Livingstone W Tavul
Pro Vice-Chancellor Planning & Development
Rabaul,ENBP
Summary
Professional educator equipped with extensive experience in delivering high-impact lectures and fostering collaborative learning environment. Known for strong commitment to academic excellence and ability to adapt to changing educational needs. Adept in curriculum design and effective communication, valued for teamwork and results-oriented approach. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. 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
35
35
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Guest lecturer in Animal Science
- In-house tutorials at PNGIMR on Biotechnology & Molecular Diagnostics, Good Clinical Practices, Research Ethics, Research Methods, and Biosafety (5 years+)
- Tutor at the Madang University Open Campus for Biology, Science & Technology, and Math A (2 years)
- Lecturer at the Lighthouse Bible College, Madang (3 years)
- Trainer of trainers for HIV/AIDS (2 years), Madang PAC
Pro Vice Chancellor Policy, Planning & Development
PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment
06.2021 - Current
- Assist with Drafting of the 2025 -2030 PNG UNRE Strategic Plan
- Drafting of University policies
- Oversee the ICT department in developing the Student Electronic Database System, Online registration, and the University Website Design
- Oversee the co-ordination of major PIP Project Submissions, AAP formulation, and Annual Budget submissions through our Planning team
- Established staff development and training partnership MOUs between Altinbas University in Turkey, and Uoradea University in Romania, under the EU Erasmus+ exchange programs
- Established MOU between UNRE and vanilla company Kamapim Ltd for students' Industrial training and strengthening capacity of the Kairak Centre for Sustainable Rural Development
- Empowering 80-90% rural population to reach the threshold of a taxable income
- Development, Design, and introduction of postgraduate programs in One Health, Nutritional Studies and Climate Change, and Sustainable Development
Senior Research Fellow
PNG Institute of Medical Research
01.1990 - 04.2021
- Deputy Unit Head & Lab Head of Molecular Parasitology, Vector Borne Diseases Unit, Madang, PNG (2018-2021)
- Co-Principal Investigator, Stronger Surveillance and Systems Support for Rapid Identification and Containment of Resurgent or Resistant Vector Borne Pathogens in Papua New Guinea (STRIVE PNG) (2019-2021)
- Co-Principal Investigator, Therapeutic Efficacy Studies (National Antimalarial Drug Resistance Monitoring) with the National Malaria Control Program, NDoH (2017-2021)
- Co-Principal Investigator, Trilateral Malaria Project (China-PNG-Australia Malaria Operational Research Project) (2017-2019)
- Co-Principal Investigator, Effectiveness of 3-drug therapy for Lymphatic Filariasis elimination in Papua New Guinea: Community prevalence and vector surveys to monitor LF indicators following mass drug administration (2017-2018)
- Project Supervisor & Co-Principal Investigator, Community Based Safety Study of 2-drug (Diethylcarbamazine and Albendazole) versus 3-drug (Ivermectin, Diethylcarbamazine, and Albendazole) Therapy for Lymphatic Filariasis in Papua New Guinea (2016-2017)
- Principal Investigator in the in vivo and in vitro efficacy of the first and second-line drugs for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in two provinces of Papua New Guinea in the National Malaria Control Program under the Global Fund (2010-2016)
- Postgraduate Supervisory roles: 2017-2019 Three postgraduate diploma and honors students, Faculty of Science, UPNG; 2019-2022 Currently on succession planning & co-supervisory roles of 1 PhD student
Education
PhD - Science
University of Papua New Guinea
Master of Medical Science - Medical Science
University of Papua New Guinea
Graduate Certificate - Communication of Science & Technology
UNITECH
Lae, PNGPost Graduate Diploma - Science
University of Papua New Guinea
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Papua New Guinea
Certificate - Medical Laboratory Sciences
University of Papua New Guinea
Skills
Field Research
Laboratory Research
Human Resource Management
Project Management
Leadership
Communication
Implementation Research
Policy
Health Systems
Grant Proposal Writing
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Planning
Budgeting
Accounting
Health Surveillance Systems
Market Dynamics
Landscaping
Innovation
Visionary Thinking
Environment Conservation
One Health
Liaison
Public Relations
Partnership Brokership
Writing
Ethical Standards
Affiliations
- American Society of Microbiology, ASM Country Ambassador for Papua New Guinea
- Alumni University of Papua New Guinea
- PNG Medical Society
- Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network (APMEN)
- PNG Biomedical & Social Sciences Society
Personal Information
Nationality: Papua New Guinea, ENBP
Publications
39, Impact of mass drug administration with ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine, and albendazole for lymphatic filariasis on hookworm and Strongyloides stercoralis infections in Papua New Guinea, J. A. Tobon Ramos, T. Maure, L. Carias, D. Lew, C. Goss, A. Samuel, et al., PLoS Negl Trop Dis, 03/01/25, 19, 3, e0012851, Safety and efficacy of mass drug administration with a single-dose triple-drug regimen of albendazole + diethylcarbamazine + ivermectin for lymphatic filariasis in Papua New Guinea: An open-label, cluster-randomized trial., Tavul L et al., PLoS Negl Trop Dis, 02/09/22, 2, Efficacy of artemether-lumefantrine and dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Papua New Guinea., Tavul L et al., Malar J, 10/05/18, 17, 1, Efficacy of single-dose diethylcarbamazine compared with diethylcarbamazine combined with albendazole against Wuchereria bancrofti infection in Papua New Guinea., Bockarie MJ, Tavul L et al., Am J Trop Med Hyg, 01/01/07, 76, 1, Impact of untreated bednets on the prevalence of Wuchereria bancrofti transmitted by Anopheles farauti in Papua New Guinea., Bockarie MJ, Tavul L, et al., Med Vet Entomol, 03/01/02, 1
Training
- 03/01/25, 3 days workshop on Higher Education Partnerships Grant Writing, Australian Awards, Port Moresby, PNG
- 11/01/22, Graduate Certificate in University Management and Leadership, Australian Awards (Short Course), PNG & University Sunshine Coast, Australia
- 01/01/22, Online course on Bats, Ducks, & Pandemics: An Introduction to One Health Policy, John Hopkins University, USA
- 01/01/22, Online course on Health Systems, Nossal Institute, Melbourne University, Australia
- 12/01/20, Certificate of Participation in Project Identification, Project Development, & Project Management, Foundation Development Training and Project Consultancy Services, Madang
- 01/27/20, WHO/TDR Implementation Research Training, Research Institute of Tropical Medicine, Alabang, Manila, Philippines
- 02/01/19, Bio Venture for Global Health Fellowship with PATH Diagnostics, working on Market Dynamics and G6PD diagnostics for radical cure of vivax malaria, Seattle, USA
- 12/01/18, Certificate of Completion, MOOC on Implementation Research with a focus on Infectious Diseases of Poverty, TDR/WHO Online Module
- 04/01/18, Partnership Brokers Training, Airways Hotel, Port Moresby, PNG
- 04/01/18, ICH GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE E6 (R2) Certificate
- 01/01/01, Communication and Decision making, Planning, Project Management, Financial Management & Human Resource Management, PNGIMR, Madang
International Experience
- PATH Diagnostics, Seattle, USA, Fellowship
- National Institute of Parasitological Diseases, Shanghai, China, Work Experience
- Walter & Eliza Hall Institute, Melbourne, Australia, Work Experience
- Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine, UK, Work Experience
- Peter Medawar Center, Oxford University, UK, Work Experience
- University of Edinburgh, Scotland, Work Experience
- Pasteur Institute, Cambodia, Work Experience
Timeline
Pro Vice Chancellor Policy, Planning & Development
PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment
06.2021 - Current
Senior Research Fellow
PNG Institute of Medical Research
01.1990 - 04.2021
Guest lecturer in Animal Science
Master of Medical Science - Medical Science
University of Papua New Guinea
Graduate Certificate - Communication of Science & Technology
UNITECH
Post Graduate Diploma - Science
University of Papua New Guinea
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Papua New Guinea
Certificate - Medical Laboratory Sciences
University of Papua New Guinea
PhD - Science
University of Papua New Guinea