Isah Sani

Public Health Specialist with over five years of experience in the NGO sector, supporting state and local health systems through Routine Immunization, Polio Eradication, Malaria Prevention, WASH, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, HIV/AIDS, and Disease Surveillance programs. Highly skilled in Community Engagement, SBCC/ACSM, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and health education and promotion. Proven ability to engage stakeholders at community, LGA, and state levels, build strong partnerships, and support government coordination to improve health service delivery.

Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and a Diploma in Public Health (Health Education and Promotion). Committed to advancing sustainable community health outcomes through effective public health interventions.

International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) At Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

LGA Technical Assistant Measles-Rubella Campaign jigawa State Nigeria | July 2025 - October 2025

• Supported planning, coordination, and reporting of readiness assessment dashboards for Measles-Rubella vaccination campaigns.
• Facilitated training and supervision of vaccination teams across assigned LGAs.

•Guided vaccine and logistics management, including cold chain and disposal planning.

• Strengthened Advocacy, Communication, and Social Mobilization (ACSM) activities targeting zero-dose and hard-to-reach communities.
• Supported integrated microplanning and implementation of the Zero Dose Reduction Strategy (ZDRS).
• Conducted supportive supervision, monitoring, and daily call-in data quality reviews during SIAs.
• Collaborated with LGA EPI teams to monitor Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI).
• Provided technical support during LGA evening review meetings for campaign evaluation.

NEW INCENTIVES ALL BABIES ARE EQUAL INITIATIVE (NI-ABAE)

Field officer For Routine Immunization Services Misau LGA Bauchi State, Nigeria | January 2023 - July 2025

• Implemented community-based health and SBC interventions to improve routine immunization demand and service uptake.
• Conducted monitoring activities, rapid assessments, defaulter tracking, and basic data analysis to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Coordinated with health facilities, LGA teams, and community leaders to strengthen service delivery and community engagement.
• Supported health education and outreach on immunization, nutrition, and maternal & child health, and managed CCT-related field activities.

Save the Children

LGA Polio Consultant SBC - Jigawa State, Nigeria | February 2023 - November 2023

• Developed and implemented strategic plans to support polio eradication activities at the LGA level.
• Coordinated with local health authorities, partners, NGOs, and community leaders to ensure effective implementation of immunization campaigns.
• Utilized the Global Tracking System (GTS) to monitor campaign performance, track missed children, and analyze data to address low-coverage areas.
• Conducted training and capacity building for health workers and volunteers on immunization best practices, microplanning, and community engagement.
• Strengthened community engagement by fostering partnerships with key stakeholders and addressing misconceptions and resistance to polio vaccination.

Unicef

LGA Facilitator SBC Polio/ Routine Immunization Kano State Nigeria | january 2022 December 2022

• Supported the planning, coordination, and monitoring of routine immunization and polio campaigns, including implementation in hard-to-reach and insecure settings.
• Led community engagement, youth mobilization, and advocacy activities to improve immunization uptake and acceptance.
• Identified key barriers to service uptake and developed context-specific SBC strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and improve demand.
• Supported the dissemination of IEC materials and coordinated outreach activities in collaboration with government counterparts and partners.

Clinton Health Access initiative (CHAI)

LGA Field Supervisor - Bauchi State, Nigeria | March 2023 - December 2023

• Led community engagement and mapped local leadership structures, recruiting and mentoring Community-Based Distributors (CBDs) for health interventions.
• Trained and supervised CBDs on campaign delivery, counseling, data collection, and use of CommCare app; ensured data accuracy and timely reporting.
• Conducted household validation, monitoring, and spot checks to strengthen program delivery and support public health systems.
• Facilitated effective coordination between program, CBDs, and local health facilities to enhance outreach and service coverage.

Sydani

LGA Consultant SBCC - State Routine Immunization Services and Child Health, Kano State | February 2023 - January 2024

• Strengthened disease surveillance and reporting systems across wards and health facilities, ensuring timely case detection, validation, and escalation using DHIS2 and ODK.
• Conducted routine surveillance data reviews with LGA DSNOs to ensure data completeness, accuracy, and trend analysis for informed decision-making.
• Supported investigation of immunization and disease surveillance alerts, including case follow-up, documentation, and feedback to state-level teams.
• Provided technical support and capacity building to health workers on data quality improvement, monthly reporting, and surveillance documentation standards.
• Led community sensitization and engagement activities to strengthen reporting linkages between households, community health workers (CHWs), and health facilities.

Helen Keller International

State Coordinator Nutrition | Bauchi State, Nigeria | June 2021 - December 2022

• Provided technical input on nutrition and health hygiene in proposal development and conducted capacity-building training for staff, volunteers, and the community.
• Identified and trained community health workers to support project activities, including screening, referrals, and follow-ups.
• Monitored and supported community-level activities such as Care Group and Mother Support Groups to ensure successful interventions.
• Delivered consistent health education messaging to mothers and families in child-friendly spaces.
• Facilitated community nutrition mobilization outreach activities and coordinated with stakeholders for successful implementation.
• Supervised CMAM and IYCF Assistants and monitored referrals of SAM cases to OTP sites.
• Conducted home visits to identify gaps in nutrition and hygiene practices and facilitated community engagement for WASH interventions.
• Collected daily/weekly reports from Nutrition Supervisors and led monthly review meetings to assess achievements and address challenges.

Bachalor Of Science In Public health ( BSc Public health ) | National Open University of Nigeria | 2025

National Diploma in Public Health Education and Promotion (ND) | Malikiya College of Health and Social Science Bauchi State, Nigeria | 2020