Tambe Elvis Akem
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Medical Field Epidemiologist and Health Specialist with a strong background in public health, epidemiology, nutrition, and outbreak response. I offer a proven track record of successfully managing and coordinating health programs, including outbreak response, immunization campaigns, new vaccine introduction, refugee and nutrition crises, and household surveys. I aim to contribute to the organization's objectives by leveraging my skills, expertise, and extensive experience.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Epidemiologist / Study Coordinator
Epicentre/MSF France
Monrovia
8 2023 - 10.2024
- Reinforced preparedness and response strategy in the country for Mpox following declaration as public health emergency of international concern (coordination, surveillance, case management, logistics, and laboratory)
- The country has been reporting sporadic cases
- Provided technical support following environmental detection of circulating vaccine-derived polio virus type 2 (cVDPV2)
- Synchronized emergency nOPV2 vaccination campaigns planned for six neighboring West Africa countries in outbreak
- Supported the Polio Emergency Operation Center activities through reinforcing surveillance system and safety, monitoring readiness status, cold chain management and logistics, communication and social behavioral change, training and cross-border activities, data management together with WHO, UNICEF, MOH, BMGF and other partners
- Carried out joint supportive field supervision for the rounds of the campaign, including mop-ups
- Planning for round 3
- Provided technical support for the introduction of the RTS,S/AS01 Malaria vaccine in six counties, ensured readiness, planning, logistics, surveillance of malaria and adverse events following immunization, social and behavioral change materials
- Successful introduction, supportive supervision
- Supported the malaria control program through program management, service delivery, performance evaluation among others
- Supported other EPI activities in collaboration with Ministry of Health (MOH) and partners, including application to Gavi for various vaccines: HPV, Rabies vaccine, malaria vaccine etc
- Provided technical support to the EPI team and partners, UNICEF, WHO for a planned nationwide measles vaccination campaign
- Provided Typhoid vaccine technical support in the EPI program
- Provided technical support for root cause analysis of protracted measles outbreak in the country in collaboration with MOH, WHO, and other partners
- Coordinated with MOH and ensured effective team collaboration with other partners like WHO, US CDC, Africa CDC, and producing weekly IDSR bulletin and organized training and workshops on emergency preparedness and response
- Strengthening AFP surveillance system through the IDSR system
- Supported WHO and national public health institute team to carry out initial assessment for implementation of genomic surveillance in Liberia, one of six countries selected for this project by WHO
- I supported laboratory visits and introduction of the genomic system to the national team
- Provided technical support for the development of Liberia national guideline for Event-Based Surveillance, and strengthen implementation in collaboration with partners like US CDC, Africa CDC, WHO and others
- Responsible for database management, analysis and reporting, ensured quality surveillance data
- Reviewed and updated National Influenza Preparedness and Response protocol and Action Plan of Liberia
- Led and Implemented Rapid Nutrition and Mortality and Health-seeking behavior household Survey
Epidemiology Activity Manager
Epicentre/MSF France
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsible for disease surveillance in the region, in collaboration with Ministry of Health and partners
- Supervised two sessions of nationwide and regional integrated measles vaccination campaigns and ensured data quality, cold chain, coverage, data analysis and reporting in collaboration with WHO/MOH/UNICEF and other partners
- I was part of the discussion on measles response strategy in Juba
- Supported MSF team in Bentiu for the response to the Cholera outbreak including ensured case definition, data collection, contact tracing, IPC measures, and in collaboration with other partners ensured effective coverage of the Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) through efficient planning, logistics and implementation
- Participated in cluster meetings coordinated by WHO and MOH, providing support to outbreaks investigation and response including Cholera, Hepatitis E, Measles and other public health events
- Led a delegation for rapid health assessment for refugees and returnees resulting in health interventions
- Coordinated emergency response in refugee site and implemented community-based surveillance and primary health care
- Coordinated Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention implementation and household coverage survey
Epidemiology Activity Manager
MSF-Holland
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed epidemiological activities including operational research on medical interventions
- Coordinated health emergency assessments in IDP camps resulting in effective response
- Instituted efficient team collaboration and implemented Community-Based Surveillance for epidemic-prone disease and malnutrition, emphasizing Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance
- Coordinated data collection and analysis for various health programs
- Supported EPI activities in collaboration with MOH and partners
- Supervised COVID-19 vaccination in our catchment area in collaboration with WHO, MOH
- Evaluated nutrition program and integrated community case management (ICCM) activities
Field Epidemiologist
MSF-Belgium
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Provided technical support, organized training, and managed data for various health programs
- Advised on strategies to control antibiotic resistance and COVID-19
- Supported disease outbreak management
Medical Team Lead
Médecins du Monde-Belgium
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Managed a COVID-19 screening project for vulnerable groups in Brussels
- Coached and supervised the team and ensured effective data collection
- Supported in data analysis, report production and dissemination
Team Lead
University of Liege/Ministry of Health Philippines
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Supported project implementation and data analysis
- Produced project report and disseminated to the relevant stakeholders
- Initiated health promotion campaigns during the visit
Medical Coordinator - Filariasis Program Garoua
Helen Keller International
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Recruited and trained local medical staff
- Collaborated with local partners for disease management
Medical Practitioner
Regional Hospital Garoua
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed disease outbreaks, coordinated HIV/AIDS care, medical consultations, and vaccination programs
- Headed the vaccination unit and ensured efficient cold chain control and distribution of vaccines to rural communities
- Coordinated malaria program including case management
Medical Practitioner
Kumba District Hospital
Kumba, South-West Region
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed disease outbreaks, coordinated HIV/AIDS care, medical consultations, and vaccination programs
- Headed the vaccination unit and ensured efficient cold chain control and distribution of vaccines to rural communities
- Coordinated malaria program including case management
Education
Implementation Research -
WHO
10.2024 - 12.2024
Google Project Management Professional Certification -
Cousera And Google
08.2024 - 09.2024
Advanced Course in Vaccinology -
Translational Health Science And Technology Institute
India 05.2024 - 06.2024
Mid-Level Manager's Training Master Certification Program - Immunization
WHO
05.2024 - 06.2024
Diploma in Field Epidemiology - Humanitarian Context
Epicentre/MSF France
01.2022 - 01.2023
Specialized Master in Public Health Methodology -
Free University of Brussels
Brussels 01.2019 - 01.2020
Specialized Master degree in Integrated Management of Health Risks - Global South
University of Liege
Liege 01.2018 - 01.2019
Doctor of Medicine Degree - General Medicine
University of Buea
Buea 01.2008 - 01.2015
Skills
Leadership & Communication
Problem Solving
Program Management
One Health
Capacity Building
Time Management
Data Analysis
Additionaltrainings
- The GPEI Polio Outbreak Response Course
- GIS Data Quality internship
- Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response system by WHO
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Leadership and Management
Publications
- Panelist on the WHO/Africa CDC/NIH/CEPI workshop on 'Aligning Mpox Research Response with Outbreak Goals', 08/29/24
- The influence of school clubs on the knowledge of HIV/AIDS among adolescents in Kumba, 2012
- Prevalence and risk factors of low HDL-Cholesterol; an analysis of the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2015-2016, 2015-2016
- Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anaemia at the First Antenatal Visit in Buea -Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study
Timeline
Implementation Research -
WHO
10.2024 - 12.2024
Google Project Management Professional Certification -
Cousera And Google
08.2024 - 09.2024
Advanced Course in Vaccinology -
Translational Health Science And Technology Institute
05.2024 - 06.2024
Mid-Level Manager's Training Master Certification Program - Immunization
WHO
05.2024 - 06.2024
Epidemiology Activity Manager
Epicentre/MSF France
06.2022 - 07.2023
Diploma in Field Epidemiology - Humanitarian Context
Epicentre/MSF France
01.2022 - 01.2023
Epidemiology Activity Manager
MSF-Holland
04.2021 - 01.2022
Field Epidemiologist
MSF-Belgium
01.2021 - 03.2021
Medical Team Lead
Médecins du Monde-Belgium
05.2020 - 06.2020
Team Lead
University of Liege/Ministry of Health Philippines
04.2019 - 06.2019
Specialized Master in Public Health Methodology -
Free University of Brussels
01.2019 - 01.2020
Specialized Master degree in Integrated Management of Health Risks - Global South
University of Liege
01.2018 - 01.2019
Medical Coordinator - Filariasis Program Garoua
Helen Keller International
01.2017 - 01.2018
Medical Practitioner
Regional Hospital Garoua
01.2016 - 01.2018
Medical Practitioner
Kumba District Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Doctor of Medicine Degree - General Medicine
University of Buea
01.2008 - 01.2015
Epidemiologist / Study Coordinator
Epicentre/MSF France
8 2023 - 10.2024
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