Simone Soeters

Experience

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  SINA Health Consultancy

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Assisted with a population based survey of “Health Service Utilisation, Client Satisfaction and Out-of-Pocket Expenditures within the framework of Performance Based Financing (PBF) in two districts of Flores, Indonesia”: observation of interviewer training, questionnaire construction and field interviews; participated in data entry using SPSS software. Conducted a training workshop with health care workers from Bajawa Hospital on the PBF Indices Management Tool, a tool used to calculate health facility staff remunerations. Show less

  • Logistics Officer

    Nov 2010 - May 2011

  • Research and Training Assistant

    Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
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  Médecins Sans Frontières

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2011

  Communications Assistant

  Assisted in the complete overhaul of the MSF Access Campaign website, maintenance of the website and social media, researched media contacts and updated the press contact database. Participated in the Access to Medicines Campaigns’ Bi-Annual planning and strategy meeting

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  Secours Catholique

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2012

  Homelessness Program Assistant and Youth Social Awareness Coordinator

  Assistant to the coordination team of a Day Centre for the Homeless: conducted needs-assessment interviews with new arrivals; continuous evaluation of, and assistance with the administrative processing of homeless people; participation in a qualitative survey to evaluate the expectations of homeless people and volunteers regarding Day Centres; organisation of cultural events and social excursions.Coordinator of youth awareness program: organisation of, and participation in, school visits to raise awareness of homelessness, migration and housing issues in Paris and France, execution of a qualitative survey of youth assistance associations and groups available in an area of Paris. Show less

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  Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Assistant to Dr Fanny Janssen, Assistant Professor within the Department of Demography at the University of Groningen. Tasks included desk research and literature reviews regarding population, mortality and health topics. Preparation of university courses, assessment of student assignments and management of administrative tasks. Proofreading, preparation and documentation of articles for publication.

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  HealthNet TPO

  Jun 2013 - May 2014

  Program Development Coordinator- Health Financing & Public Health

  Responsible for coordinating and providing Technical Advice within the area of Health Financing and Public Health, specifically in the area of the CBHI (community based health insurance) schemes in Burundi and Cambodia. Ensure the coordination, planning and communication activities within HealthNet TPO itself as well as with its consortium partners (Achmea and Alterra- Wageningen University) is proactive and efficient.

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  Cordaid

  May 2014 - Oct 2016

  Responsible for supporting the Country Director in the coordination of the Cordaid programme and projects activities in Burundi. Directly involved in providing technical advice to the Health and Education programme teams, with a particular focus on Results Based Financing (RBF) programmes, and strengthening the visibility of Cordaid's activities in Burundi through various communication strategies. Assure evidence-based documentation of Cordaid activities in Burundi and assist the Country Director in mobilizing project funds. Direct involvement in writing and preparing project and programme proposals in response to competitive tenders. All activities must be realized while continuously assuring a transfer of knowledge and capacities to Cordaid local staff, as well as Cordaid's local implementing partners. Show less Programme Officer responsible for Uganda and Ghana within the Cordaid Healthcare Unit. Tasks and responsibilities include planning, monitoring and evaluation of the approximately 20 projects assigned, with a financial portfolio of more than 2 million euros. Projects and programmes focus on the areas of Health System Strengthening (PBF), SRHR, Maternal and Child Health, as well as social enterprising. Assure quality and timeliness of reporting, as well as involvement in communication and open data practices, relevant for communication and fundraising purposes. Monitoring and support of more than 10 local partners in Uganda and Ghana, including the realisation of capacity development plans/strategies with each partner. Involvement in acquisition activities in each country, including creation of possibilities to acquire institutional donor funding, identification of funding opportunities and writing of project proposals. Show less

  • Programme Advisor

    May 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Programme Officer- Healthcare Unit

    May 2014 - May 2015
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  Batyr

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  batyr is a for purpose organisation that focuses on preventative education in the area of youth mental health. As the University Program Manager for the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) I am responsible for the implementation and growth of the batyr university programs. Key responsibilities include provision of leadership, recruitment, training and ongoing support of a batyr Student Executive Team. Responsible for the implementation, on-going development at a local level, feedback and evaluation of the batyr University Program. Key stakeholder management within the University partnerships. Recruitment of individuals into Being Herd (speaker training) workshops. Implement feedback processes for stakeholders. Attend and/or present at conferences relating to the program and batyr. Show less The Program Coordinator is responsible for the continued development and implementation of the batyr programs across NSW and ACT, particularly around Greater Sydney, Central and South Coasts as well as other regions as they may arise within NSW. In addition to managing and retaining our existing school partners, this role is pivotal to the growth of batyr in these regions .This role is critical in shaping how batyr will deliver programs across NSW and ACT and to the success and growth of batyr.The primary function of the coordinator is to continue to build relationships with young people, local services, schools and potential supporters. The Program Coordinator will see the impact of these programs continue to positively contribute to the way young people speak about mental health and view reaching out for support. Show less

  • University Program Manager (UTS)

    Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

  • Program Coordinator (ACT/NSW)

    Nov 2016 - Mar 2017
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  University of Technology Sydney

  Nov 2017 - Oct 2020

  Research Consultant - Institute for Sustainable Futures

  The Research Consultant is responsible for contributing as a team member to the Institute’s projects by conducting thorough and detailed research and assisting with the preparation of proposals for external funding opportunities within the International Development team. The Institute is recognised for its research leadership in aid effectiveness and international development to address the global challenges of sustainable and equitable development. This work will contribute towards the Institute’s research objectives by assisting with the effective and efficient delivery of project milestones. In addition, the Research Consultant will be providing research project management support to other researchers at the Institute and participating in strategic planning for the Institute. Show less

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  City of Newcastle, Australia

  Oct 2020 - now

  Social Planner

  As a Social Planner within the Community, Strategy and Innovation unit, the role is primarily responsible for social planning and research for the organisation, with a focus on community wide liveability and wellbeing. The role includes research, planning and policy development regarding issues impacting vulnerable, at risk or hard to reach communities, or communities who share a common identity through location, culture or lived experience.