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Zoe C. Y. Taylor Doe

Early Life and Education

Zoe C. Y. Taylor Doe was born in Taylor's Farm, Bomi County, Liberia. She pursued her education in Ghana, Liberia, and Ireland, earning several certificates and accolades. She received her high school diploma from the Holy Trinity Cathedral Senior High School in Ghana, where she was a science major. At the United Methodist University in Monrovia, Liberia, she earned an Associate degree in Nursing (2008-2011) and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (2012-2013), both with high honors (Summa Cum Laude). She furthered her studies with a Master’s degree in Global Health from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland (2018-2019). Zoe has received numerous certifications, including being a registered nurse in both Liberia and the United States. She has also completed several capacity development programs and trainings in South Korea, Ireland, and Liberia earning her certificates in healthcare policy, safeguarding vulnerable adults, medicines management, Fire Training, Learning Program on the Mental Health Act, 2001 (Ireland), and Hand Hygiene for Clinical Staff.

Career

Zoe C. Y. Taylor Doe is a distinguished health services management leader with over a decade of technical and executive-level experience. Her career encompasses various roles within esteemed institutions such as the Ministry of Health Liberia, United Methodist University, Bomi County Community College, Clara Town Health Center, and Liberia Government Hospital, Bomi. Zoe's expertise includes health policy, strategy and program development, technical report writing, fundraising, stakeholder management, capacity building, financial management, human resources management, and nursing education.

As Deputy Director of the NCDI Division for the Ministry of Health in Liberia, Zoe has overseen scores of staff across various roles and functions. She has been pivotal in the development and implementation of national health policies and strategies, including Liberia's first National NCDI Policy and Strategy (2017-2021), Liberia's first Cancer Policy and Strategy (2018-2022), the Liberia NCDI Commission Report, and the development of indicators and ledgers for NCDIs in Liberia. Zoe has managed significant health programs, secured grants, and fostered partnerships with major organizations such as the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF), World Health Organization (WHO), Partners in Health (PIH, Liberia), and Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). She worked with local stakeholders on various health initiatives including the preparation of a grant proposal for the national NCDI program in Liberia, aiming to enhance the country’s response to NCDIs, including diabetes.

Publications and Research

Zoe has contributed significantly to research and publications in the healthcare sector. She co-authored a landmark article in The Lancet on global NCDIs, collaborating with international experts. The article highlights the challenges and successes in managing NCDIs worldwide.

She actively contributed to the Liberia NCDI Poverty Commission, which officially launched its report on November 14, 2018. The event aimed to address NCDIs and poverty in Liberia, emphasizing the importance of health policy and program implementation. She also coordinated the research and writing of the Liberia NCDI Commission report in 2018. She engaged stakeholders, gathered data, and made substantial contributions to the recommendations and strategic actions of this report. The report aimed to address the scale and pattern of the NCDI burden among the poorest populations, identify priority interventions and consider financing strategies for NCDIs in countries where the poorest billion live.

Her research interests includes examining the challenges associated with fragmented health system programming that result in the disintegration of NCDI services in Liberia, as well as contributing to national documents and developing indicators for effective project implementation in the health sector.

Memberships and Professional Associations

Zoe is a member of the prestigious President's Young Professional Program/Emerging Public Leaders and the Liberia Nurses Association.

Conferences and Presentations

Zoe’s dedication to evidence-based healthcare and her leadership in health services policies and programs have made a lasting impact. She has presented her research findings at the Irish Forum for Global Health and local high-level health conferences and meetings within Liberia, advocating for improvements in NCDI service provision in Liberia. Examples include:

Doe, Zoe; Barry Sarah. "Does the Under-diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) in Liberia Affect the Rate of Maternal Mortality in Country? A Mixed Methods Study of Maternal Interventions in Liberia." Irish Global Health Network: Global Health Exchange Conference 2019 Round-Up. Doe, Zoe. "NCDI Service Delivery Needs in Liberia from an Informed Perspective." Liberia Health Sector Coordinating Committee Meeting, Congo Town, Liberia. February 24, 2020. Doe, Zoe. "NCDI Versus Other Service Delivery Areas in Liberia: A Call for Increased Investment in NCDI Service Delivery in Liberia." National NCDI Forum. Monrovia, Liberia. November 11-13, 2020.

Awards and Recognitions

Throughout her career, Zoe has received several awards for her contributions to healthcare. These include the Florence Nightingale Award, Hard Working Nurse of the Month, 2012 (Liberia Government Hospital, Bomi) and Ms. Gruver’s Award of Excellence. These recognitions underscore her commitment to excellence and her impactful work in the health services field.

Other Contributions

Beyond her professional achievements, Zoe is committed to community development and capacity building. She has designed and delivered training programs in diabetes care, infection control, and patient handling. Zoe has led teams in implementing multi-million-dollar health programs across multiple counties in Liberia and has actively contributed to the sustainable development goals related to healthcare. Her leadership and innovative thinking have driven improvements in health service delivery, making significant impacts on public health in Liberia and beyond.

References

Liberia NCDI Poverty Commission https://www.ncdipoverty.org/liberia

MSc Global Health Alumni (2018/2019) - Trinity College Dublin https://www.tcd.ie/tcgh/msc/mscalumni/classes/2019.php

Liberia NCDI Commission Report, 2018 (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64dbb4573bca0b2b659240f5/t/6532d708cb1af10b013401ae/1697830664987/Liberia%2BNCDI%2BPoverty%2BCommission%2BReport%2BFINAL.pdf)

NCDs Policy and Strategy (2017-2021) (https://extranet.who.int/ncdccs/Data/LBR_B3_S23_LBR%202017%20NCD%20Policy.pdf)

Liberia National Cancer Policy and Strategy 2018 – 2022 (https://www.iccp-portal.org/system/files/plans/LBR_B5_s21_Cancer%20Policy%20Report-Final%20Edition%20%281%29.pdf)

The Lancet NCDI Poverty Commission: bridging a gap in universal health coverage for the poorest billion (The Lancet NCDI Poverty Commission: bridging a gap in universal health coverage for the poorest billion - PubMed (nih.gov)

World Health Organization: Compendium report on multisectoral actions for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions – country case studies: (https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/376654/9789240088801-eng.pdf?sequence=1)

Breaking barriers: Liberia’s journey from modest diabetes clinic to national NCDs response (https://www.worlddiabetesfoundation.org/news/breaking-barriers-liberia-s-journey-from-modest-diabetes-clinic-to-national-ncd-response/)

Liberia National Priority Assistive Products List (first Ed) (https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/assistive-technology-2/priority-assistive-products-list/liberia-national-priority-apl_v1_dec-2021-(final-for-printing)-(00000002)-(1).pdf?sfvrsn=f77cc259_5) Doe, Zoe; Barry Sarah. Does the Under-diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) in Liberia Affect the Rate of Maternal Mortality in Country? A Mixed Methods Study of Maternal Interventions in Liberia. Irish Global Health Network: Global Health Exchange Conference 2019 Round-Up https://globalhealth.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PROGRAMME.pdf https://globalhealth.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Zoe-Doe-Stream-A2.pptx.pdf

Doe, Zoe. NCDI Service Delivery Needs in Liberia from an Informed Perspective Liberia Health Sector Coordinating Committee Meeting, Congo Town, Liberia. February 24, 2020

Doe, Zoe. NCDI Versus Other Service Delivery Areas in Liberia: A Call for Increase Investment in NCDI Service Delivery in Liberia. National NCDI Forum. Monrovia Liberia. November 11, 12, 13, 2020