Koko Loliya Somina
Summary
Experienced in leading and collaborating with teams to achieve common goals, possessing strong leadership and teamwork skills. Proven track record of effectively managing projects and fostering a positive team environment, excelling in guiding others and working collaboratively towards success. Ability to adapt to various work environments and communicate effectively with team members, contributing positively to any organization's success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical officer of Health
Degema Local Government Area
09.2023 - Current
- Monitor and supervise administrative and technical Primary Health Care activities in the Local Government Area.
- Coordinate and supervise all the environmental and occupational health activities in the LGA.
- Environmental Health Responsibilities:
- 1. Monitoring and Surveillance: Assess environmental hazards (air, water, soil) and their impact on public health.
- 2. Policy Development: Advocate for and develop policies to mitigate environmental health risks.
- 3. Community Education: Inform the public about environmental health issues and promote preventive measures.
- 4. Collaboration: Work with environmental agencies and organizations to address pollution and waste management.
- 5. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that local health regulations regarding environmental safety are enforced.
- Occupational Health Responsibilities:
- 1. Workplace Assessments: Evaluate work environments to identify potential health hazards.
- 2. Health Promotion: Develop programs to educate workers about occupational health risks and safe practices.
- 3. Regulatory Oversight: Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and standards.
- 4. Incident Investigation: Investigate workplace accidents and illnesses to determine causes and prevent recurrence.
- 5. Collaboration with Employers: Work with employers to create safe working conditions and promote worker health.
- Overall Health and Safety Functions:
- 1. Emergency Preparedness: Develop and implement plans for health emergencies related to environmental or occupational incidents.
- 2. Data Analysis: Analyze health data to identify trends and inform health policy and interventions.
- 3. Training and Capacity Building: Provide training for health professionals and community members on environmental and occupational health issues.
- Ensure effective collaboration in the conduct of PHC services with relevant partners and stakeholders in the LGA.
- Facilitate advocacy to the Local Government Authority for program support.
- Ensure appropriate distribution of staff, discipline and adherence to the operational guidelines and civil service rules at all times.
- Ensure PHC activity plans/monthly reports are developed and prompt delivery of health data to the DHIS2, LGPHCA and RSPHCMB.
- Ensure staff discipline and adherence to the operational guidelines and civil service rules at all times.
- Collaborate and ensure that health and related activities of partners, NGOs and other bodies are in line with policy guidelines of the State.
- Submit quarterly and yearly report of all the health activities in the LGA to the RSPHCMB.
- Oversee all immunization services, maintenance of cold chain system and adherence to vaccine accountability framework.
- Coordinate the social mobilization in the LGA to ensure proper health messages are delivered to the target audience.
- Coordinate school health activities in all schools within the LGA.
- Coordinate surveillance and disease control activities in the LGA.
- Liason officer between the community, general hospitals, and other health related bodies for the effective implementation of Primary health care in the LGA.
- Conduct annual needs assessment of the LGA.
- Collaborate with private medical institutions and other partners within the LGA on PHC activities.
- Supervision of NYSC medical personnel posted to health facilities in the LGA.
- Conduct medical examination on special interest groups.
- Supervise the following programs within the LGA: Disease Surveillance and Notification (DSN), Monitoring and Evaluation (HMIS), Health Education and Social Mobilization, Nutrition, Control of Diarrheal Diseases, Tuberculosis and leprosy Control, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Immunization/Cold Chain Management, School and adolescent health, Reproductive health (RH)/Family Planning (FP).
Medical officer of Health
Okrika Local Government Area
10.2020 - 09.2023
Medical officer of Health
Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area
04.2018 - 10.2020
Medical officer of Health
Oyigbo Local Government Area
11.2013 - 04.2018
Medical Officer
Model Primary Health Center, Mgbudukwu
01.2013 - 11.2013
Medical Officer
Model Primary Health Center, Churchill
11.2009 - 01.2013
- Conduct and implement all PHC activities in the health facility.
- Conduct thorough medical assessments and examinations of patients.
- Diagnose and treat various medical conditions, injuries, and illnesses.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients.
- Prescribe medications and monitor patient responses.
- Perform medical procedures and surgeries as required.
- Educate patients and their families about medical conditions and treatments.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all patients.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
- Stay informed about advancements in medical practices and treatments.
- Adhere to medical protocols, standards, and regulations.
Education
Yourh Service - NYSC
Obio Cottage Hospital
Obio- Akpor2009
Internship Medicine And Surgery - MBBS
Braithwaite Memorial Hospital
Port Harcourt 2008
MBBS -
University of Port Harcourt
01.2006
SSCE - WAEC
Government Girls Secondary School Harbour Road
Port Harcourt 09.1999
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient health education
- Patient care
- Surgical skills
- Clinical education
- Healthcare management
- Clinic administration
- Chronic disease management
- Discharge planning
- Medical recordkeeping
- Patient records administration
- Practice management
- Case management
- Staff development
- Continuous improvement
- Patient relationship management
- Strategic planning
- Immunization administration
- Public health procedures
- Medical research
- Public health
- KPI tracking
- Quality of care standards
- Improving clinical quality outcomes
- Preventive medicine
- Health care delivery management
- Decision-making
- Schedule management
- Patient safety
- Records maintenance
- Patient education
- Employee supervision
- Risk mitigation
- Personnel management
- Risk management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Health information systems
- Staff supervision
- Staff management
- Compliance advisory
- Training and mentoring
- Administrative staff supervision
Languages
English
Membership
- Nigeria Medical Association
- One time financial secretary: Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Rivers State
- Former Vice Chairman: Association of Medical Officers of Health, Nigeria
- Member: Association of Public Health Nigeria
- Trustee Member: Bille Kingdom development forum
World Travel
- United States of America
- United Kingdom
- Dubai
- South Africa
- Ghana
- Sao Tome & Principe
- Israel
- Mauritius Island
Community Service
- Assist Head of Medical team during coronation of the King Paramount Ruler of Bille Kingdom, 2021
- Planning and implementation of the development of Bille Kingdom, 2020
- Medical outreach to Bille community, 2010
Hobbies and Interests
- Music: Over 15 years singing Gospel
- Partnership with different network marketing companies especially in health supplementation like forever living products, Max international
- Love dancing
- Retail Forex trading
Certificates And Skills
- Diploma in Caregiving, 09/26/24
- CPR/AED Adult/ Child/Infant, 09/02/24
- Standard First Aid, Injury Prevention, Universal Precautions, 09/02/24
- Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition, 07/01/24
- USAID MCGL Quality of Care training, 01/01/23
- Introduction to Statistics, 01/29/23
- Field Epidemiology training program frontline course, 02/08/16 - 04/26/16
- Fundamentals of Building right for Exceptional Team Results, 01/27/14 - 01/28/14
- Neonatal resuscitation, 09/19/12
- Basic life support, 11/01/08 - 11/11/10
- Microsoft Office suite, Word, Excel, Power Point, 01/01/10
Timeline
Medical officer of Health
Degema Local Government Area
09.2023 - Current
Medical officer of Health
Okrika Local Government Area
10.2020 - 09.2023
Medical officer of Health
Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area
04.2018 - 10.2020
Medical officer of Health
Oyigbo Local Government Area
11.2013 - 04.2018
Medical Officer
Model Primary Health Center, Mgbudukwu
01.2013 - 11.2013
Medical Officer
Model Primary Health Center, Churchill
11.2009 - 01.2013
MBBS -
University of Port Harcourt
Yourh Service - NYSC
Obio Cottage Hospital
Internship Medicine And Surgery - MBBS
Braithwaite Memorial Hospital
SSCE - WAEC
Government Girls Secondary School Harbour Road