Ruth Das
Hackett
Summary
I am a highly experienced public health professional who is passionate about prevention and the social determinants of health. I have a strong track record of project and staff management and possess exceptional interpersonal, problem- solving and analytical skills. I am adept at identifying trends and developing strategies to improve outcomes . I bring a strong background of working in a variety of health settings working with marginalised communities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Sexual Violence Research Institute/ South African Medical Research Council
01.2014
- Review international research applications, website review, research advice and support
Partnership and Engagement Lead, Embrace PRoject
Mental Health Australia
07.2019 - Current
- Built and maintained relationships with community organizations.
- Developed and implemented dynamic communication strategies.
- Summarized complicated topics into simple formats for better understanding.
- Created and maintained physical and electronic personnel records.
Senior Policy Officer
Multicultural and Diversity, ACT Health
01.2015 - Current
- Provide leadership, policy advice and cultural competency initiatives at all levels of ACT Health and ACT Government
- Project and staff management relating to increasing quality responses to diversity in ACT Health services.
Technical Advisor
Foundation for Professional Development
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Provide advice, support and technical expertise to National, Provincial and District Department of Health staff and programs on Advocacy, Community Mobilisation
- Health Promotion and Communication strategies within HIV, TB and Maternal and Child Health programs.
Senior Policy Officer
Australian Commonwealth Government
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Preparation of Ministerial Briefs, Reports and Correspondence
- Secretariat support of Commonwealth Homelessness Delivery Review Board
- Policy development.
Deputy Manager / Coordinator
AIDS Hepatitis C Health Service
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsible for the operational management of the Multicultural HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Service (MHAHS)
- Supervision of a range of projects and initiatives in HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C in the areas of prevention and education, care and support and advocacy and training
- Supervision of project staff, projects and operational budgets
- Implementation of project targeting women from African backgrounds, supervision of project staff, negotiation with antenatal staff regarding workforce development, adaptation of resources into community languages, and liaising with key stakeholders
- Ensuring project evaluation and budget alignment
- Responsible for organizational stakeholder relationship management
- Reporting to and liaising with Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
Senior Policy and Project Officer
Refugee Health Service
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Develop policies and projects regarding refugee health across the State
- Management of numerous health promotion projects
- Identification of refugee health needs through consultations with refugee communities, NGO's and health services
- Provide direction setting to services on the health needs of newly arrived refugees
- Advocate for the health needs of refugees and asylum seekers with key service providers and policy makers
- Develop and promote refugee health policy
- Provide training to numerous health services in relation to refugee health.
Health Promotion Manager
Bankstown Health Service
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Coordination of health promotion projects, staff and budgets across health service
- Development of a 3-year Health Promotion Strategic Plan for Bankstown Local Government Area
- Coordination of stakeholder interests and relationships.
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Promotion, Policy
University of New South Wales
2003
Diploma of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Technology
1989
Skills
- Policy development
- Project and staff management
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Consultation with community groups and services
- Planning and evaluation
- Community development
- Advocacy
Timeline
Partnership and Engagement Lead, Embrace PRoject
Mental Health Australia
07.2019 - Current
Senior Policy Officer
Multicultural and Diversity, ACT Health
01.2015 - Current
Consultant
Sexual Violence Research Institute/ South African Medical Research Council
01.2014
Technical Advisor
Foundation for Professional Development
01.2012 - 01.2013
Senior Policy Officer
Australian Commonwealth Government
01.2010 - 01.2011
Deputy Manager / Coordinator
AIDS Hepatitis C Health Service
01.2006 - 01.2008
Senior Policy and Project Officer
Refugee Health Service
01.2000 - 01.2005
Health Promotion Manager
Bankstown Health Service
01.1998 - 01.1999
Master of Public Health - Health Promotion, Policy
University of New South Wales
Diploma of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Technology
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