Taofik Oduola

I am motivated to save lives, build peace, and support sustainable development through the application of evidence-based techniques and my professional knowledge in Public Health Management. An educator and public health practitioner of over 30 years, working in areas of Youth Development, Maternal and Child Health, Immunization; Malaria elimination, Prevention and impact mitigation of GBV, Prevention of Mother-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT), HIV/AIDS treatment and care, TB/HIV collaboration, Humanitarian services, nutritional support, and conflict transformation. I want to obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people and achieve sustainable development.

I aim to achieve the best result irrespective of the internal and external environment.

Lecturer at Iconic Open University, Sokoto (2024-01 – Present)

• Conduct classes and deliver lectures on core subjects.
• Organize and lead seminars for students and academic staff.
• Plan and oversee student seminars to enhance learning outcomes.
• Foster academic excellence through mentorship and knowledge transfer.

Executive Director on Community Engagement/Strategic Initiatives at Civil Society for Malaria Elimination (CS4ME) (2024-05 – Present)

Executive Director on Community Rights and Gender Project at Civil Society for Malaria Elimination (CS4ME) (2021-06 – 2023-12)

Proprietor at ROYAL STUDY CENTRE (2019-04 – Present)

Chief Medical Officer at KEBBI STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH (2017-01 – 2022-11)

• Health system strengthening through administrative and technical advisory roles.
• Enhanced healthcare quality services and supervised doctors and paramedics.
• Coordinated Kebbi State TB advisory committee activities.

Executive Director at Royal Impact Health Care Society (ROYAL) (2022-12 – Present)

Program Coordinator at Royal Impact Health Care Society (ROYAL) (2010-03 – 2021-05)

• Designed strategic and annual work plans for HIV prevention, TB management, and malaria elimination.
• Coordinated reproductive health programs and supervised staff activities.

Volunteer National Consultant at CIVIL SOCIETY IN MALARIA, IMMUNIZATION, AND NUTRITION (2005-06 – 2014-07)

• Promoted child survival strategies in Northwest Nigeria.
• Provided technical support and capacity building for member NGOs.

Consultant Coordinator at FAMILY HEALTH FRONTIERS (FAHEF) (2005-05 – 2010-03)

Consultant Project Coordinator at WORLD BANK-SPONSORED HIV PREVENTION PROJECT (2014-12 – 2017-02)

Program Coordinator (ROYAL) / Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (HC3) at PMI/USAID/HC3 MALARIA ELIMINATION PROJECT (2014-12 – 2016-12)

COMMUNITY LIFE PARTNERS, USA (2012-01 – 2020-12)

• Developed and implemented action plans on medical outreach and child survival.

PhD in Public Health – International University, Bamenda, Cameroon (2016-01 – 2020-12)

Master's in Public Health (MPH) – Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto Nigeria (2007-01 – 2010-12)

Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) – University of Calabar, Cross-River State, Nigeria (2002-01 – 2004-12)

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration – University of Calabar, Cross-River State, Nigeria (2000-01 – 2002-12)

Bachelor's Degree in Dental Surgery (BCh.D) – ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria (1985-01 – 1991-12)

Advanced Level Certificate in Science Education – College Of Arts & Science, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria (1983-01 – 1985-12)

Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) – Ibadan City Academy, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria (1976-01 – 1982-12)

Primary School Leaving Certificate – CAC Primary School, Eleta, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria (1970-01 – 1976-12)