Project SafeHer
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Summary
Through this funded project, we are improving HPV screening amongs women in rural communities in Lagos.
About
Highly accomplished Public Health Strategist and Community Pharmacist with proven expertise in leading public health initiatives, pharmaceutical care, and research across diverse communities. Leverages strong project management, grant writing, and data analysis skills to drive impactful health outcomes, secure funding, and foster strategic partnerships for improved health equity and access.
Education
Nigerian University of Technology and Management
Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria
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Masters (MBA)
Business Administration
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
Pharmacy
Grade: 3.9/5.0 (2:1)
Work
The SefeHer Kit project
|Partnerships & Strategy Lead
Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Spearheaded the strategic implementation of the SafeHer Kit project to enhance HPV screening uptake in rural communities.
Highlights
Secured a micro-grant of $500 to implement the SafeHer Kit project, improving HPV screening uptake in rural Lagos communities.
Designed and implemented a community-focused project aimed at increasing access to and utilization of HPV screening services in rural communities in Lagos.
New Concept Pharmacy Lagos
|Community Pharmacist
Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided comprehensive pharmaceutical care, ensuring patient safety and optimizing medication therapy outcomes in a community setting.
Highlights
Ensured safety and effective medication use by consistently intercepting medication-related issues and providing counseling to patients.
Evaluated and dispensed daily prescriptions, educating patients on medication use under clinical preceptor guidance.
Performed point-of-care testing and identified numerous drug therapy problems, contributing to a significant reduction in medication-related issues.
Public Health Interest Group Africa (PHIGA)
|Public Health Researcher
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Summary
Conducted extensive research and presentations on immunology, tropical diseases, and infectious diseases, contributing to global health discourse and publications.
Highlights
Executed a presentation on Malaria in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) to a global audience.
Published a research paper in the Journal of Public Health titled "Evaluation of consumer health information about monkeypox on X (formerly Twitter)."
Future Pharmacy Initiative
|Chief Programme Officer (Board Member)
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Summary
Provided strategic leadership and fiduciary oversight as a Board Member, guiding the organization's mission and ensuring effective program execution across five African countries.
Highlights
Served on the Board of Directors, providing governance, fiduciary oversight, and high-level strategic direction for the organization's mission.
Ensured smooth running of projects and programs, achieving over 90% success across 5 African countries through effective monitoring and evaluation.
Cultivated and managed external partnerships in 5 African countries, expanding organizational reach and impact.
AfriVacx
|Public Health Data Analyst Volunteer
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Summary
Contributed significantly to the vaccination outreach programs in Lagos, Nigeria.
Pharmaceutical Association Of Nigeria Students- UNIPORT chapter
|Public Health Lead and Head of Medical Outreach
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Summary
Orchestrated and led seven community-focused health and medical outreaches, significantly impacting over 5000 participants.
Highlights
Conducted 7+ community-focused health/medical outreaches across 3 communities within 7 months, impacting over 5,000 participants.
Provided public sensitization and education on critical health topics including malaria, sexual and reproductive health, and drug abuse.
Organized a 'pad-a-girl' outreach for over 300 young girls in two secondary schools, collaborating with two health organizations.
Future Pharmacy Initiative(FPI)
|Assistant Public Health Coordinator
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Summary
Developed and supported public health initiatives, enhancing organizational reach and educational impact.
Highlights
Created the first one-year strategic plan for the public health activities of Future Pharmacy Initiative (FPI).
Provided consistent assistance by organizing online events and creating infographics to educate the public on pertinent health topics.
Pharmaceutical Association Of Nigeria Students- UNIPORT
|Project Catalyst
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Summary
Led and supervised public health awareness campaigns, developing educational content and initiating key awareness projects.
Highlights
Led and supervised a team to create a video explanation of hypertension for World Hypertension Day 2022.
Initiated a writing project to commemorate World Hepatitis Day and World Sickle Cell Awareness Program.
Projects
Campus-Wide Anti-microbial Resistance Outreach
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Summary
As Public Health Team Lead, collaborated with Alliance Against Antimicrobial Resistance (Triple-A) in partnership with South Centre, Geneva, Switzerland, to conduct a campus-wide anti-microbial resistance outreach.
Medical Outreach - Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students (PANS), UNIPORT Chapter
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Summary
Co-coordinated a medical outreach on the university campus, educating students and staff on sexual health. The event engaged over 100 participants and 50 volunteers, featuring free family planning lectures, consultations, drug dispensing, HIV rapid blood tests, and educational materials. Sponsored by well-respected Pharmacists, community and hospital pharmacies, and Primary Healthcare Management Board.
Campus-Wide Mega Public Health Students Outreach
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Summary
As Public Health Team Lead, collaborated with the University of Port Harcourt Student's Union Government (SUG) Chief Medical Director (CMD), in partnership with Marie Stopes International (MSI), and National Union of Nursing Students (NUNS), on a 2-day campus-wide mega sexual and reproductive health awareness campaign.
Pad-a-girl Project
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Summary
As Public Health Team Lead, collaborated with the Association of Lady Pharmacists Rivers state, Director of Welfare PANS UNIPORT, and ADMAP to provide sanitary education and free sanitary pads to over 1000 secondary school girls at two Port Harcourt secondary schools within the classes of SS1 and SS2. This project involved over 30 volunteers, including licensed lady pharmacists and students, and was largely sponsored by the Association of Lady Pharmacists, Rivers State.
World Malaria Day Community Health Outreach/Awareness Campaign
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Summary
Organized and led a sensitization walk around a market near UNIPORT, educating market men and women on malaria diagnosis, prevention, control, and treatment. The outreach provided free malaria tests, drugs, and OTC medications, impacting over a hundred participants. The project was sponsored by Kingzy Pharmaceutical Limited and the Primary Healthcare Management Board Rivers state.
Entrepreneurship Skills Acquisition Programme
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Summary
As Vice President of YEM (Young Entrepreneurship Meet-Up), planned to organize a skills acquisition program for 4 tertiary institutions in Rivers State, achieving 50% of the target.
Awards
2nd place – Design4Health Designathon
Awarded By
4gw.org
Awarded for the innovative safeher kit project that improves HPV screening among rural women in Lagos.
Award of Recognition of Excellent Service
Awarded By
Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students - University of Port Harcourt
Awarded for immense support and contributions as Public Health Team Lead, Professional Development Competition Coordinator, and Medical Outreach Committee Head.
Merit Award of Excellent Service - Maven Class
Awarded By
Maven Class
Recognized for excellence in service and outstanding contributions.
Skills
Public Health
Community and public health outreach, Health & scientific research writing, Survey design & optimization, Public Health Awareness, Epidemiology.
Project Management
Project Management, Program Execution, Strategic Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, Cross-functional Collaboration.
Data Analysis
Data Analysis, Visualization & Presentation, Public Health Data Analysis.
Communication & Leadership
Communication, Reporting & Collaboration, Team Leadership, Grant Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Speaking.
Pharmaceutical Care
Medication Management, Patient Counseling, Point-of-Care Testing, Drug Therapy Problem Identification, Pharmacology.
Publications
Digital healthcare tools in Nigeria: Strengthening public health and pandemic preparedness—Insights from the COVID-19 crisis.
Published by
Telehealth and Medicine Today
Summary
Co-authored an article exploring the role of digital healthcare tools in strengthening public health and pandemic preparedness in Nigeria.
Certificates
Certificate of Completion - Leadership
Issued By
Aspire Institute
Certificate of Participation- Youth Day Of Service 2022
Issued By
LEAP Africa