Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Reading and Writing, Researching
Timeline
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Abraham Olatubosun

Abraham Olatubosun

Senior Technical Specialist Health Informatics
Karu/Abuja

Summary

Accomplished policy and advocacy expert with over a decade of experience influencing health policy, strengthening public health systems, and leading strategic advocacy initiatives across Nigeria. Proven track record of formulating and implementing impactful policy frameworks that have supported organizational expansion, stakeholder engagement, and systemic change in healthcare delivery. Currently pursuing a PhD in Business Management, complementing an MSc in Business Administration. Recognized for strategic thinking, coalition building, and designing programs that align with public health priorities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Technical Specialist – Health Informatics & Policy Advocacy

Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN)
01.2021 - Current
  • Led policy engagement and advocacy strategies to position CCFN’s public health agenda with national health authorities.
  • Played a critical role in developing health data governance frameworks and aligning software tools with national policy requirements.
  • Collaborated with public and private health stakeholders to strengthen national health informatics infrastructure.
  • Advised the organization on the integration of data systems that influenced public health interventions across supported states.

Electronic Medical Record & Policy Support Advisor

Center for Integrated Health Program (CIHP)
10.2018 - 09.2020
  • Contributed to policy development efforts aimed at optimizing data-driven health programs in Nigeria.
  • Partnered with government bodies to advance EMR policy frameworks and ensure alignment with national HIV/AIDS response strategies.
  • Advocated for improved data quality standards and developed tools used to assess the effectiveness of health interventions.
  • Facilitated stakeholder sessions that resulted in improved program delivery models and donor engagement strategies.

Health Informatics Lead

EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND WELFARE SCHEME
10.2014 - 09.2017

Responsibility:

· Ensure Deployment and Functionality:Oversee the deployment, functionality, analytical techniques, and upgrades of International Quality Care (IQCare/SEEDCARE) Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems across 11 comprehensive sites in Enugu, Imo, and Ebonyi States.

· Provide Supervisory Support:Provide supervisory support for day-to-day data collection of provincial/district service delivery.

· Coordinate M&E Data Collection:Coordinate all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) data collection and capacity-building activities with state staff to support facility staff.

· Analyze EMR Data: Ensure the collection and analysis of all data across EMR sites for the program team to inform strategic decision-making and prioritize program planning.

· Disseminate Program Information:Promote and support the dissemination of program information among the project team based on data outcomes.

· Technical and Supervisory Support:Provide technical and supervisory support for monthly troubleshooting and resolution of all operating system and application-related issues.

· Support OS Configuration and Upgrades: Provide technical support for configuring and upgrading operating systems, administrative tools, and utilities in ECEWS offices and supported sites.

· Capacity Building: Manage and build the capacity of ECEWS staff for database/software management, including EMR, NigeriaQual, DATIM, NDR, RADET, and NOMIS.

· Technical Support for Hardware and Software: Provide technical support to all program staff and ensure the team resolves all minor hardware, software, and interconnectivity/networking issues within ECEWS offices, supported sites, and project partners.

· Data Backup and Recovery:Ensure weekly backup, data recovery, and server administration in ECEWS offices and supported sites.

· Training and Supervision:Build the capacity of facility staff, program staff, and M&E personnel in using EMR through hands-on training and supportive supervision.

· ICT Device Configuration:Provide support in configuring and setting up all ICT devices for M&E activities within ECEWS offices and project partners.

· Data Entry in EMR Database:Ensure complete entries are made in all datasets from program records into the EMR database.

· Real-Time Data Quality Advice:Provide data quality advice for real-time updating of client visits, ARV pickups, clinical investigations, and lab monitoring/results in the IQCare-EMR database.

· Administer Software Applications:Provide technical support to administer NigeriaQual and NDR application software across ECEWS supported sites, and design and implement XML schema for both NDR and NigeriaQual exchange with EMR.

· Team Motivation and Reporting:Direct and motivate team members to ensure timely and accurate reporting on the Discrete Health Information Management System (DHIS1 and DHIS2).

· Develop Reporting Models:Develop models conforming to other reporting platforms developed by CDC and USG, allowing patient/facility-level data entry, storage, analysis, and interpretation.

· Optimize Data Collection Systems:Provide support in developing and implementing data collection systems and strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and data quality.

· Prioritize Reporting Needs:Work closely with management to prioritize reporting needs.

· System Monitoring: Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware and server resources.

· Performance Reporting:Perform monthly performance reporting to support capacity planning.

· Data Migration: Ensure the migration of existing data management systems from the current platform to the required platform.

· Manage M&E Development Tools:Manage the development of tools, systems, and templates relevant for M&E reporting.

· Data Acquisition and Maintenance: Acquire data from primary or secondary sources and maintain a database system.

Education

PhD - Business Management

National Open University of Nigeria
01.2024 - Current

MSc - Business Administration

National Open University of Nigeria
01.2023 - 01.2024

B.Sc. - Business Administration

National Open University of Nigeria
01.2019 - 01.2022

B.Sc. - Computer Science

Ekiti State University
01.2009 - 01.2012

WAEC - undefined

Ekiti Parapo College
01.1991 - 01.1996

Skills

Certification

Health Communication for Managers, USAID, 2016

Interests

Writing and Reading

Discovering new knowledge by Research

Listing to Podcast by Researchers

Listing to Music

Reading and Writing, Researching

Deeply engaged in academic reading and research writing, with a focus on econometrics, machine learning applications in cognitive psychology, and data-driven behavioral analysis. Passionate about implementing AI/ML models to streamline research processes, such as predictive modeling of psychological trends or automating literature synthesis. Experienced in:

  • Conducting rigorous econometric analysis (time-series, causal inference) for behavioral datasets.
  • Drafting research proposals, technical papers, and critical essays on AI-augmented psychology research.
  • Translating dense theoretical frameworks (e.g., cognitive theories, statistical models) into actionable insights.

Key Skills:

  • Advanced quantitative research (Stata/R/Python) & AI/ML model deployment (scikit-learn, TensorFlow).
  • Interdisciplinary academic writing (peer-reviewed journals, grants, thought leadership pieces).
  • Synthesis of psychology, econometrics, and computational methods to optimize research workflows.

Timeline

PhD - Business Management

National Open University of Nigeria
01.2024 - Current

MSc - Business Administration

National Open University of Nigeria
01.2023 - 01.2024

Senior Technical Specialist – Health Informatics & Policy Advocacy

Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN)
01.2021 - Current

B.Sc. - Business Administration

National Open University of Nigeria
01.2019 - 01.2022

Electronic Medical Record & Policy Support Advisor

Center for Integrated Health Program (CIHP)
10.2018 - 09.2020

Health Informatics Lead

EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND WELFARE SCHEME
10.2014 - 09.2017

B.Sc. - Computer Science

Ekiti State University
01.2009 - 01.2012

WAEC - undefined

Ekiti Parapo College
01.1991 - 01.1996
Abraham OlatubosunSenior Technical Specialist Health Informatics