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Mbeh Tenekeu Franck Stephane

Buea

Summary

As a seasoned public health expert, I bring over nine years of combined, robust experience in social behavior change, data management, project coordination, and disease surveillance. My bilingual proficiency in French and English has been a key asset in my extensive collaboration with prestigious organizations, such as the World Health Organization, Doctors Without Borders, and UNICEF. My expertise has been honed in diverse national and international contexts, with impactful work across Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, and the Republic of Yemen.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Behavioral Change Officer

United Nations Children Emergency Fund
Buea, Cameroon
09.2024 - 09.2025
  • Strategized Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) initiatives for improved immunization outcomes.
  • Fostered collaborative partnerships with local entities to bolster child service delivery.
  • Executed field assessments to supervise project progress, and extract analytical data.
  • Spearheaded educational workshops highlighting child health and nutritional well-being.
  • Synthesized research findings to refine and guide SBC strategic approaches.
  • Developed and executed SBC interventions tailored to humanitarian settings.
  • Championed SBC advocacy, bridging connections among diverse stakeholders.
  • Led capacity-building programs in SBC methodologies for UNICEF personnel and associates.
  • Orchestrated the integration of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) within field operations.
  • Curated social media content to amplify digital presence and engagement.
  • Advance the adoption and expansion of SBC techniques within humanitarian operations.

SBC/RCCE Consultant

United Nations Children's Emergency Fund
Bamenda, Cameroon
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Developed SBC/RCCE preparedness strategies through in-depth analysis.
  • Fostered collaboration with key stakeholders to craft effective emergency response plans.
  • Led multi-agency coordination to maximize resource efficiency in humanitarian initiatives.
  • Strengthened sustainable development partnerships with local government entities.
  • Performed comprehensive SBC situation analyses incorporating socio-cultural and politico-economic dimensions.
  • Gathered and synthesized data to align MVD outbreak preparedness with international standards.
  • Chaired RCCE pillar meetings, injecting technical knowledge on equity-focused and gender-sensitive strategies.
  • Advocated for people-centric, evidence-driven practices to boost preventive measure compliance.

Learning and development consultant

World Health Organization
Remote, Switzerland
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Formulated a comprehensive Yellow Fever Learning Strategy, encompassing a resource compendium, facilitator guide, and evaluation templates.
  • Conducted a thorough training and learning gaps analysis to enhance yellow fever control efforts at both the country and regional levels.
  • Instrumental in the creation of two pivotal WHO courses focused on yellow fever diagnosis and outbreak investigation.
  • Completed the development of the go.Data template, a critical tool for yellow fever outbreak analysis.
  • Successfully finalized and contributed to the publication of the Yellow Fever Outbreak Toolbox.
  • Orchestrated the EYE Annual Partners Meeting, coordinating with over 20 partners for presentations that aligned with strategic Yellow Fever and EYE Strategy messaging.
  • Managed event data meticulously, establishing a centralized repository for all meeting materials.
  • Spearheaded the update of Yellow Fever country profiles, liaising with 27 high-risk nations to ensure accuracy and country validation.
  • Collaborated with public health experts to ensure accurate and up-to-date yellow fever information.

Project Manager (Emergency Project, Bukina Faso) - Health Promotion and Community Engagement Activities

Médecins Sans Frontières
Fada Gourma, Burkina Faso
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Engineered and executed community-based nutritional status evaluation strategies.
  • Initiated a decentralized healthcare approach for prompt identification and treatment of malaria, URTIs, and diarrhea.
  • Synchronized COVID-19 communication efforts with local stakeholders.
  • Performed disease surveillance for both communicable and noncommunicable diseases within project zones.
  • Engaged in RCCE (Risk Communication and Community Engagement) dialogues to exchange best practices with partners.
  • Crafted RCCE materials tailored for an impactful COVID-19 response.
  • Spearheaded community drives for voluntary blood donations to bolster the local hospital's supply.
  • Implemented community feedback mechanisms to gauge patient satisfaction levels.
  • Formulated comprehensive project documentation, including detailed scopes and financial outlines for approval.
  • Vigilantly monitored project milestones to ensure adherence to timelines and quality benchmarks.
  • Directed team members, providing clear instructions and support for assigned responsibilities.
  • Managed the allocation of resources from various departments to meet project demands.
  • Partnered with executive leadership to shape long-term strategic plans for ongoing and future projects.
  • Analyzed diverse data sets from surveys, interviews, and focus groups to guide project-related decisions.

Project Manager (Emergency Project, Democratic Republic of Congo) - Health Promotion and Community Engagement

Médecins Sans Frontières
Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
12.2019 - 08.2020
  • Spearheaded coordination of medical support activities, encompassing maternal health, and disease prevention awareness.
  • Implemented community outreach initiatives to elevate engagement with health programs.
  • Developed and distributed promotional content for health events and interventions.
  • Formulated and periodically revised health promotion strategies, integrating annual project objectives, and budget considerations.
  • Conducted behavioral analysis to customize health activities for specific demographic groups.
  • Advocated for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) services, ensuring protocol adherence, and advancing community health literacy.
  • Led a team of health promoters, overseeing recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Administered protocol enforcement for sexual and gender-based violence, streamlining victim support and referral processes.
  • Compiled and submitted accurate monthly statistical reports, maintaining compliance with organizational standards.
  • Crafted and executed a community engagement plan tailored to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Data Manager (Performance Based Financing Project)

Regional Fund for Health Promotion (WorldBank Project)
Buea, Cameroon
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Spearheaded information management, coordination, M&E, and reporting for the World Bank's Health Sector Support Investment Project (PBF).
  • Expertly managed and analyzed diverse datasets across multiple platforms, including web portals, data manager, Regional PPA Bases, and DHIS2 portal.
  • Ensured meticulous filing of reports and data collection tools, maintaining high data integrity standards.
  • Facilitated seamless information flow among medical auditors, regional delegation of public health, district health services, and healthcare facilities.
  • Orchestrated monthly data verification from various sources, enhancing data reliability.
  • Developed sophisticated data collection and monitoring tools for field auditors and project stakeholders.
  • Drove evidence-based decision-making by managing the collection, analysis, and dissemination of critical public health data, impacting over 1.85 million individuals in Cameroon.
  • Forged partnerships with stakeholders to optimize data reporting workflows and systems.
  • Utilized health data analytics to shape program development and influence policy-making.
  • Conducted comprehensive staff training on data management practices to ensure data accuracy.
  • Proactively monitored database performance, troubleshooting, and resolving issues to boost efficiency.
  • Performed in-depth data analysis, generating insightful reports to pinpoint trends and anomalies.
  • Oversaw data gatekeeping, including information reception, translation, and document management within the filing system.
  • Successfully compiled and delivered quarterly project progress reports for stakeholder review.
  • Led and supervised a team of 18 field data collectors, ensuring high-quality data collection efforts.

Monitoring and evaluation officer (Performance Based Financing Project)

(Performance Based Financing Project), Regional Fund for Health Promotion (WorldBank Project)
Buea, Cameroon
07.2014 - 12.2018
  • Validated and verified data from health centers and district hospitals, ensuring timely submission to the project branch manager.
  • Calculated performance incentives for district hospitals within the designated jurisdiction.
  • Collaborated with District core teams to assess health facility service quality.
  • Monitored the execution of health facilities' quarterly action plans.
  • Evaluated and mentored community-based associations on their operational activities.
  • Generated comprehensive monthly and quarterly activity reports.
  • Oversaw performance metrics for all district health facilities.
  • Delivered training and facilitated capacity-building workshops for district and community health workers.
  • Conducted field counter-verifications to authenticate information from community-based associations.
  • Trained and provided ongoing support to community health workers.
  • Managed data entry into the project portal, facilitating stakeholder review of project performance.
  • Supervised five major districts in the South-West Region of Cameroon, serving over 690,000 inhabitants.
  • Monitored and guided 115 health facilities and 48 community-based organizations.
  • Developed and implemented district-level guidelines for the transition and follow-up of HIV/AIDS patients.
  • Provided leadership in strategizing for the identification and care of the poor, vulnerable, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in community health facilities.
  • Liaised with district teams to ensure high-quality health service delivery.
  • Facilitated and instructed district health personnel, enhancing community health initiatives.

Epidemiologist (Volunteer)

Ministry of Public Health
Mamfe, Cameroon
11.2012 - 01.2014
  • Enhanced outbreak response by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting disease surveillance data.
  • Identified public health threats through vigilant disease surveillance.
  • Partnered with healthcare providers to refine disease reporting accuracy.
  • Conducted field evaluations in health facilities and communities to assess surveillance efficacy.
  • Fostered collaboration with health facility staff and community health workers for precise disease case reporting.
  • Delivered technical support and training in surveillance protocols and data collection techniques.
  • Worked with national health authorities and NGOs to fortify disease surveillance infrastructure.
  • Monitored and assessed the impact of health interventions on disease detection and control.
  • Generated insightful reports on surveillance activities to inform program planning and strategy.
  • Contributed expertise at district meetings to enhance disease surveillance methods.
  • Led community outreach initiatives to raise awareness and uptake of vaccination programs.

Education

Master of Science - Public Health

Saint Monica University Higher Institute
Buea, Cameroon
12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bamenda University of Sciences And Technology
Bamenda, Cameroon
11-2014

Skills

  • Learning strategy development
  • Training needs analysis
  • Course evaluation design
  • Health education materials
  • Data management systems
  • Project coordination
  • Data analysis
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Strategy implementation
  • Community engagement
  • Health systems strengthening
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Results-based management
  • Quantitative research
  • Networking and relationship building
  • Health strategy design
  • Community mobilization
  • Budget planning
  • Report writing
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Field operations
  • Analytical and critical thinking

Certification

  • HEAT (Hostile Environment Awareness Training), 01/01/22
  • PMD Pro (Project Management for Development Professional), 12/01/20
  • SSAFE (Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments), 12/01/23
  • Sexual Violence (tutored), Tembo - Médecins sans Frontières, 11/01/20
  • Social Behavior Change Theory and Practice, Agora - UNICEF, 05/01/2024
  • Community engagement, Tembo - Médecins Sans Frontières, 05/01/24
  • Implementation research course, TDR, and WHO, 06/01/24
  • Risk communication essentials, OpenWHO, 01/01/24
  • SBC introduction, Agora, UNICEF, 01/01/24
  • SSAFE: Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments, UNICEF, 12/01/23
  • HEAT: Hostile Environment Awareness Training, Safer Edge, 01/01/22, PMD Pro: Project Management for Development Professional, 12/01/20
  • Prevention of sexual harassment and abuse of authority, Agora - UNICEF, 06/01/23
  • Field: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; Tembo - Médecins Sans Frontières; 04/01/21
  • Humanitarian response to conflicts and disasters, Harvard University, 05/01/2019
  • Disease outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, 11/01/19
  • Safeguarding Essentials, HLA, 04/01/21
  • Introduction to Infection Prevention & Control, Open WHO, 03/01/23

Skype Id

+237 679769643

Professional Memberships

  • Project Management Institute (PMI), #5775589
  • Cameroon Association of Nurses, Midwives and laboratory Technicians (ANMHT), #9198

Languages

French
First Language
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Websites

Timeline

Social Behavioral Change Officer

United Nations Children Emergency Fund
09.2024 - 09.2025

SBC/RCCE Consultant

United Nations Children's Emergency Fund
07.2023 - 01.2024

Learning and development consultant

World Health Organization
06.2021 - 12.2022

Project Manager (Emergency Project, Bukina Faso) - Health Promotion and Community Engagement Activities

Médecins Sans Frontières
11.2020 - 06.2021

Project Manager (Emergency Project, Democratic Republic of Congo) - Health Promotion and Community Engagement

Médecins Sans Frontières
12.2019 - 08.2020

Data Manager (Performance Based Financing Project)

Regional Fund for Health Promotion (WorldBank Project)
01.2018 - 01.2019

Monitoring and evaluation officer (Performance Based Financing Project)

(Performance Based Financing Project), Regional Fund for Health Promotion (WorldBank Project)
07.2014 - 12.2018

Epidemiologist (Volunteer)

Ministry of Public Health
11.2012 - 01.2014

Master of Science - Public Health

Saint Monica University Higher Institute

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bamenda University of Sciences And Technology

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