Hi, I’m
Anjembe Yima Simon
Gboko,Nigeria
Summary
Programs Manager leading program coordination, strategic planning, and multidisciplinary teams to align activities with organisational goals. Oversees budgets, performance tracking, and programme evaluation to keep delivery on time and improve future planning. Brings a practical focus to transformation programmes, cost control, and team productivity.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Health and Development Initiative (GLOHAD)Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Programs Manager
01.2016 - Current
Job overview
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- Coordinated program initiatives, aligning project activities with organisational goals for streamlined execution.
- Coordinated strategic planning activities based on current data.
- Established team and project goals, tracking performance and evaluating necessary changes.
- Managed multi-disciplinary teams to ensure programme delivery on time.
- Fostered a positive work environment; improved team morale and productivity.
- Monitored project budgets, scrutinising expenditures and recommending cost-effective measures.
- Evaluated programme outcomes against predefined objectives, providing insights for future planning.
- Led transformation programmes, establishing clear vision and standards for success.
Abt Associates Inc.Gboko, Nigeria
Consultant (Data Collector)
10.2014 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Visit selected private clinics/Hospitals, nursing homes and community pharmacies in Benue State to collect data
- Review routine service statistics in the family planning registers and Bin cards for quality
- Have feedback session with FP providers and share the outcome of exercise with them.
- Enhanced data quality with meticulous cleansing and validation practices.
Benue Rural Water and Sanitation Agency (BERWASA)Konshisha, Benue State, Nigeria
Project officer
10.2013 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Implement community WASH activities, train WASHcom members, and monitor WASH interventions.
- Improved community health by planning and implementing hygiene promotion activities.
- Constructed latrines for enhanced sanitation conditions in remote areas.
- Enhanced understanding of proper waste disposal with educational workshops.
- Implemented disease prevention strategies, reduced incidence of waterborne illnesses.
- Developed sustainable approaches for water supply management to achieve long-term benefits.
St. John Boys College, Fuga Edo State (National Youth Service Corp)
Teacher
07.2012 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Taught SS III Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
Benue State water Board
Industrial Attachment Student
11.2009 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Participate in maintaining and operating plant equipment, checking chemical tanks levels, mixing chemical solutions, collecting water sample and carry out laboratory test, operating laboratory equipment to perform chemical analysis, preparing logs, and relying operational information to supervisor.
Education
Benue State UniversityMakurdi, Benue state Nigeria.
Chemistry/Degree from Chemistry
05.2012
University Overview
Aggregate: 3.50
Skills
Project management
Stakeholder management
Budget management
Team leadership
Change management
Risk assessment
Data cleaning and visualisation
Power BI usage
Spreadsheet skills
Performance tracking
Accomplishments
1. Currently leading the implementation of Global Fund Grant Cycle 7 TB/HIV project implemented in 23 LGAs of Benue State (Jan.2024 to Date) and has help increase TB case notification in the state by 25% in the 1st to 3rd Quarter of the 2024.
2. Successfully led Community Programmatic Management of DR-TB (Global Fund) in 23 LGAs of Benue state (Jan. 2021-Dec. 2023) which has help detect 732 DR-TB cases that were placed on treatment.
3. Currently leading Improving Comprehensive AIDS Response Enhanced for Sustainability project (APIN-CDC) implementation in Gboko LGA of Benue State (Oct. 2022-Sept. 2027) and has enrolled provided comprehensive OVC services 5750 OVC.
4. Successfully led the implementation of Accelerating AIDS Response Enhanced for sustainability (APIN-CDC) in Gboko LGA of Benue state (Oct.2018-Sept.2022) that enrolled provided comprehensive OVC services to 7450 OVC.
5. Successfully lead Active Case Finding for TB (Global Fund) in Gboko LGA (Jan.2016-Dec.2018). 1230 TB cases were detected and notified by the program.
6. Successfully lead the implementation of Sustainable Mechanism for Improving Livelihood and Household Empowerment (CRS-USAID) in Gboko LGA of Benue State (Jan.2016-Sept.2018). The project enrolled 8234 OVC and 2436 caregivers that were provided with comprehensive OVC services.
7. Part of team that facilitated open defecation free (ODF) status of 270 communities in Konshisha LGA of Benue State through Sanitation, Hygiene and Water project in Nigeria (SHAWN)2013-2015.
8. Part of team that trained 168 natural leaders and facilitated ODF of 2305 households in Logo LGA of Benue State on the RUSHPIN project.
9. Undergraduate research work on Determination of trace metal in spinach cultivated around water banks of River Benue.
Affiliations
- Data visualization
- Data Cleaning
- Football
- Movies
Certification
Certificate in project management for Development professionals (Level 1 Examination) by APM GROUP (PMDpro).
Custom
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true to the best of my knowledge.
Education
2nd Class Upper Honours
Timeline
Programs Manager
Global Health and Development Initiative (GLOHAD)
01.2016 - Current
Consultant (Data Collector)
Abt Associates Inc.
10.2014 - 09.2016
Project officer
Benue Rural Water and Sanitation Agency (BERWASA)
10.2013 - 08.2014
Teacher
St. John Boys College, Fuga Edo State (National Youth Service Corp)
07.2012 - 06.2013
Industrial Attachment Student
Benue State water Board
11.2009 - 04.2010
Benue State University
Chemistry/Degree from Chemistry