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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Owoicho Amali

Akure,ON

Summary

A highly accomplished Solutions driven professional offering distinguished services in bridging the gap between government, non-government, scientific and medical communities with the aim of improving the lives and wellbeing of communities. Proven Expertise in promoting community health ,disease prevention,and healthcare management. Dedicated to improving public health outcomes through strategic planning and effective implementation of health programs. Strong background in clinical practice enhances the ability to bridge medical knowledge with public health initiatives for comprehensive healthcare solutions

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Technical Officer Clinical Services

APIN Public Health Initiatives
01.2018 - Current

I provide technical and programmatic support in the areas of Antiretroviral Therapy, prevention of motherto-child transmission of HIV, ANC Malaria fever project, STI and reproductive health services among general and Key populations, cervical cancer screening, Advanced HIV disease, TB/HIV Coinfection, TB Covid and HIV clinical care services. This is in line with national guidelines and international best practices. I also work with partners and supported Sites towards target achievement for program sustainability. ▪ I Interface with stakeholders at the local government and State Level including Health Facilities. ▪ I Work with other team members towards the scale-up of HIV services by supporting identifying areas of unmet need and expanding services to new sites. ▪ I contribute to the development of program work plans. ▪ I carry out quality improvement activities and follow up with the implementation of recommendations across facilities ▪ I work closely with other team members to prepare program reports and document best practices. ▪ I also organize training and workshops and ensure capacity building for stakeholders on best practices related to the HIV program implementation. ▪ I participate actively in the monthly data validation process and proffer solutions and remediation for all identified gaps

Medical Officer

Bishop Murray Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2017

§ I attended to patients at the outpatient, wards, and emergency departments. I offered emergency and elective surgical services when necessary.

§ I was the Antiretroviral therapy clinician and the role required carrying out initial clinical evaluation for newly tested HIV Positive Clients at enrolment into care. I provided treatment and support services and managed HIV-related co-morbidities.

§ I worked collaboratively with the National TB and leprosy control program to intensify TB Case finding among patients that visited the facility. I also ensured proper linkage to the DOTS and specialized treatment centers when necessary, for clients diagnosed with tuberculosis.

§ I participated in organizing health promotion activities through health talks, counseling, and advocacy at the facility

§ I also worked at the antenatal and gynecology clinics managing pregnancy and related complications.

§ I also referred complicated cases for specialist review.

Medical Officer

Ika Christian Hospital
05.2013 - 04.2016

§ I was the medical officer in charge of the facility participating in the day-to-day care of patients in the outpatient department, wards, and emergency unit, and also performing emergency and elective surgical procedures when clinically indicated.

§ I was the site coordinator for the HIV treatment program at the facility

§ I worked closely with the National TB and leprosy control program Facility for prompt diagnosis and treatment of Tuberculosis and related complications.

§ I was involved in administrative functions and staff supervision.§ I was the medical officer in charge of the facility participating in the day-to-day care of patients in the outpatient department, wards, and emergency unit, and also performing emergency and elective surgical procedures when clinically indicated.

§ I was the site coordinator for the HIV treatment program at the facility

§ I worked closely with the National TB and leprosy control program Facility for prompt diagnosis and treatment of Tuberculosis and related complications.

§ I was involved in administrative functions and staff supervision.

Medical Officer

Julius Berger Medical Services
10.2012 - 04.2013

§ I participated in the day-to-day care of patients as a Medical Officer

§ I carried out accident-at-work procedures which involved attending to patients involved in occupational hazards and emergencies in the course of their work as well as proper documentation for services rendered.

§ I carried out pre-employment health checks involving proper examinations and investigations prior to employment with the company.

§ I performed routine eye checks, alcohol checks, and drug checks for drivers and operators of heavy machinery.

§ I was involved in other assigned administrative functions.

Medical Officer

Benue State Hospital Management Board
03.2012 - 09.2012

§ I was a medical officer working with the Medical superintendent and the medical officer in charge of the Hospital

§ I attended to patients in the wards and clinics and assisted during emergency and elective surgical procedures.

§ I was involved in call duty after regular closing hours attending to emergencies.

Medical Officer

State Specialist Hospital Akure
03.2011 - 02.2012

§ I was a medical officer working under the supervision of the consultant GP at the general outpatient department

§ I attended to patients, at the clinics and emergency departments

§ I participated in Community development activities as part of the National Youth Service Program, community mobilization, and free medical outreaches

Housemanship

Federal Medical Center Makurdi
12.2009 - 12.2010

§ I worked as an intern working under supervision, with rotations in Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

§ Patient care and treatment at the wards and outpatient Department

Education

Master of Public Health -

University Of Johannesburg
Johannesburg,South Africa
05.2022

Master of Health Management -

Benue State University
Makurdi Benue State
12.2017

M.D. -

University of Jos
06.2009

Skills

Proficiency in excel,microsoft word,Power point,SPSS,Epi Info

Project Management,Leadership,Research

Certification

§ Certificate in Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV

§ Certificate in Antiretroviral therapy and treatment

§ Certificate in Tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment

§ Certificate in Improving Healthcare through Clinical Research (University of Leeds UK)

§ Certificate in Ultrasound Imaging (University of Twente Netherlands)

§ Certificate in Introduction to Disaster Management and Humanitarian Aid (Deakin University Australia)

§ Leadership and management in Health University of Washington

§ Project management course at the University of Washington.

§ Covid 19 Infection Prevention and control training

Publications

Infection Prevention Knowledge and Practices among Health care Workers in a Health Facility in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10662215/


Timeline

Senior Technical Officer Clinical Services

APIN Public Health Initiatives
01.2018 - Current

Medical Officer

Bishop Murray Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2017

Medical Officer

Ika Christian Hospital
05.2013 - 04.2016

Medical Officer

Julius Berger Medical Services
10.2012 - 04.2013

Medical Officer

Benue State Hospital Management Board
03.2012 - 09.2012

Medical Officer

State Specialist Hospital Akure
03.2011 - 02.2012

Housemanship

Federal Medical Center Makurdi
12.2009 - 12.2010

Master of Public Health -

University Of Johannesburg

Master of Health Management -

Benue State University

M.D. -

University of Jos

§ Certificate in Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV

§ Certificate in Antiretroviral therapy and treatment

§ Certificate in Tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment

§ Certificate in Improving Healthcare through Clinical Research (University of Leeds UK)

§ Certificate in Ultrasound Imaging (University of Twente Netherlands)

§ Certificate in Introduction to Disaster Management and Humanitarian Aid (Deakin University Australia)

§ Leadership and management in Health University of Washington

§ Project management course at the University of Washington.

§ Covid 19 Infection Prevention and control training

Owoicho Amali