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Oscar Noel Ocho

8 Sunrees Road, Penal, Trinidad.

Telephone: 868-647-5584 (H); 868-662-8629 (O)

Email: ochoscar@

ono@u.washington.edu

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To become an outstanding, multi-skilled and academically proficient health professional who will be able to contribute to policy development that will redound to the benefit of individuals nationally, regionally and internationally.

SPECIAL SKILLS

▪ Analytical/Analysis

▪ Conflict Management

▪ Counselling

▪ Critiquing

▪ Leadership

▪ Lecturing

▪ Information Dissemination

▪ Motivational Speaker

▪ Nursing

▪ Programme Planning

▪ Research

▪ Proposal Preparation

SCHOOLS ATTENDED

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA

2001 to 2002

University of the West Indies, St. Augustine

1997 To Present

University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica

1994 – 1995

University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica

1991 – 1992

Southern Academy of Seventh Day Adventist

1977 – 1978

A.S.J.A. Boys College

1975 – 1977

Penal Junior Secondary

1972 – 1975

Penal R.C. Primary

1966 – 1972

EDUCAIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2002 Certificate in International Health

1997 Pursuing Master of Philosophy in Sociology of Health

1995 Bachelor of Science in Nursing

1992 Certificate in Nursing Education

1987 Registered Nurse

1983 Enrolled Nursing Assistant

1982 G.C.E. O’ Levels

English Language

History

Commerce

Religious Knowledge

IN – SERVICE EDUCATION

Train the Trainers in Continuous Quality Management

2003

Effective Supervision for Enlightened Managers

2003

Quality Management for Senior Managers, Ministry of Health

2003

Train the Trainers Workshop in Communication and Counselling

2001

Caribbean Workshop on Health Communication –

Prevention and Control of Violence in Adolescents,

Trinidad, W.I.

2000

Focus on Youth: Train the Trainers Workshops, Trinidad

1999

Prospective Analysis Methodology for Training in Sexual and

Reproductive Health, Jamaica

1999

Promoting Safer Sexual Behaviours:

A Skills Development Workshop

1998

Item Writing Workshops, NIHERST

1997

Workshop for NIHERST Educators

1996

Mary Seivwright Research Conference, Jamaica

1995

Workshop for Nursing Educators

1994

Innovations in Nursing Education

1994

Workshop in Test Construction and Making

1992

Mary Seivwright Research Conference, Jamaica

1992

Trinidad and Tobago Registered Nurses’ Association

Quadrennial Conference

1991

Psychology and Counselling, NIHERST

1991

Basic Knowledge of Substance of Abuse, NIHERST

1990

Trinidad and Tobago Registered Nurses’ Association

Quadrennial Conference

1987

WORK EXPERIENCE

Acting Director

Population Programme Unit

2000 To Present

Major Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic direction for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Trinidad and Tobago

Collaborate with local, regional and international agencies involved in Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

Advise the Principal Medical Officer (Community Services) on issues related to Sexual and Reproductive Health

Implement policy for the reorganisation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services within primary health

Health Education Officer

Population Programme Unit

1998 - 2000

Major Responsibilities

Assess reproductive health, and education needs of Adults and Youths

Plan, implement and evaluate reproductive health education programme

Collaborate with organizations to provide Reproductive Health Education programmes

Serve as a facilitator for reproductive health programmes planned by other groups/organizations

Nursing Instructor

College of Nursing, San Fernando General Hospital

1995 – 1998

Major Responsibilities

Assisted with coordinating training programmes

Planned and implemented student learning experiences

Supervised students in classroom and clinical settings

Prepared and delivered lectures

Nursing Instructor

Staff Development Unit, Port Of Spain General Hospital

1993 – 1995

Major Responsibilities

Assisted with co-ordinating training programmes

Identified, planned and implemented training programmes

Collaborated with staff in clinical setting to identify staff training needs

Ag. Co-ordinator

Staff Development Unit, St. Ann’s Hospital

1993

Major Responsibilities

Planned and implemented staff development programmes

Supervised departmental staff members

Nursing Instructor (Ag)

Nursing Assistant Training Programme, St. Ann’s Hospital

1992 – 1993

Major Responsibilities

Co-ordinated Training Programme

Managed the Department

Supervised staff and students

Planned and implemented student learning experiences

Collaborated with clinical staff to facilitate student learning experiences

Registered Nurse

San Fernando General Hospital

1987 – 1992

Major Responsibilities

Assignment to Staff Development Unit:

Assisted in planning, implementing and co-ordinating training programmes

Collaborated with clinical staff to identify training needs

Assisted clinical staff in implementing quality assurance concepts in wards

Assignment to clinical setting:

Supervised staff on ward area

Managed 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m. shifts

Implemented patient teaching

Assisted students with clinical teaching

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Facilitator

Workshop to complete 5 year Strategic Plan for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Trinidad and Tobago.

2004

Facilitator/Coordinator

Technical Meeting for the Implementation of the Policy for Sexual and Reproductive Health

2003

Facilitator/Coordinator

Issues in Men’s Health Workshop

2002

Coordinator

Workshop for Development of Strategic Plan for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

2000

Panelist

AIDS Conference – Hilton Hotel, Trinidad

2000

Member

Planning Committee for Convocation on Youth and HIV/AIDS

1999

Lecturer (Part Time)

University of the West Indies, St. Augustine

1998 To 2002

Participant

Workshop to Develop a National Strategic Plan for the National AIDS Programme

1998

1st Vice President

Trinidad and Tobago Registered Nurses, Association (Southern Branch)

1998 – 1999

Coordinator

Nursing Council of Trinidad and Tobago Practical Examination Centre

1996

Student Representative

Review of B.Sc. Nursing Curriculum, Jamaica

1995

Executive Member

Trinidad and Tobago Registered Nurses’ Association (Southern Branch)

1994 – 1996

Practical Examiner

Nursing Council of Trinidad and Tobago

1992 – 1993

Resource Lecturer

National AIDS Programme, Trinidad and Tobago

1990 To Present

Presenter [Case Study]

“Nursing Management of the Patient with AIDS using the Nursing Process”

Represented the Trinidad and Tobago Registered Nurses’ Association at the Caribbean Nurses Organization, St. Lucia

1990

Panelist

AIDS Teleconference

Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Trinidad

1990

FELLOWSHIPS

PACKARD/GATES

Population Leadership Program at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.

2001 – 2002

PAHO/WHO

Developing Programmes for the Health of Children and Adolescents; University Hospital, University of the West Indies, Jamaica

1998

Membership in Organizations/Committees

Member

Steering committee for the implementation of Volunteer Training Programme in Abstinence. (Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education)

2004

Member

Board of directors, Community Hospital of Seventh Day Adventists.

2003-2007

Member

Sub Committee for the development of Vision 2020 – Population

2003

Member

Population Council of Trinidad and Tobago

2000 – 2003.

Member

Nursing Council of Trinidad and Tobago

1996 to 2004

Member

National AIDS Task Force for the Prevention of Discrimination Against Persons with AIDS in the Workplace 1994

Executive Member

South Caribbean Conference of Seventh Day Adventists

1993 To Present

Member

Trinidad and Tobago Registered Nurses Association

1987 to present

OTHER EXPERIENCES

Youth Leader, Seventh Day Adventist Church

Local, District and National Levels

1975 To Present

Assisted Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society – (Southern Branch) with

In–Service Education Programmes

Conducted Health Education Workshops/Seminars for various Church and Community Groups

Motivational speaker and guest presenter at youth fora in other Caribbean islands.

REFERENCE

|Dr. Ronald Marshall |Ms. Erica Philip |

|Senior Lecturer |Chief Nursing Officer |

|Faculty of Social Sciences |Ministry of Health |

|Dept. of Behavioural Sciences |10-12 Independence Square |

|University of the West Indies |Port of Spain |

|St. Augustine |Trinidad, WI |

|Trinidad, WI |Tel. No. 1 868-625-7024 |

|Tel.No. 1 868 662 2002 ext. 3056 | |

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