Helen David
Phase 3-Gwagalada,FCT- Nigeria
Summary
Dynamic Medical Doctor with extensive experience, currently working with the Federal Ministry of Health.
Specializing in diabetes education and chronic disease management. Passionate about harnessing lifestyle, hygiene, diet and self management practices as crux in chronic disease management as well as preventive and curative medicine. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective counseling and personalized care plans.
Overview
4
4
Languages
12
12
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Doctor
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Abuja , Nigeria
01.2007 - Current
- Providing clinical care and support under the Federal Ministry of Health protocols.
- Counselling patients on prevention strategies, medication adherence, and personalized follow-up care plans.
- Reviewing clinical data from hospital and outpatient visits to inform follow-up actions and referrals, ensuring continuity of care.
- Counselling patients on diet, hygiene, lifestyle changes, preventive care and self management measures.
- Participate in research, trainings and seminar presentations
Medical Doctor
PEPFAR/ FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Gwagwalada , Nigeria
11.2005 - 12.2006
- Providing clinical care and support for HIV patients.
- Counseled patients on diet, hygiene, lifestyle changes, and preventative care measures.
- Participated in research, trainings, workshops and seminars.
Medical Doctor (NYSC)
Ondo state health management board
GH Idoani, Nigeria
04.2004 - 02.2005
- Provided clinical care and support in the general hospital Idoani.
- Managed both in and out patients under Ministry of Health protocols.
- Counseled on lifestyle, diet, hygiene, preventive care and self management practices.
- Effectively participated in community development services.
- Overhauled and made landmark contribution to general hospital Idoani's emergency care services.
- Ondo state honours award winner
Medical Doctor (HOUSEMANSHIP)
Federal ministry of defence
Kaduna , Nigeria
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Provided clinical care under supervision, rotating through internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics and obstetrics and gynaecology.
- Participated in clinical research and seminar presentations.
- Coordinated with nurses and support staff on patient treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Diabetes Education
University of Abuja
Abuja , Nigeria 08.2023 - 10.2026
MBBS - Medicine And Surgery
Bayero University Kano/ Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
Kano, Nigeria 08.1993 - 05.2002
Government Girls Unity Secondary School, Oboroke
Kogi State, Nigeria Skills
- Diabetes education
- Chronic disease management
- Patient counseling
Languages
Ebira
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hausa
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Yoruba
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Science - Diabetes Education
University of Abuja
08.2023 - 10.2026
Medical Doctor
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH
01.2007 - Current
Medical Doctor
PEPFAR/ FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH
11.2005 - 12.2006
Medical Doctor (NYSC)
Ondo state health management board
04.2004 - 02.2005
Medical Doctor (HOUSEMANSHIP)
Federal ministry of defence
01.2003 - 12.2003
MBBS - Medicine And Surgery
Bayero University Kano/ Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
08.1993 - 05.2002
Government Girls Unity Secondary School, Oboroke