Bello Ahmadu

Public Health Practitioner with a strong background in Routine Immunization, Polio eradication campaigns, community mobilization, and health systems strengthening. Skilled in supportive supervision, training, and data analysis with demonstrated ability to engage community stakeholders and strengthen capacity of frontline health workers. Experienced in advocacy, partnership building, and participatory facilitation, with a commitment to improving population health outcomes through evidence-based Social and Behavior Change (SBC) strategies.

Biometric Supervisor (Attendance) - Gombe State Primary Health Care Management Board - Gombe State, Nigeria

(2024-01)

• Conduct supportive supervision to biometric attendants, ensuring accountability and quality service delivery.
• Collate, analyze, and report biometric and attendance data for decision-making.
• Support monitoring and reporting functions in collaboration with state PHC structures.

Routine Immunization Officer (Gadakka Facility) - Gombe State Primary Health Care Management Board - Gombe State, Nigeria

(2017-09 - 2017-12)

• Led mass vaccination campaigns including Polio, Measles, DPT, and Meningitis vaccines.
• Coordinated emergency response activities, distributing relief drugs during outbreaks.
• Engaged community stakeholders to promote vaccine uptake and supported SBC activities.

Community Mobilizer - VCM Network – UNICEF Supported, Gombe State - Gombe State, Nigeria

(2018 - 2020)

• Conducted community dialogues, compound meetings, and door-to-door sensitization to increase polio and routine immunization coverage.
• Tracked newborns and children under five to ensure timely vaccination and referred pregnant women to health facilities for ANC.
• Worked with traditional and religious leaders to strengthen community ownership and trust in immunization activities.
• Supported rapid surveys to generate data on non-compliance, dropouts, and hard-to-reach settlements.

Environmental Health Assistant (Intern) - Gombe State Ministry of Health – Environmental Health Department - Gombe State, Nigeria

(2019 - 2020)

• Assisted in disease surveillance and outbreak response, including health education during cholera and Lassa fever outbreaks.
• Conducted community sanitation campaigns to promote hygiene and prevent disease transmission.
• Monitored compliance with environmental health regulations at community and facility levels.

Field Supervisor (SIAs) - NPHCDA/Partners, Gombe State - Gombe State, Nigeria

(2016 - 2019)

Campaign-based positions

• Supervised vaccinator teams during several rounds of Polio SIAs, ensuring quality coverage and adherence to microplans.
• Monitored daily vaccination data and resolved issues of missed children and non-compliance.
• Reported campaign progress to LGA supervisors and provided on-the-job coaching to field teams.

M.S.c.

• Public Health, Speciality in Epidemiology - Novena University, Ogume, Delta state (2024 - 2025)

B.Sc.

• Public and Community Health - Novena University, Ogume (2021 - 2023)

Professional National Diploma - Environmental Health - Gombe State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaltungo (2016 - 2019)

Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) - GDSS Tongo, Gombe State (2015 - 2015)

First School Leaving Certificate - Central Primary School Tongo, Gombe State (2009 - 2009)