Collins Ebogbue
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with six years as a Medical Doctor and two years as a Program Manager. Specialises in managing healthcare projects in challenging environments, focusing on malaria, severe acute malnutrition, sexual and reproductive health, and HIV/TB care. Expertise in data analysis, risk assessment, and supply chain management drives effective patient interaction and safety. Committed to advancing public health initiatives through strategic project planning and coordination.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sexual and Reproductive Health(SRH)Advisor
Premiere Urgence Internationale
Maiduguri, Nigeria
10.2025 - Current
- Ensuring that Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services and activities follow PUI health policy and intervention framework, align with established national guidelines, and reflect internationally accepted standards.
- Working in collaboration with the Medical Coordinator and the SRH Advisor at the national and HQ levels, and working alongside field Programme Managers and other support staff to provide technical support for the effective implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance of SRH services and actions.
- Provision of scheduled training, capacity building, and technical support to the health teams as per the identified needs, in collaboration with programme managers.
- Represented PUI before partners, authorities, and local actors involved in SRH through regular participation at coordination meetings and ad-hoc events.
- Contributing to efforts aimed at ensuring compliance with safety rules at the site, and transmitting all information relating to safety concerns to my immediate supervisor.
- Contributing to the development of new interventions based on identified needs.
- Conducting field visits – including emergency deployments – to assess SRH activities, train staff, and develop actionable improvement plans.
- As the focal technical reference for patient safety and quality within SRH services, I ensure that risks related to maternal, neonatal, and reproductive care are proactively identified, mitigated, and escalated where necessary.
- Consulting with external medical experts and institutions to maintain updated knowledge on SRH innovations and integrate relevant advancements into PUI practice in line with international best practices.
- In collaboration with the SRH Advisor, I participate in the development of SRH strategic documents, technical guidelines, and job aids/packages, aimed at reducing maternal morbidity and mortality.
- Co-leading the alignment and integration of SRH interventions with broader health systems, mental health and psychosocial support, protection, and other relevant areas/sector in collaboration with other PUI teams.
- With guidance from the Medical Coordinator and SRH Advisor, I support the development of SRH assessments, design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of programmes.
- I provide technical input for programme development and participate actively in the writing of funding proposals, reports, and external communications for SRH activities.
Deputy Health/Nutrition Program Manager (Acting)
Premiere Urgence Internationale
Pulka, Borno State, Nigeria
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Supported the effective implementation and monitoring of health projects in collaboration with the Health Project Manager.
- Ensured that agreed activities and procedures are performed regularly and in a timely manner by healthcare teams.
- Participated actively in the supervision of health activities through checklists, observations, and reported to the Health Programme Manager.
- Supervised the monthly planning and action plan within the health facilities.
- Ensured that the team is following proper medical protocols and applying them according to international and national recommendations, and guidelines.
- Ensured the rational use of medicines and the proper administration of treatments in accordance with national and international protocols.
- Collaborated with other departments (MHPSS, Nutrition, Protection, and Food Security) as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services.
- Ensured that members of the teams and daily paid workers, as the case may be, were provided with safety gear adapted to their activities (for example, PEP kits [post-exposure treatment kits], gloves, etc.).
- Ensured that beneficiaries and local populations understood the project objectives and participated actively in their implementation.
- Assisted the Health and Nutrition Project Manager in the development of new interventions, and the adjustment of current interventions. Managed the supervisors and team leaders with effective guidance and adequate support.
- Ensured the implementation of good team management practices with supervisors and team leaders.
- Followed up on staff schedules, annual leave, and attendance sheets in accordance with HR procedures.
- Managed the recruitment of new staff in collaboration with supervisors and the Health and Nutrition Programme Manager.
- Drew up job descriptions as needed, in collaboration with the Health and Nutrition Programme Manager.
- Participated in the regular evaluation of team medical and non-medical staff in collaboration with HPM; assessed training needs, developed training plans, facilitated and performed training for medical and non-medical staff, and followed up on the impact after training.
- Ensured that the health team respected PUI rules and informed the Health and Nutrition Project Manager of any disrespect for the rules.
- Ensured the security rules in the field were respected, the safety of the field officers was guaranteed, and regular communication with the security focal person was maintained. Supervised data collection on all medical and non-medical activities.
- Analysed epidemiological indicators and ensured that they are followed properly.
- Participated in the budget follow-up with the Health and Nutrition Project Manager, and ensured that budget lines are spent properly.
- Drafted the internal and external reports for the Health and Nutrition PM, the Medical Coordinator, and other PMs.
- Reported to the Health and Nutrition Project Manager any problems in the projects, especially any gaps, losses, robberies, damages, or issues concerning medical equipment, drugs, patients, or the organisation.
- Provided essential preventative assistance services and followed up on identified beneficiaries with NCDs, other diseases, and morbidities of public health relevance.
- Ensured proper needs analysis from the projects, addressing both medical (pharmaceuticals, consumables, and equipment) and non-medical requirements.
- Supported the logistics and pharmacy departments by analysing supplier bids with highly technical specifications.
- Communicated with logistics regarding fleet needs and the logistical components of the projects (delivery, distribution, onsite storage).
- Ensured an appropriate supply plan with the central pharmacy on a weekly and monthly basis for the facility.
- Ensured, in coordination with the logistics and pharmacy departments, appropriate storage of medications, medical consumables, equipment, and medical waste.
- Ensured that HR documents (attendance sheet, leave request, etc.) are completed and communicated to the HR Manager on time, with validation from the Health Project Manager.
- Ensured the archiving of the documents, tools, and training materials in the context of projects, and ensured the availability of the verification sources mentioned in the proposals. Participated in meetings, training, and other activities as required.
- Engaged in various activities including surveys and assessments.
- In coordination with the Health Project Manager, conduct health assessments related to other sectors (psychological support, prevalence of water-borne diseases, sexual and reproductive health, etc.).
- Participated actively in the preparation and smooth organisation of the visit from donors.
- Represented the organisation before local actors involved in the implementation of the medical programme, and contributed to good relations with project partners, consistent with the principles of neutrality and independence of PUI.
Stabilization Centre Doctor
Medecins San Frontieres
Gummi, Zamfara State, Nigeria
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Applied medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), and other systemic illnesses.
- Carried out outpatient and inpatient consultations while prescribing the necessary treatment, respecting MSF protocols.
- Informed patients and families about illness and prognosis, provided explanations and education about treatment, and ensured understanding of medical instructions.
- Identified patients with background HIV/TB co-infection with SAM via routine voluntary counselling and testing for all admitted SAM patients.
- Followed up the evolution of the hospitalised/IDP patients through daily visits, consultations, and examinations; prescribing the necessary treatment following MSF protocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or transferred to other departments, in collaboration with other doctors, and informing their family about the patient’s evolution.
- Collected and analysed epidemiological data, validated findings, and reported issues related to patient illnesses and departmental operations to line manager or project coordinator.
- Trained paramedical team during ward rounds to enhance quality of care delivered to patients.
- Working in collaboration with the nurses, health assistants, and nutrition assistants to ensure quality medical care delivery to our patients.
- Working as a team member, taking into consideration the non-medical problems that patients face, such as food, care, and housing issues.
Stabilization Centre Doctor
Medicine San Frontieres-OCBA
Gwoza, Borno State, Nigeria
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Applied medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage severe acute malnutrition; carried out outpatient and inpatient consultations, and prescribed necessary treatments according to MSF protocols in the ER, wards, and MHPSS clinics.
- Supported the implementation of the short- and long-term plans for the delivery of project services, and provided guidance to the Nutrition and Health team.
- Trained and mentored doctors, nurses, nutrition programme staff, and community nutrition mobilisers by identifying capacity gaps and delivering targeted refresher training, enhancing team competencies.
- Attended to all nutritional emergencies.
- Actively managed GBV and SGBV cases with a strong maintenance of patients' confidentiality.
- Managed safe abortion care cases for women who desired it, in conjunction with the project midwives, for women who were victims of SGBV.
- Managed the complications of unsafe abortion.
- Served as the paediatrics focal doctor and assistant HIV/TB focal doctor in the management of HIV/TB cases in the project.
- Provided ART services which include HIV testing and counselling, ART initiation, follow-up clinic visits, enhanced adherence counselling, OI screening, and treatment.
- Provided technical assistance in monitoring and evaluating HIV care and treatment services, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to best practices.
- Provided technical support to identify clients who are eligible for VL load sample collection, ensure that they are notified, and collect their samples.
- Provided technical support to identify clients due for drug refills, and ensured they were tracked and reminded of their refills to sustain retention in treatment and avoid loss to follow-up.
- Provided clinical management of HIV/AIDS and ensured high-quality care.
- Coordinated engagement with international organisations to promote and advance health and nutrition initiatives, fostering collaborative efforts for improved project outcomes.
- Attended quarterly health and nutrition clinical reviews and updates.
- Coordinated and actively participated in data collection and analysis.
- Actively managed different SRH emergencies, including PPH, obstructed labour, difficult deliveries, and others.
- Excellently adhered to Rational Drug Prescription in accordance with MSF protocols and standard international medical practices.
- Maintained Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures in both inpatient and outpatient clinic consultations.
Education
Master of Science - Master in Public Health -(In-view)
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Kaduna State01-2027
Master of Business Administration - MBA in Business Management
Quantic School of Business and Technology
Washington DC, USA01-2026
Master of Science - Masters in Disaster Reduction and Risk Management
University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State01-2025
Doctor of Medicine - MBBS in Medicine and Surgery
University of Calabar
Calabar, Cross-river state01-2015
Skills
- Patient interaction
- Health and safety awareness
- Risk assessment
- Project management
- Project coordination
- Deadline management
- Supply chain management
- Training development
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Team-building
- Calm under pressure
- Critical thinking
- Willingness to learn
- Complaint handling and resolution
- Leadership
Languages
Ukwani
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Igbo
Advanced
C1
Hausa
Elementary
A2
Yoruba
Intermediate
B1
Certification
- Management of severe acute malnutrition with medical complications (organized by World Health Organization - Maiduguri) ,2018
- BLS, ATLS and PALS Trainings on site MSF-NG-GOWZA,
- Hands on skill training on Handling of Surgical Emergencies at Msf Spain, Gwoza in 2020 and 2021 with certification
- Simulation on Mass Casualty planning and management.
- Identification, Diagnosis and Management of Lassa Fever with certification by Msf France, Maiduguri.
- Project Management in Global Health (e-learning,University of Washington, USA)
- WHO and MSF training on Management of the Novel Corona Virus in 2020.
- Ultrasound Sound Training (POCUS)
Interests
- Cycling
- Surfing
- Traveling
Accomplishments
- Advanced from Stabilization Center Doctor to Deputy Program Manager quickly as result of fast adaptation and upgrade of skill requisite form the new position.
- Increased the cure rate of SAM patients from a miserly 55 to 84% within 1 year in the PUI pulka project
- Instituted functional Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocol for the Stabilization center, Pulka Project.
- Increased Inter-agency collaboration between PUI, UNICEF and government of Gwoza LGA via the support and guidance of my Program manager within one year of service as a DPM.
- Led high-stakes negotiations with government stakeholders, community actors, and security agencies to resolve a protracted supply chain and access constraint affecting SRH service delivery in Bama, Borno state, thus enabling timely delivery of essential reproductive health commodities and strengthening operational continuity in a complex humanitarian setting.
Timeline
Deputy Sexual and Reproductive Health(SRH)Advisor
Premiere Urgence Internationale
10.2025 - Current
Deputy Health/Nutrition Program Manager (Acting)
Premiere Urgence Internationale
10.2023 - 09.2025
Stabilization Centre Doctor
Medecins San Frontieres
08.2021 - 11.2022
Stabilization Centre Doctor
Medicine San Frontieres-OCBA
08.2019 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Master in Public Health -(In-view)
Ahmadu Bello University
Master of Business Administration - MBA in Business Management
Quantic School of Business and Technology
Master of Science - Masters in Disaster Reduction and Risk Management
University of Maiduguri
Doctor of Medicine - MBBS in Medicine and Surgery
University of Calabar