About
Indigo Innovation provides consulting, editing, research and training services to the private, non-profit and government sectors, primarily focusing on public health and sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
About
Consultant
Dr Josianne Roma-Reardon, Ph.D. is a public health specialist with over 18 years work experience in academic and non-profit settings in East and Southern Africa, West and Central Africa and internationally. Her areas of expertise include public health, HIV and AIDS, gender, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Since founding her consultancy practice, Indigo Innovation, she has provided services on projects focusing on various key population groups including adolescents and young people, women, and key populations. She is fluent in English, French and Portuguese. She has provided key services in the following areas:
- Programme/Project Management
- Programme/Project Evaluations, Documentation and Reporting
- Proposal and Report Writing, Editing and Translation
- Training and Facilitation
- Leading and Conducting Research
- Technical Assistance
Education
2001-2007
Ph.D. in Population Health
University of Ottawa, Canada
1999-2001
Masters of Arts in Human Kinetics
University of Ottawa, Canada
1995-1999
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Human Kinetics
University of Ottawa, Canada
Ph.D. in Population Health
University of Ottawa, Canada
1999-2001
Masters of Arts in Human Kinetics
University of Ottawa, Canada
1995-1999
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Human Kinetics
University of Ottawa, Canada
Certifications
2021
Ethics and Integrity at UNICEF
UNICEF
2021
Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority
UNICEF
2020
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
United Nations
2020
Fraud and Corruption Awareness and Prevention
UNCDF, UN Women, UNFPA and UNDP
2019
BSAFE - Security and Awareness Training Certificate
United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS)
2009-2010
Higher Certificate in Management
Foundation for Professional Development, South Africa
Ethics and Integrity at UNICEF
UNICEF
2021
Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority
UNICEF
2020
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
United Nations
2020
Fraud and Corruption Awareness and Prevention
UNCDF, UN Women, UNFPA and UNDP
2019
BSAFE - Security and Awareness Training Certificate
United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS)
2009-2010
Higher Certificate in Management
Foundation for Professional Development, South Africa
Membership
Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA)
South African Institute of Health Care Managers (SAIHCM)
South African Institute of Health Care Managers (SAIHCM)
Employment History
Founder/Owner - Consultant
Indigo Innovation - Durban, South Africa (March 2012 - present)
Duties: Providing consulting, editing, research and training services to the private, non-profit and government sectors, primarily focusing on public health and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
Supervisor: Student Research
University of KwaZulu-Natal - Durban, South Africa (October 2010-January 2013)
Duties: Meeting with Honours and Masters students from The Centre for Communication, Media and Society at University of KwaZulu-Natal to discuss literature reviews, theoretical frameworks and methodologies; providing guidance on data collection/analysis, and report writing; and editing research papers.
Managing Director
OneVoice South Africa (OVSA) - Durban, South Africa (April 2009-February 2012)
Duties: Overlooking the strategic, operational and financial management of OVSA, a vibrant and innovative NGO implementing a schools-based HIV and TB prevention programme with young people in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Programme Manager: Knowledge Management
Health Systems Trust (HST)- Durban, South Africa (August 2007–March 2009)
Duties: Managing and coordinating information dissemination; planning, commissioning, editing, producing and dissemination HST publications, including the South African Health Review and the HST Annual Report; and developing and implementing a strategy for knowledge management.
Senior Policy & Information Officer
Asthma UK - London, United Kingdom (May 2005–February 2007)
Duties: Leading projects to anticipate the organisation’s evidence and information needs; overseeing the dissemination of accurate and evidence-based information; contributing to policy formation; and lobbying government on policy change on behalf of people with asthma.
Part-time Professor
University of Ottawa - Ottawa, Canada (September 2001-April 2004)
Duties: Lecturing (courses: Sociology of Health in Canada; Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity; Physical Activity and Community Health; Equity as a Professional Issue in Physical Activity and Health); managing course schedules and timetables; supervising students for directed studies and research projects; and student evaluation (exams and term papers).
Indigo Innovation - Durban, South Africa (March 2012 - present)
Duties: Providing consulting, editing, research and training services to the private, non-profit and government sectors, primarily focusing on public health and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
Supervisor: Student Research
University of KwaZulu-Natal - Durban, South Africa (October 2010-January 2013)
Duties: Meeting with Honours and Masters students from The Centre for Communication, Media and Society at University of KwaZulu-Natal to discuss literature reviews, theoretical frameworks and methodologies; providing guidance on data collection/analysis, and report writing; and editing research papers.
Managing Director
OneVoice South Africa (OVSA) - Durban, South Africa (April 2009-February 2012)
Duties: Overlooking the strategic, operational and financial management of OVSA, a vibrant and innovative NGO implementing a schools-based HIV and TB prevention programme with young people in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Programme Manager: Knowledge Management
Health Systems Trust (HST)- Durban, South Africa (August 2007–March 2009)
Duties: Managing and coordinating information dissemination; planning, commissioning, editing, producing and dissemination HST publications, including the South African Health Review and the HST Annual Report; and developing and implementing a strategy for knowledge management.
Senior Policy & Information Officer
Asthma UK - London, United Kingdom (May 2005–February 2007)
Duties: Leading projects to anticipate the organisation’s evidence and information needs; overseeing the dissemination of accurate and evidence-based information; contributing to policy formation; and lobbying government on policy change on behalf of people with asthma.
Part-time Professor
University of Ottawa - Ottawa, Canada (September 2001-April 2004)
Duties: Lecturing (courses: Sociology of Health in Canada; Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity; Physical Activity and Community Health; Equity as a Professional Issue in Physical Activity and Health); managing course schedules and timetables; supervising students for directed studies and research projects; and student evaluation (exams and term papers).