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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

The PMI-supported Antimalarial Resistance Monitoring in Africa (PARMA) network, Malaria Branch, Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Center for Global HealthAccepted Abstract•2024 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, "Quantifying Antimalarial Drug Pressure and its Implication on Drug Resistance"

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Implementing a quality management plan to mitigate potential protocol compliance issues, preserving study integrity• Screen and consent patients to be enrolled in Mucosal Sexual Health research studies • Develop recruitment materials and conducted community engagement activities to boost recruitment • Manage participant communications by sending text messages and emails, facilitating study enrollment and contributing to an increase in participant engagement, while ensuring compliance to study timelines

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

1. Technical Assistance to Niger State Primary Health Care Development Agency (NSPHCDA)for Primary Health Care Management Capacity Strengthening (MCS) contracted by TechnicalAdvice connect with funding from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).- Reviewed and updated the Human Resources for Health (HRH) policies; designed anattendance tracking system for the states’ Primary Health care (PHC) system whichyielded a 50% increase in staff punctuality.- Developed an inventory system for the management for data tools within the PHCsystem, enabling about 90% of the health facilities track availability of these toolsreducing stock outs by 80%- Developed a targeted capacity building plan and training modules on HRH and datamanagement and facilitated the training sessions for PHC managers across all levels fromhealth facilities to state level.2. A micro-census to estimate the under-5 population of children in Benue state usinggeospatial analysis with funding from USAID through MGCL through Presidential MalariaInitiative for state (PMI-S).- Worked with the team to develop the research protocol, tools, project implementation framework,analysis plan and implementation budget.- Conducted mapping of enumeration areas on high resolution readable geospatial mapsusing ArcGIS.- Recruited and trained 120 Research Assistants (RAs) to be deployed across the selectedenumeration areas for the micro-census3. Integration landscape analysis (a systematic review of health integration in LMICs and casestudies of three low-income countries - Madagascar, Nigeria, and Nepal) with funding fromUSAID through MCGL- Conducted an extensive review of the “Optimization of Integrated Routine ImmunizationSessions (OIRIS)" strategy.- Conducted data collection and analysis (Dedoose) of the qualitative data from the study.- Worked with the team to develop the study methodology, detailed research analysis plan, the KII guide and led the analysis and reporting process.

Front-line medical doctor, met with patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, ordered various tests, and suggested treatment options.Monitored patients recovering post-operatively from major and minor medical and surgical procedures.Provided medical care and treatment in Level I Trauma Unit for patients presenting with Obstetrics, Neurologic and Orthopaedic emergencies and other life-threatening conditions.Performed various medical procedures (Vaginal delivery, Neonatal resuscitation, Episiorrhaphy, Cardiopulmonary resuscitations etc), regularly assisting in emergency surgical procedures.Supervised over 20 medical students during clinical postings.

Germany

Collaborated with over 20 academics from different professions passionate about climate change to identify crucial links between climate change, biodiversity, and leadership on human and planetary health.Team engagement in identifying emerging global health challenges, strategic climate planning, and incorporating gender-just climate change actions into national policy to advance the SDGs.Boosted my leadership skills from seminars on Embracing our unique characters as leaders, and Power dynamics and its impact on our daily lives.

Ido, Ekiti, Nigeria

Ido, Ekiti, Nigeria

Advocated for sexual and reproductive health and rights, public health, including global health challenges on behalf of approximately 100 students.Organized outreaches and campaign awareness events in affiliation with the Nigerian Medical Students Association.

Successfully carried out both online and physical awareness campaigns on Safe Abortion, COVID-19, and over 20 more in the advocacy for public health and sexual and reproductive health and rights, reaching over 2000 people.Offered artistic skills in the creation and hand designing of posters and placards used during outreaches and campaigns.

Senator representative of 600l constituency, a class of about 100 students, to the ABUAD medical students association, had vital role in policy and decision making, a representative in the financial committee of the association, and maintaining ‘strong communication’ between members and the association body.Winner Senate Liason of the year

Plot 132 Central Business District (Phase Ii) Pmb 425, Garki Abuja, Fct Nigeria.

Electives in the Department of Paediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, during which I:Interviewed approximately 20 patients per day, wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.Applied classroom learning by directly caring for patients with acute concerns and chronic conditions.Shadowed emergency medical services team in emergency room settings and during field response.Assisted with research projects by compiling and organizing medical data from reports and patient interviews.

Masters, Public Health (Global Epidemiology)

Activities and Societies: Student Activity Coordinator - Rollins Student Government Association

Mbbs, Medicine And Surgery

Activities and Societies: Senator 600l Constituency ABUAD Medical Students Association; Active Member Standing Committee On Reproductive.

Ssce

Activities and Societies: Assistant Health Prefect, Active member of Health club, President of African Union Mock Summit, Baritone player.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Red Cross Club