NKOLIKA UGURU
Enugu
Summary
Accomplished Healthcare Economist, Health Policy Researcher, and Public Health Specialist with over 15 years of expertise in healthcare systems strengthening, policy development, and economic evaluations. Recognized for leading high-impact research projects, securing grants, and influencing health policy reforms. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights to drive strategic decision-making in healthcare financing and public health interventions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor of Healthcare Economics & Policy
University of Nigeria Nsukka
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Spearheads research in health economics, policy, and systems strengthening
- Leads proposal development and secures research funding
- Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate public health research
- Mentors students and teaches healthcare policy and economic evaluation
Senior Researcher, Health Policy Research Group
University of Nigeria, Enugu
07.2012 - 02.2025
- Conducts economic evaluations, healthcare financing studies, and systematic policy reviews
- Advises government bodies on healthcare interventions based on data-driven insights
- Leads multi-disciplinary research teams on public health and policy development
Lecturer
University of Nigeria
01.2005 - 02.2025
- Instructs undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental students
- Supervises research projects and supports academic development
Research Fellow, Health Policy Research Group
University of Nigeria, Enugu
07.2006 - 07.2012
- Designed and executed large-scale public health research studies
- Published high-impact scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals
- Collaborated with international organizations on healthcare initiatives
Project Manager
Child to Child Health Development Agency
Bida, Niger
01.2002 - 10.2002
- Led public health initiatives and community outreach programs
- Managed teams to exceed project goals and KPIs
Dental Officer
General Hospital, Lagos
Lagos
07.1999 - 08.1999
- Provided patient-centered dental care and oral health education
Education
Ph.D. - Health Economics & Policy
University of Nigeria
MSc. - Health Economics Management & Policy
University of Nigeria
Master of Public Health (MPH) - undefined
University of Nottingham
BDS - Dental Surgery
University of Benin
Skills
- Health Economics & Policy Analysis
- Public Health Research & Systems Strengthening
- Economic Evaluations & Healthcare Financing
- Quantitative & Qualitative Data Analysis (STATA, SPSS, NVivo)
- Policy Advisory & Government Relations
- Teaching, Mentoring & Leadership
- Proposal Writing & Research Grant Management
- Advanced Communication & Problem-Solving Skills
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Certification
- WHO Advanced Health Financing for Universal Coverage, 2023
- Healthcare Data Analytics, La Plage Metaverse, 2023
- Harvard PH207X: Quantitative Methods in Public Health, 2013
- Advanced Healthcare Financing, RESYST Consortium
- Qualitative Analysis for Social Science Research, CHEPSA Consortium
Custom
- Reading
- Traveling
- Volunteering
- Dancing
Timeline
Professor of Healthcare Economics & Policy
University of Nigeria Nsukka
01.2023 - 02.2025
Senior Researcher, Health Policy Research Group
University of Nigeria, Enugu
07.2012 - 02.2025
Research Fellow, Health Policy Research Group
University of Nigeria, Enugu
07.2006 - 07.2012
Lecturer
University of Nigeria
01.2005 - 02.2025
Project Manager
Child to Child Health Development Agency
01.2002 - 10.2002
Dental Officer
General Hospital, Lagos
07.1999 - 08.1999
MSc. - Health Economics Management & Policy
University of Nigeria
Master of Public Health (MPH) - undefined
University of Nottingham
BDS - Dental Surgery
University of Benin
Ph.D. - Health Economics & Policy
University of Nigeria
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