Olufunmilayo Olufunso Dehinbo
Abuja
Summary
An enthusiastic public health officer with a multidisciplinary academic background from the University of Birmingham and extensive post-graduate work experience in the UK and Africa. Developed skills in project management, data analytics, communication, and health systems strengthening. Expertly combines management consulting with managing diverse projects funded by international or national donors across multiple stakeholders. Experienced in program analysis, evaluation of health programs, recruitment of healthcare workers, and incorporating COVID-19 strategies in NTD Mass Administration. Skilled Senior Research Analyst with expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, providing actionable insights, and improving operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Analyst
Sydani Group
08.2021 - Current
- Supported project teams in matters such as solution design, primary research coordination, analysis and creative strategy formulation, reporting and presentation
- Collaborated with the team to create the published article "Integrating Health Interventions into Existing Program Structures: Lessons Learned from Tropical Diseases."
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the accuracy of research results.
- Conducted market research and analyzed data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
- Facilitated internal engagement and liaised with stakeholders in supporting the recruitment of skilled birth attendants towards improving the RMNCH+N services in the respective states (36+ FCT) in Nigeria
- Employed a tailored approach using the analysis from the Application Tracking System and visualization from Power BI to shortlist recruits based on the preferred LGA for deployment
- Demonstrated sound technical competence and judgement in identifying and resolving budget issues and appropriately informed supervisor and manager of changes
- Effectively communicated orally and in written materials and presentations (including engagement documents, and programmatic reports) with a variety of audiences at all levels both internal and external to the organization
- Built a performance sheet to provide insight and track the performances of healthcare workers in real-time across Nigeria based on the RMNCH indicators to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality
- Led a team of 6 full-time employees in the management of recruited skilled birth attendants across Nigeria
- Developed and reported key findings based on the data collected quarterly and visualised to address problems relating to the provision of RMNCH services in PHCs also successfully revealing insights showing positive impacts of the recruitment and management project
- Successfully recruited a total of 2,779 skilled birth attendants (Nurses, CHEWs, Midwives) and 202 Doctors across the country to drive the reduction of maternal and neonatal death indices specifically in rural areas
- Managed different clients’ expectations during the project engagement ensuring that goals, timelines and key milestones of the projects are met
- Interacted with community stakeholders to promote awareness of public health initiatives.
- Maintained accurate records of all documents used during the course of a study.
- Organized and maintained database files for storage of research information.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from research projects.
- Participated in team meetings with researchers to discuss progress on current projects.
Senior Research Analyst
Sydani Group
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided technical support and coordination for the collection of PHC data in health facilities across the country
- Ensured efficient and effective implementation of programmatic agenda for PHC facility assessment activities and expected deliverables
- Worked as part of the control room team coordinating field activities (data collection) as well as triangulating data collected ensuring data quality
- Developed a comprehensive state and zonal report across all the PHC thematic areas
- Conducted stakeholder mapping and engagement
- Provided technical oversight for monitoring and evaluation activities
- Supported efforts for capacity building of field workers to enhance the quality of program reporting and data-driven execution of program activities
- Provided oversight in the data collection activities across the thirteen states where the SUSTAIN CCT centres were located
- Compiled statistical information from multiple sources for use in research projects.
- Interacted with community stakeholders to promote awareness of public health initiatives.
- Designed visual aids such as graphs, charts, and tables to illustrate results of research studies.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from research projects.
- Participated in team meetings with researchers to discuss progress on current projects.
- Developed and implemented research protocols to collect data on public health issues.
- Examined experiment results to identify potential underlying causes for scientific findings.
Analyst
Sydani Group
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Facilitated engagement of stakeholders to strengthen the NTD partners/NPHCDA TWG at the national level to optimize COVID-19 vaccination across Nigeria
- Supported NPHCDA to facilitate the establishment of linkages between the NTD partners/NPHCDA TWG and the COVID-19 strategic committee to reach a wider part of the target population with COVID-19 vaccination using the existing resources and technical expertise of the NGDOs
- Facilitated collaborative mechanism through a tailored approach between both platforms to support community sensitization and advocacy to identify causes of vaccine hesitancy and promote access to vaccines in NGDO-supported states
- Supported the NTD partners/NPHCDA TWG to develop a monitoring and evaluation framework to measure outcomes and document lessons from the NGDO support to COVID-19 vaccine roll-out
- Improved the COVID-19 vaccination rate of the eligible population in Yobe and Ebonyi states by 25% across over 5000 communities
Public health officer (Junior Analyst)
Health System Consult Limited
Abuja
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Part of the core technical team for providing support to improve and strengthen health systems (Primary Health Care) in Kano and Gombe through capacity building sponsored by USAID
- Worked as part of the team providing technical assistance on health system strengthening including health financing and economic policy review across states with high health risks/burden impact to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure, sustaining and accelerating health systems (especially primary healthcare facilities) and contingency planning during disease outbreaks across Nigeria
- Engaged in health promotion strategies to reduce health inequalities in the sub-urban population
- Developed business plan and budget using specific line items for grant application
- Part of the team responsible for building the capacity of health insurance agencies across Nigeria in the BHCPF training of trainers for the Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health to address challenges and support health systems within Nigeria
- Participated and Supported claims management in health insurance training for state health insurance agencies (Oyo State) within Nigeria and provided adequate reports at the end of the exercise
- Designed a budget for a baseline analysis for a malaria programme implementation and other projects
- Developed a scoping assessment tool for conducting health facility assessment to ensure quality healthcare services are rendered within Nigeria under the Strategic Purchasing for Family Planning
- Developed Expression of Interest and Request for Proposals for project contract bidding that involves health systems strengthening
Health and Safety Instructor
Health Committee, the Senate (Nigeria)
Abuja
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Attended a few Ad-hoc committee meetings with members of the health committee and took minutes from each concluded meeting
- Delivered and coordinated safety training for management and field personnel in accident prevention techniques, compliance with safety policies, procedures and programs according to federal and state standards
- Maintained continual communication with the District Safety Manager regarding inefficiencies in safe work procedures
- Identified company training needs by effectively conducting audits of training records, incidents, and accident reports, evaluating and re-writing job descriptions and employee surveys
- Managed daily meeting functions and worked closely with a multi-disciplinary committee team in preparing reports on the outcome of meetings in the Senate
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and database systems, enhancing efficiency in carrying out administrative roles
- Improved communication skills as it was required to communicate with different levels of management and critically evaluate current processes also keeping up with tight schedules
- Reviewed files, and documents and highlighted areas regarding the health committee to obtain information before sitting at the Chambers
Trained Consultant
Saladmaster - Destiny
Birmingham
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Assisted in hosting a healthy cook show for customers and recruited more salespeople for the company
- Increased awareness of lifestyle diseases e.g
- Diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure and other common diseases through community engagement
- Encouraged customers by cooking healthy meals without oil and fats maximizing nutrients in their food and promoting a healthy lifestyle
- Sales of a highly engineered quality cookware system
- Achieved Advanced Sales Training Level 1 award
Clinical and HealthCare Assistant
Zankli Hospital
Abuja
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Trained intern at both emergency and obstetrics and gynaecology departments
- Assisted with clinical duties such as personal care which included dressing up patients and helping them move around
- Assisted with providing reassurance, comfort and safety, promoting positive mental/physical/nutritional health with patients
- Took part in the Vaccination for children
- Administered prescribed drugs to patients alongside an auxiliary nurse
- Attended a few theatre sessions and assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures
- Assessed patients’ vitals such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded patients' medical histories
- Documented patient information obtained from consultations
- Partnered with a team of registered nurses to achieve the overall well-being of all patients
- Assisted with tasks such as medication administration, crisis intervention, facilitating therapeutic activities, and providing emotional support
- Monitored patients' physical and mental health and keeping accurate records
- Provided day-to-day care and living assistance to patients
- Archived confidential material using established procedures.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
- Coordinated support to facilitate general office operations.
Student Mentor
University of Birmingham
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Supporting first-year students settling down into university and familiarising themselves with their environment also informing them about social, sports and social activities available at the university
- Advised and mentored first-year students
- Worked with colleagues in organising activities during freshers’ week to get things done quicker
- Communicating with parents to ensure the safety of their children in their accommodation while assisting and interacting with first years during freshers’ week
- Making students comfortable by being approachable and friendly
- Finally, keeping up to date with the welfare of the students and providing academic or personal support services available at the university
Education
M.Sc. Global Health Management - Global Health Management
Coventry University
West Midlands, England01.2018
BSc. Medical Science - Medical Science
The University of Birmingham
West Midlands, England01.2017
International Foundation Year -
Dublin International Foundation College
Dublin, Republic of Ireland01.2014
Skills
- Data analysis
- Data visualization
- Report Writing
- Research skills
- Excel
- PowerBI
- Microsoft Office
- Strategy Design
- Google Analytics
- Leadership
- Data management
- Project management
- Financial Budgeting
- Proposal/grant writing
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Quality control enhancement
- Research protocol development
- Methodical
- Qualitative Research
- Quantitative Research
Trainings
- Citizenship and Leadership training
- Advances Sales Training Level 1
- Health, Safety & Environment Training
- Student Leadership Capacity Development Workshop
- Project Management Certificate
- Chartered Management Institute Certificate
- Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) Training of Trainers Certificate
Affiliations
- Frontiers | Integrating health intervention into existing program structure of the neglected tropical diseases: lessons learned from Yobe and Ebonyi states (frontiersin.org)
Timeline
Senior Research Analyst
Sydani Group
08.2021 - Current
Senior Research Analyst
Sydani Group
08.2021 - 12.2022
Analyst
Sydani Group
08.2021 - 12.2022
Public health officer (Junior Analyst)
Health System Consult Limited
10.2019 - 07.2021
Health and Safety Instructor
Health Committee, the Senate (Nigeria)
11.2018 - 09.2019
Trained Consultant
Saladmaster - Destiny
01.2018 - 03.2018
Clinical and HealthCare Assistant
Zankli Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2017
Student Mentor
University of Birmingham
01.2015 - 01.2016
M.Sc. Global Health Management - Global Health Management
Coventry University
BSc. Medical Science - Medical Science
The University of Birmingham
International Foundation Year -
Dublin International Foundation College
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