AZEEZAT. O. ALUGO
9100 Keating Ave, #2B, Skokie,IL
Summary
Adept Public Health Physician skilled in data collection, reporting and clinical practices. Excelled in implementing strategic health plans, enhancing community health awareness, and delivering direct patient care. Highly successful at collaborative leadership, optimizing processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Physician
Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board
Lagos, Lagos
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Participated in field works during epidemic outbreaks in the communities; case study, data collections, documentations, counselling, and follow up.
- Participated in outreaches, giving health talks and counselling to people in the community and clinics on the importance of vaccine preventable diseases, family planning to reduce the risk of maternal/ perinatal morbidity and mortality, risk factors to various chronic health diseases like High blood pressure, Diabetes etc.
- Co-ordinated implementation of several operational and strategic research plans.
- Implemented departmental work plans and budget and provided managerial, technical and administrative support services for public health staff.
- Reported new and epidemic cases to appropriate channels on daily, weekly, and monthly basis; Data collections, documentations and follow up.
Community Outreach Physician (Volunteer)
Touching Lives Organization
Lagos, Lagos
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Facilitated and organized community programs, health education and counselling of people in the community on various health problems.
- Routine clinical check ups and administration of drugs.
- Early detection and incident findings of different health problems.
- Increased awareness amongst community people on various health issues.
- Provided medical advice and guidance regarding diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
Medical Officer
Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA)
Lagos, Lagos
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Worked as a medical advisor to the management of the organisation on health related issues, updated them on current health issues and health education programs; updated them on potential occupational health hazards and various preventive measures to ensure the safety of their workers.
- Provided clinical assessment and management to members of staff including taking medical history, physical examination and laboratory evaluation and instituting proper management plan; developed and maintained standard operating protocols.
- Provided pre-employment medical screening, issuance of pre-employment medical certificates: provided health education and counselling to members of staff; provided First Aid treatment in emergency cases and referred to appropriate care providers.
Medical Officer Intern
Federal Medical Centre, Ebute-metta
Lagos, Lagos
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Provided patient care under the supervision of the Consultants-in-charge; Clinically evaluated, carried out physical examination and laboratory evaluations required to formulate an appropriate clinical impression and management plan; counselling and follow up of patients.
- Performed diagnostic procedures and patient care activities as needed and assigned; Assisted in surgical procedures, followed standard operating protocols and ensured pre and postoperative management of patients.
- Attended teaching activities such as ward rounds and Grand rounds; Participated in Continuing Medical Education, Conferences, workshops and seminars.
Education
Post-Graduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition - Pediatric Nutrition
Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, MA02-2020
Master of Public Health - Public Health
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria01-2016
Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MD Equivalent) - Medicine And Surgery
Lagos State University
Lagos, Nigeria02-2010
Skills
- Data collection
- Test results interpretation
- Physical examination
- Medical history taking
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Preventive medicine
Certification
- University of Washington. Certificate in Clinical Management of HIV. (June, 2018).
- University of Washington. Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health. (December, 2017)
Accomplishments
- University of Washington. Clinical Management of HIV. (Site Coordinator/Clinical Facilitator)
Timeline
Public Health Physician
Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board
02.2024 - 04.2024
Community Outreach Physician (Volunteer)
Touching Lives Organization
03.2017 - 04.2019
Medical Officer
Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA)
07.2011 - 07.2012
Medical Officer Intern
Federal Medical Centre, Ebute-metta
06.2010 - 06.2011
- University of Washington. Certificate in Clinical Management of HIV. (June, 2018).
- University of Washington. Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health. (December, 2017)
Post-Graduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition - Pediatric Nutrition
Boston University School of Medicine
Master of Public Health - Public Health
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MD Equivalent) - Medicine And Surgery
Lagos State University
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