OLANREWAJU ABIOYE AJAYI
Railway Compound,LA
Summary
Highly accomplished physician with over 30 years of clinical experience and healthcare leadership and management. Extensive expertise in internal medicine, clinical haematology, and the management of diabetes mellitus and other chronic medical conditions. Proven track record of delivering exceptional medical care, driving clinical strategy, and implementing operational plans to enhance patient outcomes. Adept at assembling and guiding high-performing teams, upholding the highest standards of service quality, and staying up-to-date with advancements in medical care. Known for recommending best practices to ensure organizational competitiveness while prioritizing patient care.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD OF RESEARCH EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT
Federal Medical Centre
06.2023 - Current
- Oversees all training that takes place in the hospital: House officers training- developed a comprehensive logbook to enhance their training, coordinates training of Residents, coordinates recruitment and training of interns in Physiotherapy, Radiography, Medical Laboratory, Nurses, Pharmacists
- All research works are coordinated in my office in close collaboration with the Ethics committee
- Coordinates inhouse re-training of staff in all departments
DIRECTOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE PROJECT OFFICE
FMCEB
01.2019 - Current
- Oversees the activities of the sickle cell club: Holding monthly meetings for patients and their care givers, organising public awareness programs, giving regular heath talks, sourcing for ang giving financial aid to our patients, organising newborn screening for sickle cell disease
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE AND CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN
Federal Medical Centre
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversaw all clinical operations of all medical units headed by other Consultants, continually directed and supervised all organisational health care policies and procedures for a staff of 24 and also responsible for achieving benchmarks set for productivity and patient care
- Performed research, and directed the authorship of clinical study reports and subsequent publications and presentations of study outcomes
- Maintain subject matter expertise through review of scientific literature, observation of medical practice trends and participation in industry meetings
- Led and drove the training of House Officers, Medical Officers and Rotating Residents and serves as a clinical resource for the team and other internal stakeholders
- Provided healthcare services, oversaw inpatients and outpatients at the Accidents & Emergencies, Clinics, and Wards, and also still serves as the Head of the Endocrinology/Diabetology Unit, where we treat more than 100 patients each month
CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN
Federal Medical Centre
11.1998 - 12.2009
- Provided efficient and effective assessment and management of the department’s patients, evaluated patients’ histories, examined them, and implemented therapeutic regimens to care for patients
- Was responsible for clinical education in the department, trained house officers and medical officers, residency programmes and maintained oversight of clinical standards to ensure international guidelines and standards are met
- Performed initial assessment of the patient and actively participated in all aspects of patient care, provided holistic care to patients, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, advised patients on needed health changes, and educated patients regarding effective disease management and prevention methods
SENIOR REGISTRAR
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
11.1994 - 05.1998
JUNIOR RESIDENT
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
04.1992 - 11.1994
MEDICAL OFFICER
The Clinic Of The Polytechnic
04.1990 - 04.1991
HOUSE OFFICER
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
08.1988 - 07.1989
Education
Leadership and Management In Health -
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington01.2022
Certificate Program - Healthcare Management
Pan African University
Lagos01.2020
Public Sector Management -
Administrative Staff College of Nigeria
Badagry01.2019
Post Graduate Diploma - Diabetes Mellitus
Cardiff University
Cardiff01.2015
Post Graduate Certificate - International Management
University of London
London01.2011
Post-Graduate Diploma - Management
Nigerian Institute of Management
Lagos01.2008
Professional Diploma - Haematology (FMCP), Internal Medicine & Clinical Haematology
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Idi-Araba, Lagos01.1998
MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State01.1988
Skills
- Internal Medicine Expertise
- Acute Care Expertise
- Diabetes Management
- Clinical Research Expertise
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
- Team Leadership
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Empathy
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
Career Highlight
- Has led the Research, Education and Training department for the last two years. Succeeded in obtaining accreditation for Internal Medicine and Paediatric departments for Postgraduate training, Physiotherapy internship training and Re-accreditation for Anaesthesia, Orthopaedic, General Surgery and Radiology departments.
- Led and grew the Federal Medical Centre Lagos' Department of Medicine for over 10 years; the department has since grown from General Medicine and Cardiology units, and now has units for Nephrology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Gastro-enterology, Pulmonology and Endocrinology.
- Delivered numerous medical presentations, shared medical ideas, and disseminated findings through seminars and lectures; I have participated in and delivered presentations at scores of seminars and talks.
Professional Courses
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) Course on Good Clinical Practice under requirements set by West African Bioethics Training Program, 07/01/20
- Public Sector Management at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), 05/01/19
- Effective Communication and International Relations Workshop at the Centre for Management Development Uyo, 09/01/18
- Update in Internal Medicine at the University of Ottawa Office of Continuing Professional Development, 01/01/18
- Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, 5-Day Advanced Course in Diabetes Care for Healthcare Professionals, 09/01/12
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by Emergency Care Global (ECG) South Africa, 11/01/11
Research
- The Obesity Genomic Study, Principal investigator, 08/01/22
- The 54-Gene Heritage Study, 07/01/19
- The Health and Safety Management of Healthcare Workers: A case study of the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute-Metta, 05/01/07
- The International Diabetes Management Practices Study Wave 7 (IDMPS 7) powered by Sanofi, 09/01/16
- Some Haematological Parameters in Sickle Cell Disease Patients with Leg Ulcers, 11/01/98
Timeline
HEAD OF RESEARCH EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT
Federal Medical Centre
06.2023 - Current
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE AND CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN
Federal Medical Centre
07.2021 - 12.2022
DIRECTOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE PROJECT OFFICE
FMCEB
01.2019 - Current
CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN
Federal Medical Centre
11.1998 - 12.2009
SENIOR REGISTRAR
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
11.1994 - 05.1998
JUNIOR RESIDENT
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
04.1992 - 11.1994
MEDICAL OFFICER
The Clinic Of The Polytechnic
04.1990 - 04.1991
HOUSE OFFICER
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
08.1988 - 07.1989
Leadership and Management In Health -
University of Washington
Certificate Program - Healthcare Management
Pan African University
Public Sector Management -
Administrative Staff College of Nigeria
Post Graduate Diploma - Diabetes Mellitus
Cardiff University
Post Graduate Certificate - International Management
University of London
Post-Graduate Diploma - Management
Nigerian Institute of Management
Professional Diploma - Haematology (FMCP), Internal Medicine & Clinical Haematology
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
University of Ibadan
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