Stephen Abraham Atuluku
Summary
I am a capable research officer with over 5 years of experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and institutional settings, as well as growing expertise in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL). I have extensive experience supervising research office activities, institutional settings, projects, and supervising staff and students. I am skilled at directing all aspects of research studies, analysis, and reporting. My proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and the use of functional statistical tools for data analysis is commendable, as are my excellent communication and writing skills, as well as my demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work well under pressure. I have experience implementing monitoring and evaluation systems at the project or state/national levels for global health initiatives. My superiors and colleagues have recognized me for exceptional organizational skills, interpersonal skills, taking initiative, attention to detail, and follow-through ability. I am fully prepared to use these skills to add value to any organization in which I find myself.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Technical Officer Monitoring, Evaluation, Research
Ave Health Sense Limited
Abuja
01.2021 - 01.2021
- I design questionnaires for surveys using Open Data Kits (ODK), which have been successfully used for surveys at the individual, household, and stakeholder levels to extract information from data using analytical and logical reasoning
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Recommended adjustments to monitoring, measuring and analysis strategies to effectively assess progress toward program goals.
- Designed surveys and other evaluation tools to collect meaningful, actionable data.
- Communicated outcomes of effectiveness research to outside parties.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Determined performance indicators and how to measure and assess success of programs.
- I organize and facilitate stakeholder workshops and seminars under the supervision of the team lead
- On projects managed by the organization, I have successfully trained and mentored volunteers, interns, and research assistants
- I worked with team members to meet daily needs and complete difficult tasks while developing Capacity Assessment Tools for various projects
- I collaborated effectively with a diverse team of state government officials and stakeholders to achieve daily and long-term objectives on domestic resource mobilization for tuberculosis control assessments in five (5) Northern states: Bauchi, Benue, Plateau, Kaduna, Taraba, and the FCT
- Using the Capacity Assessment Tool, I created a capacity improvement plan, strategy, and troubleshooted problems by developing viable solutions
- I successfully taught government officials and stakeholders how to use a variety of tools.
- Prepared materials for reports and presentation
Monitoring and Evaluation Intern, Data Entry Officer
Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative, North Central Zone Abuja.
North Central
11.2019 - 12.2020
- In collaboration with the team, I collected, compiled, analyzed, and validated data from 6 Area Councils in the FCT, Abuja, and Local Government Areas in Benue and Kogi States
- I trained, supervised, and mentored Data Entry Clerks (DECs) on how to use and update data collection tools and registers
- I assisted the Technical Officer M&E in preparing the AHNi North Central Zonal Team’s Global Fund Grant Weekly Optimization Tracker (GWOT)
- I validated service data from over 30 facilities in FCT area councils in Abuja on a monthly, quarterly, as well as semester and annual basis
- I instructed facility personnel on how to use data collection and collation software such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Lafiya Management Information System (LAMIS), and District Health Information System (DHIS)
- Wherever possible, I install and update EMR in facilities
- As assigned, I conducted quarterly DQA at the supported health facilities in the North Central Zone
- I am involved in the creation of a framework for monitoring and evaluation
- I worked on data cleanup for Community Outreach Testing in Benue, Kogi, and the FCT's entry into DHIS
- I was a part of the Preventive Mother to Child Catch-up Plan for Benue, Kogi, and the FCT
- Short Term Engagement as
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
- Kept optimal quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets.
- Leveraged on-site observation and personal interviews to identify team and individual strengths.
- Evaluated source documents to locate needed information.
- Accurately handled data entry into company-based software.
- Collected, organized and modeled data using designated software
- Verified accuracy of computer system information by updating DHIS data.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
- Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
Data Entry Clerk
CHIGARI FOUNDATION
Abuja
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted staff with locating important records and retrieving database information
- Prepared professional records with cover sheets, batch labels, and proper classifications
- Minimized errors with proper verification and classification of all data
- Maintained Social Network analysis with current and accurate information by carefully reviewing and adjusting completed work
- Entered high volume of Social Network Analysis information daily
- Compiled reports on incomplete and unusable information and delivered to head office for review and correction
- Resolved garbled data using manual and computer-assisted methods
- Identified problems with automated uploads by carefully scanning completed work
- Worked efficiently with highly repetitive tasks, maintaining a detail-oriented approach and precision
- Minimized data loss risks by backing up completed work daily
- Coordinated document routing by assigning keywords and verifying transmission.
Data Capturing Officer
Media Track Nigeria Limited Abuja
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Capturing of all radio and television adverts,
- Data entry and analyzing using Electra software
- Monitoring the backend of the software
- Together with the senior technical officer, we interface with companies whose adverts are aired on various media channels
Education
M. Tech Environmental Microbiology - Microbiology
Federal University of Technology Minna.
Niger State, Nigeria 11.2017 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Abuja
Abuha, Nigeria 12.2008 - 12.2013
Secondary School Certificate - Senior Secondary School Cerificate
ECWA Secondary School, North Bank.
Makurdi, Nigeria 09.1999 - 06.2005
Certificate in Effective project management and Planning -
Skylight GlobalTech Ltd
Abuja, NigeriaHealth Safety And Environment 1&2 -
Skylight GlobalTech Ltd
Certificate in Data Quality -
Global Health E Learning
04.2001 -
Certificate in Data Use For Program Managers -
Global E Learning
04.2001 -
Certificate in Cyber Security And Personal Safety -
La Plage Services
04.2001 -
Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, word, PowerPoint
Time ManagementGood understanding of youth sectorExperience in Children, teenagers, youth and young adultsProven ability to work remotely and independently and meeting deadlinesPublic SpeakingTask prioritizationWritten communicationFunctional Knowledge of statistical tools eg, SPSS, ODKStrong writing and organizational skills for reporting on program and program outcomes and impactsGood understanding of M&E systemsAbility to work under pressureStrong analytical skill on project and project supervisionProficiency in English, Hausa and Igala LanguagesEvaluation
Project evaluation
Additional Information
- Demographic and Health Survey data use (Global Health eLearning Centre) Gender M&E (Global Health eLearning Centre) Mortality Surveillance methods and strategy (Global Health eLearning Centre) Certificate of Achievement - The Global Leadership Network Mar 2018
Music, sports and reading
I love playing and listening to music. I play the bass guitar, keyboard, and drums. I enjoy directing music as well as soloing on songs. I play football and love reading books
Work Availability
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Timeline
Technical Officer Monitoring, Evaluation, Research
Ave Health Sense Limited
01.2021 - 01.2021
Monitoring and Evaluation Intern, Data Entry Officer
Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative, North Central Zone Abuja.
11.2019 - 12.2020
M. Tech Environmental Microbiology - Microbiology
Federal University of Technology Minna.
11.2017 - 02.2022
Data Entry Clerk
CHIGARI FOUNDATION
02.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Abuja
12.2008 - 12.2013
Data Capturing Officer
Media Track Nigeria Limited Abuja
01.2007 - 01.2008
Certificate in Data Quality -
Global Health E Learning
04.2001 -
Certificate in Data Use For Program Managers -
Global E Learning
04.2001 -
Certificate in Cyber Security And Personal Safety -
La Plage Services
04.2001 -
Secondary School Certificate - Senior Secondary School Cerificate
ECWA Secondary School, North Bank.
09.1999 - 06.2005
Certificate in Effective project management and Planning -
Skylight GlobalTech Ltd
Health Safety And Environment 1&2 -
Skylight GlobalTech Ltd