TXIBAMBA LUCAS
Dundo
Summary
Senior Public Health Associate with UNHCR, specializing in health program management and community engagement. Led healthcare interventions in Lovua settlement, improving access and implementing rapid disease outbreak responses. Demonstrated proficiency in budget management and policy development, resulting in effective health initiatives for at-risk populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Public Health Associate
UNHCR
Dundo
01.2020 - 04.2025
- Led Public Health interrventions in the Lovua settlement aligning with Angolan MoH policies and SPHERE standards
- Coordinated with WHO, UNICEF, NGOs, and local authorities to improve health services for refugees.
- Managed health budgets, procurement processes, and reporting for UNHCR operations.
- Ensured access to primary healthcare services, including maternal and child health and immunization.
- Monitored disease outbreaks and executed rapid response measures for cholera, Mpox,measles, Covid-19 and malaria
- Strengthened community health worker networks for early detection and referral of health issues.
- Oversaw sexual and reproductive health services, including antenatal care and family planning.
- Conducted hygiene campaigns to promote safe water usage and combat waterborne diseases.
Education
MBA - Public Health And Epimiology
Atlantic International University
Honolulu/HawaiiBachelor of Science - Medicine
University of Mbujimayi
Mbujimayi/DRC10-2012
Associate of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Mbujimayi
Mbujimayi/DRC10-2006
Skills
- Health program management
- Disease surveillance and data analysis
- Budget oversight
- Policy formulation
- Community engagement
Affiliations
- Professional excellence
- Intellectual curiosity
- Creativity and problem-solving
- Community and team engagement, personal resilience, and balance (stress management, hobbies, and family connection)
Accomplishments
- Health Leader in Emergencies' commendation (2022) led a joint measles vaccination campaign with UNICEF, achieving 98% coverage in refugee settlements despite logistical barriers
- Malaria incidence halved in 18 months, exceeded SPHERE standards by training refugee volunteers as community insecticide distributors, cutting malaria cases from 50% to 23% in target sites
- Appointed chair of the Lunda Norte Health Cluster in 2023, I am the first UNHCR staff member to lead inter-agency health coordination with WHO, UNICEF, and MoH, streamlining aid for over 10,000 refugees
- Head of Covid-19, Mpox, and Cholera Emergency Taskforce
Certification
- The management of NCDs in primary care
- International career in global health and supplky chain
- Basic communication skills for frontline healthcare workers
- Financial evaluation of investments in public health supply chains
Languages
Portuguese
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Advanced (C1)
C1
Txibamba Lucas
- Emergency response innovator
- Data-driven change maker
- Bridge-Builder with Governments & Communities
- Grassroots Problem-Solver
- Beyond the job: cultivating sustainable impact
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Public Health Associate
UNHCR
01.2020 - 04.2025
MBA - Public Health And Epimiology
Atlantic International University
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
University of Mbujimayi
Associate of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Mbujimayi
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