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Adejoke Ogundana

Adejoke Ogundana

Public Health Specialist
Abuja,FCT

Summary

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.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates

Work History

Technical Director

Foundation For Resilient Empowerment And Development (FRED)
10.2021 - Current

· 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.

Program Director

Diadem Consults Initiative
12.2015 - Current

· 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.

Senior Associate, HIV/Prevention Specialist

Centre For Integrated Health Programs (CIHP)
05.2013 - 09.2015

· 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.

Assistant HIV Counseling and Testing Officer

FHI 360
03.2007 - 11.2011
  • Provided technical leadership and support related to CT strategies and approaches to enhance implementation of care and support programs for PLWHA and OVC, in supported health facilities in the FCT zone.
  • Conducted routine monitoring visits to supported health facilities in FCT zone to ensure proper documentation of HCT commodities in inventory cards in stores.
  • Ensured separation and withdrawal of expired commodities in health facilities.
  • Provided technical support on forecasting to prevent stock out of health commodities and also ensured redistribution of commodities as stop-gap measures.
  • Provided programmatic and technical support in design and implementation of mobile HIV counseling and testing community outreaches targeting MARPs in FCT zone.
  • Provided technical support in design, implementation, and evaluation of local and zonal-level HCT programs.
  • Provided technical support to build capacity of local implementing agencies and national counterparts in the FCT zone.
  • Facilitated transfer of skills to PLWHA in various communities within FCT zone for prevention, care, and support.
  • Conducted community mobilization and sensitization programs to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS prevention in communities.
  • Collaborated with other NGOs to provide referral services, linking CT to other care and support services in communities within the FCT zone.
  • Ensured prompt bi-weekly and monthly reporting of all HIV testing and counseling activities carried out in all supported health facilities within FCT zone.

State Team Lead

Grace And Light International (Faith Based Organisation)
12.2004 - 02.2007
  • Coordinated the development of program monitoring and evaluation strategies for implementation at local and zonal levels.
  • Coordinated the administrative work of the zone.
  • Developed tools for effective monitoring and evaluation of all HIV testing and counseling activities across churches in the zone.
  • Participated in the development of annual and quarterly work plans at the International Head office.
  • Coordinated the development and implementation of quarterly and monthly work plans in the zone.
  • Coordinated advocacy visits and mobilization activities across churches in Abuja.
  • Coordinated capacity building/sensitization meetings on HIV/AIDS prevention for church leaders in Abuja and other states.
  • Provided technical leadership for HIV/AIDS program design and implementation, monitoring, and evaluation at the local and zonal levels.
  • Collaborated with the Federal Ministry of Health to develop a framework for the prevention of HIV/AIDS.
  • Established a successful network with CiSHAN, FACA, NACA, and other civil society organizations in Abuja.
  • Ensured prompt monthly reporting of activities in the zone to the International Head office.

Peer Educator

Nigerian Red Cross Society Network On HIV/AIDS Project.
04.2004 - 12.2004
  • Coordinated peer meetings in selected secondary schools within FCT.
  • Organized and facilitated training workshops for selected secondary schools.
  • Developed work plans for selected secondary schools.
  • Represented the Nigerian Red Cross FCT branch at National meetings.
  • Ensured timely reporting of all peer education activities in selected secondary schools within FCT.

Program Officer

Kids & Teens Resource Centre (CSO)
01.2003 - 04.2004
  • Coordinated the development of proposals for the organization.
  • Coordinated the activity of the team on advocacy and provision of support for Orphans and Vulnerable children (OVC).
  • Worked with the team on building the capacity of secondary school teachers and peer educators on HIV/AIDS and reproductive health.
  • Coordinated the establishment of peer clubs on HIV/AIDS and reproductive health in secondary schools.
  • Coordinated the development and implementation of program strategies on HIV/AIDS and reproductive health.
  • Provided technical leadership for the organization’s partnership with UNICEF in the design and execution of programs on reproductive health.
  • Ensured timely reporting of activities.

Education

Ph.D. - Public Health

Central University of Nicaragua
Nicaragua, Central America.
04.2001 -

Masters of Public Health (MPH) - Public Health

Texila American University
Guyana,
04.2001 -

Professional Post Graduate Diploma - Development Administration, Health & Social Servic

Institute of Development Administration of Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria.
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Ado
Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
04.2001 -

Skills

    Financial Management

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Affiliations

· 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

Timeline

Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing. Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Indexing: Ebsco, Proquest, Index Copernicus, Google Scholar)

12-2023

Certified Management Consultant The Institute of Management Consultant (IMC) Nigeria under the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI)

09-2022

Technical Director

Foundation For Resilient Empowerment And Development (FRED)
10.2021 - Current

Certificate in Managing Project Risks and Changes. University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education.

10-2016

Certificate in Budgeting and Scheduling Projects. University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education.

09-2016

Certificate in Initiating and Planning Projects. b University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education.

08-2016

Program Director

Diadem Consults Initiative
12.2015 - Current

Senior Associate, HIV/Prevention Specialist

Centre For Integrated Health Programs (CIHP)
05.2013 - 09.2015

Assistant HIV Counseling and Testing Officer

FHI 360
03.2007 - 11.2011

State Team Lead

Grace And Light International (Faith Based Organisation)
12.2004 - 02.2007

Peer Educator

Nigerian Red Cross Society Network On HIV/AIDS Project.
04.2004 - 12.2004

Program Officer

Kids & Teens Resource Centre (CSO)
01.2003 - 04.2004

Ph.D. - Public Health

Central University of Nicaragua
04.2001 -

Masters of Public Health (MPH) - Public Health

Texila American University
04.2001 -

Professional Post Graduate Diploma - Development Administration, Health & Social Servic

Institute of Development Administration of Nigeria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Ado
04.2001 -

Certification

Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing. Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Indexing: Ebsco, Proquest, Index Copernicus, Google Scholar)

Publications

· 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

Adejoke OgundanaPublic Health Specialist