Senior Technical Advisor and Kano State Team Lead

• Nov 2022 - Present

"Experienced Public Health Physician with a focus on field epidemiology and clinical microbiology. Bringing over 10 years of expertise in epidemiological surveillance, laboratory management, and conducting large-scale household surveys, with 4 years of managerial experience. Skilled in research, clinical care, and teaching, and possessing technical know-how in developing research protocols, manuscripts, and projects. Participated in the development and implementation of key public health surveys such as the Kaduna State AIDS Indicators Survey (KADAIS 2016), Nigeria AIDS Indicators and Impact Survey (NAIIS 2018), COVID-19 Seroprevalence Survey, and the Evaluation the Nigeria National HIV Testing Algorithm. Led the development and dissemination of National and States Factsheets and Technical Reports for NAIIS 2018. Knowledgeable in USG and international standards for surveillance and survey regulations and familiar with the Nigerian healthcare system. Strong team management skills to plan, organize, and direct multidisciplinary projects, as well as expertise in grants and contracts administration. Experienced in monitoring and evaluating health programs, building capacity in public and non-profit sectors, and delivering top-notch medical education. #PublicHealth #FieldEpidemiology #ClinicalMicrobiology #EpidemiologicalSurveillance #ManagerialExperience #Research #ClinicalCare #Teaching #TechnicalExpertise #PublicHealthSurveys #TeamManagement #HealthPrograms #CapacityBuilding #MedicalEducation" Show less

Public Health Specialist

• Jul 2022 - Oct 2022

Technical Advisor (Epid. & Surveillance)

• Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

As the Technical Advisor (Epid & Surveillance), I provide technical support and leadership on programs implementation and quality improvement. Technically supporting the implementation of Cohort Event Monitoring following COVID-19 vaccination, the COVID-19 seroprevalence survey across states in Nigeria, the West African Regional Echo (WARE) and NAIIS year-4. I work closely with the Federal and State Ministries of Health and the National and states Covid-19 task teams to ensure successful engagement of stakeholders at all levels across all states. I also ensure that systems and processes support effective projects implementation in the states. I provided technical inputs in the development of concept notes, projects protocol and technical reports. Working as the ethics and regulatory lead for UMB, I ensure all projects and programs activities conformed to the regulatory standard of UMB and ensured all protocol receive ethical approvals and clearance from UMB and CDC’s IRBs as well as the Nigeria Health Research Ethical Committee (NHREC) approval. Show less

Present, Technical Advisor, Covid-19 Seroprevalence Survey

• Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

Provide technical leadership and support for field implementation of the survey in the states across Nigeria. Work closely with the Federal and State Ministries of Health, Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) and the National and states Covid-19 task teams to ensure successful engagement of stakeholders at all levels across all states. Provide technical leadership and support for field implementation of the survey in the states across Nigeria. Work closely with the Federal and State Ministries of Health, Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) and the National and states Covid-19 task teams to ensure successful engagement of stakeholders at all levels across all states.

Technical/Training Lead: Covid-19 Seroprevalence Survey - Gombe State

• Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

Lead the implementation of the Covid-19 seroprevalence survey in Gombe State. He provided technical leadership and support for field implementation of the survey across 34 enumeration areas in Gombe state, engaging more than 600 households and recruiting more than 3000 survey participants. Working closely with Gombe State Ministry of Health and the Covid-19 task team in Gombe state, he ensured successful engagement of stakeholders at all levels in the state. He also ensure that systems and processes support effective and efficient survey implementation in Gombe state.Developed the Covid-19 seroprevalence survey training tools which included field and laboratory manuals, more than 20 SOPs and presentation slides. He successfully conducted the central level training of trainers (TOT) for the survey facilitators and coordinated and facilitated the stepdown training for Covid-19 teams (about 52 participants) in Gombe state. Show less

Director of Operations and Program Management

• Oct 2019 - Sep 2020

Oversaw all activities in Nigeria offices by supporting and managing procurement, grants, human resources, and other logistics to ensure project deliverables are achieved, while ensuring that systems and processes support effective and efficient program implementation. Pioneered the use of a program and budget monitoring and tracking systems (SmartSheet) that include financial and contractual data. Supported development of budgets, monitoring and analysis, as well as reporting. Collaborated closely with heads of departments to develop comprehensive work plans. Facilitated collaborative relationships with legal counsel, fiscal agent, payroll vendor, lessor, auditors, bankers, company secretaries, supplies, and relevant US and Nigeria government agencies. Developed, updated, and implemented policies and procedures in accordance with government and donor regulations. Works closely and transparently with external partners including third-party consultants and vendors, and oversees procurement, including competitive bidding and documentation for local goods and services. Show less

Director of Operations and Program Management

• Oct 2019 - Sep 2020

Oversaw all activities in Nigeria offices by supporting and managing procurement, grants, human resources, and other logistics to ensure project deliverables are achieved, while ensuring that systems and processes support effective and efficient program implementation. Pioneered the use of a program and budget monitoring and tracking systems (SmartSheet) that include financial and contractual data. Supported development of budgets, monitoring and analysis, as well as reporting. Collaborated closely with heads of departments to develop comprehensive work plans. Facilitated collaborative relationships with legal counsel, fiscal agent, payroll vendor, lessor, auditors, bankers, company secretaries, supplies, and relevant US and Nigeria government agencies. Developed, updated, and implemented policies and procedures in accordance with government and donor regulations. Works closely and transparently with external partners including third-party consultants and vendors, and oversees procurement, including competitive bidding and documentation for local goods and services. Show less

Director of Health Programs

• Feb 2019 - Sep 2019

Initiated and implemented Smartsheet, a project management tool, to help monitor activities, budgets, and resource distribution. Represented MGIC Nigeria to donors and government officials on service integration. Provided technical leadership and support related to service integration and approaches for program implementation. Developed projects specific workplans (for NAIIS, SHIELD, SERS and NHMIS projects) and implementation monitoring tools in collaboration with the project POCs and unit leads. Worked with MGIC technical staff to adapt and disseminate guidelines, tools, and procedures that support quality service delivery. Evaluated lessons learned from programs and applied lessons to modify and improve existing and future programs. Assisted in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets. Show less

Technical Advisor

• May 2018 - Mar 2019

Successfully completed field implementation of NAIIS across the 13 states of the NW and NE zones in Nigeria by providing technical leadership and coordination in implementation of NAIIS survey. Developed more than 200 Manuals, SOPs, checklists, and forms for the NAIIS survey. Reviewed protocol and facilitated IRB processes while developing and rolling out training curricula for all facilitators and central level training for over 2000 field staff. Developed workplans and implemented quality assurance mechanisms during survey implementation. Facilitated excellent and effective inter-working relations between all major stakeholders, resulting in State ownership of NAIIS. Show less

Public Health Specialist

• Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

Co-investigator who developed Nigeria AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) NAIIS protocol and response to IRB approval process. Developed, planned, and implemented the Nigeria Population-based HIV Indicator Assessment (NPHIA) protocol, along with assessment of about 600 laboratories across the country and selecting 93 for the survey implementation. Supported and worked with the National Population Commission (NPopC) for comprehensive mapping and listing of all enumeration areas (EAs) across the country and develop EA shapefile for NPHIA. Planned laboratory assessment and selection across Nigeria for use in the NPHIA. Led growth and institutionalization of epidemiology principles and standards. Managed and supported effective performance of supervisees resulting in achievement of at least 85% of individual performance targets by the end of the year. Conducted annual performance development plan and appraisal for supervisee. Show less

Technical Manager (Public Health Evaluation)

• Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

Director Program Management

• Jan 2019 - Sep 2019

Initiated and implemented Smartsheet, a project management tool, to help monitor activities, budgets, and resource distribution. Represented MGIC Nigeria to donors and government officials on service integration. Provided technical leadership and support related to service integration and approaches for program implementation. Developed projects specific workplans (for NAIIS, SHIELD, SERS and NHMIS projects) and implementation monitoring tools in collaboration with the project POCs and unit leads. Worked with MGIC technical staff to adapt and disseminate guidelines, tools, and procedures that support quality service delivery. Evaluated lessons learned from programs and applied lessons to modify and improve existing and future programs. Assisted in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets. Show less

Senior Registrar, Medical Microbiology

• Feb 2010 - Jan 2017

Medical Officer

• May 2008 - Jan 2010

Registrar

• Sep 2007 - May 2008

Youth Corper (NYSC)

• Sep 2006 - Aug 2007

House Officer

• Apr 2005 - Aug 2006