Mofolarin Ariyo
Ibadan,Nigeria
Summary
With over a decade of experience in Project/Program Management, exceptional skills in project planning, organizing, and coordinating are brought to the table, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and analysis. Strengths include clear and concise communication, team building and management, and proficiency with various project management tools. Well-versed in procurement processes, monitoring and evaluation techniques, project proposal development, business and budget planning, and report writing. Experience in enhancing performance through technology upgrades and best practices is complemented by strong managerial, leadership, and computing skills. Deeply committed to improving global health and well-being, particularly through addressing environmental health issues such as lead exposure.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Deputy Project Team Lead
Zuma Health Trust Limited
Lafia, Nasarawa State
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided regular updates and reports to Project Manager/CEO
- Oversaw and coordinated 25 personnel involved in project.
- Assigned 25 personnel to specific Local Government Areas for verification activities
State Coordinator/Chief Security Officer
Carto Security Services Ltd
Akure, Ondo State
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed 20 clusters and 10 supervisors across the state
- Prepared comprehensive monthly reports highlighting areas requiring attention
Programs Lead
Citizens’ Gavel Foundation for Social Justice
Lagos & Ibadan, Nigeria
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinated, planned, managed, and executed 10+ projects aligned with organizational goals.
- Developed and interpreted initiatives, resulting in a 20% increase in project success rates.
- Spearheaded stakeholder mapping and engagement, engaging over 50 key stakeholders.
- Designed indicators, enhancing monitoring and evaluation accuracy by 30%.
District Program Coordinator
Central Coordinating Unit, Nigeria State Health Investment Project (NSHIP)
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks for projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Led a team in establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track project progress and evaluate impact.
- Improved project outcomes by 92% through the implementation of enhanced monitoring and evaluation procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with project guidelines and standards.
- Streamlined reporting processes, reducing reporting time by 85% and improving data accuracy.
- Presented findings and recommendations to senior management, influencing strategic decision-making processes.
- Mentored team members on monitoring and evaluation of best practices, enhancing their skills and capabilities.
Program Officer (Programme Unit)
Nigeria State Health Investment Project (NSHIP)
Akure, Ondo State
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Trained over 300 health workers
- Collaborated with the LGA Health Department for accurate data entry and technical assistance.
Technical Officer – Verifier
Nigeria State Health Investment Project (NSHIP)
Akure, Ondo State
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Collected and analyzed baseline data from health facilities
- Reduced data falsification among health workers in contracted facilities.
HMIS/Data Management Officer (Volunteer)
Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Board
Akure,, Ondo State
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Assisted in data collation and analysis using SPSS
- Created a comprehensive data bank for the electronic Management of Information.
Assistant Secretary
Ministry of Health
Alagbaka, Akure, , Ondo State
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Supported the Abiye (Safe Motherhood Project) technical team
- Assisted the Finance and Administration Department with monthly returns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Social Sciences
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State 01.2027 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Public Health (Health Policy & Management)
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria /2023 -
Skills
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Clear and concise writing, effective communication, and comprehensive report preparation
- Organizational & Multi-tasking Skills: Task prioritization, management of competing demands, and timely project completion
- Project Management Tools: Proficiency in Asana, Jira, RACI, Google Keep, Microsoft Office suite, and grant-making software like Fluxx
- Analytical & Problem-solving Abilities: Critical assessment of problems and evaluation of solution mechanisms
- Punctuality & Goal Achievement: Systematic, methodical, and orderly approach ensuring consistent achievement of project goals
- Teamwork & Relationship Building: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in diverse environments
- Policy Formulation & Research: Policy research and analysis, development, and implementation
- Stakeholder Engagement: Effective stakeholder engagement methods and negotiation strategies
- Process & Presentation Management: Process coordination and management, presentation management
- Administrative Skills: Office administration, qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Strategic Planning & Leadership: Goal development and implementation, strategic planning, leadership, and team building
Certification
- Google Project Management Certificate, Google/Coursera, 2024
- SINA Health PBF International Course, Mombasa, Kenya, 2016
- World Bank Group’s MOOC on Financing for Development, E-course, 2015
- Results-Driven Total Project Management, Ibadan Business School, 2015
- World Bank Institute Certificates, E-course, 2014-2015
Accomplishments
- 2024: Led the Judicial Transparency and Accountability Project in Nigeria for Ford Foundation.
- 2023: Developed and implemented a case management system in Oyo and Osun States.
- 2022: Spearheaded the TIDE/BudgIT Covid-19 Accountability project across six states.
- 2022: Launched PODUS, a tech platform for pre-trial detainees' legal assistance.
- 2021: Created and deployed Justice Clock for Ministries of Justice in Lagos and Ogun States.
- 2020: Oversaw Performance-based Financing Independent Verification Project in Nasarawa State.
Languages
English
Fluent
Yoruba
Native
Hausa
Beginner
Affiliations
- Listening to Music
- Watching Series
- Hanging out with friends
References
References available upon request.
Trainings/Workshops
TRAINING/WORKSHOP
- September 2020
African Health Project & Ibolda Health International.
A cross-sectional training on data collection using the KoboCollect software for the Study Firm New Net Project.
- September 2017
NPHCDA & World Bank
Team lead at the coaching and mentoring of health facility managers on business plan development and training of additional financing health facility implementers in performance-based financing and its implementation in Damaturu Local Government, Yobe State, Nigeria.
- September 2017
NPHCDA & World Bank
Facilitator at the certification training of Additional Financing Health Local Government supervisors (Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba, and Borno States) on performance-based financing and its implementation, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
- August 2017
National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)
Lead facilitator at the second edition of the NSHIP Performance-based Financing verifiers’ internship training, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.
- May 2017
National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)
Training of Trainers on the andragogic model for the Second Edition of NSHIP Verifiers Internship Training.
- April 2017
National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)
Facilitator at the PBF Pilot training for AF-NSHIP North East States, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
- December 2014
National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)
Extensive Training in Cloud computing, Urban PBF, and Excel-based Indice tool for General Hospital.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Social Sciences
University of Ibadan
01.2027 - 01.2011
Programs Lead
Citizens’ Gavel Foundation for Social Justice
01.2021 - Current
Deputy Project Team Lead
Zuma Health Trust Limited
01.2020 - 07.2021
State Coordinator/Chief Security Officer
Carto Security Services Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020
District Program Coordinator
Central Coordinating Unit, Nigeria State Health Investment Project (NSHIP)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Program Officer (Programme Unit)
Nigeria State Health Investment Project (NSHIP)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Technical Officer – Verifier
Nigeria State Health Investment Project (NSHIP)
01.2014 - 01.2015
HMIS/Data Management Officer (Volunteer)
Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Board
01.2013 - 01.2014
Assistant Secretary
Ministry of Health
01.2012 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Public Health (Health Policy & Management)
University of Ibadan
/2023 -
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