, Washington DC, USA (November 2004)

. Team Building and High Performance Workshop, by Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, Friday Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA (October 2004)

. Regional training course on Hospital Management of Severe Malnutrition, by WHO, , (July 2002)

. Regional training course on Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI), by WHO, Maduguri, Nigeria (May 2002)

. National training workshop on the Diagnosis and Management of Severe and Complicated Malaria, by the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health & Social Welfare, Monrovia, Liberia (November 1998)

9 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND ACTIVITIES

. Vice President, Liberia Medical & Dental Association, 2010 – Present

. Secretary-General, Liberia Medical & Dental Association, 1999-2005

. Member, Child Health Technical Committee, Ministry of Health & Social Welfare, Liberia, 2004

. Member, Board of Directors, Research & Integrated Community Development Center, Liberia, 2004 – Present

. Secretary, National Polio Certification Committee, Ministry of Health & Social Welfare, Liberia, 2001-2002

. Member, Technical Advisory Board, A.M. Dogliotti College of Medicine, University of Liberia, 2000 – 2003

. President, A.M. Dogliotti College of Medicine Alumni Association, University of Liberia, 1998 – 2008

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

. Liberia Public Health Association (LPHA) – 2011 – Present

. American Public Health Association (APHA), 2013 – Present

. American Academy of Family Physician (AAFP), 2005 – Present

. American Fulbright Alumni Association, 2005 – Present

. Liberia Medical & Dental Association (LMDA) – 1995 - Present

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