Dynamic leader with a proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations. Ready to apply 21 years of experience to new professional challenges with a growth-oriented organization.
· Provided ongoing direction and technical leadership for provision of comprehensive HIV/AIDS services, for implementation of improving Comprehensive AIDS Response Enhanced for Sustainability (iCARES) for Adolescents, Girls, Boys, Young Men and Women (AGBYMW), and for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC).
· Provided technical support for the training of Civil Society Organizations on efficient and effective Adolescent Girls and Boys, Young Men and Women empowerment program implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
· Supervised technical framework for the empowerment of adolescents and young persons on vocational skills acquisition and entrepreneurial opportunities.
· Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
· Maintained and updated project-related documents.
. Developed and implemented program evaluation systems to assess program impact.
· Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with the organization's overall mission.
· Coordinated budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
Monitored program schedules, conformance to guidelines, and quality.
· Provided ongoing direction and technical leadership for program operations on the IHVN-funded projects supported by the US Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) under the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR); Action Plus-up, Action to Control HIV Epidemic through Evidence (ACHIEVE) and Action to Sustain Precision and Integrated HIV-Response towards Epidemic Control (ASPIRE) projects.
· Provided technical support to the CEO on the management of all CDC-supported projects.
· Facilitated capacity-building programs for civil society stakeholders to strengthen the HIV referral and linkage system.
· Developed programs from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles.
· Developed guidelines and necessary tools for program implementation and program monitoring and evaluation.
· Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
· Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
· Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
· Coordinated budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
· Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
Developed and implemented program evaluation systems to assess program impact.
· Provided technical support related to HTC/Prevention services and approaches related to implementation of programs in states.
· Coordinated implementation of components related to HTC and prevention services in CIHP-supported sites.
· Ensured implementation of quality HCT/Prevention services and collaboration with other technical units for effective teamwork.
· Maintained collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders of project including community animators, MOHs, state institutions, and other partners to support program implementation.
· Provided technical assistance for capacity building of CBOs on proper documentation of commodities received and utilized.
· Provided technical assistance to CBOs/NGOs/FBOs sub-partners for implementation of strategies and approaches related to HIV prevention and HTC.
. Provided support for capacity building of CBOs and other partners to establish strong linkages and referral systems for people living with HIV/AIDS.
· Worked with MOHs and other state agencies to design and put in place strong supervision system for HIV/AIDS testing and counseling (HTC) sites.
Provided support for implementation of HCT/Prevention services at state level and related activities to ensure that objectives are achieved and targets are met.
Financial Management
· Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC)
· Member, Society for Public Health Professionals of Nigeria (SPHPN)
· Associate Member, Institute of Development Administration of Nigeria, Abuja
· Member, Nigerian Red Cross Society
. Member, National Association of Microbiologists
Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing. Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Indexing: Ebsco, Proquest, Index Copernicus, Google Scholar)
Certified Management Consultant The Institute of Management Consultant (IMC) Nigeria under the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI)
Certificate in Managing Project Risks and Changes. University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education.
Certificate in Budgeting and Scheduling Projects. University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education.
Certificate in Initiating and Planning Projects. b University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education.
Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing. Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Indexing: Ebsco, Proquest, Index Copernicus, Google Scholar)
· Esther, O. A. (2022). Knowledge, Attitude, and Uptake of Family Planning among Adolescent Girls in Rural and Urban Areas of FCT, Nigeria. Texila International Journal of Public Health, 10(3), 349–358. https://doi.org/10.21522/tijph.2013.10.03.art030.
· Ogundana, E. A. (2015). Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Breastfeeding of Mothers in Rural and Urban Settings in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. South American Journal of Academic Research, 2(2), 1–16.
· Esther, O. A. (2022). Impact of Parity of Women on their Uptake of Family Planning in Rural and Urban Areas of FCT, Nigeria. Texila International Journal of Public Health, 10(3), 42–50. https://doi.org/10.21522/tijph.2013.10.03.art004