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GULJAN DONMEZ

Public Health Specialist
MANISA

Summary

Dynamic Public Health Specialist with a proven track record at the Ministry of Health, adept at health policy development and chronic disease prevention. Successfully enhanced community health through strategic partnerships and effective health promotion strategies, while demonstrating strong teamwork and data analysis skills to drive impactful public health initiatives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
13
13
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Public Health Specialist

Ministry of Health (Manisa District Health Autority)
08.2012 - Current
  • Enhanced public health outcomes by conducting thorough research and data analysis.
  • Championed equity-focused approaches within public health programming, ensuring that the needs of vulnerable populations were adequately addressed.
  • Advised policymakers on best practices related to environmental safety measures impacting public health.
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in service provision and prioritize areas for intervention.
  • Collaborated with local government agencies to develop policies that promote healthy living and prevent disease spread.
  • Analyzed epidemiological data to identify trends in disease prevalence, guiding prevention efforts accordingly.
  • Implemented monitoring systems to track progress toward organizational objectives, enabling timely adjustments as needed throughout project lifecycles.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness by analyzing key performance indicators, making adjustments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Evaluate expert reports about malpractice cases during medical practice to determine if the incident complies with medical standards.

Public Health Specialist

Ministry of Health (Afyonkarahisar District Health Autority)
10.2010 - 08.2012

The community health center was provided health services for a population of 260,000 in the province of Afyonkarahisar.

  • Lead and oversee the development and execution of all strategic health initiatives aimed at improving overall community health and well-being.
  • Planning, managing, and evaluating health programs and systems to ensure they meet community needs and regulatory standards.
  • Fostering partnerships among community organizations, healthcare providers, and governmental bodies to promote equitable healthcare access and address pressing health needs. Key areas of focus include expanding access to healthcare services, social care integration, and advancing health equity.


Public Health Specialist

Ministry of Health (Siirt District Health Autority)
08.2008 - 10.2010
  • Coordinate the work of different departments in the district health authority, and provide healthcare education among health workers and the local community in general.
  • Reduced disease transmission through the development and promotion of effective prevention strategies.
  • Developed partnerships with community organizations, fostering collaboration toward shared public health goals.
  • Coordinated with healthcare providers to improve access to quality medical services for underserved populations.
  • Increased awareness of public health issues through targeted educational campaigns and presentations.
  • Provided training and professional development opportunities for staff members, increasing overall competence in public health matters.
  • Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify health needs and risk factors for individuals and communities.
  • Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
  • Designed and conducted health education surveys to assess health needs and risk factors within communities.
  • Educated and trained healthcare providers on health education practices for patients.
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in service provision and prioritize areas for intervention.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness by analyzing key performance indicators, making adjustments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.

Research Assistant in Public Health Department

Dokuz Eylul University Medical Faculty
12.2003 - 08.2008
  • Analyze global health systems, and understand public and population health from a global perspective.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
  • Gain skills in data analysis, program evaluation, and policy development that are crucial for informing decision-makers at local, national, and international levels.
  • Identify and analyze the social, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to health disparities among different populations.
  • Identify health trends, develop prevention strategies, and implement programs.
  • Gain proficiency in data analysis, research methods, and health program planning, and evaluation.

General Medical Practitioner

Ministry of Health (Nevşehir District Health Autority)
01.2002 - 12.2003
  • Conducted thorough assessments and diagnostic tests to accurately diagnose medical conditions and develop appropriate interventions.
  • Increased preventive care awareness among patients by offering educational resources on lifestyle changes, nutrition, and exercise routines.
  • Prescribed and administered medication, therapy and treatment to prevent and treat illness, injury and disease.
  • Established a referral network within the local community, collaborating with specialists in various fields for improved patient outcomes.
  • Identified lifestyle, physical and nutritional problems to refer patients to appropriate on-site and off-site resources.
  • Delivered prenatal care to pregnant women and provided postnatal care to infants and mothers.

Education

Public Health Specialist - Medicine

Dokuz Eylul University Medical Faculty Public Health Dpt.
Izmir, Turkey
04.2001 -

Physician - Medicine

Cukurova University Medical Faculty
Adana, Turkey
04.2001 -

Skills

Health promotion strategies

Health policy development

Chronic disease prevention

Data collection methods

Qualitative research

Emergency preparedness

Quantitative research

Vaccine-preventable diseases

Public health education

Health communication techniques

Infectious disease control

Nutrition and physical activity

Healthcare systems management

Social determinants of health

Teamwork

Health promotion

Nutrition education

Prevention strategies

Health education

Data collection

Material preparation

Research

Disease prevention

Chronic disease management

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with the International Children’s Center (ICC) and World Health Organization (WHO) every year and travel to numerous CIS countries (Azerbaijan, Moldova, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Ukraine, Tajikistan, Macedonia) to provide course’s on immunization to health care workers. 2013-2023.
  • Collaborated with the International Children’s Center (ICC) and World Health Organization (WHO) to provide course for implementation of the Reach Every District (RED) Strategy in each district through micro-planning for health workers in North Macedonia in selected regions.
  • Postgraduate's Thesis Accomplishment: Spouse violence and related factors in married men. Dokuz Eylul University Medical Faculty Department of Public Health. 2008


Publications: 1. G. Dönmez, H. Şimşek, T. Günay. Spouse violence and related factors in married men. Turk J Public Health 2012;10(3). 2. H. Şimşek, G. Dönmez, T. Binbay, E. Erkoyun, R. Uçku . Retrospective evaluation of attempted suicides based on a register in the province of Manisa: Age and gender based variations of methods and reasons. Turk J Public Health 2014;12(1). 3. S. Altan, F. Özcan, G. Dönmez, Y. Kurdal, F. M. Alanyalı. Gelenek ile gelecek arasında kalmış bir bölge: Yuntdağı. Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Rektörlük Basımevi, 2017 (174).


Certification

Facilitator Workshop for Mid-Level Managment in İmmunization organized by MoH Armenia and WHO

Interests

Travelling, listening music, swimming and hiking

Software

Word

Timeline

Lecturer Workshop for implementation of the Reach Every District (RED) Strategy in each district through micro-planning for health workers in North Macedonia in selected regions, organized by MoH North Macedonia and WHO

07-2022

Facilitator Workshop for Mid-Level Managment in İmmunization organized by MoH Tacikistan and WHO

06-2019

Facilitator Workshop for Mid-Level Managment in İmmunization organized by MoH Armenia and WHO

11-2018

Facilitator Workshop for Mid-Level Managment in İmmunization organized by MoH Kyrgyzstan and WHO

09-2018

Facilitator Workshop for Mid-Level Managment in İmmunization organized by MoH Tacikistan and WHO

08-2018

Facilitator Workshop for Mid-Level Managment in İmmunization organized by MoH Moldova and WHO

07-2017

Certificate of appreciation from the Governor of Manisa for contributions in health services aimed to increase the rate of normal delivery in accordance with the strategy plan of the Ministry of Health "Cesarean Section, Mother, Baby Action Plan" set out in the district of Manisa during 2016.

03-2017

Facilitator Workshop for Mid-Level Managment in İmmunization organized by MoH Azerbaijan and WHO

12-2015

Facilitator Workshop for Mid-Level Managment in İmmunization organized by MoH Moldova and WHO

11-2015

Public Health Specialist

Ministry of Health (Manisa District Health Autority)
08.2012 - Current

Certificate of appreciation awarded to speakers of the 14th National Public Health Congress held in Trabzon,Turkey

11-2011

Public Health Specialist

Ministry of Health (Afyonkarahisar District Health Autority)
10.2010 - 08.2012

Certificate of honor awarded by the district of Khairpur Pakistan for medical health services from Ministry of Health Turkey rendered for Pakistan flood affectees through relief operations during August -September 2010

09-2010

Certificate of appreciation awarded to speakers of the 2 nd International Health Tourism Congress held in Antalya

11-2009

Public Health Specialist

Ministry of Health (Siirt District Health Autority)
08.2008 - 10.2010

Certificate of appreciation awarded to Medical commission Food and Health Supervisors of the 23rd Summer Universiade 2005.

08-2008

Research Assistant in Public Health Department

Dokuz Eylul University Medical Faculty
12.2003 - 08.2008

General Medical Practitioner

Ministry of Health (Nevşehir District Health Autority)
01.2002 - 12.2003

Public Health Specialist - Medicine

Dokuz Eylul University Medical Faculty Public Health Dpt.
04.2001 -

Physician - Medicine

Cukurova University Medical Faculty
04.2001 -
GULJAN DONMEZPublic Health Specialist