Luke Okafor
Associate Project Manager at Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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french Limited working proficiency
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Igbo Native or bilingual proficiency
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Yoruba Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Quality Service Improvement and Redesign Practitioner (QSIR)
NHS EnglandApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
PRINCE2® 2017 Practitioner
PeopleCertDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
NEBOSH
NEBOSHFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain Management NigeriaMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Diploma in Project Management
The Chartered Institute of Project ManagementMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health
World Safety Organization, NigeriaApr, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Diploma in Insurance
Chartered Insurance Institute of NigeriaOct, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Project Manager
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Jan 2023 - Present
• Project manage multiple transformation projects to ensure Children and Young people have easy access to the right services and barriers to accessing those services are eliminated.• Leading on the waiting list initiative which has seen a significant reduction in the number of children and young people waiting for 1st contact in over 52+ weeks. • Heavily involved in the Trust’s financial sustainability initiative to secure savings and enhance operational efficiency. • Analyse user needs, audience trends and data to continuously improve digital channel performance and engagement on all social media platforms• Project manage Targeted support workstream, responsible for creating Power BI reports used at CAMHS board meetings to track advancements and suggest improvement plans• Keep track of project progress and escalated any issues that were likely to prevent the project from achieving its benefits on time and within budget as well as ensured all stakeholders were kept informed of project progress, risks, and issuesKey Achievements• I spearheaded the initiative to transition from traditional keys to plastic keys in the ward, which resulted in a significant improvement in the quality of sleep among the younger population and a subsequent 80% decrease in instances of self-harm. The timing of the self-harm incidents suggested that improved sleep quality during night-time hours, made possible using plastic keys, played a pivotal role in the observed reduction in self-harm instances. Show less
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Project Coordinator
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Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
• Coordinate digital projects such as PKB and Res Consortium related to mental health service delivery, working closely with suppliers, clinical and administrative teams to ensure project objectives are delivered on time and within budget.• Leading on the waiting list initiative which has seen a significant reduction in the number of children and young people waiting for 1st contact in over 52+ weeks. • Manage busy schedules to ensure adequate preparations for meetings by creating agendas, ongoing planning and coordination of calls, and distribution of materials for the Executive Management Team, CAMHS Transformation Board, and other meetings with stakeholders• Support the drafting of comms with the digital team before they are posted on the website. Show less
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Coople UK
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Operations Coordinator
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Apr 2022 - Aug 2022
• Oversaw the scheduling and dispatching of employees to various work sites, ensuring that all projects were completed on time and within budget • Provided updates on operations performance as worked with others on strategic initiatives at meetings and presentations • Contributed to the creation and application of operational policies, which enhanced productivity and service standards to guarantee adherence to rules but also industry standards • Communicated effectively with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of products & services • Managed and trained new team members on operational procedures as well as protocols to ensure consistency and adherence to company standards • Updated participants on operational results and worked with them on strategic initiatives during meetings and presentations. Show less
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Sodexo
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France
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Facilities Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Project Coordinator
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May 2021 - Mar 2022
• Kept track of project progress and escalated any issues that were likely to prevent the project from achieving its benefits on time and within budget as well as ensured all stakeholders were kept informed of project progress, risks, and issues. • Conducted training for new staff as well as refresher training for existing staff in line with standard operating procedures • Assured those employees at the testing facilities provided outstanding care, responded quickly to all patient needs, as well as reassured people throughout the testing process • Assisted project managers in creating highlight reports to be submitted monthly, providing accurate and timely updates on project status and progress • Managed and tracked budget to ensure it did not exceed cost tolerance. Show less
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GASBROS Energy Resources Limited
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Lagos, Nigeria
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Health And Safety Manager
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2021
• Conducted regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and developed strategies to mitigate them • Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations • Collaborated with management to develop and implement emergency response plans and business continuity plans • Investigated accidents and incidents to determine the root cause and developed corrective action plans to prevent future occurrences • Conducted safety meetings and training sessions for employees and contractors to promote a culture of safety awareness • Provided guidance and support to line managers on health and safety matters, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices • Coordinated with external regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with health and safety standards • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices and advised management on changes that may impact the company • Managed a team of health and safety professionals, providing leadership, mentoring, and coaching as required Show less
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MAJOR GAS LIMITED
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Lagos, Nigeria
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Business Development Executive
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2016
• Prospected potential new clients and turned them into increased avenues of business. • Developed negotiating strategies and positions by examining risks and potentials as well as estimating partners needs and goals. • Worked closely with General Manager to develop customer acquisition strategies to obtain maximum sales volume and profitability. • Collaborated with business development, marketing, and product departments on the creation of competitive concept proposals. • Developed new service offerings based on detailed and documented insights of market and client needs which led to an increase in revenue by over 30%. • Managed and maintained a structured analysis of target markets, clients and documentation in the CRM system. • Provided marketing intelligence and feedback to regional teams on the market, industry and competitors’ developments. • Built and maintained relationships with key contacts at potential clients, consulting companies and partners to get access to new opportunities. Show less
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Education
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2014 - 2015
University of Lagos
Master's degree, risk management and insurance -
2007 - 2011
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Insurance
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