MAHEE HAQUE
Harris Park,NSW
Summary
Forward-thinking health promotion leader with 15+ years of expertise in designing and implementing innovative public health initiatives. Skilled in advancing health equity for priority populations with particular focus on CALD and LGBTQ+ communities. Known for culturally responsive approaches and strategic program development that delivers measurable outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Health Promotion Officer
South Western Sydney Local Health District, NSW Health Service
01.2018 - 02.2025
- Providing strategic leadership in developing and implementing comprehensive health promotion programs targeting priority populations across South Western Sydney.
- Key Achievements:
- Designed and led award-nominated sexual health initiative reaching 5,000+ community members from diverse backgrounds
- Spearheaded district-wide implementation of NSW Health's HIV, STI, and Hepatitis C strategies
- Established innovative community mobilization programs empowering marginalized youth through culturally tailored health education
- Created evidence-based intervention frameworks for LGBTQ+ youth and culturally diverse communities
Health Promotion Officer, HIV and Related Programs
Sydney Local Health District, NSW Health Service
06.2010 - 12.2017
- Led collaborative initiatives addressing sexual health and blood-borne virus prevention among priority populations.
- Key Achievements:
- Developed culturally competent outreach strategies increasing engagement with hard-to-reach communities by 40%
- Designed and implemented advocacy programs supporting vulnerable youth from CALD and LGBTQ+ backgrounds
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic approaches to community health needs
- Facilitated capacity-building workshops for community organizations and service providers
Bilingual/Bicultural Co-worker
Multicultural HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis Service, NSW
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Provided culturally appropriate support services for clients living with HIV.
- Key Achievements:
- Facilitated social and emotional wellbeing services for diverse client groups
- Utilized language skills to bridge communication gaps for Bengali-speaking clients
- Contributed to the development of culturally appropriate health resources
Business Manager
Target Australia
01.2005 - 06.2010
- Managed retail operations with focus on visual merchandising and staff development.
- Key Achievements:
- Led team of 15+ staff members to exceed sales targets consistently
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies increasing department sales by 25%
- Streamlined customer service processes improving satisfaction metrics
Education
Master of International Public Health -
University of Sydney
BBA - Personnel & Business Management
National University of Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh07-1994
MBA - Personnel Management & Marketing
National University Bangladesh
Dhaka07-1996
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Digital Health Promotion Tools
- Project Management Software
- Health Promotion Evaluation Frameworks
- Multicultural competence
- Policy advocacy
- Social marketing
- Health communication
- Health education expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Task prioritization
- Public speaking
- Staff supervision
- Project management
- Budget administration
- Partnership building
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of Local Blood Born Viruses Strategy
- Achieved establishment local LGBTQ+ Interagency and CALD Youth Services Network
- Collaborated with team of local Aboriginal Service in the development of hepatitis C media campaign
- Supervised team of 06 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supported to establish Mental LGBTQ+ interagency
Certification
- People Management Skills Program (HETI NSW Health)
- Accidental Counselling (Human Connections)
- Mental Health First Aid & Suicide Prevention (NSW Health)
- Basics of Counselling and Psychotherapy (ALISON UK)
LANGUAGES
Bengali: Native proficiency
Hindi: Professional working proficiency
English: Full professional proficiency
Timeline
Senior Health Promotion Officer
South Western Sydney Local Health District, NSW Health Service
01.2018 - 02.2025
Health Promotion Officer, HIV and Related Programs
Sydney Local Health District, NSW Health Service
06.2010 - 12.2017
Bilingual/Bicultural Co-worker
Multicultural HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis Service, NSW
06.2009 - 06.2010
Business Manager
Target Australia
01.2005 - 06.2010
Master of International Public Health -
University of Sydney
BBA - Personnel & Business Management
National University of Bangladesh
MBA - Personnel Management & Marketing
National University Bangladesh
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