Assistant Coordinator Health and Care - Nigerian Red Cross Society - Abuja, Nigeria
(2020-06)
- Coordinating health emergency preparedness, response and recovery
- Supporting the capacity building of vulnerable populations to solve their primary health problems including WASH and hygiene promotion
- Supporting the capacity building of community volunteers to support communities affected by public health emergencies
- Coordinating ongoing malnutrition emergency appeal in 8 Branches
- Coordinated the just concluded Mpox DREF in 23 Branches
- Coordinated the Diphtheria Appeal-2023-2024
- Coordinated the Lassa Fever DREF -2024
- Supported COVID-19, YF and CSM response -2020-2022
- Supporting the planning, implementation, supervision, and routine reporting of community-based surveillance on VPDs and other IDSR diseases
- Support the strengthening of branch capacity to maintain leadership in First Aid training and services
- Support the planning, implementation, supervision, and reporting of the health and nutrition services to Cameroonian refugees in Nigeria
- Coordinated the Planning, implementation, supervision, and reporting of the Diphtheria Appeal Operation
- Coordinated the Planning, implementation, supervision, and reporting of the Lassa Fever DREF Operation in Nigeria
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, supervision, and reporting of the 2023 Measles and Rubella campaign in Bayelsa and Kano States
- Supported the development of the NRCS 2021-2025 Strategic Development Plan (SDP)
- Supported the development of annual Operational Plans
- Supported the development of the Africa CDC SLL RCCE micro plan
- Supporting the British Red Cross multi-purpose and conditional cash voucher Assistance programming in 3 States
- Supporting the implementation of the UNHCR health and nutrition program for Cameroonian refugees
- Participating in NRCS field-level activities for programme monitoring and evaluation
- Providing technical support to project managers on improving project performance using M&E findings (monitoring for action)
- Coordinated and facilitated the planning, implementation and reporting of post-distribution monitoring and beneficiaries' satisfaction surveys for all NRCS Cash Distribution Programmes in Nigeria 2020-2022
Assistant Coordinator Planning Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning - Nigerian Red Cross Society - Abuja, Nigeria
(2020-06)
- Participating in NRCS field-level activities for programme monitoring and evaluation
- Providing technical support to project managers on improving project performance using M&E findings (monitoring for action)
- Coordinated and facilitated the planning, implementation and reporting of post-distribution monitoring and beneficiaries' satisfaction surveys for all NRCS Cash Distribution Programmes in Nigeria 2020-2022
Technical Facilitator-APW Consultant - World Health Organization - Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, Nigeria
(2012-04 - 2020-03)
Immunization Service Delivery (Routine and Supplemental) and Integrated Disease Surveillance and Notification (IDSR)
- Supported State and LGA teams in strengthening the routine and supplementary immunization system and contributed to, Polio eradication and reduction in VPDs in Cross River and Akwa Ibom States
- Supported State and LGA teams in preparing and monitoring the implementation of SIA operational plans
- Supported State and LGA teams to implement activities aimed at improving the performance of vaccination teams
- Supported LGA teams to strengthen partnerships with Traditional Leaders, other influential community leaders, and community-based organizations to support immunization activities
- Supported LGA teams to ensure implementation of activities recommended in the Abuja commitments, including holding regular and effective LGA Task Force meetings
- Developed programme reports, include indicators recommended in the National PEI accountability Framework
- Supported the Ebola response in Akwa Ibom State -2024
- Supported States and Local Government teams in strengthening disease surveillance in Cross River and Akwa Ibom States and Contributed to Polio eradication in Nigeria
- Supported the States and LGA teams in preparing LGA AFP Surveillance annual work plans
- Supported the States and LGA Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers to implement active surveillance activities targeting priority reporting sites (both health facilities and non-health facility reporting sites)
- Supported regular sensitization and capacity building of front-line health workers and community surveillance focal points
- Supported the investigation of confirmed polio cases
- Supported the surveillance of other VPDs and priority diseases within the national IDSR strategy
Surveillance Focal Point - Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency - Cross River State, Nigeria
(2009-01 - 2012-03)
- Supported the planning, coordination, and supervision of surveillance activities by working with the WHO State Coordinator
- Planned, Coordinated, and implemented Malaria activities in the State
- Prepared State malarial annual work plan and ensured the implementation of planned activities
- Mobilized and sensitized Communities and relevant stakeholders to support malaria prevention and control activities in the State
- Facilitated regular community dialogues with community opinion leaders to participate, own, and sustain malaria control activities
- Attended meetings of LGA and ward development committees every quarter to provide feedback on malaria control
- Managed collation, storage, distribution, and proper documentation of all malaria commodities allocated to the State
- Facilitated regular training of trainers (TOT) workshops for malaria service providers in the State
- Monitored and supervised malaria activities at the LGA, ward, and Community levels
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of malaria activities for dissemination to relevant stakeholders
State M & E Officer Expanded Programme on Immunization - Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency - Cross River State, Nigeria
(2006-01 - 2008-12)
- Supported the development of programme operational Plans
- Developed programme monitoring plans
- Facilitated training of LGAs and health facilities M&E officers
- Carried out regular monitoring visits during routine and supplemental immunization activates
- Supported the development of micro plans at LGAs, wards, and HFs
- Collated and analyzed State RI & SIAs data on a monthly basis
Health Officer - National Youth Service Corps - Nigeria
(2000-01 - 2001-12)
- Supported the LGA to establish Primary Health Care Records System
- Built capacity of health staff on data management in PHC facility
Health Coordinator/Project Manager - Nigerian Red Cross Society - Cross River State, Nigeria
(2009-01 - 2011-12)
As a volunteer under the supervision of IFRC Delegates
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of all NRCS health programmes and activities
- Mobilized NRCS volunteers for regular health talks and sensitization activities in markets and public motor parks
- Mobilized NRCS volunteers for regular sensitization of communities on Health, Sanitation, and Hygiene using focused group discussion (FDGs) and local public enlightenment rallies
- Planned and facilitated training of trainers (LGA focal persons) for the State-wide Net Distribution
- Facilitated the training of NRCS community-based volunteers for USAID-funded IFRC/NRCS LLINs Distribution Campaign
- Planned, coordinated, implemented, and monitored Net Distribution mass campaign activities
- Organized and coordinated regular meetings and reporting of campaign and branch activities
- Prepared and coordinated timely reporting of malaria control activities from branch to headquarters (narrative and financial)
- Prepared and submitted to USAID and IFRC the final campaign report (NRCS) at the end of the project
- Worked with State branches and partners to promote sustainable and ongoing volunteer activities, at the end of the project funding period
- Coordinated the recruitment of over 3200 volunteers for the net distribution campaign
Change Agent Movement State Coordinator/Secretary - Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria - Cross River State, Nigeria
(2006-01 - 2009-12)
Facilitated positive change in the health sector with emphasis on PHC service delivery
- Coordinated the Change Agent Movement in Cross River State
- Coordinated the inauguration of Ward Development Committees in all 196 wards of Cross River State under the European Union- Support to Ward Health System (EU – SWHeS) strategy
- Coordinated mobilization and sensitization communities to participate, own, and sustain PHC activities
- Regularly engaged with health service stakeholders/partners to discuss pressing health needs in the State and proffer possible solutions to bring about the desired change
- Facilitated regular stakeholders' meetings including the private sector to pull and efficiently harness available human and financial resources to provide effective PHC services in the State
Change Agent Programme Consultant - European Union Partnership to Reinforce Immunization Efficiency Project - Cross River State, Nigeria
(2005-01 - 2005-12)
- Provided Technical support for public-private partnership in immunization and PHC service delivery
- Coordinated the PPP project on immunization services delivery in CRS
- Proposed and implemented a Community-based project for EU-PRIME on "Providing Routine Immunization Services to 20 Hard-to-Reach Communities in Cross River State"
- Facilitated Community participation, involvement, and ownership of immunization and PHC services strengthened through regular advocacies mobilization and sensitization through the WDCs/VDCs
- Coordinated and conducted training for immunization service providers in PHC and private facilities
Central Facilitator/Core Trainer - National Programme on Immunization/Primary Health Care Development Agency - Nigeria
(2002-01 - 2006-12)
- Supervise and facilitate planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of National Immunization Days (NIDs) at LGA, ward, and community levels
- Implemented NIDs successfully in LGAs of assignment
- Strengthened and sustained social mobilization committees in Local Government Areas of assignment
- Trained the LGA team on implementation and demand creation strategies
- Implemented strategies and activities that improved the cold chain status in the LGAs
- Developed implementation micro plan in LGAs of assignment
