Kolo Yakubu

A highly accomplished public health expert with extensive leadership experience in health systems strengthening, supply chain management, and program development across Nigeria and Ethiopia. Renowned for driving impactful solutions through strategic partnerships, team development, and innovative approaches in healthcare delivery. Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder initiatives, manage large-scale donor-funded programs, and deliver measurable improvements in maternal and newborn child health, supply chain transformation, and community empowerment.

· Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training organized by Pamela Steele Associates and Donox Ltd UK 27–29 July 2020

· Agile Project Management Training organized by Pamela Steele Associates and Donox Ltd UK 13–17 July 2020 USAID

· Proposal Development: From RFA/RFP to Proposal eWorkshop 29 April - 26 May 2020

· Project Management for Development Professionals PMD PRO Levels 1 & 2 by APMG International 1 Feb. – 28 Mar. 2020

· Crisis Management Training organized by International NGO Safety Organization (INSO), Abuja. 14th - 16th May 2018.

· Basic Security Training organized by International NGO Safety Organization (INSO), Abuja. 14th to 16th August 2018.

· Research Paper Writing Workshop organized by IDEAS Project, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), UK. 15th to 21st July 2015.

· Project Safety and Risk Management Workshop organized by DFID/Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), Minna, Niger State, Nigeria 12th to 13th April 2013.

· Logistics Management of Drugs and Other Health Commodities organized by AMREF Foundation, Nairobi 7-11 Nov. 2011

· Basic principles for Strategic Health Comms. organized by JHU Centre for Communication program 22 -26 Feb. 2010.

· Project Management, Design, and Proposal Development organized by the Byron Institute, Abuja. Sept 9th & 10th, 2008

· The use of PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) in Data collection, Cleaning, and analysis organized by Population Services Int (PSI) Nairobi, Kenya 30 June – 4 July 2008

· Global Interpersonal Communication (GIPC) Training; Theme: Communicating without borders organized by Population Services International (PSI) India, in Mumbai, India. 19 -24 Nov. 2007

· Leadership Skills Training organized by PMI consulting using the MBTI tools, Abuja. Nov 10th & 11th, 2007

· Grant and Partnership Management training organized by Action Aid International, Abuja Nigeria 23- 26 April 2007 Gender mainstreaming training organized by Action Aid Int 27 -30 Nov. 2006

· Report Writing and Presentation Skills Training organized by Mac Tay Tack at Digital Bridge Institute 22- 24 Nov. 2006

· Participatory Assessment and Development Framework training organized by Action Aid Nigeria 21- 26th, May 2006

· Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation training organized by Action Aid Nigeria Kaduna May 23rd to 27th, 2005

· Policy and Advocacy training organized by Action Aid International Nigeria October 18th to 22nd, 2005

· Time Management training organized by Akada Konsults at Society for Family Health Building, Abuja July 13th, 2004

· Field Management training organized by Mac Tay Tack at Society for Family Health Building, Abuja October 21st to 24th, 2003

· Stepping Stones community mobilization training organized by Action Aid International, Nigeria August 17th to 25th, 2003

(i)). LCONSULTANT, Humanitarian Supply Chain Management –   Partnership

For localization Project in Nigeria

Fritz Institute | San Francisco, U.S   A

Nov. 2024 – Aug.2025

• Support communities in enhancing disaster response by empowering them and NGOs to take the lead in decision-making—from identifying needs to designing solutions and implementing support.

• Strengthen disaster response by expanding INGO coverage, enabling local organizations to take on broader roles, including decision-making, and assigning specific complementary roles to international organizations to enhance ground support.

(ii). LEAD CONSULTANT, Consultancy Support to   Enhance the Activities of Newly Established Borno State Drugs and Medical Consumables Management Agency   (BODMA), and Its Integration into the State’s Health System

International Rescue Committee | Borno and Adamawa   State, Nigeria

Apr. 2024 – Sep.2024

· Development of clear and efficient guidelines for operations committees, creating a specialized health facilities assessment tool for DRF readiness to enhance our response capability and designing assessment tools and SOPs for our supply chain to optimize logistical operations and ensure seamless coordination.

· Provide capacity strengthening to rebuild and equip supply chain systems, health systems, and the DMA with necessary guidelines and policies for sustainable commodity availability and security. This ensures the delivery of quality and sustainable health services at all levels, improving management and performance of the health system's supply chain.

(iii). SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT   PUBLIC HEALTH, USAID Inclusive   Development Activity for Mission Support (IDAMS); to understand the experiences and needs of marginalized   groups in Nigeria.

Making   Cents International | Washington D.C, U.S.A.

March. 2024 – May.2024

· Carry out comprehensive training sessions for data collection, obtaining both formal and informal consent from participants. Provide continuous support to the research team throughout data collection activities, ensuring they are carried out in a timely, accurate, and coordinated manner, while maintaining detailed notes of each session.

· Continuously update the interview schedule, ensuring it reflects any changes or additions. Additionally, offer ongoing administrative assistance to the research team to streamline operations. Facilitate Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) or Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), actively participating in post-KII/FGD debriefing sessions as required.

· Guarantee the submission of meticulously reviewed and refined notes for every data collection event within the specified timeframe. Actively engage in data analysis under the guidance of the Team Leader. Scrutinize and authenticate significant findings from analyses, providing valuable insights into report content and offering suggestions for recommendations.

(iv). LEAD CONSULTANT, Organization Capacity Assessment for State Primary   Healthcare Development Agencies and LGA   primary healthcare departments

International Rescue Committee | Borno and Yobe States, Nigeria

Nov. 2022 – Feb.2023

· Led the implementation of an Organizational Capacity Assessment for the Borno and Yobe States Primary Healthcare Development Agency, encompassing its subsidiary entities at the sub-state levels.

· Through rigorous assessment, pinpointed key areas ripe for organizational development enhancements. Formulated and executed detailed plans for strengthening organizational capacity, aimed at enhancing service delivery across Primary Health Care facilities. These efforts aimed to fortify health systems resilience and foster superior health outcomes in the region.