Olumide Atitebi
PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER
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Public health practitioner with an MSc in Public Health & Health Promotion and a clinical background in dentistry, holding 8+ yrs of experience designing, delivering, and evaluating health promotion programmes across Nigeria and Wales. Skilled in multi-agency partnership working, community health development, and reduction of health inequalities among underserved populations. Practical understanding of NHS Wales structures, health policy implementation, and statutory care standards gained through current front-line roles in Swansea.
Strong record of stakeholder engagement, training delivery, needs assessment, and monitoring and evaluation of programme outcomes.
Experience
Healthcare Support Worker - Walsingham Support - Swansea, Wales
(2023-06)
- Delivered person-centred care and support to a caseload of 9 individuals with complex health & social care needs, in line with CQC standards, NHS guidance, and local safeguarding policy.
- Applied infection prevention and control, risk assessment, and health promotion practice daily, translating public health priorities into practical care delivery.
- Communicated sensitive health information clearly to individuals and families, adapting approach across varying needs and cultural backgrounds.
- Completed 6 mandatory training modules within the first year, maintaining full compliance with Welsh care standards.
- Supported multi-disciplinary reviews, contributing observations that informed 2 care plan revisions per quarter on average.
Residential Support Officer - City & County of Swansea - Swansea, Wales
(2023-05)
- Delivered statutory care and support in full compliance with Welsh Government regulations and Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) standards, promoting independence, dignity, and choice.
- Prepared and maintained care plans, risk assessments, incident logs, and statutory records across a residential unit supporting 7 service users.
- Followed local authority safeguarding procedures, identifying, reporting, and responding to concerns in line with statutory frameworks.
- Coordinated with social workers, nurses, medical teams, and education staff to deliver joined-up support plans for vulnerable individuals.
- Built a practical understanding of how public health, social care, and support services are organised and delivered at the local government level.
Resident Dentist - Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital - Osun State, Nigeria
(2021-08 - 2023-01)
- Led clinical teams delivering oral healthcare, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education to over 200 patients weekly, maintaining clinical governance and safety standards.
- Designed and coordinated multi-agency health outreach initiatives, including school health screening, immunisation, & maternal health promotion, reaching 14K+ people across 6 communities.
- Partnered with government health departments, local authorities, and non-profit organisations to plan and deliver evidence-based health promotion activities.
- Trained 23 community health workers and volunteers on preventive health messaging to support sustainable population health improvement.
Lead - Orange Dental - Akure, Nigeria
(2022 - 2022)
- Led a multidisciplinary team of 5 dental professionals, delivering community-focused oral health services to underserved populations.
- Designed and delivered public health education sessions on disease prevention, diet, hygiene, and links to general health across 8 community settings.
- Established structured follow-up protocols to monitor outcomes and sustain long-term improvements in health behaviours.
- Contributed to service planning, data recording, and reporting aligned with local public health priorities.
Clinical Resident (Dentistry) - University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital - Ondo State, Nigeria
(2019-08 - 2021-08)
- Delivered clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning within a tertiary teaching hospital, coordinating care with medical and surgical teams.
- Contributed to hospital-wide health improvement initiatives, patient safety programmes, and clinical audits to maintain and enhance service quality.
- Mentored and taught undergraduate students, delivering structured clinical training sessions across 4 academic terms.
- Participated in interdisciplinary case reviews addressing complex, multi-morbid patient presentations.
Dental Officer - Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital - Nasarawa State, Nigeria
(2017-12 - 2019-08)
- Led oral health education campaigns across schools, markets, and rural communities, integrating messaging into primary healthcare and general health promotion initiatives.
- Organised outreach and screening programmes for underserved populations, reaching 3k+ residents over the course of the role and collaborating with local health authorities to expand access to services.
- Trained community health workers and volunteers on preventive practices, extending programme reach beyond clinical settings.
- Managed routine and emergency clinical caseloads while maintaining accurate records in line with professional and ethical guidelines.
President, Community Development Service - National Youth Service Corps - Lafia, Nigeria
(2016-09 - 2017-10)
- Elected to lead a volunteer team of over 20 members, planning, coordinating, and executing health and social development projects across local communities.
- Designed and led a large-scale HIV and Hepatitis screening programme in formal partnership with the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria and the state Primary Healthcare Development Agency, screening over 600 residents.
- Managed end-to-end programme delivery, from advocacy and community mobilisation through logistics, service delivery, and reporting.
- Coordinated sensitisation and stigma-reduction campaigns, securing referral pathways linking confirmed cases to treatment and support.
- Built and maintained partnerships with government agencies and technical organisations to deliver evidence-based interventions in a resource-limited setting.
Education
MSc - Public Health & Health Promotion - Swansea University (2023-01 - 2024-01)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD) - Dentistry - Obafemi Awolowo University (2007-01 - 2015-01)