Oscar Noel Ocho
8 Sunrees Road, Penal, Trinidad.
Telephone: 868-647-5584 (H); 868-662-8629 (O)
Email: ochoscar@yahoo.com
ono@u.washington.edu
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To become an outstanding, multi-skilled and academically proficient health professional
who will be able to contribute to policy development that will redound to the benefit of
individuals nationally, regionally and internationally.
SPECIAL SKILLS
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Analytical/Analysis
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Conflict Management
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Counselling
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Critiquing
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Leadership
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Lecturing
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Information Dissemination
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Motivational Speaker
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Nursing
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Programme Planning
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Research
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Proposal Preparation
SCHOOLS ATTENDED
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
2001 to 2002
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
1997 To Present
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University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica
1994 – 1995
University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica
1991 – 1992
Southern Academy of Seventh Day Adventist
1977 – 1978
A.S.J.A. Boys College
1975 – 1977
Penal Junior Secondary
1972 – 1975
Penal R.C. Primary
1966 – 1972
EDUCAIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
2002
Certificate in International Health
1997
Pursuing Master of Philosophy in Sociology of Health
1995
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
1992
Certificate in Nursing Education
1987
Registered Nurse
1983
Enrolled Nursing Assistant
1982
G.C.E. O’ Levels
English Language
History
Commerce
Religious Knowledge
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IN – SERVICE EDUCATION
Train the Trainers in Continuous Quality Management
2003
Effective Supervision for Enlightened Managers
2003
Quality Management for Senior Managers, Ministry of Health
2003
Train the Trainers Workshop in Communication and Counselling
2001
Caribbean Workshop on Health Communication –
Prevention and Control of Violence in Adolescents,
Trinidad, W.I.
2000
Focus on Youth: Train the Trainers Workshops, Trinidad
1999
Prospective Analysis Methodology for Training in Sexual and
Reproductive Health, Jamaica
1999
Promoting Safer Sexual Behaviours:
A Skills Development Workshop
1998
Item Writing Workshops, NIHERST
1997
Workshop for NIHERST Educators
1996
Mary Seivwright Research Conference, Jamaica
1995
Workshop for Nursing Educators
1994
Innovations in Nursing Education
1994
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Workshop in Test Construction and Making
1992
Mary Seivwright Research Conference, Jamaica
1992
Trinidad and Tobago Registered Nurses’ Association
Quadrennial Conference
1991
Psychology and Counselling, NIHERST
1991
Basic Knowledge of Substance of Abuse, NIHERST
1990
Trinidad and Tobago Registered Nurses’ Association
Quadrennial Conference
1987
WORK EXPERIENCE
Acting Director
Population Programme Unit
2000 To Present
Major Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic direction for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in
Trinidad and Tobago
Collaborate with local, regional and international agencies involved in Sexual and Reproductive
Health Services
Advise the Principal Medical Officer (Community Services) on issues related to Sexual and
Reproductive Health
Implement policy for the reorganisation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services within
primary health
Health Education Officer
Population Programme Unit
1998 - 2000
Major Responsibilities
Assess reproductive health, and education needs of Adults and Youths
Plan, implement and evaluate reproductive health education programme
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Collaborate with organizations to provide Reproductive Health Education programmes
Serve as a facilitator for reproductive health programmes planned by other groups/organizations
Nursing Instructor
College of Nursing, San Fernando General Hospital
1995 – 1998
Major Responsibilities
Assisted with coordinating training programmes
Planned and implemented student learning experiences
Supervised students in classroom and clinical settings
Prepared and delivered lectures
Nursing Instructor
Staff Development Unit, Port Of Spain General Hospital
1993 – 1995
Major Responsibilities
Assisted with co-ordinating training programmes
Identified, planned and implemented training programmes
Collaborated with staff in clinical setting to identify staff training needs
Ag. Co-ordinator
Staff Development Unit, St. Ann’s Hospital
1993
Major Responsibilities
Planned and implemented staff development programmes
Supervised departmental staff members
Nursing Instructor (Ag)
Nursing Assistant Training Programme, St. Ann’s Hospital
1992 – 1993
Major Responsibilities
Co-ordinated Training Programme
Managed the Department
Supervised staff and students
Planned and implemented student learning experiences
Collaborated with clinical staff to facilitate student learning experiences
Registered Nurse
San Fernando General Hospital
1987 – 1992
Major Responsibilities
Assignment to Staff Development Unit:
Assisted in planning, implementing and co-ordinating training programmes
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Collaborated with clinical staff to identify training needs
Assisted clinical staff in implementing quality assurance concepts in wards
Assignment to clinical setting:
Supervised staff on ward area
Managed 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m. shifts
Implemented patient teaching
Assisted students with clinical teaching
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Facilitator
Workshop to complete 5 year Strategic Plan for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in
Trinidad and Tobago.
2004
Facilitator/Coordinator
Technical Meeting for the Implementation of the Policy for Sexual and Reproductive Health
2003
Facilitator/Coordinator
Issues in Men’s Health Workshop
2002
Coordinator
Workshop for Development of Strategic Plan for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
2000
Panelist
AIDS Conference – Hilton Hotel, Trinidad
2000
Member
Planning Committee for Convocation on Youth and HIV/AIDS
1999
Lecturer (Part Time)
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
1998 To 2002
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Participant
Workshop to Develop a National Strategic Plan for the National AIDS Programme
1998
1st Vice President
Trinidad and Tobago Registered Nurses, Association (Southern Branch)
1998 – 1999
Coordinator
Nursing Council of Trinidad and Tobago Practical Examination Centre
1996
Student Representative
Review of B.Sc. Nursing Curriculum, Jamaica
1995
Executive Member
Trinidad and Tobago Registered Nurses’ Association (Southern Branch)
1994 – 1996
Practical Examiner
Nursing Council of Trinidad and Tobago
1992 – 1993
Resource Lecturer
National AIDS Programme, Trinidad and Tobago
1990 To Present
Presenter [Case Study]
“Nursing Management of the Patient with AIDS using the Nursing Process”
Represented the Trinidad and Tobago Registered Nurses’ Association at the Caribbean Nurses
Organization, St. Lucia
1990
Panelist
AIDS Teleconference
Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Trinidad
1990
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FELLOWSHIPS
PACKARD/GATES
Population Leadership Program at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
2001 – 2002
PAHO/WHO
Developing Programmes for the Health of Children and Adolescents;
University Hospital, University of the West Indies, Jamaica
1998
Membership in Organizations/Committees
Member
Steering committee for the implementation of Volunteer Training Programme in Abstinence.
(Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education)
2004
Member
Board of directors, Community Hospital of Seventh Day Adventists.
2003-2007
Member
Sub Committee for the development of Vision 2020 – Population
2003
Member
Population Council of Trinidad and Tobago
2000 – 2003.
Member
Nursing Council of Trinidad and Tobago
1996 to 2004
Member
National AIDS Task Force for the Prevention of Discrimination Against Persons with AIDS in
the Workplace 1994
Executive Member
South Caribbean Conference of Seventh Day Adventists
1993 To Present
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Member
Trinidad and Tobago Registered Nurses Association
1987 to present
OTHER EXPERIENCES
Youth Leader, Seventh Day Adventist Church
Local, District and National Levels
1975 To Present
Assisted Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society – (Southern Branch) with
In–Service Education Programmes
Conducted Health Education Workshops/Seminars for various Church and Community Groups
Motivational speaker and guest presenter at youth fora in other Caribbean islands.
REFERENCE
Dr. Ronald Marshall
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Social Sciences
Dept. of Behavioural Sciences
University of the West Indies
St. Augustine
Trinidad, WI
Tel.No. 1 868 662 2002 ext. 3056
Ms. Erica Philip
Chief Nursing Officer
Ministry of Health
10-12 Independence Square
Port of Spain
Trinidad, WI
Tel. No. 1 868-625-7024
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