Oslima Andrea Kargbo. Vice President Candidature Package-6th NGA 2021

CANDIDATURE

FOR THE POSITION OF

VICE PRESIDENT OF SLEMSA 2020/2021

TABLE OF CONTENT Motivation Letter Curriculum Vitae Plan of Action

Motivation Letter This letter is being written in an interest to once again serve our beloved SLEMSA, but this time, in the capacity of Vice President.

Being an astute Slemsian, a meticulous individual and having served in the position of Director of Registration and Logistics Officer respectively in the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 SLEMSA NGA, I am looking at serving our beloved SLEMSA in a much bigger capacity.

I feel that I would be a perfect fit and would bring a great personality and attention to details, qualities needed by a president's deputy.

The following is a summary of the many qualities that I can offer to The Sierra Leone Medical Students' Association: Being an individual that is able to convince people through logical, emotional, or cooperative appeals, it is but the responsibility of an effective leader to be able to influence the people being led. We have to let our fellow Slemsians believe what we do by our actions.

I am known to be a creative individual. Living in a tech-driven world, we have to think outside the box to give SLEMSA a more co-temporary appeal.

Trust- As students of the only medical school in Sierra Leone, we know our every strength and weaknesses. One thing you can bank on the next set of SLEMSA leaders if I am made VP is a sector of trustworthiness.

Having a commanding respect for the team concept, I bring that and more.

Because of this and my dedicated work ethic, I can bring a breath of fresh air to the next cohort of leaders in SLEMSA.

Yours In Service

Oslima A. Kargbo

Oslima Andrea Kargbo PERSONAL PROFILE

I am highly organized and detail oriented; these thorough qualities make me take a meticulous approach in anything I do. I am familiar with the Microsoft Office suite and my computer skills are proficient. This is level of professionalism and expertise I always bring.

MY SKILLS Conflict resolution Leadership Communication Teamwork Microsoft Office Suite Problem-solving

CONTACT INFORMATION +232 78 421743

andreaoslima7@gmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE Executive Director & Owner Hearty Hampers | February 2019 - present Handle sales and day-to-day running of the business

Admin Assistant Tenkay Designs Ltd. | December 2020 - March 2021 Develop and maintain a filing system Order office supplies Generate reports Prepare and monitor invoices

Assistant Data Analyst WHO Sierra Leone | May 2020 Data imputing in analyzing software

SLEMSA ROLES Director of Logistics- 2018/2019 General Assembly Director of Registration- 2019/2020 General Assembly

LinkedIn: @reallygreatsite

PERSONAL REFERENCE Dr. Baimba Tapima Rogers Medical Superintendent Krim Clinic (SL) Ltd. +232 76 110003 tapimarogers@yahoo.com

Director of Logistics- Proposed ARM 2020, Freetown

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery | November 2016 - present

SOS Hermann Gmeiner Upper Basic School- The Gambia West African Senior School Certificate Exam | September 2011 - May 2016

Glory Baptist Lower Basic School Lower Basic Education | August 2005 - July 2011

Plan of Action Core values

Integrity Trust Professionalism Innovation Action Points

Capacity Building Coordination Proper Liaison Good Representation

Integrity and Trust

Dwight D. Eisenhower once said "The supreme quality for leadership is

unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office."

It is no secret that the SLEMSA membership has somewhat lost trust in their leaders in recent years. People have been saying one thing and act in the contrary. It's about time we restore that trust we have lost in our leaders.

But this would only happen if we have an association led by people not forming factions to mismanage our resources but those doing the right thing when no one is around.

SLEMSA at this point is in need of individuals who cultivate a good reputation, are consistent and hold themselves to a high moral standardqualities which

Professionalism and Innovation Professionalism and leadership are like two sides of the same coin. To be a god leader, one has to act in a manner that’s in the best interest of the association: being efficient, keeping a steady focus, and separating one's personal life from tasks to be done.

I personally think the lack in professionalism in most of our leaders has led to inefficiency. Compromise has no place in leadership.

I am the no-nonsense type and that is evactly what SLEMSA needs at this point.

It's 2021 and we hve to act in accord. We live in a world driven by technology and innovation. If we say SLEMSA is a body of IFMSA, we need a lot to show for it- with technology playing a major role.

Capacity Building

It is not about organizing events and meetings, it is about having gatherings and meetings that would be beneficial to the SLEMSA membership.

Standing Committees are a primary focus i this mandate of mine. Monitoring their activities, ensuring they do all programmes in line with the IFMSA standards.

Coordination

It is my role to be chairing SLEMSA meetings in the absence of the President; assisting the President with the oversight of the association including fundraising, event planning, etc.; I would also be working with the Treasurer to prepare an annual budget.

Proper Liaison

As the Vice President, I will serve as a liaison to the college administration with any questions, concerns, or suggestions and is a student representative at alumni events and other organizations within COMAHS. I will be regular and punctual in all administrative and academic events throughout the year.

Good Representation

With a good SLEMSA year ahead, we as an association willmake good representation both nationally and internationally. Our good workd will attract local and international partners in area of ealth and other areas of focus.

With a revamped technology under my watch, every SLEMSA activity will be made known to the world through digital platforms

Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.

WARREN BENNIS

Looking forward to all Slemsians to help me realize this vision of mine and to make a great association.