Adetayo Agbede

Public Health Professional with over 7 years of experience in HIV prevention, treatment, monitoring and evaluation, health systems strengthening and community-based interventions within PEPFAR/CDC funded programs, enhancing service delivery in under-served communities. Proven expertise project coordination, stakeholder engagement, case management, adherence counseling and data-driven program delivery, achieving measurable improvements in case finding, ART retention and TB/HIV integration. Currently pursuing an MPH in Child & Adolescent Health, bringing a strong commitment to evidence-based interventions and sustainable public health impact.

PITC Officer & Community HTS Supervisor - APIN Public Health Initiatives - Prevention & Community Unit

(2022-11)

• Increased HIV case finding through targeted community outreach, facility testing, strategic distribution of test kits and improved documentation accuracy.
• Supervised and evaluated health facilities across community, state levels, enhancing reporting compliance and HIV service quality.
• Mentored interns which helped boost operational efficiency and community outreach capacity.
• Supported TB/HIV service integration, contributing to an improvement in TB case detection in all APIN designated ART clinics in the state.
• Supported community tracking, resulting in successful re-engagement of over 70% of defaulters, improving overall facility retention performance.
• Led monthly case reviews with multidisciplinary teams, strengthening coordination for complex cases and enhancing client outcomes.
• Ensured accurate documentation in registers, EMRs and reporting tools, contributing to a 15–20% improvement in data quality and completeness.
• Integrated other health commodities for testing like Malaria, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis and SRH services both at facility and community level.
• Skilled in key CDC-funded thematic areas including PMTCT, GBV/IPV response, OVC programming, NO MEANS NO (violence prevention), KPP/OSS service delivery, Index Testing and ANC continuum of care.

HIV Case Manager / Adherence Counselor - APIN Public Health Initiatives

(2020-08 - 2022-10)

• Provided individualized adherence counseling and care plans to a caseload of ART/PrEP clients achieving a high retention rate over 90% viral load suppression among managed clients.
• Managed and referred several GBV and IPV clients to essential services, ensuring timely access to psycho-social and medical support.
• Ensured timely linkage to ART for newly diagnosed clients, successfully linking over 95% to care within 24-72 hours through effective coordination across service delivery points.
• Conducted routine follow-up via phone tracking, home visits and facility reviews, resulting in a 25–40% reduction in loss to follow-up and improved continuity of care.
• Monitored viral load results, identified clients with treatment failure and facilitated enhanced adherence counseling (EAC), improving treatment optimization outcomes.
• Strengthened appointment-keeping and retention by implementing client reminder systems and barrier assessments, leading to a 30% increase in appointment adherence.
• Collaborated with clinicians, peer educators and community testers to deliver integrated, client-centered services and resolved a caseload of documented client barriers.
• Delivered targeted health education to adolescents, caregivers and adults on adherence, positive living, sexual and reproductive health and treatment literacy.

Remote Data Entry Specialist - Wellnite

(2022-06 - 2022-10)

• Utilized advanced data entry tools to compile and process data by maintaining a 99.9% accuracy rate into databases and CRM Systems
• Successfully processed over 60 forms a month leading to smooth data operations.
• Maintained confidentiality and handled sensitive information responsibly.
• Audited and rectified data entry errors thus resulting in improved data integrity.
• Streamlined data to aid in easy access and retrieval.
• Improved data entry processes which resulted in a 25% increase in productivity.
• Verify and correct data as needed to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Public Health Administrator - Crown Continental Ltd

(2018-11 - 2020-07)

• Led immunization campaigns reaching 200+ community members, improving vaccination coverage rates
• Coordinated multi-partner STI prevention and nutrition programs, increasing participation.

Public Health Educator Intern - Ifedore Local Government

(2017-08 - 2018-04)

Volunteer Experience

• Facilitated in educating vulnerable adolescents on sexual and reproductive health issues across rural communities.
• Provided administrative and logistic support for community programs.
• Participated in multi-sectoral coordination on public health interventions or initiatives.
• Assisted in community health outreach programs to promote vaccination awareness.
• Conducted research on health disparities affecting under-served populations.
• Collaborated with local health departments on disease prevention strategies.
• Organized school-based sensitization programs on substance abuse and risky behavior.
• Distributed sanitary and health materials in partnership with health local agencies.
• Delivered sexual health talks in secondary schools and communities focusing on STI prevention and hygiene.

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Child & Adolescent Health - University of Ibadan (2026)

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Public Health Care & Disease Prevention - University of Debrecen (2017)