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Dr. Rose Andrew

Dr. Rose Andrew

Port Moresby,NCD

Summary

Accomplished Program Manager with extensive experience at the National Department of Health, excelling in stakeholder engagement and policy writing. Proven track record in enhancing oral health services through strategic partnerships and effective community outreach. Skilled in data analysis and budget management, driving impactful public health initiatives to improve health outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager - Oral Health Services |

National Department of Health
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
01.2022 - Current
  • Cultivating and formalizing partnerships with global, regional, and national development partners to enhance oral health services, execute research, and tackle emerging oral diseases and manifestations.
  • Liaising with global, regional, and national stakeholders to develop the National Oral Health Policy and translating the OHS policies into strategic plans for oral health services in the country.
  • Analysis of nationwide PHAs' Oral Health Reports to establish the status of oral health in PNG, as per WHO standards and guidelines.
  • Reviewing Policies and Guidelines for Oral Health Services per the NHSS.
  • Establishing and strengthening the surveillance data collection and collation system for analysis, monitoring, evaluation, and improving the database for oral health services.
  • Providing supervisory support to PHAs and lower levels of healthcare.
  • Ensuring specialist training and developing a human resource capacity-building plan for OHS.
  • Developing guidelines for oral cancer and other oral diseases prevention and control programs.
  • Developing and coordinating the School Dental Health Program and supporting PHAs for training and implementation.
  • Integrating community oral public health programs with other community social programs to advocate for oral and mouth cancer support services at the facility and community level.
  • Ensuring the integration of oral health programs into cross-cutting initiatives from other clinical and public health programs, to deliver specific oral healthcare services.
  • Supporting PHAs to create oral health positions in major provincial and district hospitals in the provinces.
  • Supporting PHAs to establish a reliable provincial data system for oral health, and incorporate it into the e-Health system, to improve the oral health data management system.
  • Improving the data reporting mechanism to ensure Provincial Dental Officers report monthly, quarterly, and annually to the PHA, NDoH, National Health Information System (NHIS), and Oral Health Services.
  • Drawing annual activity plans with key stakeholders for integrated programs to improve Oral Health Services.
  • Liaising with Human Resources in identifying the need for training and development for specialists in Oral Health Services to improve the competencies of health workers and dental specialists.
  • Integrating oral cancer screening, prevention, and the continuum of care into other primary health services.
  • Coordinating and reintroducing the School Dental Health program at the provincial, district, and LLG levels.
  • Increasing preventative oral health services at the hospital facility level, institutions, districts, and mainly in community health posts and aid posts that are safe and easily accessible to communities.
  • Introducing community-based outreach oral healthcare services and programs for education and health promotion to instill basic knowledge and skills for personal oral healthcare and hygiene.
  • Liaising with PHAs to coordinate with the national level to conduct basic oral health care and diagnosis training for non-oral health professionals in districts and lower levels, to diagnose and treat basic oral diseases.

Technical Advisor - Oral Health Services |

National Department of Health
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
02.2019 - 01.2022
  • Provided overall administrative and technical oversight over Oral Public Health Programs in the country.
  • Led administrative oversight of Oral Public Health Programs, consulting with Executive Manager regarding policy and planning initiatives
  • Managed administrative functions related to budget forecasts, AIPs/Plans, and allocation of funds for Oral Public Health Programs.
  • Provided leadership and supervision for all PHAs, Health Sectors, and partners to enhance collaboration in delivering Oral Public Health Programs.
  • Provided Technical support and oversight to Policy and Planning branch and further to the SPD and M&E at NDoH.
  • Established and maintained effective leadership and partnership with Donor partners on Donor supported Policy and Planning and oral preventive interventions.
  • Supported and supervised all Policy and Planning related research and studies in the country.
  • Established and improve multi- stakeholders’ coordination with multiple government agencies, Civil Society Organizations, Academia, Non- Government-Organizations, and others.

Technical Officer - Oral Health Prevention & Promo

National Department of Health
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
01.2011 - 01.2019
  • Established and executed multiple public oral health prevention programs, including No Betel Nut Chewing Day, National Tooth Brushing Day, and School Dental Health Program.
  • Carried out public awareness campaigns on oral diseases in open public forums, schools, churches, communities, and marketplaces.
  • Implemented oral cancer awareness and prevention campaign, ‘No Betel-nut Chewing Day,’ inaugurated by WHO Country Director
  • Implemented extensive multi-media awareness initiative for oral cancer utilizing television ads, interactive talk shows, radio segments, and print media.
  • Created technical designs, T-shirt designs, logos, posters, health educational messages, and presentations.
  • Engaged as active technical contributor for PNG Cancer Control working team with IAEA and WHO to address oral cancer burden in PNG, emphasizing oral cancer as leading cause of cancer deaths due to widespread betel nut chewing across all age groups.
  • Served as local presenter on cancer burden in PNG during inaugural conference meeting with IAEA & WHO.
  • Contributed to development of 'National Cancer Control Services Policy.
  • Quarterly outreach to several primary and secondary schools in NCD working alongside School Health program of Public Health Division and NCD Health Services.
  • Launched National Tooth Brushing Day on July 30, 2012, in collaboration with Colgate Palmolive PNG.
    Coordinated participation of eight primary schools in Port Moresby for a tooth brushing drill.
  • Actively participated as technical member on policy committee developing School Oral Health Policy.
    Provided significant contributions to Dental School Health Program initiatives. Drafted and presented comprehensive proposal to committee for review and approval.
  • Facilitated proposal submission for development of National Oral Health Policy.
  • Drafted research proposals to WHO office for National DMFT survey in PNG, assessing oral health status for WHO recommendations.
  • Drafted proposals for Senior Executive Management to establish Oral/Dental Public Health program.
    Advocated restructuring of oral health under Public Health Division.
  • Facilitated launch of new initiatives within Dental Public Health Program.
  • Developed framework for independent operation of Dental Public Health program.
  • Negotiated with WHO Manila Regional Office and country office to secure fellowships for dentists., and facilitated further training opportunities in specialty dentistry due to lack of specialists in PNG.
  • Addressed heavy caseloads of sole Oral Maxillofacial surgeon managing all oral surgery cases, and highlighted oral cancer as primary disease burden affecting oral health in PNG.
  • Presented 3 priority major oral health program plans for funding and technical assistance from WHO country office, including development of National Oral Health Policy, National Dental DMFT research, and Fellowship scholarships.
  • Accompanied immediate supervisor to senior Management Department meetings, facilitating effective communication.
    Participated in Policy Committee meetings to contribute to strategic decision-making.
    Attended multiple Board Meetings, including Medical Board Meeting and UPNG Dental School Academic Council Meetings, ensuring thorough representation.
  • Designed multiple educational posters focusing on dental caries development, gum disease prevention, tooth brushing methods, nutritional impacts on oral health, emergency dental care for trauma injuries, and identifying betel-nut chewing with smoking and alcohol as significant oral cancer risk factors in PNG.
  • Collaborated with Professor John McIntyre to create eight comprehensive oral health education flip charts. Designed a guide specifically for teachers and health professionals, targeting lower to upper primary levels. Developed culturally relevant content with local imagery and settings for increased engagement. Initiated translation of educational material into Pidgin language to enhance accessibility.

Education

Master of Science - Public Health

Montclair State University (Fulbright Scholarship)
New Jersey USA
11-2018

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Dental Surgery

University of Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
03-2008

High School Diploma -

Kopen Secondary School
Wabag, Papua New Guinea
12-2003

Skills

  • Project management
  • Policy writing
  • Data analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Program evaluation
  • Budget management
  • Community outreach
  • Health education
  • Public health initiatives
  • Team collaboration
  • Partnership development
  • Effective communication
  • Cost estimates & budgets
  • Surgical and clinical skills (refer to separate attachment)
  • Computer software (MS Office)

Accomplishments

  • Fulbright Scholarship to Montclair University in New Jersey, USA, to study Postgraduate Master of Public Health

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Pidgin
Native
Native
Huli
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Program Manager - Oral Health Services |

National Department of Health
01.2022 - Current

Technical Advisor - Oral Health Services |

National Department of Health
02.2019 - 01.2022

Technical Officer - Oral Health Prevention & Promo

National Department of Health
01.2011 - 01.2019

Master of Science - Public Health

Montclair State University (Fulbright Scholarship)

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Dental Surgery

University of Papua New Guinea

High School Diploma -

Kopen Secondary School

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