Binsila Bernard Benjika
TIKO,South West Region Cameroon
Summary
A successful and highly professional Public Health Expert, Development, Cooperation, and Humanitarian Aid worker with extensive multi-contexts expertise in program design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and management who enjoys being part of, as well as leading a successful and productive team; a strong leader, motivating teams to deliver effective solutions and the highest levels of performance. Able to demonstrate the motivation and commitment required to achieve objectives and meet tight deadlines. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate concisely at all levels. I dream of achieving Public Health programs impact sustainability by harnessing the power of the communities, and fully grafting into their design, a synergism of bio-cultural anthropology components and local know-how in the health domain.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Medical Team Leader/Referent
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS (MSF) FRANCE
Khamir
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with PC to participate in exploratory missions.
- Regularly visited external activities, providing technical support to the External Activity Manager.
- Formulated medical strategies aligning with the requirements of beneficiaries and organizational policies.
- Collaborated with the medical team, project coordinator, and MOH to define annual objectives for medical activities.
- Drafted and revised project medical SOPs.
- Generated comprehensive reports on collected data.
- Ensured effective communication among team members.
- Coordinated transversal activities.
- Coordinated efforts with Finance and Logistics departments.
- Managed Staff Health.
- Upheld MSF standards, protocols, and public perception.
- Promoted effective communication with MOH hospital managers by holding frequent meetings for shared updates.
- Engaged external entities (NGO, MOH, etc.) in medical discussions.
- Developed the annual budget and activity plan for 2025.
- Spearheaded cohesive alignment of medical team around cross-functional goals.
- Enhanced quality of care through patient-centered surveys focused on staff well-being and accountability.
- Coordinated crisis response for multiple health emergencies including Cholera and Measles.
- Facilitated effective communication among departments.
- Engaged with stakeholders to foster collaboration.
- Enhanced project data management systems.
- Streamlined dysfunctional medical and operational processes.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Facilitated interdepartmental meetings to discuss pertinent issues regarding patient care services.
Decentralized Model of Care (DMC) Activity Manager
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS (MSF) FRANCE
Aweil
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Ensured the provision of the minimum package of healthcare activities in terms of disease prevention, health promotion, curative treatment, and rehabilitation within the Healthcare continuum (community >>Hospital and Hospital>>Community), via community participation, available South Sudan's and MSF's Public Health guidelines and policies, and evidence-based community health practice
- Planned, strategized, and implemented our Seasonal Malaria Chemo Prophylaxis during the malaria peak to reduce morbidity, mortality, and a high malaria-specific cases turnover burden at the Aweil State Hospital.
- Successfully designed, planned, implemented, and evaluated three SMC cycles with over 100% coverage in the 3-59 months within 24 Boma/villages.
- Designed, micro-planned, implemented, and evaluated a measles vaccination campaign in Aweil Center County; coverage of 103%.
- Conducted health facilities mapping in four of the five counties of the Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (functional, non-functional, minimum package of activities, actors) using QGIS. Collected data aided in advocacy, networking, and protection.
- Conducted a rapid initial assessment (MIRA) of returnees and refugees at the South Sudan border with Sudan, and drafted a proposal to meet their prioritized health needs (mobile clinic strategy).
- Managed two general outreach OPDs and five malaria test and treatment centers during the malaria peak.
- Managed of over 190 staff, including the SMC staff.
- Maintained Public health surveillance system based on community feedback mechanisms
Hospital Director
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS (MSF) FRANCE
Moissala
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Ensured Day-to-day optimal running of the hospital to ensure holistic quality care to beneficiaries, through coordinated, converging respective departments' efforts at our maternal and child health care continuum project in Moissala - Chad
- Planned of the Hospital's response to the malaria peak in collaboration with my MoH counterpart
- Kept the Daily monitoring of the hospital's KPIs
- Implemented patient-centered quality care
- Put in place hospital committees (Hospital governance)
- Designed and implemented a preventive medicine strategy in the hospital (health promotion, EPI)
- Adhered to MSF's guidelines and protocols
- Ensured HR, equipment, and drug stock management
- Conducted routine refresher course sessions, and morbi-mortality review meetings to improve the quality of care
- Liaised with outreach activities to ensure patients' follow-up in the community
- Reviewed and approved all major financial transactions related to the hospital's operations.
- Developed and maintained computerized record management systems to store and process data.
- Evaluated performance of existing staff members and provided feedback as needed.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
Director of Nursing Services
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS (MSF) FRANCE
Sana'a
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensured the best COVID-19 treatment experience for patients within and without Sana'a through collaboration with the MoH, intensive training of staff, strict respect for IPC rules, and implementation of evidence-based practice recommendations for COVID-19
- Found a way to foster health education within the hospital despite authorities' restrictions
- Maintained good Hygiene, Sanitation within the hospital, and the observance of IPC rules
- Conducted regular training sessions for the COVID-19 treatment center staff
- Developed of COVID-19 management algorithms
- Instaured One-on-one patients' health education strategy
- Managed a level 3 ICU
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Reviewed medical records to evaluate quality of care delivered by nurses.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Collaborated with physicians, administrators and other healthcare personnel on initiatives that improved patient care outcomes.
Nursing Activity Manager
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS (MSF) FRANCE
Tenenkou Mali
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Ensured the best patient-centered care experience for our beneficiaries in Tenenkou's reference health center, working in collaboration with the MoH
- Collaborated with the logistics, administrative, medical, and outreach departments to provide quality health care to pregnant women and children aged 0-15 years
- Oversaw the good management of emergencies during the malaria peak
- Ensured the smooth collaboration with the SMoH and Outreach activities
- Maintained good IPC, quality of care, and documentation standards
- Ensured good equipment and drug stock management
- Developed and maintained a good staff development strategy
- Prepared reports summarizing activity progress, outcomes, and expenses for review by senior management team members.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in services offered.
- Assisted with budgeting for programs by creating cost estimates for supplies, personnel costs.
- Conducted regular evaluations of existing programs in order to identify areas needing improvement or expansion.
- Monitored program evaluation surveys in order to assess the effectiveness of existing activities and events.
COVID-19 Response Nurse (Frontline Nurse)
Medi Q Healthcare Group
Abu Dhabi
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Closely monitored asymptomatic Sars-coV-2 patients under quarantine at the Emirates Humanitarian City (EHC), following the Directorate of Health guidelines, and KPIs as stated by MediQ
- Conducted and maintained health education, psychosocial support, drug administration, data collection and statistics, collection of nasopharyngeal samples, follow-up of patients with comorbidities, and referrals to the field hospital in cases of worsening medical conditions
- Maintained the day-to-day running of the EHC site which had a capacity of 1500-2000 beds
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
RN - Occupational Nurse
Health Serve Home Healthcare
Dubai
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Assessed and prevented health hazards, treating, liaising with hospitals, and health educating the staff On-site at the Dubai Expo 2020 Metro line (R74 and at Jabal Ali Metro stop sites)
Intensive Care Nurse
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS OCBA
WIDIKUM
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Intervened in the management of malnutrition, SBGV, and management of tropical pathologies such as Malaria, meningitis, tetanus, sepsis, and HIV/TB-related comorbidities, in a very stressful and poor security context, during the outburst of the Anglophone crisis
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays or blood draws.
- Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals.
- Managed patient pain and discomfort through effective pain management strategies, enhancing patient comfort.
Scrub Technologist/Perioperative Care Nurse
Cameroon Development Corporation Health services
Tiko
11.2016 - 12.2018
- Served as the advocate of surgical patients through the preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases
- Worked as a scrub technologist, circulatory nurse, first assistant, and sterilization technician
- Conducted minor surgeries such as lipectomies, suturing of lacerations, circumcisions, pleural taps, synovial fluid taps, abdominal taps, applications of POPs and Fiberglass, in-grown nail extractions, debridement, and wound care
- Thoroughly traced and followed up SSI
- Ensured knowledge transfer to junior Nurses
Post Open Heart Surgery Intensive Care Nurse
Cardiac Center Shisong
Shisong
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Ensured adequate monitoring, reporting, and taking adequate measures in emergencies
- Upheld a high level of concentration and knowledge, especially with sophisticated medical equipment
- Implemented and Managed the drawing of arterial and venous blood for ABG and their interpretations, care of the central venous catheter, under seal water system monitoring of pericardiac tubes, endotracheal intubations and placement on a mechanical ventilator, oxygen therapy and chest physiotherapy, hemodynamic and ECG monitoring, and core general nursing care
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for ICU patients.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Intensive Care Nurse Intern
Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services
Mbingo
12.2013 - 08.2014
- Graduated among the top 5% of the promotion, with good in-service duty reports
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Responded quickly and efficiently during code blue situations.
- Led initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care, staying updated with the latest ICU practices and technologies.
Nurse Instructor/Director of Community Health Planning and Empowerment
Higher Institute of Applied Medical Sciences/Social Development International (NGO)
Buea
10.2012 - 10.2013
- As an Instructor, I managed a department budget and yearly timeline, curriculum development, planning and implementing community health outreach, delivering up-to-date lectures, managing and coordinating interdepartmental meetings, and other matters related to students' lives
- As director of community health planning and empowerment at Social Development International, Buea, Southwest Region Cameroon, I conducted community health assessment per population targets and developed work plans for enhancing access to health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS awareness, water sanitation, health education, adolescent girl health emancipation, vaccination, and malaria prevention programs
High School Evening Catch-up Classes Teacher
Freelance
Tiko
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Acted as evening catch-up classes' teacher in Mathematics, physics, biology, and chemistry
- Succeeded in instilling a sense of self-worth and trust in students regarding scientific courses
Education
Ph.D. - Public Health
Texila American University
Guyana03.2027
MSc. - Applied ICT in Public Health and Epidemiology
University of Buea/ICT University
Cameroon07.2023
Master's Degree - International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
Kalu Institute
Spain09.2022
Bachelor of Science (Honors) - Critical care Nursing and Community Health
University of Buea/HIAMS
Buea, Cameroon08.2012
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Context analysis
- Mass Public Health program design and implementation
- Advocacy
- Networking
- Protection
- Budget planning
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Effective communication
- Research (qualitative, quantitative)
- Teamwork
- Dependability
- Work ethic
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Attention to details
- Culture sensitiveness
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Public health strategy
- Public Health modeling and simulation with Anylogic and GleamViz
- Data mining with Python (big data)
- Spatial analysis using QGIS
- SPSS
- MS Office package
- Dashboards and data visualization
- Manuscript development (proposals, reports, analyses)
- Field epidemiology
Certification
- MSF's Field Incident Management Training, 1/11/2024
- MSF's MLC (Medical Leadership Course), 01/01/24
- MSF's FORGHO (Formation en Gestion Hospitalière - Hospital management Certification), 09/01/22
- Sphere sectors and Project management (Kalu Institute), 1/09/2021
- BLS certification, 07/01/19
- Primary trauma care certification course, 02/01/19
- Perioperative nursing certification, 06/01/18
- Emergency, Critical care certification, 08/01/14
- Certificate in health management and safety at schools, 03/01/13
- Diploma in Global Health Issues, 03/01/13
References
- Dr. Jean Gilbert Ndong, Consultant, Pan American Health Organization, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, ndong4@yahoo.com, (00237) 699590463
- Dr. Bodzewan E. Fonyuy, Director, Training School for Health Personnel, Bamenda, Cameroon, ebodzewan@gmail.com, (00237) 675044592
- Dr. Kadri Alzouma, Consultant OBGYN, Doctors without Borders, France, Niamey, Niger, alzokad73@gmail.com, (00227) 96285409
- Dr. Luxamilda Jean-Louis, Project Medical Referent, Doctors without Borders, France, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, peqlux@yahoo.fr, (00509) 38498364
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Poetry and Philosophical talks
- Travelling
- Sports
- Music and Movies
Awards
- Overall best MSc. Public Health graduating student, 07/01/23
- Best graduating student of the Department of Nursing, 08/01/12
- Certificate of recognition of excellent services at AL Kuwait Hospital in Sana'a Yemen, 11/01/21
Languages
- English, C2
- French, C2
Accomplishments
Patel, S., Olatunji, E., Mallum, A., Benjika, B. B., Joseph, A. O., Joseph, S., Lasebikan, N., Mahuna, H., Ngoma, M., Ngoma, T. A., Nnko, G., Onwualu, C., Vorster, M., & Ngwa, W. (2023). Expanding radiotherapy access in Sub-Saharan Africa: an analysis of travel burdens and patient-related benefits of hypofractionation. Frontiers in Oncology, 13, Article 1136357. https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2023.1136357
Timeline
Project Medical Team Leader/Referent
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS (MSF) FRANCE
04.2024 - Current
Decentralized Model of Care (DMC) Activity Manager
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS (MSF) FRANCE
12.2022 - 11.2023
Hospital Director
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS (MSF) FRANCE
01.2022 - 10.2022
Director of Nursing Services
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS (MSF) FRANCE
07.2021 - 01.2022
Nursing Activity Manager
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS (MSF) FRANCE
07.2020 - 07.2021
COVID-19 Response Nurse (Frontline Nurse)
Medi Q Healthcare Group
05.2020 - 06.2020
RN - Occupational Nurse
Health Serve Home Healthcare
09.2019 - 05.2020
Intensive Care Nurse
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS OCBA
12.2018 - 06.2019
Scrub Technologist/Perioperative Care Nurse
Cameroon Development Corporation Health services
11.2016 - 12.2018
Post Open Heart Surgery Intensive Care Nurse
Cardiac Center Shisong
04.2015 - 10.2015
Intensive Care Nurse Intern
Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services
12.2013 - 08.2014
Nurse Instructor/Director of Community Health Planning and Empowerment
Higher Institute of Applied Medical Sciences/Social Development International (NGO)
10.2012 - 10.2013
High School Evening Catch-up Classes Teacher
Freelance
01.2006 - 01.2008
Ph.D. - Public Health
Texila American University
MSc. - Applied ICT in Public Health and Epidemiology
University of Buea/ICT University
Master's Degree - International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
Kalu Institute
Bachelor of Science (Honors) - Critical care Nursing and Community Health
University of Buea/HIAMS