Filipe De Neri Machado

National Director of Public Health

National Institute of Public Health, Dili

05.2023 - 01.2025

Involves contributing to developing and implementing public health policy and strategy to strengthen system-wide responses and promote population health. Encompasses disease surveillance and control measures to detect, monitor, and reduce the burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Supports efforts to improve healthcare quality and access, particularly for vulnerable and underserved populations. Includes health promotion and education initiatives to raise awareness and encourage healthy behaviors. Covers emergency preparedness and response planning to ensure readiness and rapid action during public health crises. Involves systematic data collection and analysis to guide evidence-based decision-making and performance monitoring. Facilitates international collaboration to align efforts, share best practices, and enhance capacity through global partnerships. Promotes research and innovation to develop context-appropriate solutions and strengthen health system resilience. Ensures alignment with national and international health regulations and supports compliance across all sectors. Contributes to advocacy and resource allocation to secure political commitment and sustainable financing. Participates in program budgeting to optimize the use of financial resources. Develops contingency plans to ensure timely and coordinated responses to emerging diseases or outbreaks.

Head of Surveillance And Epidemiology Department at National Level

Ministry of Health, Dili

05.2021 - 05.2023

Responsible for overseeing and coordinating a multidisciplinary team of public health professionals and experts in epidemiology, biostatistics, surveillance, and data analysis. Leads activities related to surveillance and monitoring, epidemiological investigations, data analysis, and interpretation to support timely and evidence-based decision-making. Ensures effective collaboration and communication among stakeholders across sectors and levels. Supports developing and implementing public health policies, strategies, and preparedness plans. Promotes research and innovation to address emerging health challenges and improve system responsiveness. Facilitates training and capacity-building initiatives to strengthen workforce competencies. Manages budgets and resources to ensure efficient program implementation and sustainability. Maintains quality assurance processes and adherence to public health standards. Serves in an advisory role, providing technical guidance and strategic input to inform leadership, policy formulation, and health system strengthening.

Vice coordinator of Pilar 3 for prevention and mitigation of COVID-19

Ministry of Health, Dili

05.2021 - 05.2023

Involves leading and coordinating surveillance and epidemiological activities to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This includes the planning and implementation of surveillance systems to ensure the timely detection and monitoring of cases. Oversees contact tracing operations to identify and manage transmission chains. Encompasses data analysis and reporting to support informed decision-making and resource allocation. Covers the investigation of outbreaks to determine sources, assess transmission patterns, and implement control measures. Engages in epidemiological research to generate evidence for improving public health responses. Promotes collaboration within surveillance networks to enhance data consistency, sharing, and operational alignment. Supports the design and execution of public health interventions based on surveillance insights. Contributes to policy formulation by providing evidence-based recommendations. Ensures clear and timely public communication to foster transparency and encourage community compliance. Strengthens national capacity through training and developing health personnel involved in surveillance and outbreak response.

Regional Coordinator For Saude na Familia

Ministry of Health, Dili

08.2020 - 05.2021

Responsible for developing national policies and strategic plans aligned with public health goals and national development priorities. Involves leading the budgeting process to ensure appropriate resource allocation and financial sustainability of programs. Includes coordinating the implementation and supervision of health initiatives to ensure alignment with planned activities, timelines, and standards. Encompasses monitoring and evaluation to measure program effectiveness, assess impact, and inform evidence-based decision-making and policy adjustments.

Coordinator of Saude na Familia Program at Lautem District

District Health Services, Lautem

06.2015 - 02.2018

Responsible for program management, ensuring that health initiatives are effectively planned, implemented, and evaluated to achieve targeted outcomes. Provides supervision and mentorship to team members, fostering accountability and professional growth. Monitoring activities include tracking progress against indicators, identifying gaps, and supporting evidence-based decision-making. Engages with communities to promote participation, build trust, and ensure culturally appropriate and sustainable interventions. Leads training and capacity-building initiatives to strengthen the skills and knowledge of health workers. Oversees data management processes, from collection to analysis, ensuring accurate reporting and effective use of information. Resource management involves efficiently allocating and using financial, human, and material resources. Upholds quality assurance standards through continuous improvement efforts to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction. Coordinates with other health services and partners to support integrated, multisectoral responses and ensure continuity of care.

Medical Coordinator

Centro Saude Internamento Nivel II, Lospalos

03.2013 - 05.2015

Responsible for coordinating patient care to ensure that all services are delivered effectively and centered on the patient's needs. Oversees administrative tasks such as scheduling, documentation, and reporting to maintain operational efficiency. Resource management includes the allocation of medical supplies, equipment, and staff based on priority and availability. Leads staff coordination by assigning roles, facilitating collaboration, and supporting team development. Upholds quality assurance standards through the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance care outcomes. Ensures compliance with health regulations and institutional policies, aligning operations with legal and accreditation requirements. Maintains effective communication channels to ensure information flow between patients, staff, and leadership. Contributes to emergency preparedness by developing and executing response plans for public health crises and operational disruptions.

Summary

Overview

Work History

National Director of Public Health

Head of Surveillance And Epidemiology Department at National Level

Vice coordinator of Pilar 3 for prevention and mitigation of COVID-19

Regional Coordinator For Saude na Familia

Coordinator of Saude na Familia Program at Lautem District

Medical Coordinator

Education

Medical Degree - Medical Doctor

Master Degree - Master of Public Health

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Timeline

National Director of Public Health

Head of Surveillance And Epidemiology Department at National Level

Vice coordinator of Pilar 3 for prevention and mitigation of COVID-19

Regional Coordinator For Saude na Familia

Coordinator of Saude na Familia Program at Lautem District

Medical Coordinator

Master Degree - Master of Public Health

Medical Degree - Medical Doctor

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Research and Publication

Training and Course

Disclaimer

Fellowship

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Research and Publication

Training and Course

Disclaimer

Fellowship

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