JOSEPH EGWUONWU
OXON HILL,MARYLAND
Summary
Over 20 years of diverse experience in business, development on United State Agency for International Development (USAID), Internattional Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and ViiV Health Care a Positive Action Children Fund projects Nigeria. Fourteen (14) years working for the US department of defense (USDOD) overseeing medical support for wounded US soldiers and foreign nationals in USA, Iraq, Afghanistan and Germany.
Joseph has over 20 years of diverse experience in business, development on United State Agency for International Development (USAID), Internattional Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and ViiV Health Care a Positive Action Children Fund projects in Nigeria. Fourteen (14) years working for the US department of defense (USDOD) overseeing medical support for wounded US soldiers and foreign nationals. Joseph has the added advantage of knowing the terrain and key stakeholders in the PMTCT and water sector. He gain this knowledge from living in many states mainly FCT,Abia, Ebonyi and Anambra and Imo for 6 years managing various NGO projects. As a result he knows the terrain and road network and he also understands the cultural and political dynamics of key stakeholders. Joseph is an American/Nigerian citizen and he was honorably discharged from the US Army in 2008, before he came to Nigeria to join his family. He served in several duty tours in Iraq, Germany, and Afghanistan and was at the fore front of occupation Freedom Iraq. Joseph recently closed out a Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) funded project where he worked as a project manager to strengthen the organizational capacity of 75 Civil Society Organization (CSOs) in Anambra and Ebonyi State, where he was the project manager. Joseph also has knowledge in the fight against HIV and AIDS especially in the area of PMTCT and in strengthening its primary health care system for quality health care. He managed the UK ViiV Health Care Positive Action Children Fund (PACF) project which played a very significant role in supporting Nigeria government in two States (Abia and Imo) to improve access to and utilization of PMTCT and other HIV prevention services available at the local government and community level. The project supported over 105 communities in Abia and Imo State by improving uptake of PMTCT services especially for the women and girls of reproductive age. Joseph has NGO experience as a Chief of Party (COP) for a USAID funded project which supported over 16000 orphans and vulnerable children.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
BUC, INC
09.2021 - Current
2021 to 2014, BUC INC Program Coordinator
- Develop and implement individualized support plans for individuals with disabilities
- Collaborate with other agencies and organizations to coordinate services and resources for individuals with disabilities
- Conduct assessments of individuals with disabilities to determine their needs and capabilities
- Provide case management services, including advocacy, referral, and follow-up
- Facilitate access to community resources and services, such as transportation, housing, and employment
- Develop and deliver disability awareness and education programs to employers, service providers, and the community at large
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reports on individuals served
- Participate in ongoing professional development activities to enhance your knowledge and skills in the field of disability services
Program Coordinate
Rural Community (RURALIFE) Life Enhancement Development Initiative
10.2015 - 08.2021
- Monitor and approve program expenditures
- Prepare financial statements and maintain records pertaining to program activities
- Purchase or approve the purchase of equipment and supplies needed by the staff and program
- Supervise the program staff
- Schedule program work, oversee daily operations, coordinate the activities of the program and set priorities for managing the program
- Manage marketing and outreach to the community
- Prepare and assist in the preparation of grant requests and funding continuation from outside sponsors.
Project Director
European Cooperative for Rural Development (EUCORD) USAID funded
05.2009 - 09.2015
- Manage day to day activities of the project
- Recruit, hire, train, and coach over 62 staff members on project management and implementation skills
- Supervised performance of sub-contractors, sub-grantees, and project team; and built strong collaborative relationships with all project partners
- Managed program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources
- Liaised with Government of Nigeria agencies, USAID, and local partner organizations to ensured that program strategies and activities are consistent with the priorities outlined in the agreement.
Supervisor
Warrior Transition Brigade Walter Reed Army Medical Center
03.2007 - 05.2009
- Selected by Department of the Army to serve as a patient administration director in the first Warrior Transition Brigade at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, to ensure Warriors heal mentally and physically in order to facilitate their transition by providing training, mentorship and counseling for their professional development
- Have provided US Army veterans with medical support for thousands of US and coalition forces in Germany, Bosnia, and Hungary; Medical support for over 200,000 US troops and Iraq civilians during Medical Mission in Operation freedom Iraq
- Knowledge of United State Government Administration and financial regulations and policies as staff of USDOD
- Directly responsible for managing US$3.4million budget for 2 years as a signature to the account for purchase and procurement of medical equipment including vehicles and office supplies
- Directly responsible for managing and supervising 32 staff on day-to-day activities in the Patient Administration Division
- I have extensive experience as operation manager, I supervised the construction and opening of 15 troop clinics that served over 160,000 coalition forces and Iraqi civilians
- Providing palliative care for soldier and counseling for their family members on end-of-life care grieve and bereavement management, psychosocial support and coping mechanisms.
Education
BSc - Hon. Sociology
Methodist University
05.2021
MS - Human Services
Capella University
03.2016
AAS - Social Science
Essex County College
06.1996
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Project Management
- Detail Oriented
- Strategic Planning
Shortcourses
- Leadership Development Course, U.S Army
- Advanced Leader Skills training, U.S Army Training Academy, 06/2006
Additional Information
2021 to 2014, BUC INC Program Coordinator
- Develop and implement individualized support plans for individuals with disabilities
- Collaborate with other agencies and organizations to coordinate services and resources for individuals with disabilities
- Conduct assessments of individuals with disabilities to determine their needs and capabilities
- Provide case management services, including advocacy, referral, and follow-up
- Facilitate access to community resources and services, such as transportation, housing, and employment
- Develop and deliver disability awareness and education programs to employers, service providers, and the community at large
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reports on individuals served
- Participate in ongoing professional development activities to enhance your knowledge and skills in the field of disability services
Timeline
Program Manager
BUC, INC
09.2021 - Current
Program Coordinate
Rural Community (RURALIFE) Life Enhancement Development Initiative
10.2015 - 08.2021
Project Director
European Cooperative for Rural Development (EUCORD) USAID funded
05.2009 - 09.2015
Supervisor
Warrior Transition Brigade Walter Reed Army Medical Center
03.2007 - 05.2009
BSc - Hon. Sociology
Methodist University
MS - Human Services
Capella University
AAS - Social Science
Essex County College