Kate Isoken Obayagbona

• Provide leadership in the development and execution of research projects aligned with the PGSSC’s objectives
• Oversee project timelines, milestones and ensure the successful completion of deliverables
• Contribute to the design of research studies focusing on surgical and health systems strengthening
• Lead the implementation of research protocols, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and guidelines
• Engage in advocacy efforts to promote universal access to safe, affordable surgical, obstetrics and anesthesia care
• Translate research efforts into policy recommendations and actively participate in policy discussions
• Collaborate with International organizations, Governments, and stakeholders to enhance the global impact of research and advocacy efforts
• Build and maintain partnerships to strengthen the network of professionals working towards universal access to surgical, obstetric and anesthesia care
• Develop and implement capacity building initiatives for fellow Research collaborators and fellows- Journal club meetings and Research seminar series
• Apply implementation science principles to bridge the gap between research findings and effective measurable changes in surgical and health systems
• Provide mentorship to junior research fellows and Collaborators
• Contribute to the development of educational materials and resources for research skills enhancement
• Contribute to the publication of research findings in reputable journals and disseminate knowledge at conferences
• Develop and deliver presentations to share research outcomes and advocate for policy changes
• Ensure quality and transparency of research and implementation processes
• Implement mechanisms for continuous improvement and evaluation.
• Generated high-quality, professional papers for submission to scientific publications.
• Performed scientific research on multiple projects.

• Develop and design research studies focused on Obstetric care ensuring robust methodologies and ethical considerations
• Overseeing the implementation of research protocols, including participant recruitment, data collection and monitoring
• Data analysis using statistical methods and interpreting research findings through dissemination of results
• Conducting literature, scoping and systematic reviews in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Integrate relevant literature into research design and contextualize research findings
• Prepare manuscripts for publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Present research findings at conferences, seminars and other academic forum
• Advocate for women’s health by translating research findings into policy recommendations.
• Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.

• Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to obstetric and gynecologic patients including prenatal care, labour and delivery management and post-partum care
• Conduct routine and specialized gynecological examinations, screening and diagnostic procedures
• Perform various obstetric and gynecological surgical procedure
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting patient history, physical examinations, procedures and treatment plans
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, midwives and specialist to provide integrated and coordinated patient care
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and case conferences to discuss patient management
• Respond to obstetric and gynecologic emergencies promptly and effectively
• Teaching and supervision of medical student and junior residents
• Engage in research projects, case studies and scholarly activities
• Participate in community outreach programs related to women’s health, contributing to health education and preventive care initiatives.

• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Collected, recorded, and maintained patient’s information such as medical histories, reports and examination results
• Treated diseases of the female reproductive health systems
• Cared for and treated women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods
• Prescribed or administered therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury
• Performed Caesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patient’s health and deliver babies safely
• Performed colposcopies as office procedures, provided family planning services, and performed general gynaecological and obstetric surgical procedure both for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes using either minimally invasive or traditional surgical methods
• Analysed records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose reproductive health conditions of the patient
• Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients
• Monitored patient’s conditions and progress and re-evaluated treatments, as necessary
• Referred patients to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary
• Consulted with or provided consulting services to other physicians
• Directed and coordinated activities of House officers, nurses, students, assistants, and other medical staffs
• Planned, implemented, or administered health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses
• Conducted research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury
• Participated in health promotion/disease prevention activities
• Prepared Government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluation or medical status of individuals
• Ensured pre-placement and periodic medical examinations as well as appropriate training programs are implemented to build capacities
• Accomplished other general administrative duties.

• Involved in administrative assignments and general out-patient clinic consultation, in-patient care for pediatric, Obstetrics and Gynecology, medicine, and surgery units
• Routine of ward rounds in OBGYN, pediatrics, medicine, and surgical units
• Performed of minor surgical procedures; ensured provision of patient health education and counseling; contributed to pre-placement and periodic medical examinations
• Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
• Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.

• Review and observe all source documents/tools and verify all reported data at the SMILE, STEER and TB/HIV challenge sites across the nation at the IP, state, and service delivery levels
• Assess all indicators for both OVC and TB/HIV against the 5 USAID data quality standards as per the ADS 201 guidelines
• Perform cross checks and validate the primary data sources of the verified reported tools with other secondary data sources within the same reporting period
• Carry out spot checks to verify the actual delivery of services and commodities to the target population
• Identify potential data quality issues from the data management and reporting systems
• Assess the M/E structures, functions, and capabilities against the 5 standards for data quality assessments
• Assess the indicator definitions and reporting guidelines
• Assess the data reporting and collection forms and tools to identify potential data quality issues from the management and reporting systems due to the design
• Review the data management process to identify any areas of weaknesses with the aim of improving the systems via feedback, recommendation and the documentation of all best practices
• Analyze the links to the national reporting systems
• Documentation of best practices and reports of all findings from the assessment at all levels
• Proffering recommendations and outlining action plans to improve outcome.

• Provide Capacity Development and implementation support, as well as post training implementation support
• Delivering programmatic and technical support to HIV/AIDS, Family planning and MCH programmes including interventions at national and sub-national levels and implementation of innovative and integrated approaches to promote equity
• Assist in the design of programme strategies, development of project proposals and work plans
• Carry out joint assessments of integrated projects, providing technical assistance to partners and government counterparts to scale up quality health services to ensure universal access to HIV/AIDS care
• Collaborate with program stakeholders to understand program objectives and design comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks, evaluations plans including key performance Indicators, and data collection methodologies
• Oversee data collection activities, ensuring the use of appropriate tools and methodologies
• Develop and implement performance measurement systems to track project progress against established indicators
• Carrying out systematic/literature reviews and synthesis of complex information into user-friendly formats targeting policymakers and planners
• Prepare clear and concise evaluation reports, summarizing key lessons learned and recommendations for program improvement
• Work with program teams to ensure that evaluation results are used for decision making, program improvement and strategic planning
• Provide guidance on the integration of evaluation findings into project activities.

HIV

• Assisted the Associate Director Medical services in coordinating the design and implementation of integrated maternal, neonatal and child health programme as it relates to HIV (including Early Infant Diagnosis (EID), Orphaned and Vulnerable Children (OVC), infant Feeding and counseling, PMTCT
• Managed a diverse portfolio targeting evidence-based, high impact, cost effective interventions for the improvement of HIV/MCH including PMTCT; strengthening routine immunization; improving emergency obstetrical care and new-born care
• Close coordination, collaboration, alignment, and integration with staff working to improve other components of the portfolio, including malaria, family planning, nutrition, health systems strengthening and quality improvement
• Served as a point of contact for all matters relation to HIV/MCH
• Worked to ensure technical/ programmatic synergy within USG/Nigeria supported activities and with Government of Nigeria (GON) and other development partners by facilitating the exchange/coordination of technical information and identifying and fostering opportunities for partnership on technical/programmatic activities
• Participated as FHI representative at national-level technical, programmatic /policy meetings in consultations with other donors, government officials, and implementing partners
• Developed policies and guidelines to integrate MCH activities and technical priorities with other areas of health and related sectors, including, education, governance, malaria, and economic strengthening activities
• Participates in relevant Mission, donor and GON working groups, providing technical advice and guidance, and advise on projects supporting HIV care and treatment, maternal health, and child survival
• Provided technical oversight to the 11 FHI Zonal office teams on all aspects of HIV/IMNCH
• Monitored progress in programme implementation, identifying and addressing challenges, as well as provide mentoring support and supervision of the field staffs through supervisory visits
• Provided programmatic and technical support to Government of Nigeria counterparts and line Ministries (including Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, and Federal Ministry of Health) and Implementing Agencies under the GHAIN project on HIV/IMNCH to ensure universal access to MCH programme integrated within other program including Malaria, RH/STI/HIV; FP/HIV, new-born care, PMTCT
• Represented and made presentations on behalf of FHI/GHAIN at IMNCH/pediatric HIV fora
• Assisted in the documentation of lessons learned on HIV/IMNCH programs implementation
• Prepared monthly and quarterly technical reports to donors

Cervical Cancer

• Coordinated the designing and implementation of programme components related to cervical cancer screening in HIV care and treatment
• Provided technical assistance on all aspects of cervical cancer screening programmes and capacity building for field staff
• Assisted in the documentation of lessons learnt in the implementation of programmes and projects related to cervical cancer screening

Cardiovascular Diseases

• Coordinated the designing and implementation of programme components related to cardiovascular and non-communicable diseases in HIV care and treatment
• Provided technical assistance on all aspects of cardiovascular and non-communicable disease programmes and capacity building for field staff
• Assisted in the documentation of lessons learnt in the implementation of programmes and projects related to cardiovascular and non-communicable diseases.

Malaria

• Involved in the Development of Sub Recipient’s implementation plan and budget for Global Fund Round 8 (Malaria) Grant
• Reviewed training curriculum for Malaria in Pregnancy under the USAID project
• Provided technical oversight to the Zonal office teams on all aspects of malaria service provision including community systems strengthening (Home management of Malaria (HMM))
• Monitored progress in programme implementation, identifying and addressing challenges, and provide mentoring support and supervision of field staff
• Coordinated capacity building efforts for FHI zonal field staff and health care workers (including case management training for Senior and junior health care workers, Home Management of Malaria for Role Model Caregivers and Civil Society Organizations)
• Provided technical assistance and support to the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP)
• Ensured the Finalization of the 2009 National Monitoring and Evaluation plan for malaria control programme
• Developed: the Sub-recipient implementation plan in readiness for the LFA (Local Funding Agent) assessments for selection of Principal recipients under the Global Fund Round 8 (Malaria) grant; the final protocol for the 2009 Drug Therapeutic Efficacy Trial on ACTs; the advocacy package for Governors’ forum
• Engaged in the field testing and finalization of the baseline qualitative and quantitative assessment tools for Procurement and supply chain (PSM)
• Contributed at various malaria stakeholders’ meetings as well as to the proposal writing for Strengthening Malaria Prevention and Control in Nigeria (USAID/Nigeria malaria) project
• Represented and delivered presentations on behalf of FHI at different malaria for a as requested
• Assisted in the documentation of lessons learnt in the implementation of all FHI supported Malaria programmes
• Prepared of monthly and quarterly technical reports to donors

Cardiovascular diseases

• Coordinated the designing and implementation of programme components related to cardiovascular and non-communicable diseases in HIV care and treatment
• Provided technical assistance on all aspects cardiovascular and non-communicable disease programmes and capacity building for field staff
• Assisted in the documentation of lessons learnt in the implementation of programmes and projects related to cardiovascular and non-communicable diseases.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Assisted the Directorate of M&E in the establishment of a sustainable M&E system at the zonal level, through;
• Participation in core M&E activities such as routine data collection, validation /verification, and reporting
• Regular data quality and quality of management assessments
• Facilitation of SOP and other core M&E trainings
• Capacity building and provision of technical assistance to Implementing Agencies and Government of Nigeria partners at state, LGA and facility level through routine onsite mentoring and monitoring visits
• Data analysis and dissemination to technical staff and stakeholders, for service improvement
• Co-ordination of state level monthly M&E review meetings
• Used routine data, knowledge of SOPs and medical experience to support quality improvement
• Ensured provision of technical assistance and support to IAs and GoN partners on data management using the District Health Information system (DHIS) as well as technical support and guidance on patient management and monitoring using the Lafiya Management Information System (LAMIS)- electronic medical record software
• Coordination of facility-based quality Assurance/Quality Improvement initiatives
• Assist in the preparation and validation of the paper based monthly summary reports, LAMIS generated monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports and provide supportive supervision

Clinical Services

• Provided continuous mentoring support to clinicians and other medical staffs on HIV, RH and TB/HIV care and treatment
• Provided day to day technical and programmatic support and co-ordinate the implementation of components related to clinical management of Pediatric and adult HIV/AIDS, RH, PMTCT, OI management and TB activities at facility level
• Assisted in the clinical management (clinic consultation) of HIV patients
• Assisted in the provision of programmatic assistance to local partners in programming HIV/AIDS/STI/TB activities and other program areas

Others

• Documented best practices and lessons learnt in M & E, clinical management of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, RH, TB, and OI according to appropriates guidelines and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve design of new program
• Contributed to development of program strategies, subproject documents relating to M & E
• Represented and made presentations on behalf of the Zonal Office at professional meetings and conferences as required
• Assisted in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives of the monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Project and Research Management / Administration

• National Institute for Clinical Excellence, NICE UK: Systematic Review of qualitative evidence of Needle Exchange Programme for injecting Drug Users: Database and website literature searches, creating and use of endnote library, development of screening tool, data extraction, quality assessment/appraisals and report writing
• Better health in Practice evaluation project: N Vivo qualitative analysis
• Lay people in Public Health Project: Data extraction and critical appraisal
• Care project UK: Data Collection, N Vivo analyses
• Hamara Healthy Living Evaluation Project UK: SPSS analysis and report writing
• Phase 2 Health Trainers programme UK: Summary writing
• Thomas Pocklington trust project: Proposal writing, the needs of the very frail elderly people with sight loss Awarded
• 50,500 pounds
• Proposal writing, Health Needs assessment of People living with HIV/AIDS Leeds UK (Black health Agency, Leeds)
• Scoping study on the delivery and scale of social isolation and loneliness in Westminster City Council UK

Teaching

• Contributing to development of teaching in Public Health modules and University through promotion of partnership with Africa
• Group facilitation Public Health undergraduate module students.

• Performed general out-patient clinic consultation, in-patient care for pediatric and adult patients with acute and chronic illnesses including tropical diseases such as (malaria and tuberculosis), HIV, hypertension, diabetes etc
• Handled additional tasks such as: Routine of ward rounds; Performing of minor surgical procedures; Provision of patient health education and counseling; Pre-placement and periodic medical examinations; General administrative duties.

• Ensured provision of basic primary health care services from one rural area to another, indirectly solving immediate problems of health inequalities to people who are inaccessible
• Handled additional tasks such as: Provision of referral services where required; Collection of data for record purposes.
• Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.

• General out-patient clinic consultation, in-patient care for pediatric, Obstetrics and Gynecology, medicine, and surgery rotations
• Handled additional tasks such as: Routine of ward rounds in OBGYN, pediatrics, medicine, and surgical units; Performing of minor surgical procedures; Provision of patient health education and counseling; Pre-placement and periodic medical examinations; General administrative duties.