Akaoma Onyemelukwe FIMC CMC
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French Elementary proficiency
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Pidgin Full professional proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Sina Fagbenro-Byron
I met Akaoma in 2009 in a professional capacity, when she was a senior associate of the DFID funded PATHS 2 program (Partnership for Health Systems Strengthening) at the then Department for International Development (DFID) Nigeria, south west office in Lagos and where I served as Head of Lagos Office and Regional Coordinator for southwest Nigeria, having the responsibility of oversight of a raft of DFID programs including PATHS 2. Akaoma made significant contributions towards program success. She displayed a wealth of ideas, passion and understanding of the health systems in Lagos and Nigeria generally and working closely with other colleagues, as a valued team player. Subsequently and on the successful conclusion of the PATHS 2 program, Akaoma has been involved with several other institutional development related consulting assignments including setting up her own firm and has demonstrated the following competences at very commendable levels: 1. Facilitator at conferences, information exchanges and lessons learned sessions 2. Soft skills (attitude, sense of good judgment and comportment) 3. Influencing with integrity 4. Report writing 5. Working successfully with other consultants and major clients and players in the development space 6. Highly collaborative and disciplined I have no hesitation whatsoever in writing this recommendation, knowing fully well that her commitment to development and passion for work are without question
Opeyemi Odedere,
Working with Akaoma was pleasurable and impactful. She is purpose-driven and always able to come up with innovative ideas for doing things, including drawing up effective approaches to government and partner's engagement within the health development space. I worked with Akaoma when I was with Save the Children International as the Maternal and Child Health Specialist, and I supervised her consultancy service on the revision and development of the Human Resource for Health Policy for Lagos State. Arguably, Akaoma's attention to detail and her ability to weather the storm at critical times were some of the reasons why Lagos can now boast of an HRH health policy that is somewhat operational. I hereby recommend Akaoma!
Oyewole Shobande MBA,MIoD ,MNSE,CMRP,COREN
Akaoma is a seasoned professional with lots of experience in leading and managing projects and programmes. She comes with deep passion for making change and impact in the lives of people. Working with Akaoma is great value for the team or the organization. I strongly recommend her.
Sina Fagbenro-Byron
I met Akaoma in 2009 in a professional capacity, when she was a senior associate of the DFID funded PATHS 2 program (Partnership for Health Systems Strengthening) at the then Department for International Development (DFID) Nigeria, south west office in Lagos and where I served as Head of Lagos Office and Regional Coordinator for southwest Nigeria, having the responsibility of oversight of a raft of DFID programs including PATHS 2. Akaoma made significant contributions towards program success. She displayed a wealth of ideas, passion and understanding of the health systems in Lagos and Nigeria generally and working closely with other colleagues, as a valued team player. Subsequently and on the successful conclusion of the PATHS 2 program, Akaoma has been involved with several other institutional development related consulting assignments including setting up her own firm and has demonstrated the following competences at very commendable levels: 1. Facilitator at conferences, information exchanges and lessons learned sessions 2. Soft skills (attitude, sense of good judgment and comportment) 3. Influencing with integrity 4. Report writing 5. Working successfully with other consultants and major clients and players in the development space 6. Highly collaborative and disciplined I have no hesitation whatsoever in writing this recommendation, knowing fully well that her commitment to development and passion for work are without question
Opeyemi Odedere,
Working with Akaoma was pleasurable and impactful. She is purpose-driven and always able to come up with innovative ideas for doing things, including drawing up effective approaches to government and partner's engagement within the health development space. I worked with Akaoma when I was with Save the Children International as the Maternal and Child Health Specialist, and I supervised her consultancy service on the revision and development of the Human Resource for Health Policy for Lagos State. Arguably, Akaoma's attention to detail and her ability to weather the storm at critical times were some of the reasons why Lagos can now boast of an HRH health policy that is somewhat operational. I hereby recommend Akaoma!
Oyewole Shobande MBA,MIoD ,MNSE,CMRP,COREN
Akaoma is a seasoned professional with lots of experience in leading and managing projects and programmes. She comes with deep passion for making change and impact in the lives of people. Working with Akaoma is great value for the team or the organization. I strongly recommend her.
Sina Fagbenro-Byron
I met Akaoma in 2009 in a professional capacity, when she was a senior associate of the DFID funded PATHS 2 program (Partnership for Health Systems Strengthening) at the then Department for International Development (DFID) Nigeria, south west office in Lagos and where I served as Head of Lagos Office and Regional Coordinator for southwest Nigeria, having the responsibility of oversight of a raft of DFID programs including PATHS 2. Akaoma made significant contributions towards program success. She displayed a wealth of ideas, passion and understanding of the health systems in Lagos and Nigeria generally and working closely with other colleagues, as a valued team player. Subsequently and on the successful conclusion of the PATHS 2 program, Akaoma has been involved with several other institutional development related consulting assignments including setting up her own firm and has demonstrated the following competences at very commendable levels: 1. Facilitator at conferences, information exchanges and lessons learned sessions 2. Soft skills (attitude, sense of good judgment and comportment) 3. Influencing with integrity 4. Report writing 5. Working successfully with other consultants and major clients and players in the development space 6. Highly collaborative and disciplined I have no hesitation whatsoever in writing this recommendation, knowing fully well that her commitment to development and passion for work are without question
Opeyemi Odedere,
Working with Akaoma was pleasurable and impactful. She is purpose-driven and always able to come up with innovative ideas for doing things, including drawing up effective approaches to government and partner's engagement within the health development space. I worked with Akaoma when I was with Save the Children International as the Maternal and Child Health Specialist, and I supervised her consultancy service on the revision and development of the Human Resource for Health Policy for Lagos State. Arguably, Akaoma's attention to detail and her ability to weather the storm at critical times were some of the reasons why Lagos can now boast of an HRH health policy that is somewhat operational. I hereby recommend Akaoma!
Oyewole Shobande MBA,MIoD ,MNSE,CMRP,COREN
Akaoma is a seasoned professional with lots of experience in leading and managing projects and programmes. She comes with deep passion for making change and impact in the lives of people. Working with Akaoma is great value for the team or the organization. I strongly recommend her.
Sina Fagbenro-Byron
I met Akaoma in 2009 in a professional capacity, when she was a senior associate of the DFID funded PATHS 2 program (Partnership for Health Systems Strengthening) at the then Department for International Development (DFID) Nigeria, south west office in Lagos and where I served as Head of Lagos Office and Regional Coordinator for southwest Nigeria, having the responsibility of oversight of a raft of DFID programs including PATHS 2. Akaoma made significant contributions towards program success. She displayed a wealth of ideas, passion and understanding of the health systems in Lagos and Nigeria generally and working closely with other colleagues, as a valued team player. Subsequently and on the successful conclusion of the PATHS 2 program, Akaoma has been involved with several other institutional development related consulting assignments including setting up her own firm and has demonstrated the following competences at very commendable levels: 1. Facilitator at conferences, information exchanges and lessons learned sessions 2. Soft skills (attitude, sense of good judgment and comportment) 3. Influencing with integrity 4. Report writing 5. Working successfully with other consultants and major clients and players in the development space 6. Highly collaborative and disciplined I have no hesitation whatsoever in writing this recommendation, knowing fully well that her commitment to development and passion for work are without question
Opeyemi Odedere,
Working with Akaoma was pleasurable and impactful. She is purpose-driven and always able to come up with innovative ideas for doing things, including drawing up effective approaches to government and partner's engagement within the health development space. I worked with Akaoma when I was with Save the Children International as the Maternal and Child Health Specialist, and I supervised her consultancy service on the revision and development of the Human Resource for Health Policy for Lagos State. Arguably, Akaoma's attention to detail and her ability to weather the storm at critical times were some of the reasons why Lagos can now boast of an HRH health policy that is somewhat operational. I hereby recommend Akaoma!
Oyewole Shobande MBA,MIoD ,MNSE,CMRP,COREN
Akaoma is a seasoned professional with lots of experience in leading and managing projects and programmes. She comes with deep passion for making change and impact in the lives of people. Working with Akaoma is great value for the team or the organization. I strongly recommend her.
Credentials
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Strengthening Human Resources for Health
Harvard School of Public HealthJun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health
CourseraApr, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
International Organizations Management
CourseraNov, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
An Introduction to Global Health
CourseraOct, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Basics of Health Economics
The World BankDec, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Strengthening Essential Public Health Systems
The World BankJun, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Affinity Consulting Limited
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Nigeria
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Consultant
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Jul 2016 - Present
Duties: Providing high level and expert technical support to diverse clients, including international development agencies, profit, non-profit and civil society clients and corporate clients through: Providing development advisory in social and public health– including development of policies, guidelines and policy analysis and implementation Providing Organizational management and effectiveness advisory Supporting clients in their needs related research and evaluation, training, mentoring and coaching, communicating research resultsProviding development programme support Supporting documentation Provide leadership for all consulting engagement
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Right Proposals NG
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Nigeria
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International Trade and Development
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Director
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Feb 2019 - Present
Leading grant support and new business opportunities for INGO,NGOs, foundations and Donor. Facilitate support for fundraising and partnership processes, systems and tools. Build skills for developing new businesses, fundraising and partnerships. Coaching and mentoring on grants writing, grant readinrss, running effective non-profit. Experts in leading and supporting proposal writing and all forms of new bussiness for international development Leading grant support and new business opportunities for INGO,NGOs, foundations and Donor. Facilitate support for fundraising and partnership processes, systems and tools. Build skills for developing new businesses, fundraising and partnerships. Coaching and mentoring on grants writing, grant readinrss, running effective non-profit. Experts in leading and supporting proposal writing and all forms of new bussiness for international development
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FHI 360
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Non-profit funding Capacity Building Consultant
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Sep 2022 - Sep 2022
Facilitate training on proposal writing for FHI360 Epic Nigeria Partners. Training to include basic overview of the proposal , designing and submitting the proposal, developing a budget . Participate in Virtual proposal writing training facilitated by FHI360 HQ staff team.
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Lessons Learning Consultant
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Sep 2022 - Sep 2022
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Funding Intervention Expert.
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Lead NECT in the articulation of a funding Strategy Facilitate a grant readiness assessment and support action planning for implementation Support the response to various funding request opportunities Facilitate training of staff team on proposal writing and fund raising Support the development of fund-raising campaign. Facilitate a donor/partner mapping Lead NECT in the articulation of a funding Strategy Facilitate a grant readiness assessment and support action planning for implementation Support the response to various funding request opportunities Facilitate training of staff team on proposal writing and fund raising Support the development of fund-raising campaign. Facilitate a donor/partner mapping
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iMMAP
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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300 - 400 Employee
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National Non profit mentor
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Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
Provide expert content to selected CSo across Nigeria on critical NGO related areas such as strategic planning, proposal writing Build capacity of over 10 selected NGO/CSO Provide expert content to selected CSo across Nigeria on critical NGO related areas such as strategic planning, proposal writing Build capacity of over 10 selected NGO/CSO
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Save the Children US
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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National Policy Research Budget Consultant
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Dec 2021 - May 2022
Policy Research Fellowship on Budgeting for Ending Child Marriage in NigeriaDesign, Implement and lead the research in Kastina, Kaduna, Gombe, Cross River, Lagos, Ebonyi States and the Federal. Policy Research Fellowship on Budgeting for Ending Child Marriage in NigeriaDesign, Implement and lead the research in Kastina, Kaduna, Gombe, Cross River, Lagos, Ebonyi States and the Federal.
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International Rescue Committee
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Team building consultant ( Team leader)
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Feb 2022 - Feb 2022
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National Consultant Organisational Capacity Assessment
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Dec 2021 - Feb 2022
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Organizational Development Consultant
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Dec 2021 - Dec 2021
Faciliate Team building session and action planning for team effectiveness cohesion and productivity Faciliate Team building session and action planning for team effectiveness cohesion and productivity
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Save the Children International
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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National Policy Consultant
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
Development of State Penumonia Strategy and implementation plans for Jigawa and Lagos States. Development of State Penumonia Strategy and implementation plans for Jigawa and Lagos States.
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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
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Nigeria
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Public Health
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200 - 300 Employee
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National Strategy Consultant
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Sep 2021 - Oct 2021
Develop the Nigeria Lassa Fever Strategy with Costed implementation plans. Develop the Nigeria Lassa Fever Strategy with Costed implementation plans.
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Chemonics International
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Gender Analysis Consultant
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Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
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DAI
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager (Consultant)
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May 2021 - Jul 2021
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John Hopkins University
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Health Quality Expert Consultant
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Feb 2021 - Mar 2021
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Palladium: Make It Possible
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Australia
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant Human Resource for Health FCT HHSS
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Nov 2020 - Dec 2020
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Save the Children International
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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National Consultant
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Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
Review and Editting of National Pneumonia Policy and Strategy.Costing of the National Strategic Plan Drafting of a Policy Brief for advocacy Review and Editting of National Pneumonia Policy and Strategy.Costing of the National Strategic Plan Drafting of a Policy Brief for advocacy
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DAI
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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National Consultant Health System Strengthening (BHCPF implementation)
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Jun 2020 - Sep 2020
Review the implementation of Basic Healthcare Provision Fund implementation in SouthWest States Support DAWN Commission in the development of State Health Insurance Scheme Dashboard for Southwest.Articulation of accountability framework Capacity building of CSO n the accountability framework and support for the development accountability mechanism facilitating lessons learnt for delivery teams of PERL and Lafiya Review the implementation of Basic Healthcare Provision Fund implementation in SouthWest States Support DAWN Commission in the development of State Health Insurance Scheme Dashboard for Southwest.Articulation of accountability framework Capacity building of CSO n the accountability framework and support for the development accountability mechanism facilitating lessons learnt for delivery teams of PERL and Lafiya
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Malaria Consortium
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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500 - 600 Employee
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National consultant Capacity Assessment of ACSM in 5 states
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Dec 2019 - Feb 2020
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Lead Consultant - Routine Immunization PHC Assessment for GAVI
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Sep 2019 - Nov 2019
Team leader for a group of 15 Consultants across 4 states Led the Orientation training of consultants including development of reporting formats Led the situational assessment of Routine Immunization and PHC systems in Kebbi, Kastina, Zamfara and NigerSupport the fiscal space analysis in these states Led the development of Programme Support Rationale and it's supporting documents to GAVIProvided technical leadership for product quality and process standardization. Team leader for a group of 15 Consultants across 4 states Led the Orientation training of consultants including development of reporting formats Led the situational assessment of Routine Immunization and PHC systems in Kebbi, Kastina, Zamfara and NigerSupport the fiscal space analysis in these states Led the development of Programme Support Rationale and it's supporting documents to GAVIProvided technical leadership for product quality and process standardization.
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FHI 360
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Deputy Project Director (Alive &Thrive)
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Apr 2019 - Aug 2019
Programme management leadership of a $ 20million nutrition - IYCF using combination of SBCC, Advocacy and Interpersonal communication.Supervised technical advisors and statesLed programme management and reporting including work plans concept notes and te ethical briefings for the donor Programme management leadership of a $ 20million nutrition - IYCF using combination of SBCC, Advocacy and Interpersonal communication.Supervised technical advisors and statesLed programme management and reporting including work plans concept notes and te ethical briefings for the donor
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Pact
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Proposal Writer
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Feb 2019 - Jun 2019
Consultancy to support proposal writing efforts and new business for PACT West Africa health portfolio in Nigeria Consultancy to support proposal writing efforts and new business for PACT West Africa health portfolio in Nigeria
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FHI 360
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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National Consultant State Level Assessmemt
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Oct 2018 - Feb 2019
Led state level assessment across North West and North East States of Nigeria. Assessment for DFID New Health Investment. including the facilitating Proposal Design and Proposal writing workshops. Led state level assessment across North West and North East States of Nigeria. Assessment for DFID New Health Investment. including the facilitating Proposal Design and Proposal writing workshops.
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UNICEF
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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End line Review Consultant
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
End line review of Girls for Girls Program in 3 Pilot states End line review of Girls for Girls Program in 3 Pilot states
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DAI
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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National Consultant
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
Establishment of Performance Management System in the Health Management Board of Ogun States Establishment of Performance Management System in the Health Management Board of Ogun States
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World Health Organization
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Switzerland
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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National Consultant HRH project
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May 2017 - Dec 2017
Led the Health Workforce $100million Canadian project (national and in 2 focal states)Led program management at federal and in 2 state.Led Mid term review of the HRH Programme Led the development of fast track action and acceleration plan for PHC revitalization efforts within state and federal levels Led the technical design and conceptual framework for the National HRH workforce profile 2018Led the technical design and management of 2 Conferences at national and regional levels (West African) Led the technical implementation and support at National levels for Federal Ministry of Health and its agenciesSupported the Universal Health Coverage high level Scoping mission to Nigeria including drafting concepts and technical engagements
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Save the Children International
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Independent Consultant
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Oct 2016 - Aug 2017
Led the assessment of Human Resources for Health Situation in Lagos State Nigeria assessment. Formulation of the Human Resources for Health Policy and Costed HRH Strategic Plan ( 2017-2022) for Lagos State Led the assessment of Human Resources for Health Situation in Lagos State Nigeria assessment. Formulation of the Human Resources for Health Policy and Costed HRH Strategic Plan ( 2017-2022) for Lagos State
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Plan International
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Endline Evaluator
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Mar 2017 - Apr 2017
Led the end line evaluation of the Ambulance and Accountability for Maternal Health Project in Lagos. Led the end line evaluation of the Ambulance and Accountability for Maternal Health Project in Lagos.
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Abt Associates
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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State Programme Officer/Technical Specialist Health Financing & Human Resource for Health
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2016
Technical leadership for health systems strengthening in $350 million over 6 years plus health flagship PATHS2 program for MNCH Led the development of systems and reforms for healthCare Planning,health Financing, Human Resource for health, Governance and leadership by coordination of health Sector for aid effectiveness. Strengthened private health sector response, quality improvement at primary health care level and institutionalizing service charters. Strengthened government regulatory capacity and facilitated the political economy understanding and analysis.
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FHI 360
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Officer( Southern Zonal Operations)
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
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Program Officer ( Programme and Portfolio Management)
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May 2009 - May 2010
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Abt Associates
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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National Consultant
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Jan 2009 - May 2009
Inception Phase work – Develop HR Systems support Finalization of the Health Sector Strategic Plan for Kano State Document and produce report for all capacity building training Support the development of the Health Component of the Kano Development PlanSupport review of HMIS assessment reportSupport the development of the Baseline Study activitiesSupport Work plan Development process for Kano Yr 1 &2 for the PATHS2 Programme Document program activities – all outstanding reports
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ActionAid
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Officer
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Oct 2003 - Dec 2008
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Education
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2013 - 2017
University of Lagos
Master of Arts (MA), Industrial Relation and Personnel Management - Specialization - Human resources -
2014 - 2014
Harvard University
Certificate, Strengthening Human Resource for Health -
2019 - 2020
John Maxwell Online University
Leadership (speaking, coaching and mentoring) -
2014 - 2017
University of Liverpool
Master's degree, Public Health
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