Geie Daniel, Public Health & Emergency Response Specialist

Professional Summary

Ms. Geie Daniel is a public health professional with progressive leadership experience in humanitarian and emergency health settings. She currently serves as Health Promotion, Community Engagement and Protection Manager with Médecins Sans Frontières in Syria, where she develops and implements community engagement strategies, facilitates stakeholder collaboration, conducts rapid qualitative assessments, and manages protection activities including safe spaces.

Previously, as Project Coordinator and Health Officer with the South Sudan Red Cross, she led immunization and health promotion programmes in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, established strategic partnerships, supervised data collection and M&E processes, and oversaw financial management and budgeting. She also served as Public Health Officer/Data Manager at the Ministry of Health's Public Health Emergency Operation Centre, managing COVID-19 data collection, epidemiological surveillance using EWARS Platform, and emergency toll-free line operations.

Key Competencies

Career Highlights

• Currently serves as Health Promotion, Community Engagement and Protection Manager with Médecins Sans Frontières in Syria (February 2024 - Present), leading strategy development, team supervision, data collection systems implementation, and protection activities in complex humanitarian settings.

• As Project Coordinator at South Sudan Red Cross (December 2021 - February 2024), led planning, coordination, and implementation of diverse health projects including immunization and health promotion activities in collaboration with Ministry of Health and stakeholders.

• Established and maintained strategic partnerships with governmental and non-governmental actors to strengthen collaboration and health system support.

• Supervised data collection, monitoring, and evaluation processes to ensure accurate reporting and data-driven decision-making.

• Served as Health Officer at South Sudan Red Cross (July 2020 - November 2021), acting as focal point for risk communication and community engagement in COVID-19 response.

• Worked as Public Health Officer/Data Manager at Ministry of Health's Public Health Emergency Operation Centre (September 2019 - July 2020), managing COVID-19 data collection, epidemiological surveillance using EWARS Platform, and emergency toll-free line operations.

• Conducted training and capacity-building activities for staff and volunteers, fostering professional growth and skill development.

• Designed and adopted culturally appropriate health promotion materials and messages to ensure effective community engagement.

• Managed human resources by mentoring staff, resolving challenges, and promoting supportive work environments.

• Oversaw financial management including budgeting, field financial projections, and compliance with organizational policies.