JOYCE LARABA BAWAH(ADEBARI)
Barnawa GRA
Summary
Diligent healthcare worker willing to demonstrate knowledge of assisting and observing resident healthcare needs as well as a sincere interest and enthusiasm in giving high-level care. Highly motivated, takes delight in respecting residents’ confidentiality and treating every individual with dignity, emotional support and sensitivity. Always willing to assist with cleaning, mobility, hygiene and well-being of people.I am honest, transparent, trustworthy and a professional in creating a sense of belonging in home were people feel safe and love.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Sightsavers
Kaduna
11.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with medical doctors and laboratory consultants to conduct Onchocerciasis (OV/OR) diagnostic testing in high-risk communities.
- Assisted in sample preparation, handling, and shipment of confirmed positive cases for advanced laboratory analysis.
- Supported community-based surveillance for individuals 5 years and above, particularly in settlements near fast-flowing rivers, where blackfly exposure is highest.
- Rapid Epidemiology Mapping of Onchocerciasis, Kaduna state
Monitoring and Supervision
MAM
Kano
03.2024 - Current
- Monitored the implementation of the Schistosomiasis Mass Administration of Medicine (MAM) across 10 wards in Bunkure LGA to ensure compliance with national NTD protocols.
- Conducted Coverage Evaluation Surveys (CES) in each community by randomly selecting households and interviewing 5 individuals per household to determine actual MAM coverage.
- Used the KoboCollect App to input interview responses, track field data, and document observations, challenges, and immediate corrective actions.
- HANDS Office Kano State
Field Officer
Sightsavers
Sokoto
12.2023 - Current
- Used CommCare to enter interview data, track participant information, and document observations in real time.
- Conducted household interviews and participant follow-up under the SAARMAA Project, focused on monitoring the safety and antimicrobial resistance implications of Mass Administration of Azithromycin.
- Recorded field challenges (e.g., adverse event reports, accessibility issues, participant concerns) and took necessary actions or escalated them to project supervisors.
- Validation of Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azethromycin (SAARMAA), Sokoto State
Care giver/Patient Care Assistant
EL Kadosh Hospital
Kaduna
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, and personal care, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Helped manage medication routines, including reminders, organizing doses, and communicating updates to nurses or doctors.
- Provided mobility support for patients with limited movement — walking assistance, transfers, and repositioning — while monitoring overall well-being and reporting changes to medical staff.
Research Assistant
COUNTDOWN Consortium/WELLBEING Project
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Observed and documented Participatory Group Process (PGP) working group meetings in Kaduna, producing accurate written records of discussions and decisions.
- Conducted qualitative interviews with NTD programme implementers at the State and LGA levels.
- Worked directly with persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and children, ensuring respectful engagement and ethical data collection.
- Sightsavers Country office
Supervision/Monitoring worker
Sight Savers
Kaduna
10.2015 - 12.2019
- Trained teachers and health workers on the prevention, treatment, and monitoring of neglected tropical diseases.
- Conducted field visits to all wards in assigned local government areas to monitor treatment processes and progress.
- Facilitated the collection of treatment reports using established channels and organizational structures.
- NTDs, Kaduna State
Research Assistant
Sightsavers
Kaduna
09.2015 - 09.2015
- Collected field data for research on Loa-Loa (RAPLOA) and malaria.
- Transformed raw data into usable statistics for analysis and reporting.
- Quantified attitudes, opinions, and behaviors of study participants to support evidence-based decision-making.
- FMOH Project RAPLOA (Loa-Loa) & Malaria, Kaduna State
Research Assistant
Sightsavers
Kaduna
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Collected field data for the national Trachoma mapping exercise across assigned communities.
- Processed raw data into usable statistics to support analysis and reporting.
- Quantified attitudes, opinions, and behavioral patterns of participants to inform program planning.
- Global Trachoma Mapping Project, Kaduna State
Research Assistant
Sightsavers
Kaduna
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Collected and organized field data to generate usable statistics.
- Quantified attitudes, opinions, and behaviors of participants to support evidence-based research.
- Assisted in data entry, validation, and preliminary analysis.
- Primary Health Care, Kaduna State
Education
B.Sc. - Economics
Ahmadu Bello University
ZariaWAEC & NECO -
Government Girls Secondary School
KadunaFSLC -
St. Anne’s Primary School
KadunaSkills
- Communication
- Health Educator
- Micro-Softword
- Excel
- Data base competence
- Team player
- Time management
- IT skills
Awards
- Informed Consent Certificate (Online), The University of Hong Kong Clinical Trial Center, 01/01/20
- Diploma in Operations Management, Alison London Online E-Learning School, 01/01/14
- Diploma in Project Management, Alison London Online E-Learning School, 01/01/14
- Certificate in Fundraising for Non-Profit Organizations, Alison London Online E-Learning School, 01/01/14
- Certificate of Achievement – Global Trachoma Mapping Project, 01/01/13
Languages
English
First Language
French
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Research Assistant
Sightsavers
11.2025 - Current
Monitoring and Supervision
MAM
03.2024 - Current
Field Officer
Sightsavers
12.2023 - Current
Care giver/Patient Care Assistant
EL Kadosh Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
COUNTDOWN Consortium/WELLBEING Project
01.2020 - 01.2021
Supervision/Monitoring worker
Sight Savers
10.2015 - 12.2019
Research Assistant
Sightsavers
09.2015 - 09.2015
Research Assistant
Sightsavers
01.2013 - 09.2015
Research Assistant
Sightsavers
09.2012 - 12.2013
B.Sc. - Economics
Ahmadu Bello University
WAEC & NECO -
Government Girls Secondary School
FSLC -
St. Anne’s Primary School