CHIEMEKA UKOH
Galesburg,IL
Summary
Licensed Optometrist with 5 years of experience in direct service delivery within a hospital and health care system to underserved populations. I design and implement value-based strategies for managing chronic and infectious eyes diseases in Africa. Evaluate quality and process improvement projects required to support public health and other regulatory needs for general health improvement status in a cost-effective and measurable design model. Seek to leverage research, policies, & digital skills to increase access to health care in Africa.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Optometrist
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Medical Centre
Awka , Nigeria
2020.01 - Current
- Writing clear, detailed work orders and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating eyeglasses
Optometrist
Vision and Experience
Awka , Nigeria
2019.11 - 2020.01
- Examine patients' vision and provides diagnosis
- Analyze test results to develop proper eye care treatment plans
- Binocular Vision training
- Prescribe corrective lenses and Contact lens
- Examine patients for eye disease, treated, managed, and referred to ophthalmologists and allied health professionals when paramount
- Prescribe drugs as needed for treatment of ocular conditions experienced by patients
Junior Optometrist
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching
Awka , Nigeria
2017.10 - 2018.04
- Examined patients' vision and provided a diagnosis
- Analyzed test results to develop proper eye care treatment plans
- Prescribed corrective lenses and Contact lens
Intern Optometrist
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
Ikeja , Nigeria
2016.11 - 2017.10
- Recorded patient case history and maintained patient records and files
- Performed bookkeeping tasks
- Maintained inventory of materials
Education
Doctor of Optometry -
ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - Public Health
Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILSkills
- Project Design and Management
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency including Microsoft Project, Excel
- SPSS - Basic
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Clinical diagnosis and Treatment
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- Mitigation and Stakeholder Engagement
- Social Media Promotion and Engagement
- Project Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Recordkeeping
Certification
- Conference on Public Health in Africa; Centres for Disease Control and Prevention; 12/2021
- Certificate of Graduate Internship in International Development; Dataville Research LLC; 10/2021
- Certificate if Volunteering in Development Practices; Dataville Research LLC; 10/2021
- Climate reality Leadership Corps; The Climate Reality Project; 10/2021
- Young African Leader Initiative; 09/2021
Research Teaching Experience
- Teaching Assistant, 02/2020, Rock Foundation Hospital, Awka, Anambra State
- Research Assistant, 09/2021, Role of Smartphones in Eye care in Nigeria: A multi centre study
- Research Assistant, 01/2022, A survey of photostress recovery time of subject with Glaucoma, ARMD, Hypertensive and Diabetic Retinopathy
Research
Ocular Morbidities Associated with Workers in Brewing Industries, Bright, U. C. & Princewill, A. O., Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal, 13, 2, 1-6, 10.9734/or/2020/v13i230161
Network Civil Engagement
- Young African Leadership Initiative, 06/2020
- Nigerian Red Cross Society, 08/2018
- Nigeria Optometry Association, 08/2016
- Gemstone Nation Builders Foundation, 03/2016
Awards
Honorary Member of Rosalind London of Journal Press
Volunteer Experience
- Visual Aid Administrator, 12/2020, Lily Ford Foundation Outreach, Anambra State, Led eye care team for the diagnoses and treatment of eye problems in the suburb areas of Anambra State, Nigeria.
- Medical Campaign Organizer, 12/2019, Anambra State Association Medical Outreach, Anambra State, Organised and led eye care team for the diagnoses and treatment of eye problems in the suburb areas of Anambra State, Nigeria., Examine eyes using optical instruments and pharmaceutical agents, Analyze test results to develop proper eye care treatment plans. eye care treatment plans, Determine visual acuity and perception, focus, and coordination, Created campaign themes: Examine your eyes (EYE-C) and Eye-SURE
- Optometrist/Publicity Manager, 12/2018, African Community Health Initiative Outreach, Creating of awareness in communities stated for health programme
Timeline
Senior Optometrist
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Medical Centre
2020.01 - Current
Optometrist
Vision and Experience
2019.11 - 2020.01
Junior Optometrist
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching
2017.10 - 2018.04
Intern Optometrist
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
2016.11 - 2017.10
Doctor of Optometry -
ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - Public Health
Western Illinois University
- Conference on Public Health in Africa; Centres for Disease Control and Prevention; 12/2021
- Certificate of Graduate Internship in International Development; Dataville Research LLC; 10/2021
- Certificate if Volunteering in Development Practices; Dataville Research LLC; 10/2021
- Climate reality Leadership Corps; The Climate Reality Project; 10/2021
- Young African Leader Initiative; 09/2021
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