This Maven is a public health specialist with over 20 years of experience in health systems strengthening, immunization programmes, medical laboratory systems, and project management. He has led large-scale health initiatives across Nigeria and other African countries, focusing on improving primary healthcare, optimizing vaccine logistics, and strengthening laboratory systems, sustainable immunization financing, effective supply chain management, and mentoring emerging professionals. His expertise includes strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based policy development, with a commitment to reducing health disparities and reaching underserved populations. He has managed complex projects supported by organizations like GAVI, USAID, the Global Fund, and the World Bank, including the multi-country GAVI Demand-Side Incentives Project to increase vaccination coverage and reduce zero-dose children. A trusted advisor to governments and NGOs, he has contributed to Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Strategy, strengthened immunization supply chains, and improved health commodity logistics to minimize stockouts. He is also a dedicated mentor, having trained health workers and presented research at local and international conferences. He holds an MPH and currently pursuing a PhD in Health Systems Management, he has certifications from Johns Hopkins, the World Bank, and the University of Washington. His leadership roles include membership in the American Public Health Association, International Association of Public Health Logisticians, and past chairmanship of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria. With a proven track record of impact, he is a sought-after expert in immunization, health systems, laboratory strengthening, proposal and policy development.
•Serve as the Nigeria Country Lead to coordinate the GAVI funded Demand-Side Incentives (DSI) project to address immunisation challenges and reduce zero-dose children in Nigeria. •Engage government stakeholders to conduct economic analyses of immunization programs, supporting evidence-based decision-making and policy development. •Facilitate stakeholder advocacy and engagement at National and subnational levels. •Develop comprehensive project plans, conduct risk assessments, and ensure timely project implementation. •Lead national and subnational immunization system diagnosis and project work-streams and operations. •Provide supportive supervision and capacity-building efforts for in-country project team. •Supervised and led the feasibility assessment studies for the DSI project across Oyo and Kwara States. •Supervised and led the conduct of Key Informant Interviews (KII), In-dept Interviews (IDI), and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) for the baseline of the DSI project in Oyo and Kwara States •Supervised and led the conduct of statewide mapping of settlements, health facilities, and wards in Oyo and Kwara State for the RCT studies part of the DSI project. •Supervised and led the conduct of household enrolment across the 33 LGAs in Oyo State and 16 LGAs in Kwara State for the DSI projects baseline. •Successfully led the conduct of a pilot study for the DSI project in 6 selected LGAs across Oyo and Kwara States •Train health workers on resource mobilization, budgeting, and financial planning to enhance immunization delivery and equitable access for zero-dose children •Lead the preparation of immunization project budgets for efficient resource allocation and cost-effective project delivery. •Effectively manage project resources, budgets, and quality assurance protocols. •Uphold accountability and contractual compliance by regular monitoring and review of program operations. •Manage an innovative Direct Facility Financing support to health facilities in addressing immunization challenges. •Develop sustainable immunization financing strategies that aligns with national priorities and global financing mechanisms. •Provide adept project planning and immunization programming technical support for the effective implementation of the Demand-Side Incentives project to address immunization challenges in Cameroon, the DRC and Lesotho. •Supervised the conduct of Geospatial analysis for action on Zero dose in selected LGAs of Kano and Lagos State, Nigeria
•Design, develop, and deliver public health professional development training programs for healthcare professionals. •Manage professional and executive education programs, from curriculum development to technical support. •Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and collaborations with external trainers. •Human resource capacity building and skill development for public health workforce using hybrid and online platforms •Successfully conducted master-classes and training programs, impacting hundreds of healthcare professionals.
•Coordinated project planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. •Developed operational strategies, prepared reports, and supported grant applications, project budgets, and advocacy efforts. •Led internal analysis of team performance and represented the organization in key technical working groups at Nigeria Centre for Diseases Control and National Primary Health Care Development Agency. •Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to conduct groundbreaking research in primary health care service delivery resulting in the publication of State of Primary Health Care Delivery in Nigeria Report (2019 but developed in 2022). •Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute research projects, effectively integrating program coordination and management into the analysis and interpretation of data. •Supported in the Finalization of a five-year National Lassa Fever Strategy document for Nigeria. •Coordinated stakeholders’ advocacy, partnership and liaison and represented the organization in NPHCDA COVID-19 Technical Working Group and NCDC COVID-19 Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Pillar •Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, and provide mentoring to individuals with lagging skills. •Supervised the conduct of Supply Chain and Health Services spot checks for Global Fund-supported programs in 17 States in Nigeria on the level of disruptions to service delivery caused by COVID-19 and availability of tracer commodities. •Engaged stakeholders at the national and subnational levels including government Head of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Chief Medical Directors to secure their buy-in and support for the project
•Provided technical and programmatic support on immunization and primary health care (PHC) services delivery to Gombe State Emergency Routine Immunization Coordination Centre (SERICC) •Supported program planning, reporting, and implementation in collaboration with partners. •Built capacity of state and LGA immunization teams and conducted bottleneck analyses. •Advocated for immunization funding and integration into primary health care services and collaborated with stakeholders and other partners to implement evidence-based interventions for Vaccines preventable diseases. •Provided technical support in the development of Annual Operational and Annual Routine Immunization work plans to ensure alignment with Nigerian Strategy for Immunization & Primary Health Care System Strengthening (NSIPPSS) •Supported the development of improvement plans (cIP) and conducting EVM assessments •Supported in the development of strategic plans for strengthening of Immunisation Supply Chain (iSC) Management •Proficient in vaccine LMIS and immunisation supply chain tools and systems •Supported in planning, implementation and supervision of Periodic Intensification of Routine Immunization (PIRI), SIAs, polio campaign and other campaign activities. •Supported State Logistics Working Group towards implementing vaccine management standards and practices. •Provided technical support in development of application documentations (Budget and Work-plan, Program Support Rationale and State RI+PHC Situation Analysis) for a $5.5 million GAVI Health System and Immunization Strengthening (HSIS) Grants to support Routine Immunization and PHC services in the state.
•Designed and developed lectures for the postgraduate professional fellowship students. •Delivered lectures on health logistics & Supply chain management, laboratory planning & design, and Laboratory instrumentation. •Facilitated training sessions, workshops, and collaborations with other faculty members.
•Served as link between CRS Global Fund Malaria Project team, Ekiti State Ministry of Health, implementing Partners) to ensure seamless commodities supplies •Monitored delivery of malaria commodities from Federal Medical Store (FMS) to State CMS and health facilities. •Supported state forecasting, quantification, and reporting for malaria commodities •Conducted monitoring and supportive supervision to health facilities, improving stock out rates. •Played active role in resuscitation of the State’s Health Partners' Forum and PSM-Technical Working Group •Supported in developing state’s inventory and stock status reports, bi-monthly Logistics Management Information System reports and ensured reports were used to monitor and improve commodities availability. •Represented CRS at PSM-Technical Working Group, Implementing Partners Forum and other statutory meetings.
•Served as link between NMEP Global Fund Malaria Project team, Kwara State Ministry of Health, Global Fund implementing Partners to ensure commodities supplies to health facilities are seamless •Monitored delivery of malaria commodities from Federal Medical Store (FMS) to State CMS and health facilities. •Supported state forecasting, quantification, and reporting for malaria commodities. •Conducted monitoring and supportive supervision to health facilities, improving stock out rates. •Collaborated with partners and stakeholders to enhance supply chain practices. •Provided technical assistance and strengthened capacity of logistics officers and SMEP staff •Supported and assisted in management of malaria commodities at State CMS and supported State CMS to prepare and submit accurate and timely inventory and stock status reports. •Conducted monthly physical inventory of malaria commodities in the State •Worked in close collaboration with the distribution service providers on distribution of health commodities
•Managed daily laboratory operations, including planning, organizing, and overseeing services. •Led and mentored laboratory technical staff, ensuring quality and adherence to policies. •Conducted specialized medical laboratory tests and implemented quality assurance programs. •Led the State Malaria Quality Assurance Reference Team for the USAID/PMI/MAPS Project and coordinated External Quality Assurance Quarterly Technical Review activities •Served as the State Lead Facilitator for Malaria Diagnostics Trainings for healthcare providers i on quality assured malaria diagnosis techniques (malaria microscopy and rapid diagnostics) •Coordinated development of Standard Operating Procedure and tools for malaria diagnosis for use in the state. •Ensured quality assurance programs were established and maintained to assure quality laboratory services provided.
2024 - 2027
PhD
Health Systems Management
2019
Pg Certificate
Global Health Project Management
2019 - 2021
Master of Public Health
Public Health
2018
Leadership and Management
2017
Executive Certificate
Strategic Innovation for Community Health
2014
Certificate
Health Economics
2012 - 2013
Master Certificate
Global Health
2012
Diploma
Project Management
2007
Professional Certificate
Sexually Transmitted Diseases & HIV/AIDS
1995 - 2000
BMLS/AIMLS
Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Microbiology
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