Singing and dancing: loves to compose songs on health promotion and dance to them, when necessary
Oluwatoyin Theresa Solanke
Senior Health Worker and Carer.
Lagos,LA
Summary
A very compassionate and dedicated Health Care Practitioner with multiple qualifications in the Health Care Profession who possesses vast experience having successfully, worked in various capacities in rendering my expertise in countless numbers of clinical and community based functions/programmes, is offering a total of over 15 years history of my professional practice in diverse capacities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Health Education Officer
Lagos State Government. Primary Health Care Board.
Yaba, Lagos
02.2014 - Current
- Plans, implements and evaluates series of Health Programmes on various scales such as: ward level, the Local government, State and National level which may be in collaboration with any (NGO) Non-governmental organization or may be solely owned by the NGO.
- Conducts health education classes and gives public health talk on specific diseases prevention, modes of transmission and persuades individuals and communities to adhere to preventive measures,
- Organizes community linkage meetings and leverage the existing ones to achieve set health goals.
- Works as a key team member in conducting research in the health facility and community.
- Pays advocacy, and generates demand for available health services and promotes the use of available resources to meet the needs of the people and enabling ownership.
- Connects individuals with health services being, the resource person between the community and the health facility and advocates for support for health actions/programmes.
- Identifies processes to bring improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the health department.
- Prepares presentations on health and safety concerns for public and assists with development of improved seminars and training materials.
- Debunks rumors and myths and conducts promotions towards behavioral change, adoption of health services and utilization of the existing services.
- Collaborates with series of bodies, ministries, agencies, departments and organizations (religious and more) to drive improvements in community health.
- Promotes wellbeing of the people through encouraging them to adhere to the correct and consistent use of BCC materials: Behavioral Change Communication materials applicable to prevailing health concerns par time as it's expected of them.
- Train members of the health team towards successful implementation of health programmes such as, campaign programmes like: the Kick Polio Out of Nigeria campaign programme, Measles Campaign, Mass deworming and excellent service delivery at the clinic and in the community.
- Supervise health services rendered in the clinic and within the wards in each given community, ensuring every member performs their role as expected.
- Commemorates major world health days in order to give a sleeper effect to those health concerns thus, enabling to promote change for positive health action.
- Develops IEC Materials: Information Education and Communication Materials in different forms, for teaching patients, clients and the rest of the community on various health matters and prevailing diseases.
- Attends to cases of vaccine hesitancy and rejections of other health care services through collaborative efforts with the members of the health team and existing community structures while, increasing their knowledge on the benefits of the exercise.
- Targets specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Actively listens to client's requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Conducts need assessments towards deciding on implementation of health programmes/services.
Community Health Extension Worker
Lagos State Government
Lagos, Lagos
04.2008 - 02.2014
- Participated in Mass vaccination Campaigns, and Mass drug administration programmes.
- Worked directly and politely with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
- Performed basic diagnostic procedures such as taking vital signs.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan and monitored response to medications.
- Provided treatment to common minor ailments using, the standing order.
- Dressed wounds.
- Accompanied patients to referral sites on ambulance for promptness in accessing the next level of care.
- Did follow -up care for patients and clients through home visits or/and contacted them on phone to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
- Efficiently ran Child-welfare clinic-sessions in the clinic and in the community.
- Accurately administered immunization of various antigens to different age groups as scheduled in the immunization plan.
- Properly documented treatments, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Effectively monitored child growth and development and appropriately recorded, charted and reported to the appropriate quarters if need be.
- Gave health talk to patients and families to enable adherence to drugs and compliance to health instructions.
- Developed plan of care for patients reflecting collaboration with members of healthcare team.
- Participated in Food Demonstration Classes done for mothers and caregivers to assist them on weaning their babies.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency of service and improve patients' reaction.
- Worked with clients/patients to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Conducted individualized patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Strengthened training and health care service delivery knowledge by taking part in continuing education programmes and capacity building workshops.
Community Health Extension Worker
Royal Infirmary
Eti-Osa, Lagos
06.2007 - 02.2008
- Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in providing series of care and coordination procedures.
- Developed and implemented training classes to educate team members and engaged pregnant and nursing mothers in health sessions during their clinic visits.
- Performed basic diagnostic procedures such as blood pressure check and checked other vital signs on periodical basis
- Transported / accompanied clients to referral sites as swift as possible.
- Contacted clients on phone to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
- Managed medications and handled drug administration: IM and IV.
- Managed reports and provided feedback to the nursing supervisor or doctor on duty.
- Administered variety of vaccination to children against childhood killer diseases and tetanus toxoid to women of child bearing age as others as prescribed.
- Occasionally work at the front desk of the clinic, to receive patients and finalize services they are offered.
- Helped in cleaning up patients, giving bed pans when needed, made them comfortable and assisted with their mobility.
Education
Diploma In Community Health (DISTINCTION) - Community Health And Primary Health Care
Lagos State College of Health Technology
Lagos, Nigeria 11.2003 - 11.2006
B. Sc(Ed) Second Class Honours (Upper Division) - Health Education (Professional)
University of Lagos.
Lagos, Nigeria 07.2008 - 12.2012
M.Sc Public Health (General Public Health Option) - Community Health And Preventive Medicine
University of Lagos College of Medicine.
Lagos, Nigeria 01.2017 - 01.2018
Skills
Great presentation skills
Research abilities and Programme support
Conducts health education classes
Excellent written communication and fluent in English Language
Good interpersonal relationship and rapport with all staff
Strong work ethics
Patient and Family Education
Dependable and Responsible
Active Listening
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Good administrative skills and teambuilding
Teamwork and Collaboration
Dedicated and careful
Critical Thinking
Google Workspace
Good Telephone Etiquette
MS Office
Accuracy and attention to detail
Training and Development
Flexible and Adaptable
Excellent skills on clinic and community based functions
Great sense of humour and patience
Thorough understanding of medical terminology
Dispensing Medications
Physical Assessment and taking Vital Signs
Care Documentation
Dressing / Wound Care
Administration of injections as prescribed
Single-handedly manage child immunization clinic
Ability to work on a rotating shift
Caring, tolerant and empathetic
Additional Information
- Possesses wealth of knowledge in clinical and community Based skills.
- Innovative and dynamic.
- Can work diligently even in the absence of any form of supervision.
- Carries out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrates respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participates in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Develops and maintain courteous and effective working relationship.
- Completes paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Accomplishments
- Awarded a Certificate of Participation by the Governor of Lagos State, Nigeria: Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu: In appreciation of services rendered during the COVID-19 Pandemic outbreak as a Lagos State COVID-19 Responder (Under Risk Management and Social Mobilization Pillar) (Given on 15 December, 2020).
Certification
Optimizing Quality Healthcare Service Delivery during Public Health Crisis. Lagos State Year 2021 CME Series 3.0 program. (Lagos State Ministry of Health. Directorate of Medical Administration, Training and Programmes). (13th and 15th July, 2021)
Interests
Traveling and cooking
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Optimizing Quality Healthcare Service Delivery during Public Health Crisis. Lagos State Year 2021 CME Series 3.0 program. (Lagos State Ministry of Health. Directorate of Medical Administration, Training and Programmes). (13th and 15th July, 2021)
07-2021
Certificate of Participation for Healthcare workers: In appreciation of services rendered during the COVID-19 Pandemic outbreak as a Lagos State COVID-19 Responder (Under Risk Management and Social Mobilization Pillar) (Governor of Lagos State) (15 December, 2020).
12-2020
A 3- day sign Language Training Workshop. (Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA)). (4,11 &15 November, 2019)
11-2019
Basic Diabetes Care. (Lions Club International, District 404 A1, Nigeria). (30th October, 2019)
10-2019
Biomedical Research-Basic Course (CITI Programme) (25 February, 2017]
02-2017
M.Sc Public Health (General Public Health Option) - Community Health And Preventive Medicine
University of Lagos College of Medicine.
01.2017 - 01.2018
Viral Hepatitis Infection: Focus on Hepatitis B Prevention and Immunization in Nigeria. (NNPC, TOTAL, PETROBRAS, SATETRO in Collaboration with Development Africa, Lagos State Government and NOhep). (24 November, 2016)
11-2016
Training Programme for Community Health Volunteer on Key Household Practices in Eti-Osa Local Government, Lagos State. (JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency). (19-23 September, 2016)).
09-2016
Health Education Officer
Lagos State Government. Primary Health Care Board.
02.2014 - Current
Training on Infection, Prevention, Control and Medical Waste Management, Somolu LGA, Lagos- Nigeria.(Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with AIDS Support and Technical Assistance Resources (JOHN SNOW INCOPORATED)) (8 & 9 JULY, 2013)
07-2013
Excellent Service Delivery in Community Health Sector. (Lagos State Public Service Staff Development Centre, Magodo, Lagos - Nigeria). (24 & 25 November, 2010).
11-2010
Induction Workshop for Community Health Extension Workers. (Distinct Consult & Associates in conjunction with Lagos State Government (Local Government Establishments, Pensions and Training Office). (16 & 18 December, 2009)
12-2009
B. Sc(Ed) Second Class Honours (Upper Division) - Health Education (Professional)
University of Lagos.
07.2008 - 12.2012
Community Health Extension Worker
Lagos State Government
04.2008 - 02.2014
Malaria Prevention and Treatment (Update Course). (Federal Ministry of Health, National Malaria and Vector Control Programme, Abuja-Nigeria supported by Global Fund). (7 & 8 April, 2008).
04-2008
Community Health Extension Worker
Royal Infirmary
06.2007 - 02.2008
Certificate Of Registration issued by the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria.
05-2007
License to practice as a Registered Community Health Practitioner. Issued by the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria.
05-2007
Certificate for Community Health Extension Workers (CREDIT) issued by the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria.
12-2006
Diploma In Community Health (DISTINCTION) - Community Health And Primary Health Care
Lagos State College of Health Technology
11.2003 - 11.2006