Olamide Ojo

Programme and health systems professional with 5+ years of experience coordinating and improving delivery of health and social interventions across Nigeria. Identifies gaps between programme design and real-world use, and translates field observations and data into operational adjustments that improve consistency, uptake, and delivery performance. Experienced working across government, field teams, and community stakeholders in complex, multi-state environments.

Project Manager (SWAp Portfolio) at Krunger Hunter (KH) (2026-01 – 2026-03)

• Translated programme concepts into execution frameworks (WBS, milestone plans, delivery trackers), enabling structured rollout of SWAp initiatives across multiple teams
• Established portfolio tracking systems (risk registers, dashboards) to monitor progress, dependencies, and delivery risks, improving visibility for coordination and decision-making
• Led the setup of PMO structures for SWAp projects, including the National Health Fellows Programme 2.0, converting early-stage concepts into detailed execution plans aligned with monthly delivery targets
• Identified overlaps and misalignment across programme workflows and delivery plans, informing adjustments to coordination approaches across teams
• Strengthened cross-team execution by aligning PMO, programme teams, and leadership on timelines, deliverables, and reporting structures, improving consistency in implementation

Contract Technical Support – Contract at SWAp Coordination Office (2025-04 – 2025-08)

• Served as rapporteur during national and multi-state workshops (ATM, JAR), capturing discussions, structuring key insights, and translating them into actionable outputs for programme coordination
• Conducted qualitative analysis of state operational plans using Dedoose, organising and interpreting inputs to inform programme reviews and planning discussions
• Coordinated inputs for Annual Operational Planning and review processes across states within the health sector SWAp framework, supporting alignment of priorities across stakeholders
• Synthesised inputs from 36 states and the FCT into structured reports used for coordination meetings and stakeholder decision-making

State Operations Manager at Impact Water Nigeria (2023-10 – 2025-06)

• Led delivery of school-based WASH programmes across 20+ LGAs in Niger State, with prior field coordination experience in Kaduna and Gombe States
• Progressed from Field Coordinator roles in Kaduna and Gombe States to State Operations Manager for Niger State, leading multi-state programme delivery and stakeholder engagement
• Introduced calendar-based coordination with LGAs and education authorities, reducing implementation disruptions and improving delivery consistency
• Drove a 30% increase in adoption and 40% growth in product usage across 1,500+ schools by strengthening stakeholder engagement and aligning implementation with school-level constraints
• Identified gaps between reported performance and actual usage through field validation, and adjusted follow-up and engagement approaches to improve consistency of system use
• Supervised 50+ field agents, aligning field activities with programme targets, timelines, and reporting requirements

Program Officer at Action Health Incorporated (Mercy Corps GIRL H Project) (2022-08 – 2023-02)

• Co-managed delivery of an SRHR programme reaching 2,000+ adolescents across Lagos State
• Identified factors affecting participation across 72 safe spaces and adjusted coordination with mentors and stakeholders to improve consistency in programme delivery
• Delivered training for mentors on safeguarding, financial literacy, and life skills
• Facilitated NIN and bank registration for 1,000+ adolescents, improving access to financial and social services
• Managed coordination between mentors, schools, and programme team to ensure timely execution of activities

Programs Lead - Volunteer at Alabiamo Maternal and Child Wellbeing Foundation (2021-08 – 2024-12)

• Led 100+ maternal and child health outreaches, coordinating service delivery, logistics, and stakeholder engagement across underserved communities
• Coordinated programme logistics including drug distribution, vaccine collection, and outreach delivery across multiple locations
• Built partnerships with 20+ organisations to support programme delivery and resource mobilisation
• Managed engagement with Ministry of Health and PHC stakeholders to facilitate outreach activities
• Identified barriers affecting caregiver participation and adjusted outreach engagement approaches to improve uptake of immunization and health services

MSc in Sociology (Health Focus) – University of Lagos

BSc in Child Development & Family Studies – Federal University of Agriculture