Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Research Interests
Conference Presentations
Panels And Symposiums
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Research
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CHINEDU PAULINUS CHUKWU

Hattiesburg,MS

Summary

Experienced with conducting thorough research and analyzing data to support academic projects. Utilizes strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of findings. Knowledge of statistical software and effective communication techniques to present research results clearly.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant (Student worker)

University of Southern Mississippi
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Assisted in literature reviews, data collection, and analysis to contribute to research publication
  • Conducted interviews and surveys to gather valuable data to answer questions
  • Collaborated with team members to draft research manuscripts in line with journal requirements
  • Participated in weekly meetings, contribute insights and updates on ongoing research projects
  • Prepared and submitted progress reports to Principal Investigator
  • Maintained confidentiality and ethical standards in handling sensitive research data

Public Health Data Analyst (Intern)

Mississippi INBRE Data Science Core
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Prepare datasets, with a focus on data integrity, for analysis
  • Conduct statistical analysis using relevant software
  • Review literature to gather information on relevant studies and research
  • Collaborate with team members, faculty, and researchers
  • Participate in team meetings, providing updates and contributing to discussions

Health Supervisor

Jesuit Refugee Service
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Trained and supported the health team in the design of health and hygiene promotion interventions
  • Developed health tools in collaboration with the team and other field staff
  • Supported the health team in their preparation of a campaign by ensuring that they had the necessary equipment and materials
  • Coordinated with other stakeholders and other NGOs in the field for smooth, efficient, and effective implementation of health and hygiene activities
  • Participated in writing activity reports and managing knowledge through ensuring documentation of all activities, sharing with stakeholders, and ensuring proper handling of information and resources
  • Carried out daily debriefings with the health team and attend the weekly JRS Nigeria team meeting

Medical Activity Manager

INTERSOS Humanitarian Organization
05.2020 - 11.2021
  • Participated in the development of annual plan, budget review, proposals and report writing to donors
  • Coordinated and supervised the efficient implementation of the medical activities according to INTERSOS's operating procedures
  • Prepared the medical orders needed to implement the medical activities and identifying non-medical support needs like provision of material, infrastructure, transport, etc
  • Examined and inspected the efficacy of all administrative procedures related to patients' care and ensuring correct application according to INTERSOS policies
  • Ensured efficient pharmacy management and monitoring the rational use of drugs; supervised the appropriate use of medical devices and anticipating future needs
  • Updated the monthly medical data and prepared the monthly medical report for the Project

Clinic Supervisor

INTERSOS Humanitarian Organization
10.2018 - 05.2020
  • Verified and controlled the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under my responsibility and taking care of the quality, disinfection, and sterilization of the medical materials
  • Ensured adherence to appropriate triage system where patients are consulted and prioritized according to their needs
  • Ensured all infection prevention control protocols are implemented and adhered to general compliance on standard hygiene practices
  • Provided technical support to the health staff working in the field
  • Supervised the collection and analysis of epidemiological data and checking its validity
  • Ensured the training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team to optimize the quality of care

Program Physician

INTERSOS Humanitarian Organization
10.2017 - 09.2018
  • Provided outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to beneficiaries; and referral to appropriate structures
  • Provided technical advice on program activity
  • Supervised and participated in on-the-job coaching of health staff
  • Ensured that staff have clearly defined objectives and understand their responsibilities
  • Conduct evaluation and appraisal of health staff
  • Assisted in data collection, data analysis and project progress reporting

National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Doctor

Kaura Rural Hospital
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Provided family-based care to all age groups
  • Provided direct care to people living with HIV/AIDS
  • Provided basic and comprehensive emergency obstetrics and newborn care to women of reproductive age
  • Counselled on contraceptive use and was a direct provider of contraception based on informed patient choice
  • Performed surgeries like appendectomy and Caesarean section; and assisted in major surgeries like exploratory laparotomy and intestinal anastomosis
  • Participated in building the capacity of students of ECWA college of health technology, posted to the facility during their clinical postings

Medical Intern

National Hospital Abuja
02.2015 - 01.2016
  • Rotated through all postings - Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Surgery & Internal Medicine postings, each lasting at least three months
  • Coordinated with physicians and other health care team members to improve the patient's health outcome
  • Cared for a variety of patients in different settings in various units including the emergency, trauma center, labor, and delivery, preoperative, and postoperative
  • Provided clinical services to in- and out-patients, inclusive of medical and basic surgical care under supervision
  • Provided care to patients affected by infectious and non-communicable diseases using evidence-based guidelines

Education

MPH - Epidemiology and Biostatistics

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM)
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
08.2024

MHPM - Health Planning and Management

University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
12.2021

MB; BS - Medicine; Surgery

Ebonyi State University (EBSU)
Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
06.2014

Skills

  • Statistical Analysis
  • Excel
  • SPSS
  • SAS studio
  • R studio
  • Dedoose
  • Microsoft Office proficient
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Microsoft office
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Data collection
  • Multitasking and organization

Certification

  • Introduction to Epidemiology for Global Health, 04/01/20
  • Clinical Management of HIV, 06/01/20
  • Monitoring and Evaluation in Global Health, 09/01/20
  • Project Management for Development Professionals, 07/01/21
  • CITI - Human Subjects Research, 10/01/23

Research Interests

  • Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child health (SRMNCH)
  • Disability
  • Nutrition
  • Infectious diseases

Conference Presentations

  • Enhancing Accessibility and Satisfaction: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of At-Home STI Testing in Mississippi, 10/30/24, American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN
  • Reproductive Health Kits: Liberating Emergency Contraception and Reproductive Resources in Hostile Environments, 10/30/24, American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN
  • Increasing Equitable Access to Contraception in Mississippi: A Qualitative Analysis of a Novel Telehealth Initiative, 10/30/24, American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN

Panels And Symposiums

  • Reproductive Justice Informed Reproductive Healthcare Provision & Access to Promote Health Equity, 10/30/24, American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Poehling, C., Smith, E., Chukwu, C. P., Hoskins, J., Hunter, J.
  • Exploring factors associated with cognitive impairment among adults in Mississippi: (A BRFSS 2022 Dataset), 04/18/24, Susan A. Siltanen Graduate Student Research Symposium

Programs Implemented

  • Provision of primary emergency health care services, including Maternal Child and Neonatal Care to conflict-affected and vulnerable population in Magumeri LGA, Borno State, Nigeria, 2017, UNICEF and OCHA, Provided direct patient care, trained 7 community health workers in primary care and data reporting; and monitored and reported program health indicators.
  • Emergency Health Care, Nutrition, Protection, and WaSH Services for Crisis-Affected Populations in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria, 08/2018 - 08/2019, USAID/OFDA, Provided technical guidance and supervision to nursing staff delivering healthcare services in Primary Health Care Centers.
  • Scale Up in Provision of Emergency Health Care, Nutrition, Protection, and WaSH Services in Northeast Nigeria, 09/14/2019 - 06/13/2021, USAID/OFDA, Oversaw the planning, budgeting, and reporting of health and nutrition activities.
  • Protection and Health Services for Cameroonian Refugees in Taraba State, Nigeria, 09/15/2021 - 09/14/2022, U.S. Bureau of Population, Refugee, and Migration (BPRM), Oversaw the planning, budgeting, and reporting of health activities.

Research

  • Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of the use of Insecticide Treated Nets among women of reproductive age group in Abakaliki Metropolis, Nigeria, 2014, Conducted a study in Nigeria with my team, titled 'Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITN) Use Among Women of Reproductive Age in Abakaliki Metropolis.'
  • Reproductive Health Kits: Liberating Emergency Contraception and Reproductive Resources in Hostile Environments in Mississippi, 2024, Participated in a study that evaluated the distribution of Reproductive Health Kits (RHK) by CONVERGE, a nonprofit initiative.
  • Exploring factors associated with cognitive impairment among adults in Mississippi: (A BRFSS 2022 Dataset), 2024, Independently conducted a study to investigate factors associated with cognitive impairment among adults in Mississippi.
  • Enhancing Accessibility and Satisfaction: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of At-Home STI Testing in Mississippi, 2024, Evaluated participants' experiences, satisfaction, and related outcomes with the At-Home STI Testing Kit Initiative.

Timeline

Public Health Data Analyst (Intern)

Mississippi INBRE Data Science Core
01.2024 - 05.2024

Research Assistant (Student worker)

University of Southern Mississippi
08.2023 - 07.2024

Health Supervisor

Jesuit Refugee Service
11.2021 - 06.2022

Medical Activity Manager

INTERSOS Humanitarian Organization
05.2020 - 11.2021

Clinic Supervisor

INTERSOS Humanitarian Organization
10.2018 - 05.2020

Program Physician

INTERSOS Humanitarian Organization
10.2017 - 09.2018

National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Doctor

Kaura Rural Hospital
04.2016 - 04.2017

Medical Intern

National Hospital Abuja
02.2015 - 01.2016

MHPM - Health Planning and Management

University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)

MB; BS - Medicine; Surgery

Ebonyi State University (EBSU)

MPH - Epidemiology and Biostatistics

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM)
CHINEDU PAULINUS CHUKWU