Hezekiah Akinpelu Owolabi Asamu
Environmental Health Practitioner
Lagos,Lagos
Summary
Professional Consultant, Lead Auditor and Advisor with over 27 years of successful experience in assessment and management. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Healthcare, Education, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Telecommunication, Oil and Gas industry. Strengths in adaptive and innovative strategy backed by training in Public Health, Safety Science and Environmental Management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
32
32
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Environmental Health Practitioner (Locum)
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company 21/22, Marina
Lagos, Lagos
11.2006 - Current
- Actively conducts Environmental Health Risk Assessment, communicates identified concerns and recommends corrective actions.
- Evaluates operations Occupational Health and Safety Management procedures, review status, sensitize and promotes regulatory compliance.
- Plan and execute Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
- Promotes and coordinate Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) practices.
- Provide Potable Water Quality assurance by regular monitoring (Field and Laboratory support).
- Manage food safety using HACCP Principles to ensure zero food poisoning.
- Coordinates day-day-day medical waste collection, storage and implement best practice management procedures
- Offer advisory or supervisory services in promoting Occupational Health and Safety practices to enhance Fitness to Work (FtW).
- Develop and implement healthy work environment improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous productivity (air quality, noise, ergonomics and hygiene controls)
- Plan and schedule maintenance and repair of environmental health facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
Head of Operations
Safety Initiatives Nigeria Limited
Lagos, Lagos
07.2012 - 12.2015
- Responsible to Business Group Management.
- Manage & Coordinate Company's Operations.
- Quality Control & Assurance.
- Monitored and evaluated unit performance promoting Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Solutions, recommending Business development programs where appropriate.
- Promoted business' development by building and maintaining relationships with new clients.
- Developed and reviewed specifications for design and construction of safety and security systems.
- Assessed client's risk factors and suggested improvements to senior management.
- Inspected safety and security design features, installations and programs to verify compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Product Manager
Safety Initiatives Nigeria Limited GRA Ikeja
Ikeja, Lagos
03.2010 - 07.2012
- Managed benchmarks, safety and security product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
- Managed safety and security product development cycle, including prototyping designs and coordinating mass production.
- Conceptualized and deployed enhanced product features and optimized implementation for use in marketing strategies.
- Monitored market trends and competitor performance and analyzed gaps to update promotional strategies and maximize sales.
- Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer data.
- Documented user stories, specifications and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Reduced project downtime by inspecting safety and security products for quality and adherence to client requirements.
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish objectives and boost long-term profitability.
Field Officer
Safety Initiatives Nigeria Limited GRA
Ikeja, Lagos
07.2008 - 03.2010
- Completed timeframe inspections of equipment and associated records to check compliance with safety and operational requirements.
- Directed command and control operations during training and combat conditions.
- Leveraged quality control and production knowledge to improve base and field operations.
- Orchestrated efficient deployment and upkeep of automated safety systems across Nigeria.
- Trained team personnel on safety and security solutions to optimize deployment and maintenance activities.
- Monitored schedules to verify project completion on schedule and within approved cost limitations.
- Analyzed survey reports, drawings and maps to direct construction layouts.
- Revised and reviewed material lists, drawings and specifications for compliance with contract codes and requirements.
Volunteer
Watchtower Bible and Tracts Society Ltd/Gte Km 51, Benin - Auchi Road Igieduma
Benin City, Edo
01.1999 - 02.2004
- Lead Role in Operation, Maintenance and Repair of Air, Gas, Grease, Steam and Water Related Facilities.
- Handled day-to-day running of [all plumbings and its, fixtures (air, gas, grease, oil, steam and water), WASH, fire safety and security task], ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
- Organized and managed Water Quality Monitoring and Treatment (Raw/Drinking/Recreation water and Wastewater).
- Drove operational improvements in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) which resulted in savings of assets and property (Training and Supervision).
- Offered friendly and efficient Advisory Role in Occupational Hazards Exposure Reduction and Control.
- Promoted safe work practices
- Worked with program supervisors to implement changes and better serve target groups on Fire safety and Security tasks.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve all program needs.
- Actively listened to complaints, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Created plans, training modules and communicated implementation deadlines to ensure tasks or projects were completed on time.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Education
Confirmation of Participation - Infection Prevention And Control (IPC) COVID-19
World Health Organisation
Health Emergencies Program 07.2020 - 07.2020
Certificate of Completion - COVID-19 Infection Prevention And Control (IPC)
National Centre For Disease Control (NCDC)
07.2020 - 07.2020
Certificate | Short Course in Environmental Epidemiology and Exposure Assessment Institute of Disaster Management and Safety Science - Environmental Epidemiology
ISEE And University Of Ibadan
11.2019 - 11.2019
MCDP | Humanitarian Assistance in Disaster Management: ……Role of Critical Stakeholders - Disaster Management
Institute Of Disaster Management And Safety Sc.
12.2019 - 12.2019
Certificate - Patient Experience Management
SNEPCo Culture Of Health And TeamOne Consulting
06.2017 - 06.2017
IOSH Certified| Lead AuditorBS OHSAS 18001 Management Systems - Occupational Health And Safety Management
The British Standard Institution
United Kingdom 06.2014 - 07.2014
Environmental Health Practice: A Therapy For DMDP - Disaster Management And Disease Prevention (DMDP)
Environmental Health Officer Association Of Nigeria (EHOAN)
11.2013 - 11.2013
Registered And Licensed EHP - Environmental Health
Environmental Health Officer Registration Council
Of Nigeria (EHORECON) 05.2009 - Current
Certificate Recent Trends in HSE - Health Safety And Environment (HSE)
Universal Health Management
Consultancy And Training (Accredited Member CMD) 09.2008 - 09.2008
Certificate Peer Education Training Course - Reproductive Health & HIV/AIDS Prevention
UNICEF And NYSC
03.2004 - 03.2004
B.EMT - Environmental Management And Toxicology
Federal University Of Agriculture
Abeokuta. Ogun State 07.1995 - 03.1998
Dip. Public Health (WAHEB) | Environmental Health - Environmental Health
West Africa Health Examination Board (WAHEB)
College Of Health Technology Ilese Ijebu-Ode. Ogun 05.1989 - 08.1992
Skills
Emergency Management
Capacity Building
Consultancy
Event ManagementTeam Player
Project ManagementPublic SpeakingQuality Assurance & Control
Exposure/Risk Assessment & Communication
Strategic PlanningHealth Education & Promotion
Health and Safety procedures
Healthcare laws and regulations
Affiliations
American Water Works Association | May 2020 International Membership | IM 03633026
International Society for Environmental Epidemiology| November 2019 International Membership – Africa Chapter | M4161ID
Association of Disaster Management Without Borders | October 2019 Member Royal Society for Public Health | June 2019 Member| M126181 Environmental Health Officer Association of Nigeria (EHOAN) | May 2008
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Chartered Institute of Disaster Management and Safety Managers USA Inc.| December 2019 Chartered Fellowship Award | FCIDSM (FCIDSM/2430273) Institute of Disaster Management and Safety Science | December 2019 Fellowship Award | FDMSS (F/19/01246)
Timeline
Confirmation of Participation - Infection Prevention And Control (IPC) COVID-19
World Health Organisation
07.2020 - 07.2020
Certificate of Completion - COVID-19 Infection Prevention And Control (IPC)
National Centre For Disease Control (NCDC)
07.2020 - 07.2020
MCDP | Humanitarian Assistance in Disaster Management: ……Role of Critical Stakeholders - Disaster Management
Institute Of Disaster Management And Safety Sc.
12.2019 - 12.2019
Certificate | Short Course in Environmental Epidemiology and Exposure Assessment Institute of Disaster Management and Safety Science - Environmental Epidemiology
ISEE And University Of Ibadan
11.2019 - 11.2019
Certificate - Patient Experience Management
SNEPCo Culture Of Health And TeamOne Consulting
06.2017 - 06.2017
IOSH Certified| Lead AuditorBS OHSAS 18001 Management Systems - Occupational Health And Safety Management
The British Standard Institution
06.2014 - 07.2014
Environmental Health Practice: A Therapy For DMDP - Disaster Management And Disease Prevention (DMDP)
Environmental Health Officer Association Of Nigeria (EHOAN)
11.2013 - 11.2013
Head of Operations
Safety Initiatives Nigeria Limited
07.2012 - 12.2015
Product Manager
Safety Initiatives Nigeria Limited GRA Ikeja
03.2010 - 07.2012
Registered And Licensed EHP - Environmental Health
Environmental Health Officer Registration Council
05.2009 - Current
Certificate Recent Trends in HSE - Health Safety And Environment (HSE)
Universal Health Management
09.2008 - 09.2008
Field Officer
Safety Initiatives Nigeria Limited GRA
07.2008 - 03.2010
Environmental Health Practitioner (Locum)
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company 21/22, Marina
11.2006 - Current
Certificate Peer Education Training Course - Reproductive Health & HIV/AIDS Prevention
UNICEF And NYSC
03.2004 - 03.2004
Volunteer
Watchtower Bible and Tracts Society Ltd/Gte Km 51, Benin - Auchi Road Igieduma
01.1999 - 02.2004
B.EMT - Environmental Management And Toxicology
Federal University Of Agriculture
07.1995 - 03.1998
Dip. Public Health (WAHEB) | Environmental Health - Environmental Health
West Africa Health Examination Board (WAHEB)
05.1989 - 08.1992