HOLLY KEEL
Canberra
Summary
Skilled and experienced program advisor with expertise in health and emergency response program management. Demonstrated track record in supporting planning, procurement, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment. Experience in implementing and evaluating health programs. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and analyze complex data for strategic recommendations. Strong communication skills. Passionate about promoting health equity and driving positive change.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Panel Manager
National Emergency Management Agency
01.2024 - Current
- Developed a comprehensive project plan in collaboration with the Senior Panel Procurement Officer and Commercial Manager, outlining key tasks, timelines, and responsibilities for establishing the panel
- Prepared procurement documentation, including RFT, evaluation criteria, and contract templates, ensuring compliance with government policies and guidelines
- Managed the tender process, evaluated supplier responses, conducted negotiations, and shortlisted suppliers, ensuring alignment with the National Emergency Management Stockpile requirements
Health Program Advisor
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided advice and technical knowledge in relation to procurement and pre-positioning of medical products, assistive technology products for humanitarian response.
- Completed in-depth research of relevant health topics and prepared detailed reports.
- Provided expertise in logistics and supply chain to assist with review of: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Humanitarian Logistics Capacity (HLC)
- Provided input into position papers, briefings and talking points for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
- Managed the implementation of health programs in the Pacific and Southeast Asia, including program design; contracting; financial and program management
- Liaised with whole of government sectors to facilitate planning of program delivery
- Monitored and reported on health developments in the Indo-Pacific as directed
Program Advisor, Operations and Logistics
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Undertook key logistics and operations role to enable program delivery of DFAT's $523 million Regional Vaccine Access and Health Security Initiative to provide safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines and support health security in the Pacific and Southeast Asia.
- Lead the coordination and daily management of logistics in relation to the provision of Australian-funded vaccine doses donated to the Pacific and Southeast Asia which resulted in the successful bilateral donation of 23 million COVID-19 vaccines and consumables to the region from Australia's domestic supply.
- Represented the Vaccine Access Taskforce at meetings with internal and external partners, including a key role as liaison to Australia's Department of Health and Aged Care
- Established and supported standardised processes for monitoring and reporting on Australian-donated vaccines and medical supplies to key partner countries in the region
- Drafting of concise, high-quality written products (e.g., briefs, talking points, technical guidance)
- Contributed to research and technical expertise in supply chain and cold chain management as it relates to improvements and expansions in operations and logistics processes
- Successful relationship management with key internal and external stakeholders.
Project Officer, Professional Learning Program for Curriculum Leadership
Department for Education
01.2021 - 06.2021
Project Officer, Professional Practice
Department for Education
09.2017 - 01.2021
Education
Graduate Certificate - Emergency And Disaster Management
Charels Darwin University
Canberra, ACT01-2025
Credential - Disaster Health: Communicable Disease Outbreak Management
Charles Darwin University
12-2024
Master - Health and International Development
Flinders University
01-2021
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA01-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Media
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA01-2016
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic planning
- Contract management
- Health promotion
- Disaster Management Skills
- Interagency Collaboration
- Technical Writing skills
- Data analysis
Timeline
Assistant Panel Manager
National Emergency Management Agency
01.2024 - Current
Health Program Advisor
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
07.2023 - 01.2024
Program Advisor, Operations and Logistics
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
07.2021 - 07.2023
Project Officer, Professional Learning Program for Curriculum Leadership
Department for Education
01.2021 - 06.2021
Project Officer, Professional Practice
Department for Education
09.2017 - 01.2021
Graduate Certificate - Emergency And Disaster Management
Charels Darwin University
Credential - Disaster Health: Communicable Disease Outbreak Management
Charles Darwin University
Master - Health and International Development
Flinders University
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Arts - Media
University of Adelaide
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