Jumobi Liasu-Thomas

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based health programs with a focus on pediatric and maternal care, ensuring improved access to quality medical services for underserved populations.
• Overseeing end-to-end program execution, including strategic planning, budgeting, reporting, and alignment with organizational goals and donor expectations.
• Providing direct clinical input and support within program activities, contributing medical expertise to the design and delivery of care-focused interventions.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare professionals, volunteers, and administrative staff, to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Monitoring program outcomes using standard M&E frameworks and preparing evidence-based reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading grant development efforts and resource mobilization strategies to enhance program sustainability and scale.
• Advocating for child and maternal health through stakeholder engagement, policy dialogue, and community outreach initiatives.
• Ensuring all programs and clinical practices are compliant with ethical, regulatory, and professional standards.

Key Achievements

• Delivered direct medical care and support to over 362 children through high-impact programs including the Future Vision Project, Sick Kids Appeal, and Hospital Support Program.
• Spearheaded the Future Vision Project, screening over 1200 school children across 15+ schools for visual impairments and coordinating follow-up care and corrective treatment.
• Significantly expanded healthcare access in underserved communities across Lagos, reaching populations where over 60% had previously lacked regular medical attention.
• Successfully mobilized a network of over 50 volunteers and healthcare professionals, and partnered with 10+ organizations to execute targeted health education and outreach programs.
• Played a key role in proposal development and donor engagement, contributing to a 30% increase in funding which supported program growth and enhanced service delivery.

• Contributed to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients under the supervision of senior medical doctors across core rotations including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and obstetrics & gynecology.
• Demonstrated strong clinical acumen through the performance of essential procedures including venipuncture, intravenous cannulation, urethral catheterization, nasogastric tube insertion, wound suturing, and basic life support.
• Applied sound clinical reasoning in patient triage, assessment, interpretation of clinical findings, and initiating timely interventions in both routine and emergency care settings, while maintaining accurate documentation and effective communication within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participated in daily ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and emergency care duties, ensuring effective and timely patient management.
• Engaged in medical research projects, including data collection, literature reviews, and manuscript preparation under the guidance of senior consultants.
• Maintained detailed and accurate patient documentation, including progress notes, discharge summaries, and referral letters.
• Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care.
• Participated in on-call and night shift duties, managing acute and emergent conditions under supervision.
• Attended regular clinical teaching sessions, seminars, and case discussions to enhance knowledge and practical skills.
• Contributed to audit and quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care delivery and hospital protocols.