Tracy Newon Pency-Kyne

Dynamic and results-driven public health leader with 15 years of experience driving transformative change across public and private sectors. Adept at developing key policy documents, managing large-scale health programs, and conducting in-depth research analysis to inform national health strategies. Expertise in community engagement, social behavior change communication, and program management has significantly shaped national health initiatives and policies. Skilled in fostering multi-sectoral partnerships, mobilizing resources, and leveraging advanced data collection tools to drive evidence-based decision-making. Passionate about empowering vulnerable populations through targeted interventions, capacity-building initiatives, and implementing sustainable, community-driven health solutions. Committed to advancing public health equity through innovation, advocacy, and strategic leadership.

6056 RN, Liberia, Board of Nursing and Midwifery, 01/01/09, Present

• 11/15/21, Present, Montserrado, Liberia, USAID Project, Country Technical lead, Risk Analysis, and communication, Draft the annual RAC activities plan and submit the Activities Plan/Work Plan to the County Team Lead and USAID representative in the Country. Conducted and led a risk assessment workshop among partners, One Health institutions at the national and county levels, and community key stakeholders to identify risks of Lassa Fever in hotspot and non-hotspot communities. Continue to support One Health stakeholders technically at the national level. Provide support to One Health stakeholders at targeted county levels (Nimba, Bong, and Bassa). Conduct a coordination meeting with crucial One Health stakeholders to develop educational materials for Lassa fever and other priority diseases. Assist the Country Team administrator in implementing each field activity in three counties. Provide monthly reports about the progress made in the implementation and recommendations after each field activity. With support from the Country Team and consortiums, developed qualitative questionnaires for Behavior Practices and Exposure and a Kobo-Collect tool for household and community observation checklists. Develop an orientation PowerPoint slide to train enumerators for the qualitative research study. Connect, collaborate, and update key stakeholders about the research study during each coordination meeting (National One Health Risk Communication Technical Working Group). Conduct training for enumerators before the Behavior research study. I served as a team lead and conducted a qualitative research study on behavior practices and exposure to the Lassa fever virus within 12 communities across three counties (Nimba, Bong, and Bassa). Guided enumerators supervised the transcription of interviews from the research study and consolidated the report for analysis. Ongoing compilation and management of all data as required for analysis. Coordinate participation in and conducted training to strengthen capacity and connect with other resource hubs as a team during weekly and bi-monthly meetings. Compile and submit all meeting minutes during advocacy meetings or sessions as necessary. Carefully noted challenges and lessons learned during and after field activities on a quarterly or monthly basis. Continued to prepare adequately in collaboration with the Country Team and OH-Dream members across the One Health institutions to implement interventions from the key findings of the research study conducted in two communities across two counties (Nimba and Bong). Implementing the rat-proofing structural intervention and Social Behavior Change communications across three counties (Nimba, Bong & Bassa) in six communities to prevent Lassa fever. Preparation is ongoing for pending research to be conducted on zoonotic disease for residents in 10 communities around the East Nimba Nature Reserves. Submit reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
• 03/22/21, 06/30/21, Gbarpolu County, Liberia, UNICEF, Musu Mitchell Deshield, Mmdeshield@unicef.org, +231770267003, C4D (Communication for Development) Consultant, Reviewed supervisory reports, routine, and SIA data and developed an action plan to address identified gaps at the county, district, and community levels. Contributed to updating social mobilization strategies and plans for polio mitigation and response activities at the county, district, and community levels. Conducted field monitoring visits in urban and hard-to-reach areas and documented findings. Conducted social mapping (map nursery schools, marketplaces, IDP camps, communication partners; their locations and the type of communication activities, hard-to-reach communities). Supported counties in developing micro-plans or updating existing micro-plans and coordinating advocacy meetings and community engagement activities at the county, district, and community levels. Planned and coordinated focus group discussions, documenting and using findings for decision-making. Supported the County Health Team to address issues of vaccine hesitancy, rumors, refusals, and Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFIs). Supported the development of radio and IEC material content and jointly participated with County Health Teams in radio talk shows, including monitoring radio talk shows and jingles at the county level. Provided technical support to the government to distribute IEC materials and supplies. Ensure timely disbursement of UNICEF funds and liquidation of the same. Supported cross-border meetings to strengthen polio surveillance and response. Support the county in developing integrated C4D and surveillance activities. Coordinated organizing all RCCE and Social Mobilization meetings in the county and represented UNICEF in said meetings. Documented social mobilization activities per GPEI and UNICEF requirements, including reports on hesitancy, refusal, etc. Documented lessons learned from communication and social mobilization activities in the field. Compiled the final report at the end of the contract highlighting findings and recommendations for C4D activities in the county. Conducted weekly field visits to at least one district to address operational and technical problems. Conducted joint community engagement meetings with the County Health Team and addressed community concerns. Supported counties in recruiting social mobilizers from or close to their communities. Supported the training of CHAs, CHVs, and town criers. Supported integrated C4D and surveillance activities for polio.
• 07/01/18, 11/30/21, Congo Town, Monrovia, Liberia, One Health Coordinator, Coordinated the One Health approach with the relevant government ministries and agencies, including the Ministries of Agriculture and Education and the National Public Health Institute of Liberia. Coordinated relationships with funding and technical partners, including the FAO, WHO, GARE, and sources of support needed to attain the 2030 target. Trained national and sub-national health care workers in rabies control strategies. Represented the NTDs Program Director at the Technical Working Group and other Key stakeholders’ meetings for Rabies surveillance, prevention, and eradication. Shared relevant rabies data with the National Public Health Institute and Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture. Coordinated the development of the National Integrated Rabies Elimination Operational Plan and performance management framework. Monitored and evaluated the progress of Rabies activities through integration with other programs within the Neglected and Tropical Diseases (NTDs) program and its One Health Partners. Coordinated the development and dissemination of IEC/BCC materials on One Health, with the involvement of the National Health Promotion Division. Conducted regular supervision of Rabies activities. Prepared and submitted weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual plans and reports on Rabies activities to the NTDs Program Director. Attended national and international meetings, increasing the visibility and profile of the Ministry of Health One Health program. Supported mobilizes resources and efforts for implementing rabies elimination and eradication. Performed any other relevant duties required by the NTDs.
• 06/01/17, 06/30/18, Congo Town, Monrovia, Liberia, Ministry Of Health, Rev. John Sumo, Jsumo2013@gmail.com, +231886374733, National Health Promotion & Social Behaviour Change Communication Officer, Planned and coordinated Health promotion programs for various community vulnerable groups. Designed and developed promotional materials for a public information campaign. Assisted members of the community to improve health outcomes through awareness. Developed creative ways with the unit's coordinator for effective health education, interpersonal communication (IPC), research, surveys, and rapid assessment of health promotion activities at all levels. Assisted in developing and implementing a checklist for monitoring health promotion activities in the country. Supported the coordinator in working with various programs, ministries, and partners in planning development and implementing partnerships to define quality, bridges of hope, community action for health life, radio distance learning, school health, etc. Worked with other units within the National Health Promotion Division (NHPD) to ensure quality services. In close collaboration with the unit's coordinator for health education, in-service training, community engagement, monitoring, and evaluation of Health Promotion (HP) activities within the country. Worked extensively in rural communities, supporting county health teams in risk communication. Performed other duties as may be deemed necessary by the Director or Assistant Director.
• 01/01/13, 12/31/16, Congo Town, Monrovia, Liberia, Aureus-Mining, Bea Mountain Limited, Staff Nurse/Health and Safety Officer, Implemented five school health programs within the perimeter of the company quarterly. Conducted regular advocacy meetings with key stakeholders in the community. Trained 300 new employees on Health and safety induction and critical environmental policy in 4 years. Ensured staff understood all health and safety tips and induction procedures. Conducted health screenings for 50 patients and served required medications. Conducted regular health education with 25 national staff and five expatriates. Monthly reporting. Managed safety and prepared for emergency evacuations.
• 01/01/11, 12/31/13, Congo Town, Monrovia, Liberia, Ministry of Health and Social/Welfare, Case Manager- Aging Department of Social Warfare, Coordinated the development of annual work plans and reports. Ensured clients were involved in decisions regarding care and treatment. Supervised client’s home and ensured environmental safety. Collaborated with the director of the Aging department to exceed the client’s treatment expectations. Carried out continual supervision of client’s activities in the Old Forks home and community.
• 01/01/12, 12/31/12, Congo Town, Monrovia, Liberia, Smyth Institute School of Nursing, Clinical Supervisor, Managed Students accordingly. Guided students in all nursing procedures on the various wards assigned. Trained Students in developing Patient Care Plan.
• 01/01/09, 12/31/11, Airfield, Sinkor-Monrovia, Liberia, Martha Tubman Memorial Hospital, Zwedru, Grand-Gedeh County/Ministry of Health, Clinical Supervisor /Head Nurse, Provided clinical and administrative leadership for the team. Supervised staff to ensure continual upgrades and improvements in the care and treatment of patients. Ensured that service delivery to patients exceeded expectations. Managed medications and medical supplies for the wards. Directed staff on daily responsibilities to guarantee patients’ satisfaction. Conducted, Supervised, and Supervisees all nursing management for pre- and post-operation clients.
• 01/01/08, 12/31/09, Martha Tubman Memorial Hospital, Zwedru, Grand-Gedeh, Liberia, Bed Side Nurse, I promptly reported unusual changes in patient conditions to the nurse in charge. Assessed the condition of patients and made diagnoses. Took records and interpreted vital signs. Carefully administered medications as required. Maintained accurate patients’ medical records and confidentiality.

• Thomas K. Nagbe, MPH, Regional Coordinator, AFRO, +231-886937386/777442444, tnknue31112@gmail.com
• Bernadette Peterhans, RN, MPH, Head of unit, professional Postgraduate Training, Department of Education & Training, +41612848225, bernadettepetertans@swisstph.ch, Socinstrasse 57, Postach, Basel, Switzerland, CH-4002

• Certificate for Risk Communication, CDC Liberia, 2021
• Certificate for Project Management, IRC Liberia, 2018
• Certificate for Supporting and Strengthening Sub-Regional Post Ebola Medical Surveillance and socio-Economic Recovery Initiative in West Africa, NMIMR University of Ghana, 2017
• Certificate of Financial Management, American Embassy/ Monrovia-Liberia, 2017
• Certificate for Survey, Big Belly Business Evaluation Lead, Columbia University U.S.A, 2017
• Trainers of Trainers Workshop for Infection Prevention Control (IPC), WHO Liberia, 2014
• Certificate of Facilitation Skills, Word Learning Program, 2013
• Certificate for Safety, Health, and Environmental Occupation Management, Aureus-Mining Limited, 2013
• Certificate Youth Reproductive Health, Hopkins (Bloomberg School of Public Health), 2009
• Certificate of Epilepsy and Depression Management, 2009
• Certificate of Sexual Gender Base Violence, 2009

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One Health Coordinator, Neglected Tropical Diseases Program/Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia, 13

• Consultant and technical coordinator for training, communication, formulating national key policy documents, social behavior changes communication (SBCC), community engagement, and social mobilization.
• Facilitation skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Research and Implementation
• Experienced in ODK and Kobo -collect data collection tools.
• Research Analyst
• Professional nursing with hands-on clinical expertise
• Skillful in communications
• Working as a team
• Innovative
• Health programs/projects management, planning, coordination, and implementation
• Community-based social work mainstreaming gender-based violence and Behaviors Change Communication
• Social work programs/projects formulation for the elderly and vulnerable populations in Liberia
• Expertise in conducting pre-service and in-service training (clinical and community-based social work)
• Social work program implementation and technical report writing