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FALMATA MUHAMMED KOLO
Community Health And Hygiene Officer
Maiduguri
Summary
Dynamic Field Nutrition Officer with Rising Hope Initiatives, skilled in data enumeration and nutritional assessment. Proven track record in managing IMAM programs and leading community sensitization campaigns. Adept at cold chain logistics and fostering community engagement, ensuring effective health interventions and improved nutritional outcomes. Committed to delivering impactful results in challenging environments.
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Nutrition Officer
Rising Hope Initiatives for Sustainable Development (RHISD)
2026 - Current
- Manage IMAM Programs: Oversee outpatient therapeutic and supplementary feeding clinics.
- Drive MIYCF Practices: Counsel mothers on optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding, exclusive breastfeeding, and complementary feeding.
- Lead Community Sensitization: Conduct mass awareness campaigns and group education on health, hygiene, and nutrition.
- Supervise Screening: Train volunteers to conduct MUAC screenings and identify malnutrition.
- Track Data: Collect field data and compile weekly health reports.
- Manage Supplies: Monitor inventory of RUTF and routine medications.
Field Enumerator
Premiere Urgence Internationale PUI
05.2019 - 2021
- I support the MEAL team in conducting field data collection in accordance with program requirements across its ongoing initiatives. Depending on the scope of field activities, I undertake both qualitative data collection (Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews) and quantitative data collection (household surveys).
- I utilize mobile data collection tools (KoboCollect, commcare) to accurately capture and document respondents' answers in the designated questionnaires. I ensure that all questionnaires are thoroughly reviewed for completeness and accuracy before submission.
- I compile and submit completed questionnaires and other fieldwork equipment to the research supervisor. As part of each assignment, I participate in briefing sessions, carry out data collection and data entry where required, and contribute to reporting.
- I identify, document, and communicate any issues encountered during data collection, providing constructive feedback to strengthen field research processes.
- I also support in registration of beneficiaries while ensuring strict confidentiality; I do not share any field information with any third party.
- I perform other duties as assigned by my supervisor.
Laboratory Technician
Gamboru Primary Health Care
2020 - 2021
- Specimen Collection: I Collect blood, urine, stool, and other biological samples from patients safely.
- Diagnostic Testing: I Perform routine malaria smears, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), urinalysis, and basic hematology.
- Equipment Maintenance: I Clean, sterilize, calibrate, and troubleshoot basic laboratory instruments like microscopes.
- Quality Assurance: I Implement quality control procedures to ensure highly accurate, reliable test results.
- Data Documentation: I Record all patient findings accurately in physical registers and electronic logs.
- Inventory Management: I Track laboratory reagents, monitor expiration dates, and request restocking timely.
- Bio-safety Compliance: I Dispose of hazardous medical waste and sharps according to strict infection control policies.
- Patient Communication: I Explain sample collection procedures clearly to patients to minimize anxiety and error.
Polio Supervisor
SPHCDA
2015 - 2019
- Campaign Supervision: I Oversee daily field operations of assigned vaccination teams to ensure targets are hit.
- Microplanning Support: I Map target communities, estimate vaccine needs, and design efficient team routing plans.
- Cold Chain Logistics: I Monitor vaccine storage, transport temperatures, and manage vial distribution safely.
- Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) Surveillance: I Track, document, and report suspected cases of physical paralysis to medical authorities.
- Community Engagement: I Lead efforts to address vaccination refusals and dispel rumors alongside local mobilizers.
- Data Verification: I Cross-check household tally sheets, track missed children, and log campaign coverage metrics.
- Field Problem Solving: I Identify execution bottlenecks and communicate ground-level issues directly to program coordinators.
- Cultural Compliance: I Enforce field team codes of conduct to ensure respect for local community customs
WASH Officer
Malteser International
2024 - 2025
- Deliver Hygiene Sensitization: Lead community awareness campaigns on hand washing, safe water storage, and cholera prevention.
- Manage Infrastructure: Oversee the construction and rehabilitation of latrines, boreholes, and water points.
- Distribute WASH Kits: Coordinate the distribution of water purification tablets, soaps, and hygiene kits.
- Train Local Committees: Establish and train community-led water and sanitation committees for project sustainability.
- Monitor Water Quality: Conduct regular field testing of water sources to ensure chemical and biological safety.
- Track Project Data: Collect field data, monitor indicators, and submit weekly progress reports.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Community Health And Hygiene
Ramat Polytechnic
Maiduguri 12-2025
Higher National Diploma - Pest Management Technology
Ramat Polytechnic
Maiduguri 09-2023
National Diploma - Science Laboratory Technology
Ramat Polytechnic
Maiduguri 08-2019
Senior Secondary School -
Government Girls College (GGC)
Maiduguri 2015
Primary School -
State Low Cost Primary School
Maiduguri 2008
Skills
Data Enumeration: Proficient in KoboToolbox, ODK, and electronic mobile data collection
Laboratory Diagnostics: Skilled in microscopy, pipetting, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), and bio-safety protocols
WASH : Experienced in water quality testing, chlorine dosing, and emergency hygiene kits distribution
Nutritional Assessment: Competent in MUAC taping, edema checking, and plotting z-scores for SAM/MAM children
Cold Chain Logistics: Expert in monitoring vaccine carrier temperatures, ice pack preparation, and vial management
Software
Microsoft office 365
Google workspace
ODK
Kobocollect
Commcare
Certification
PSEA Certificate
Timeline
PSEA Certificate
06-2026
Post Graduate Diploma Certificate
12-2025
NYSC Certificate
03-2025
Higher National Diploma Certificate
09-2023
National Diploma Certificate
08-2019
Field Enumerator
Premiere Urgence Internationale PUI
05.2019 - 2021
Senior Secondary School Certificate
10-2015
First School Leaving Certificate
11-2008
Field Nutrition Officer
Rising Hope Initiatives for Sustainable Development (RHISD)
2026 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Gamboru Primary Health Care
2020 - 2021
Polio Supervisor
SPHCDA
2015 - 2019
WASH Officer
Malteser International
2024 - 2025
Post Graduate Diploma - Community Health And Hygiene
Ramat Polytechnic
Higher National Diploma - Pest Management Technology
Ramat Polytechnic
National Diploma - Science Laboratory Technology
Ramat Polytechnic
Senior Secondary School -
Government Girls College (GGC)
Primary School -
State Low Cost Primary School