Nutrition (technical)program Officer

• Aug 2022 - Present

Demonstrate a strong technical capacity in effectively coordinating and implementing comprehensive nutrition programs in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health and Primary Health Care Development Board. I successfully managed budgets, employed project management techniques, and designed interventions to reach our targeted and vulnerable groups. My efforts also included leading successful community engagement initiatives and ensuring adherence to established standards and guidelines. I actively engaged with stakeholders, advocated for effective policies, and prepared comprehensive reports to communicate our program's achievements and maintain transparency and accountability. Key Achievement: Coordinated and implemented nutrition programs, collaborating closely with the State Ministry of Health and Primary Health Care Development Board in Benue State. Achievements: • Developed and managed budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation while maintaining fiscal responsibility. • Implemented project management techniques to plan, monitor, and evaluate program activities, ensuring timely and high-quality implementation. • Designed and executed interventions, including robust beneficiary selection criteria, reaching targeted and vulnerable groups. • Led social mobilization efforts, engaging and empowering community members through awareness campaigns, meetings, and involving local leaders, creating sustainable impact on community health. • Ensured adherence to Global Alliance for Vitamin A standards, conducting reviews and adaptations to maintain program quality. • Engaged with Nutrition and Health Sector stakeholders, leveraging partnerships and advocating for effective policies and interventions. • Prepared comprehensive reports documenting progress, outcomes, and lessons learned, ensuring transparency and accountability. Show less

Project Officer

• Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

Key Achievement: • Successfully led the end-to-end implementation of the FOA COVID-19 project in Adamawa state, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic planning abilities. • Established productive partnerships with Adamawa state government stakeholders, ensuring high-quality patient care in Primary Health Centers (PHCs) for vulnerable populations. • Demonstrated exceptional financial management skills by monitoring the project budget, optimizing resource allocation in alignment with objectives. • Expanded healthcare services by supporting PHC outreach and community health programs in six Local Government Areas (LGAs), bridging the healthcare gap for underserved populations. • Implemented innovative strategies for community sanitation initiatives, leading to improved sanitation practices and community well-being. • Ensured the highest standards of infection prevention and control across all PHCs through proactive supervision. • Orchestrated an effective infection prevention and control campaign, reducing healthcare-associated infections and improving healthcare quality. • Provided comprehensive training for community volunteers, addressing COVID-19 information and the unique needs of marginalized groups in Adamawa State. • Supported the development of curricula, advocacy strategies, and engaging communication materials to address critical health concerns. Show less

Nutrition in Emergency Program Officer

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

Key Achievement: In implementing and managing the Nutrition and Health sector of a successful multisector project, I fostered relationships with stakeholders, ensured effective coordination, and led a high-performing team. Through training, interagency collaboration, and impactful advocacy, we maximized impact in Protection, Health, Nutrition, Education, and livelihoods. With strong reporting and coordination skills, we achieved positive outcomes.• Implemented and managed the Nutrition and Health sector of a BMZ multisector project in Borno South and Adamawa state, ensuring successful outcomes at community and facility levels.• Established productive relationships with stakeholders, coordinating health and nutrition activities across sectors.• Trained community structures, strengthened referral systems, and enhanced mainstreaming efforts within the community.• Led a high-performing team, developing Stabilization Centers and integrating Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) into routine services.• Conducted Training of Trainers (TOT) sessions for community health workers, equipping them with comprehensive care skills.• Maximized impact through interagency collaboration on Health, Nutrition, Education, and livelihood interventions.• Designed and disseminated impactful Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials for advocacy.• Collaborated with agricultural extension workers to promote enhanced-homestead food production for improved nutrition.• Provided effective supervision during the construction of water and sanitation facilities, ensuring access to safe water.• Demonstrated strong reporting skills, implementing robust reporting systems and ensuring timely submission to donors. Show less

Infant and young child feeding officer

• May 2017 - Dec 2018

Key Achievements:• Spearheaded the implementation of Infant and young child feeding Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) and early childhood development (ECD) programs, providing comprehensive support for Acute Malnourished children in Borno south at both community and facility levels.• Facilitated seamless collaboration, fostering sectoral integration of health, nutrition, and livelihood services, resulting in enhanced service delivery. • Led the team in executing advocacy and awareness initiatives using state-of-the-art SBCC tools and job aids, targeting community leaders and members within the project site.• Forged partnerships with agricultural extension workers from the Local Government Area (LGA), organizing training sessions and coordinating women groups to promote improved homestead food production.• Orchestrated mass and group food demonstrations involving community women and caregivers with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) children, emphasizing practical nutritional knowledge and skills.• Supported caregivers of malnourished children through the provision of Cash and Voucher assistance, addressing their immediate needs.• Organized multiple Training of Trainers sessions for health workers and Nutrition focal persons, equipping them with comprehensive knowledge on MIYCF, SBCC, CIYCF, identification and referral of Psychosocial Support (PSS) cases, and CMAM.• Mobilized and collaborated with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to verify beneficiaries for Conditional Cash Transfer activities, specifically targeting caregivers of SAM-identified beneficiaries.• Provided vital support to Plan Education in Emergency team through Early Childhood Development trainings, promoting holistic development opportunities for children.• Identified caregivers of Under 5 children with SAM and offered critical psychosocial support through personalized one-on-one counseling sessions. Show less

Clinical Dietitian

• May 2016 - May 2017

Key Achievements • Led the advocacy for the successful establishment of a dietetics department at Federal Medical Center, Yola • Pioneered clinical management of malnutrition and provision of psychosocial support for IDPs at the Federal Medical Centre Yola. • Conduct sensitization in Public health department on IYCF using SBCC strategies and designed materials within the Facility. • Led advocacy, social mobilization and community participation in health talks and Nutrition intervention programs in both host community and IDP's camp • Provide lactation support for mothers/care givers during ANC/PNC Show less

Volunteer

• Dec 2015 - Apr 2016

Key achievements: • Enhanced facility response, reporting, and management of PMTCT/HIV/AIDS/STI/TB, as well as the integration of medical services. • Coordinated outreach services in government hospitals, public health clinics, and other health facilities to manage PMTCT/HIV/AIDS/STI/TB and integrate medical services. Also facilitated community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) and provided infant and young child feeding (IYCF) support for vulnerable children. • Organized reproductive and nutrition-based educational health talks within and outside Yola, specifically targeting Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps to ensure the well-being and protection of children and women. • Conducted sensitization and mobilization activities in host communities to promote community service interventions, reduce stigmatization, and foster inclusiveness. Show less

Peer Educator

• Jul 2015 - Apr 2016