Uke Wikai Kombra

UKE WIKAI KOMBRA 2008 Recipient of Allison Sudradjat Award First Assistant Secretary, Education Policy & Planning Study:  Doctor of Philosphy (Education) Institution:  Queensland University of Technology Priority Theme:  Disease Pandemics‘Province of Origin:  Western Highlands Province ‘One of the greatest challenges to the health of PNG is HIV/AIDS with a high number of people affected each year. My study will use a case study methodology that I will implement in the Department of Education’s HIV/AIDS policy, a strategy which has relevance to combating the HIV/AIDS pandemic.'

Shirley Gaiyer-Kore

SHIRLEY GAIYER-KORE 2008 Recipient of Allison Sudradjat Award Pharmacist / Assistant Principal Advisor, Policy & Standards Study: Master of Pharmacy (Clinical) Institution: Curtin University Theme:  Pandemics Province of Origin: Western Highlands Drugs and medical supplies are required to treat and prevent further spread of diseases. Selection of appropriate drugs, ensuring safety and efficacy, and their appropriate and rational use are vital. My role is to ensure that medical drugs are administered in the correct doses and that doctors, nurses and other health professionals have the relevant and accurate information these drugs. My proposed studies will enable me to fulfill this role better.’

Rangas Tambui

RANGAS TAMBUI Clinical Nursing Officer Study: Master of Medical and Health Sciences Institution:Monash University Theme: Pandemics Province of Origin: New Ireland Province ‘The prevention of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV/AIDS is of great concern and continues to have a devastating effect. My proposed studies will enable me to provide practical guidance for introductory interventions to prevent MTCT in areas that I work in.

Priscilla Raepom

PRISCILLA RAEPOM Women’s Magazine Editor Study: Master of Arts in Journalism & mass Communication Institution:   Griffith University Priority Theme:  None Province of Origin:  Central ‘The media is a powerful tool and is rarely used as an Educator. My proposed studies will focus on hands-on training in journalism practices and production that will be used in plans I have to start another publication that will be aimed at educating, informing and empowering readers to be better citizens.’

Arnold Harriman

ARNOLD HARRIMAN Team Coordinator/ Manager Corporate Training Study:   Master of Leadership and Management Institution: Curtin University Priority Theme:   Pandemics Province of Origin:  East Sepik ‘As a training manager, I am responsible for providing effective leadership to teams and individuals (trainers) for the planning and delivery of leadership training and employee development training programs. I will focus my study on the latest world best practices on leadership and management development at the Curtin University, from a Masters of Leadership and Management.’

Gibson Siune

GIBSON SIUNE Health Training Advisor Study:   Masters in Public Health – Masters in Business Administration Institution:  James Cook University Theme:   Pandemics Province of Origin:  Simbu ‘Papua New Guinea as a developing country has huge health problems, especially those in rural areas where proper health care is not available. From the skills and knowledge attained from my proposed studies, as a trainer and medical professional, I will develop and empower my colleagues and subordinates to work together to address health issues concerning the majority of Papua New Guineans in the rural areas.’

Nicholas Larme

NICHOLAS LARME Provincial Health Coordinator - AdministrationStudy: Master of Health Administration Institution: Curtin University Theme: Pandemics Province of Origin:  East New Britian ‘I want to help my people refocus its health priority support on preventative health and empower communities to improve health standards in the prevention of HIV/AIDS, source reduction for malaria, family planning and immunization, and improved water and sanitation. I plan to do this as soon as I complete my studies at the Curtin University in a Master of Health Administration.’

Kelvin Waukave

KELVIN WAUKAVE Finance & Administration Manager Study: Master of Business Administration/ Master of International Development and Environmental Analysis Institution: Monash University Theme: Climate Change Province of Origin:  Eastern Highlands Province ‘Sustainable development is a vital issue for Papua New Guinea and requires both the scientific and economic perspectives to effectively address the issues of climate change. My proposed study will enable me to get acquitted with global and regional trends, knowledge and practice in business combining skills to deal with sustainable development, environmental cost analysis issues and socio-economic development outcomes.’

 

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