Ishmael Kamara Dumbuya
About Ishmael Kamara Dumbuya
Ishmael Kamara Dumbuya serves as a Project Officer for the Urban Malaria Research Project at Catholic Relief Services in Freetown, Sierra Leone, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in public health, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations focused on health and community development.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Ishmael Kamara Dumbuya has served as a Project Officer for the Urban Malaria Research Project at Catholic Relief Services since 2021. His role focuses on addressing urban malaria challenges in Freetown, Sierra Leone. He has contributed to the organization's mission to improve health outcomes in vulnerable populations through targeted interventions and research initiatives.
Previous Experience in Health Sector
Dumbuya has extensive experience in the health sector, having held various positions across multiple organizations. He worked as an Infection Prevention and Control Trainer for GOAL Global in 2014 and served as a Regional Program Manager at Marie Stopes International from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he was a Clinical Training Officer at Partners In Health and a Consultant Clinical Training Officer at JSI | John Snow, Inc. His roles have included training, program management, and clinical supervision.
Educational Background
Ishmael Kamara Dumbuya holds a Master's in Public Health (MPH) from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica, where he studied Maternal and Child Health from 2018 to 2020. He also earned a Higher Diploma in Community Health and Clinical Sciences and a BSc (Hons) in Community Health and Preventive Medicine from Njala University. Additionally, he obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control from Université de Bordeaux in 2018.
Career Development in Clinical Health
Dumbuya's career in clinical health began with his role as a Health Project Officer at Concern Worldwide from 2012 to 2013. He has since progressed through various positions, including Lead Clinical Supervisor and Team Leader for the ASRH Project at the same organization. His work has spanned several districts in Sierra Leone, focusing on health program implementation and clinical training.
Contributions to Public Health Initiatives
Throughout his career, Ishmael Kamara Dumbuya has contributed to numerous public health initiatives. He served as the National HIV/AIDS Treatment, Care and Support Coordinator for The Global Fund in 2018 and worked as an Infection Prevention and Control Program Manager at ACTION CONTRE LA FAIM. His roles have emphasized the importance of infection control and health education in various communities.