Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Timeline
Work Availability
Affiliations
Software
Hi, I’m

FZ JOJA

Environmental Health Officer/ Public Health Officer
PORT ELIZABETH,EASTERN CAPE
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
FZ JOJA

Summary

Proven Public Health Officer with a robust background in public/ environmental health and safety, honed at the Department of Health. Expert in leveraging ISO standards for superior health outcomes and adept at fostering community engagement. Achieved significant reductions in health risks through strategic audits, inspections, and training programs. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and a keen ability to interpret data for impactful decision-making.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
7
Certifications

Work History

Department of Health, Nelson Mandela Bay HD
Port Elizabeth

Public Health Officer
07.2022 - Current

Job overview

Waste Management

  • Monitored hazardous waste disposal processes at medical facilities, ensuring proper handling techniques were employed to minimize environmental impact and protect human health from potential exposure risks.
  • Trained hospital and clinic staff members on best practices in public health practice delivery ensuring competent workforce capable of addressing emerging challenges.

Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control

  • Facilitated emergency preparedness planning for natural disasters or infectious disease outbreaks in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
  • monitors and audits correct and safe storage, par levels, condition and use of all infection control related PPE, disinfectants, hand sanitizers, and other supplies and related equipment.
  • Monitors compliance of hospitals and clinics public health and infection control procedures including, consultation rooms for isolated/quarantined individuals, PPE use, and disinfection protocols.
  • Reduced risk of foodborne illnesses by enforcing strict adherence to local health codes and regulations.

Public Health Audits and Inspections

  • Conducts internal audits of medical facility's programs and activities to verify compliance with applicable requirements
  • Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, enforcement actions taken, and progress made towards compliance.
  • Conducted Water Quality Tests at public health facilities to ensure safe conditions for community members.
  • Identified potential health hazards through meticulous examination of facilities for cleanliness, Integrated Pest Control , and proper Food Safety Practices

Hazardous Substances Selling Premises

  • Contributed to overall mission of protecting public health by remaining vigilant in identifying potential risks and taking swift action to address concerns before they escalated into more significant issues.
  • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Developed strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions

Department of Health, Sarah Baartman District
Grahamstown, EASTERN CAPE

Public Health Officer/Environmental Health Officer
03.2014 - 06.2022

Job overview

1. Waste Management and general hygiene

  • Waste management (medical and general) ensuring proper refuse storage, collection, transportation, transfer and processing, materials recovery and final disposal
  • Identified and mitigated risks in hazardous waste disposal, preventing harm to environment and local communities
  • Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices

2. Health Water Quality Monitoring

  • Conducted water quality tests (Potable Water) at public health facilities to ensure safe conditions for community members.
  • Waterborne diseases monitoring

3. Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control

  • Facilitated emergency preparedness planning for natural disasters or infectious disease outbreaks in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
  • Educated general public on various health-related topics through presentations at schools, community centers, or other settings where groups convene regularly
  • Participated in reduction incidence of communicable diseases by promoting immunization campaigns targeting at-risk populations
  • Enhanced disease surveillance and response capabilities through rigorous data analysis and strategic planning
  • Utilized data-driven approaches when designing interventions that led to significant improvements during Covid19.
  • Monitored and audited correct and safe storage, par levels, condition and use of all infection control related PPE, disinfectants, hand sanitizers, and other supplies and related equipment.
  • Monitored compliance on medical facility's public health and infection control procedures including, consultation rooms for isolated/quarantined individuals, PPE use, and disinfection protocols.

4. Public Health Facility Audits and Inspections

  • Conducts internal audits of medical facility's programs and activities to verify compliance with applicable requirements
  • Reduced risk of foodborne illnesses by enforcing strict adherence to local health codes and regulations.
  • Complied with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations and reported all unsafe practices
  • Evaluated workplace environments for potential hazards such as poor indoor air quality or exposure to harmful substances
  • Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, enforcement actions taken, and progress made towards compliance.
  • Implemented pest control measures at public facilities, reducing infestations and improving hygienic conditions
  • Identified potential health hazards through meticulous examination of facilities for cleanliness, integrated pest control , and proper food safety practices
  • Conducting Public Health impact assessments of, amongst others housing projects. (b) Assessing aspects such as ventilation and indoor air quality, lighting, moisture proofing, thermal quality, structural safety and floor space
  • Food safety and Hygiene
  • Monitoring to ensure that facilities used in connection with handling, preparation, storage and serving of foodstuffs must comply with relevant Regulations.
  • Conduct Procedures for responding to suspected food-borne illnesses and food-poison cases

5. Hazardous Substances Control and Chemical Safety

  • Monitoring and regulating all operators, fumigation firms and formal and informal retailers that deals with manufacture, application, transport and storage of chemicals;
  • Permitting, licensing and auditing premises of above, e.g. by issuing Scheduled Trade Permits;

6. Proper Disposal of the Dead

  • Controlling, restricting or prohibiting business of undertaker or embalmer,
    mortuaries and other places or facilities for storage of dead bodies
  • Monitoring practices at cemeteries, crematoria and other facilities used for the
    disposal of dead bodies;
  • Managing, controlling and monitoring exhumations and reburials or disposal of human remains.
  • Championed environmental health initiatives, contributing to cleaner air, water, and improved living conditions for residents

Education

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

National: Diploma from Environmental Health
01.2010 - 12.2012

Tembalabantu High School
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

GED
01.2003 - 12.2007

Skills

Accomplishments

Department of Health, Makana Sub-District

  • Due to poor reporting of Communicable Diseases from clinics health, hospitals, private General Practitioners, Laboratories and other department organizations. I as an Public Health Officer Established the Makana SD Outbreak Response Team (ORT) and kept the ORT functional. Conducted Outbreak Response Team training for all the stakeholders involved. Having an active Outbreak Response Team has made it easier to manage the Covid19
  • Collaborated with team ofNational Institute of Communicable Diseases [Number] in Organizing trainings by on the implementation of Notifiable Medical Conditions Guidelines at all medical facility levels and Sub-district level.
  • Increased number of Medical Waste trained healthcare professional and other for levels of staff members
  • Identifying, escalating and motivating for purchase of a Medical waste Storage Area complying with the relevant revelations.
  • Reduced number of food poison in summer through Provision of Food Safety Training to food handlers : due to increased food poison reports from schools, through school visits discovered that cookers did have a food safety training. Therefore, I trained on food safety at Health Promoting Schools in Makana Sub-District.
  • Achieved procurement and provision of PPE through effectively inspections and reports I discovered that cleaners, General Assistants and Property Care Takers were not provided with the Proper Protective Equipment (PPE), training on Medical waste training, handling f hazardous substances and the risks related to their daily duties. Therefore through Motivating for PPE and conducting training for all the above mentioned the staff including Professional Nurses, were provided with the relevant training respectively.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Certification

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW, SSTG SA

Timeline

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW, SSTG SA

07-2024

ISO 22000:2018 - Elements of Food Safety Management System (FSMS), Alison

06-2024

Health Professions Council Of South Africaf - [1 April 2024- 31 Maarch 2025]

04-2024

Diploma in ISO Standards - Integrated Management System (IMS)

03-2024

ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

03-2024

ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System (QMS)

03-2024

ISO 45001:2018 - Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management

03-2024

Public Health Officer

Department of Health, Nelson Mandela Bay HD
07.2022 - Current

Public Health Officer/Environmental Health Officer

Department of Health, Sarah Baartman District
03.2014 - 06.2022

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

National: Diploma from Environmental Health
01.2010 - 12.2012

Tembalabantu High School

GED
01.2003 - 12.2007
Availability
See my work availability
Not Available
Available
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse

Affiliations

Health Professions Council of South Africa

Software

Computer skills

FZ JOJAEnvironmental Health Officer/ Public Health Officer