Joshua David
Fct
Summary
Driven by a passion for public health and improvement, I excelled at Sydani Group, enhancing immunization service delivery in Nigeria by developing innovative strategies and systems. My expertise in data analytics and adept stakeholder management led to a 25% increase in COVID-19 vaccination uptake, showcasing my ability to blend technical skills with effective communication and leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consulting Senior Analyst
Sydani Group
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies to improve routine immunization service delivery and reduce zero dose burdens in northern Nigeria
- Developed and implemented innovative and tailor made system strengthening strategies to improve health system coordination in Niger state, Nigeria
- Develop data management systems to review, clean, analyze, synthesize and visualize immunization data to support data driven decision making
- Provided technical support to a WB funded national project to improve quality of health care, systems and immunization coverage across focal states
- Developed and implemented organizational capacity building strategies to guide employee development and strengthen employee capacity
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering their professional development and expertise.
- Conducted gap analyses between current state and desired future state, developing tailored action plans accordingly.
- Reviewed variety of data sets, dashboards and stakeholder inputs and created measurement and implementation plans.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure on-time delivery of consulting services.
Junior Analyst
Sydani Group
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Supported the implementation of community specific strategies to increase COVID- 19 Vaccination uptake in 4 Nigerian states by 25%
- Developed a financial tracking tool & dashboard for the Informal Sector Department of the National Health Insurance Agency, to track state spending across multiple thematic areas
- Built dynamic dashboards using Microsoft excel to perform data analysis. Communicated with staff at all organizational levels to assess current systems. Assisted teams with implementing new recommendations and revising instructions for staff.
- Participated in special projects as assigned by senior leadership team members while maintaining core responsibilities as Junior Analyst.
- Provided administrative support to senior analysts and department professionals.
- Performed calculations and statistical analysis on immunization and health system data.
Intern Analyst
Sydani Group
Abuja
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
NYSC Intern
Office of The Accountant General of the Foundation
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Supported core department staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Took detailed meeting minutes, prepared meeting rooms and compiled paperwork to support executive
Research Assistant Intern
African Heritage Institute
Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Worked closely with internal and external stakeholders from research to management, ensuring high engagement in research and evaluation activities
- Used MS Word to prepare articles, reports and presentations.
- Supported senior research assistants in identifying and initiating new research activities and partnerships securing grants and funding opportunities.
- Maintained quantitative databases through research processes to guarantee accurate presentation of findings.
Research Assistant Intern
Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Worked with the Internal records office
- Worked with the Human Resource Unit
Summer Intern
Trustbond Mortgage Bank PLC
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Participated in weekly meetings with senior colleagues, sharing insights from various learning experiences throughout the internship program.
- Gained valuable industry knowledge through attending seminars, workshops, and conferences related to the field of expertise during the summer internship program.
- Worked with The Franchise unit of bank
- Worked with the Customer relations unit.
- Carried out weekly activities and exercises together with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria
- Produced high-quality spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer- facing needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Covenant University
Otta, Lagos, Nigeria11.2020
Skills
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Presentation Skills
Data Analytics
Strategic development
Business Development
System optimization
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Team Leadership
Effective Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
Interpersonal Skills
Budget Management
Quantitative skills
Accomplishments
Co-authored 3 publications within the public health sector
- Cost of COVID-19 vaccine delivery in nine states Nigeria via the U.S. Government Initiative for Global Vaccine Access
- Exploring the perceptions and experiences of mobile teams on COVID-19 vaccine uptake at the community level: evidence from Benue and Niger States
- Integrating Health Interventions into existing program structure of the neglected tropical diseases: lessons learned from Yobe and Ebonyi States
Certification
- PMD Pro, PM4NGOs - July 2024
- Introduction to Investment Research - ARM Academy - June 2019
Timeline
Consulting Senior Analyst
Sydani Group
09.2023 - Current
Junior Analyst
Sydani Group
06.2022 - 09.2023
Intern Analyst
Sydani Group
02.2022 - 05.2022
NYSC Intern
Office of The Accountant General of the Foundation
08.2021 - 02.2022
Research Assistant Intern
African Heritage Institute
06.2019 - 07.2019
Research Assistant Intern
Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria
05.2018 - 08.2018
Summer Intern
Trustbond Mortgage Bank PLC
04.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Covenant University