Forkpayea Johnson PhD, MA, BSC, CHES®

Experience

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  Medicine Sans Frontier (MSF)

  Feb 2002 - Sept 2004

  Finance Administrative Assistant

  • Interpreted MSF policies and procedures to recruited staff for a new project at other locations.• Prepared new contracts, issued ID-Cards, and ensured follow-up and regular management.• Answered to the demands formulated by the staff or the expatriates.• Managed the program finances, including the issuance of logistical funds, payroll, and prepared reports.• Assisted in the preparation of organization budget, make changes as required.• Administered cash inventory monthly.• Assisted Human Resource personnel in recruiting, hiring, training, and employee retention.• Worked with the assessment team to perform community need assessment for the opening of new Mobile Clinics.• Coordinated and managed staff in the implementation of the Mobile Clinics program. Show less

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  West African HIV Task Force (WAHTF)

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

  Community Health Education Specialist

  • Assist with HIV risk assessments with clients and provide counseling and testing • Collaborates with community stakeholders and other agencies on HIV initiatives• Work as a team to develop health promotional culturally appropriate messages for HIV control and prevention• Assist with the presentation of HIV education to West African immigrant • Built trusting relationships with team members and community partners while achieving organizational goals • Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of health promotional program activities• Assist in carrying out health promotion activities using appropriate language, and cultural information and education of participants• Assist with the community health needs assessments to determine the needs for education and services• Perform educational services following best practices and leading discussions on assign health topics with families and groups• Assist with monitoring and evaluation of health promotional programs and initiatives• The ability to apply public health principles, policies, and practice • Performed other duties as assigned Show less

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  Rose International/Minnesota Department of Health

  May 2021 - May 2022

  Public Health Specialist

  • Assist epidemiologists with outbreak-related investigations in various settings, including but not limited to schools, child care facilities, youth and sports camps, prisons, jails, shelters, group homes and work places. Conduct case interviews as requested. • Coordinate and communicate with other COVID-19 program coordinators in various settings to assure that case data are obtained in a timely manner for all cases of COVID-19. • Document activities so that cases can be monitored and evaluated by completing required forms and reports. • Interview patients, carriers, suspected cases, public and private health care providers and others with knowledge of the illnesses being investigated. • Review epidemiologic data including medical records, laboratory data, and other information necessary to complete the investigation. • Communicate regularly with partners including Minnesota Department of Education, Local Public Health and regional support teams. • Act as the MDH liaison to the regional support teams. • Maintain the privacy of patient data that identifies individuals in accordance with legal and IDEPC requirements. • Complete interviews in a timely manner (within 24 hours of report as per CDC grant requirements). • Assist in managing outbreak data including data entry and analysis as requested. • Maintain privacy of health data on individuals as required by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and as outlined by outbreak epidemiologists and managers. • Enter data into computer databases and verify accuracy of data. Assure data are entered per protocol and available for CDC submission. • Enter medical record data pertinent to the investigation. • Review data forms for completeness and follow-up with appropriate provider/reporting source or epidemiology staff to complete missing data. • Enter data into computer databases and verify accuracy of data. • Evaluate the quality and timeliness of data entered. Show less

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  Prudential Healthcare Staffing, LLP

  May 2022 - now

  Manager

  • I develop and maintain professional relationships with existing and new client accounts ranging from nursing homes, assisted living, and other professional organizations. • Coordinates timely scheduling and staffing per-diem shifts and long-term work working with clients and candidates while ensuring accurate workflow. • Ensures that all our Healthcare professionals (HCPs) meet all state and federal regulatory requirements and are licensed to practice in their specified areas. • Ensures that all employees participate and pass the annual core competencies training required by the state. • Ensures that all HCPs credentials are verified and uploaded into a vendor management system (VMS). • Have the ability to take ownership of the position and consider a great team player working well with compliance, accounting, and management. • I utilize different platforms to build relationships with clients and providers and help fill all client needs. • I participate in virtual and in-person as needed to recruit, interview, and hire qualified healthcare professionals. • I work with senior leadership on various projects and display leadership in the office. • Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring of old and new employees• I have the experience working with NetStudy 2.0, NetStudy.• Serves as the Background Study Sensitive Information Person (SIP) for the Agency and responsible for implementing and complying with all items stipulated in the NET Study 2.0 user agreement. • I serve as after-hour 24/7 support for our partners to solve problems related to the cancellation of shifts, a problem with healthcare providers, or communication needed after regular business hours. • Maintain the privacy of employees files, check for update, and ensures that they complies with state and federal regulations. • Perform other functions Show less