Canice Abea
Public Health and Biostatistics
Enugu,Nigeria
Summary
I am a public health and research professional with over five years of experience in teaching/lecturing, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and program implementation across infectious disease and health systems strengthening initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in supporting malaria, HIV, and broader public health interventions through evidence-based approaches and mathematical modelling. Proven ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, manage field operations, and deliver high-quality reports under tight deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
College Assistant Lecturer
Peaceland College of Health Science and Technology, Enugu
Enugu, Nigeria
2019.09 - 2023.08
- Prepared lecture notes meticulously, ensuring clarity of information presented to students.
- I delivered blended lectures to students ensuring 85 to 100% of my students understands the concepts of the topic been delivered
- I assessed and rated my students performance, mid and at the end of semesters.
- Participated in departmental meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions.
- Promoted independent learning through assigning challenging coursework.
Teaching
Shalom Science and Technology Academy, Enugu State
Enugu, Nigeria
2019.09 - 2023.07
- Prepared teaching materials for effective lesson delivery.
- Enhanced student engagement by implementing innovative teaching techniques.
- Implemented creative teaching strategies to motivate young learners.
- Regularly monitored student progress, adjusting teaching methodologies accordingly.
- I facilitated and guided students on laboratory experimentations.
- I also prepared some specially selected students extensively for external examinations and competitions who represented the school on external competitions
- Evaluated teaching resources regularly for optimal utilisation.
Field Agent
Crown Agents Limited
, Nigeria
2022.04 - 2022.12
- At the State, Local Government Areas and Ward levels, assessed and reviewed vaccine roll out preparedness in Nigeria, here state primary healthcare executive, state and local immunization officers, cold chain officers and ward level community health extension workers were interviewed, engaged in discussions and offered suggestions
- Spot checks was undertaken by me to assess compliance with standard operating procedures(SOPs) and status of health care equipments such as cold chain equipments, and data collection tools
- I also assessed for value for money and effectiveness of budgetary in the health facilities including interviewing and observing some beneficiaries
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
Supervisor
Health Information System Program, Nigeria
Isikwuato Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria
2022.11 - 2022.12
- Organised team resources, resulted in improved project timelines.
- supervised data collection by 7 enumerators, assigned data points, developed and shared daily data collection reports with the state team lead.
- Mentored the enumerators and ensured quality and reliable data collection according to approved work plan
- Tracked employee performance, assessed daily output and implemented corrective actions to close gaps.
Team Lead
Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative
Anaocha, Nigeria
2020.06 - 2021.09
- Led team of 7 members to achieve Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets and successfully complete assigned projects.
- Identified hotspots(where HIV prevalence was high) using previous survey data and plan community entry for HIV testing and treatment referrals.
- I made contacts with community stakeholders: chiefs, community presidents, youth leaders, women leaders, clergymen, civil society organisation, chairmen and other identified community gatekeepers who collaborated and supported mobilisation of people of their communities for mass testing. This ensured 99% success of the project as 90% of people living with HIV/AIDS were identified and linked up for treatment
- I supervised overall work of all team members in their various duties which ensured successful work flow
- Mediated in conflict situations, promoting harmony amongst team members.
- Led weekly meetings, providing clear direction on project objectives.
Public Health Assistant (NYSC)
Olamaboro Local Government Health Authority
Okpo, Nigeria
2018.09 - 2019.08
- Assisted in the local government health campaign activities including immunization.
- I participated in gender vanguard campaign (as part of community development project) aimed at imbibing promotion of equal rights of women in Nigeria
Education
Masters of Science - Biostatistics
University of Abomey Calavi
Abomey-Calavi, Benin 2023.09 - 2025.12
Bachelors of Technology - Public Health
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria 2013.09 - 2017.12
Higher National Diploma - Environmental Health
Enugu State College of Health Technology
Oji-River, Nigeria 2006.10 - 2010.06
Environmental and Remote Sensing Data Analysis via Geospatial Technologies in Research and Teaching - Environmental sciences, Statistics
Institute of Geography, University of Osnabruck
Osnabruck, Germany 2025.09 - 2025.09
Senior Secondary Certificate - Science
Urban Model Secondary School
Abakaliki, Nigeria 2000.09 - 2005.06
Skills
- Statistical analysis
- Project Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Python (computer programming)
- R
- MATLAB
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Discussion facilitation
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Critical thinking promotion
Certification
- 09/12/2024 Tropical Disease Research(TDR) MOOC on Implementation Research (IR) with a focus on Infectious Diseases of Poverty (IDP) Online - Links https://app.tdrmooc.org/learner-dashboard/
- 30/12/2024 CHISQUARES Advanced Epidemiological Study Design, Implementation and Analysis Online -
- 30/10/2024 DIGI_FACE Science Communication and networking Online -
- 30/10/2024 DIGI_FACE Cutting Edge Research Methods Online -
- 17/07/2024 eLwazi Research Data Management Online -
- 07/05/2019 Nouvelle Training Center(British International Safety Organization) Health, Safety and Environment 1,2,3 Presential -
- 06/06/2019 Nouvelle Training Center Environmental Impact Assessment Presential -
- 06/06/2019 Nouvelle Training Center Basic FirstAid Presential -
- 09/08/2019 Nouvelle Training Center Project Management professional Presential - Links www.novellecenter.com
- 30/03/2024 University of Washington Monitoring and Evaluation in Global Health Online -
- 25/06/2024 University of Washington Seattle, USA Fundamentals of Global Health Research Online -
- 15/12/2023 University of Washington Seattle, USA Leadership and Management in Health Online -
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): IGBO
Native
English
Fluent
HONOURS AND AWARDS
29/07/2023 Shalom Science and Technology Academy, Enugu Staff Meritorious Award Winner(Senior Category), 14/08/2014 EXPO Science Asia Award of young Science Innovator Supervisor, EXPO Science Asia, Jordan,, 24/07/2023 (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst), German Academic Exchange Service In_Country/In_Region DAAD Masters Scholarship Award_Benin_UAC_2023
VOLUNTEERING
Community Mobilizer, Anaocha, Anambra State, 2020-03-02, 2020-04-03
Affiliations
- 30/12/2023 - CURRENT Aguobodo 2, Ebonyi State, Nigeria Aguobodo 2 Intelligentsia Group
CONFERENCES & SEMINARS
- 10/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 Bonn, Germany Reconciling Land System Changes with Planetry Health Organized by Tropentag, Universitat Bonn, Germany Links https://www.tropentag.de/2025/certificates/V_j6VTLNbZ.pdf | https://whova.com/%20portal/webapp/trope_202509/
- 09/12/2024 - 13/12/2024 Lagos, Nigeria 2nd School on Infectious Disease Modelling and Analytics Organized by the International Centre for Applied Mathematical Modelling and Data Analytics, (ICAMMDA) Federal University of Oye-Ekiti Ekiti State, Nigeria Links https://icammda.fuoye.edu.ng/
- University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin Junior Researchers Workshop, Organized by the Laboratory of Biomathematics and Forest Estimations(LABEF), University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin
- 07/08/2024 - 10/08/2024 Abomey-Calavi, Benin The Life Cycle of Scientific Innovation For Development in Africa: From Conception to Impact
- 23/04/2025 - 26/04/2025 Dassa-Zoume, Benin Regional Strategies for Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Conservation Amidst Climate Change
References
References available upon request.
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Timeline
Environmental and Remote Sensing Data Analysis via Geospatial Technologies in Research and Teaching - Environmental sciences, Statistics
Institute of Geography, University of Osnabruck
2025.09 - 2025.09
Masters of Science - Biostatistics
University of Abomey Calavi
2023.09 - 2025.12
Supervisor
Health Information System Program, Nigeria
2022.11 - 2022.12
Field Agent
Crown Agents Limited
2022.04 - 2022.12
Team Lead
Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative
2020.06 - 2021.09
Teaching
Shalom Science and Technology Academy, Enugu State
2019.09 - 2023.07
College Assistant Lecturer
Peaceland College of Health Science and Technology, Enugu
2019.09 - 2023.08
Public Health Assistant (NYSC)
Olamaboro Local Government Health Authority
2018.09 - 2019.08
Bachelors of Technology - Public Health
Federal University of Technology Owerri
2013.09 - 2017.12
Higher National Diploma - Environmental Health
Enugu State College of Health Technology
2006.10 - 2010.06
Senior Secondary Certificate - Science
Urban Model Secondary School
2000.09 - 2005.06