Background

Naomi has a background in clinical nursing and is now pursuing a career in public health and operational research. She is currently based in Daru Island, working as a Senior TB Nursing Officer within the public health team.

Qualifications

• 2020: Master of Public Health in International Health Development – Nagasaki University, Japan
• 2019: Project Cycle Management – Nagasaki University
• 2014: Bachelor in General Nursing

Appointments

• 2019 – Internship with the End TB & Leprosy Unit, WHO (Regional Office of the Western Pacific)
• 2018 to present – Member of Nagasaki University Global Health Network
• 2015 to present: Member of PNG Nurses Association

Awards

• 2024: Crockett-Murphy Travel Fellowship
• 2018: MEXT Scholarship

Positions

• 2022: TB Nursing Officer – Burnet Institute, Daru (PNG)
• 2021: Pharmacy Nurse – Sesago Health Care Limited, Port Moresby (PNG)
• 2015 – 2018: Nursing Officer – Port Moresby General Hospital, Port Moresby (PNG)