Esther Ogunkola

Executive Assistant and Virtual Operations Specialist with extensive experience delivering proactive calendar leadership, administrative gatekeeping, and cross-functional operational support. Formally certified in modern remote support through the ALX Virtual Assistant Program, with a proven track record of managing competing priorities, maintaining strict task and document control, and serving as a confident anchor for executive leadership. Skilled in asserting boundary control over schedules, leveraging Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and cutting-edge AI tools to optimize daily workflows, streamline executive communications, and drive operational efficiency in dynamic business environments.

Field Research Assistant / Remote Data Coordinator - Health Policy Research Group (HPRG), University of Nigeria

(2025-09 - 2025-11)

• Coordinated remote project logistics and participant scheduling for health policy research affiliated with the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research.
• Administered structured digital surveys and interviews, maintaining strict adherence to data quality protocols and confidentiality standards.
• Managed qualitative data recording, transcribing In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) and organizing Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) into structured reports.
• Participated in specialized training on mixed-methods data collection and research ethics.

Field Data Collector - Nigeria Gender and Polio Immunization Survey

(2024-09 - 2024-10)

• Facilitated stakeholder communication and engagement with community leaders and health workers to support project entry.
• Collected and organized digital immunization coverage data across assigned communities using mobile data capture tools.
• Captured gender-disaggregated health metrics, ensuring rigorous data verification and report formatting.

Field Data Collector / Qualitative Transcriptionist - BrooksInsight Limited

(2024-02 - 2024-06)

• Collected, verified, and formatted field data, ensuring full compliance with project guidelines and data entry standards.
• Transcribed complex audio/video qualitative field data (FGDs, KIIs, health recordings) into accurate, formatted document summaries.
• Maintained patient/participant confidentiality and document control across all remote communication files.
• Collaborated via virtual tools (Zoom, Trello, Google Workspace) to deliver timely research documentation and administrative support to stakeholders.

Research Assistant - Faculty of Public Health, University of Ibadan

(2023-04 - 2024-06)

• Supported remote micro-planning, schedule management, and administrative tracking for large-scale public health research projects.
• Executed health data cleaning, entry, and reporting using SPSS, Excel, and CRM/database management tools.
• Drafted technical reports, managed virtual calendar/meeting schedules, and prepared minutes for high-level research stakeholders.

Student Intern - Ogun State Ministry of Health

(2021-10 - 2021-12)

• Assisted in monitoring PHC facilities and verifying community-level health data.
• Supported COVID-19 vaccination and health campaigns.
• Assisted with administrative reporting and health facility data entry.

Freelance Administrative Assistant - Remote Support Services

(2018-01 - 2018-11)

• Provided remote administrative support, managing daily schedules, digital files, and client correspondence.
• Assisted with data entry, record organization, and virtual communication workflows across remote tasks.
• Managed client calendars, email communications, and appointment scheduling remotely.
• Provided audio/video transcription, document formatting, and remote database entry with high precision.

Member - NYSC SDG

(2023-03 - 2024-06)

Led community outreach projects aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on health education and environmental sanitation.

MPH - Epidemiology (In-view) - University of Ibadan (2024-07)

BSc. - Public Health - Osun State University (2018-11 - 2023-01)