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AMANDA VALOIS

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

I am a Master's holder in Global Healthcare Management from Coventry University- UK, with a more than five years' experience of working with Non-Government Organizations, both international and local such as Jhpiego, Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), Global Humanitarian and Development Foundation (GHDF), Society for Family Health Rwanda (SFH), implementing projects in the health sector. I am also experienced in working on projects funded by different UN agencies, US agencies and private foundations. I have strong experience in project management, including developing, implementing, and monitoring project's work plans and budget as well as actively contributing to proposal writing and narrative report writing. I am very dedicated in improving health and achieving health equity for all. I am also a dedicated and hard-working Humanitarian with a strong passion for helping others and a comprehensive background in providing professional support to children and youth. My technical expertise includes implementing innovative approaches in Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, and HIV/AIDS with focus in sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) project with mixed holistic model approaches that had for goal to improve adolescents' access to SRH services.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Grants Associate

TIP Global Health
Phoenix, AZ
02.2025 - Current
  • Supports fundraising efforts for TIP Global Health through individual and institutional giving strategies
  • Develops a comprehensive understanding of TIP Global Health’s programs and funding streams to inform fundraising activities
  • Collaborates with the US Co-CEO, Business & Communications Associate, and Grants Manager to align fundraising goals and efforts
  • Contributes to grant writing and proposal development, especially during the Grants Manager’s maternity leave
  • Plays a key role in maintaining continuity and quality of fundraising communications and documentation

Consultant

Gynius Plus AB
Phoenix, AZ
06.2024 - Current
  • Provides gynecology-related consulting services, focusing on Gynocular and accessory sales.
  • Evaluates client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
  • Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.

Consultant

Society For Family Health Rwanda
Phoenix, AZ
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Identified and engaged vulnerable families during malaria prevention campaigns, connecting them with local health and social services, and ensuring children’s needs were addressed through coordinated community support.
  • Collaborated with community health workers and local leaders to monitor household environments, flagging high-risk situations impacting child well-being and advocating for follow-up interventions where necessary.
  • Established a baseline of the level of implementation of the main objectives of the partnership: a) increase awareness on malaria prevention and control through innovative campaigns b) strengthen the role of community to implement malaria prevention and control interventions through CHWs and collaboration with other project partners. Promote community engagement in malaria prevention and control interventions by strengthening their capacity to deliver malaria prevention messages through existing channels.. d) distribute Innovative Integrated Vector Control products such as mosquito repellents
  • Established and updated progress on the level of implementation of the specific objectives
  • Assesses the new partnerships created toward the implementation of the existing tripartite partnership.
  • Established an assessment of the current and new GLMI-targeted partners that were directed toward securing the $30 million required to fund the GLMI.
  • Represented and support SFH Rwanda and its partners in the fight against malaria.
  • Works with the supervisor to establish a work plan (targets) and submit a monthly report at the end of the month.
  • Undertook additional assignments as requested by SFH Rwanda, addressing various related tasks.

Broker Consultant (Remote)

Radiant Insurance Agency
Phoenix, AZ
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Assisted in identifying and enrolling over 200 new clients from different NGOs into insurance plans, contributing to membership growth and market expansion.

Volunteer

Global Health Catalyst/John Hopkins University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supported Global Health Catalyst/John Hopkins University with some document translation to French under the supervision of Professor Wil Ngwa.

Maternal Newborn and Child Health Program Officer

Jhpiego Rwanda
Kigali
03.2021 - 02.2023
  • Contributed to the development, implementation , reporting and monitoring of annual work plans and budget of ENABEL MNCH Project and ensured the project was delivering on time, scope and budget Wrote success stories for ENABEL MCGL and CHAI FP projects programs, highlighting key achievements and impact.
  • Supported MCGL project team in workplan development, activity budget tracking and support HDI (a sub awardee) in developing milestones and monitoring implementation.
  • Drafted and finalized presentations, plans, reports, and documents for review while efficiently addressing feedback from various stakeholders.
  • Coordinated the ENABEL MNCH Project annual planning and implementation process monitor progress and proposed corrective measures towards achievement of the project's objectives and results.
  • Scheduled check in calls between Enabel Rwanda team and HQs backstop to follow up on actions taken.
  • Served as the focal person to link ENABEL MNCH Project team with other Jhpiego projects and operations teams and ensured the needed support was timely provided.
  • Collaborated and supported the technical team to enhance healthcare provider training in BEMONC and IMCI, contributing to the improvement of services for women and their families.
  • Performed tasks as member of procurement committee.

Public Health Specialist

Global Humanitarian and Development Foundation, GHDF
Kigali
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • As member of the country management team, Provided leadership to the development of GHDF's Health (MCH and ASRH) and Wash Programs in Rwanda
  • Initiated aggressive fundraising through grant writing, including budget development and submission to donors
  • Served as the main counterpart for the government institutions such as the Ministry of Health, Rwanda Biomedical Center, Rwanda Health Communication Centre, the City of Kigali, Administrative districts and for donors namely UNICEF, UNHCR and J&J Foundation. This included the elaboration of the MoU
  • Coordinated GHDF field team and ensured compliance in programmatic implementation as well budget implementation and annual reporting Led the conception and implementation of awareness and Social and Behavior Change Communication campaigns

Consultant

RINDA Ubuzima
Kigali
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Coordinated proposal writing for fund mobilization
  • Monitored projects' work plan and budget
  • Coordinated the reporting process before submission to donors.

Program Associate

Umurage Communication for Development
Kigali
06.2018 - 01.2019
  • Advised women and young girls experiencing domestic abuse on available support services, including counseling, legal aid, and emergency shelters, ensuring they understood their rights and options for protection.
  • Provided referrals to safe houses and child protection services for survivors of gender-based violence, working closely with local partners to ensure a safe and supportive transition for affected families.
  • Contributed to knowledge management activities for the family planning and gender teams, including designing and maintaining internal websites, and actively haring information across the organization.
  • Managed and coordinated the implementation of UMC's presence at major events and workshops related to family planning and gender training, ensuring alignment with conference participation guidelines and effective budget management.
  • Supported the preparation of Society for Family Health, UNICEF, GLOBAL Funds Project strategies and work plans with UmC.
  • Supported Communication through community dialogues on malaria treatment with the local population.
  • Linked UmC with potential partners and support in use of social media.
  • Translated confidential text and audio files from French or Kinyarwanda to English.
  • Delivered customer support to individuals engaging with the radio serial drama, proficient in French, Kinyarwanda, or English, addressing inquiries and facilitating discussions related to broadcasted episodes.

Human Resources Intern (Remote)

Clinton Development Initiative
10.2015 - 12.2017
  • Supported the Director of Human Resources with data management
  • Supported the Director of Human Resources to monitor performance of employees against their work plan and respective responsibilities
  • Created spreadsheets to enter employee records Maintained confidential files.

Admissions Student Assistant

Roanoke College
Salem, VA
10.2015 - 12.2017
  • Assisted Admissions Officers with daily office tasks to ensure office efficiency.
  • Maintained confidential prospective student files.
  • Organized marketing materials and prepared mass mailings.

Intern

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington
Manassas, VA
08.2016 - 11.2016
  • Taught English to immigrants from different countries
  • Maintained confidential student files
  • Assisted with daily projects at office.

Education

Master of Science - Global Healthcare Management

Coventry University
United Kingdom
04.2020

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Roanoke College
Roanoke, VA
05.2018

Skills

  • Project management
  • Non-profit expertise
  • Child and Adolescent Advocacy
  • Budget planning and monitoring
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Work ethic
  • Translation
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Native or Bilingual

Languages

English, French, Kinyarwanda

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Kinyarwanda
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Helping Babies Breathe (January 2022)
  • Project Management (August 2021)
  • INtroduction to Fun Learning, Fun Academy Campus, Finland, (April 2024-August 2024)

Timeline

Grants Associate

TIP Global Health
02.2025 - Current

Consultant

Society For Family Health Rwanda
09.2024 - 06.2025

Consultant

Gynius Plus AB
06.2024 - Current

Broker Consultant (Remote)

Radiant Insurance Agency
05.2023 - 07.2024

Volunteer

Global Health Catalyst/John Hopkins University
05.2023 - 08.2023

Maternal Newborn and Child Health Program Officer

Jhpiego Rwanda
03.2021 - 02.2023

Public Health Specialist

Global Humanitarian and Development Foundation, GHDF
01.2020 - 03.2021

Consultant

RINDA Ubuzima
01.2020 - 03.2021

Program Associate

Umurage Communication for Development
06.2018 - 01.2019

Intern

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington
08.2016 - 11.2016

Human Resources Intern (Remote)

Clinton Development Initiative
10.2015 - 12.2017

Admissions Student Assistant

Roanoke College
10.2015 - 12.2017

Master of Science - Global Healthcare Management

Coventry University

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Roanoke College

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