MARY O. OYELEKE
Tallahassee,Florida
Summary
Senior global health executive with nearly 20 years of leadership in governmental and non-governmental organizations across the U.S. and Africa. Expertise includes HIV/AIDS, TB, infectious diseases, maternal and child health, and epidemiology. Proven experience in strategic planning, program implementation, performance management, and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex health initiatives, enhancing population health outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Health and Medical Services | State Epidemiologist
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Tallahassee, FL
04.2025 - 06.2026
- Provided executive leadership for complex public health programs and health services while also carrying State Epidemiologist responsibilities, directing epidemiologic priorities, disease surveillance, strategic planning, implementation, workforce performance, and stakeholder engagement.
- Provided leadership oversight for infectious disease priorities, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and other communicable diseases, while integrating maternal and child health, disease prevention, emergency preparedness, health equity, and health systems initiatives.
- Led epidemiologic and programmatic assessment of disease trends, surveillance priorities, and public health risks to inform strategic decision-making, resource allocation, prevention strategies, and coordinated response.
- Directed strategic planning and execution of program priorities, transforming agency objectives into operational plans and measurable performance goals for coordinated implementation across multidisciplinary teams.
- Managed public-sector grants, contracts, budgets, and funding portfolios, collaborating with administrative and finance leadership to ensure accountability, compliance, and effective risk mitigation.
- Led program performance reviews, compliance activities, internal audits, and improvement initiatives; identified implementation risks and directed corrective strategies.
- Built and maintained high-level relationships with government leaders, healthcare systems, community-based organizations, and senior stakeholders to strengthen coordinated public health action.
- Supervised senior managers across administrative, clinical, infectious disease, epidemiology, emergency response, and health services functions, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development.
Program Director
GRACEDCIRCLE HEALTH INITIATIVES
Missouri
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Led strategic and operational management of community health programs, directing planning, implementation, partnerships, budgeting, staffing, and performance management to enhance program effectiveness.
- Advanced integrated programming addressing infectious disease prevention, maternal and child health, health education, health equity, and access to preventive services.
- Directed work plans, implementation schedules, staffing, procurement, logistics, and community engagement activities to support timely and high-quality delivery.
- Oversaw program budgets and fiscal reporting while establishing performance measurement systems to improve transparency and accountability in impact reporting.
- Developed cross-sector partnerships with government agencies, healthcare organizations, academic institutions, Indigenous organizations, and community-based partners.
- Supervised multidisciplinary teams and community-based personnel, identifying implementation barriers and operational risks, and developing corrective actions to ensure achievement of strategic objectives.
Senior Clinical Program Coordinator | CDC/PEPFAR-Supported Programs
APIN PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES
Nigeria
12.2019 - 08.2022
- Provided senior program coordination and technical leadership for CDC/PEPFAR-supported, multi-sector health programs spanning HIV/AIDS, TB, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, clinical services, workforce development, and health systems strengthening.
- Coordinated implementation across participating facilities with government health authorities, healthcare institutions, clinical teams, and implementing partners, ensuring alignment with program targets.
- Coordinated implementation across participating facilities, working with government health authorities, healthcare institutions, clinical teams, and implementing partners to advance program targets.
- Led strategic and operational coordination across multidisciplinary teams and facilities, leveraging program data and performance findings to identify gaps and implement corrective actions.
- Supervised more than 50 healthcare professionals and coordinated interdisciplinary training, mentorship, performance feedback, and operational support.
- Led quality assurance, performance evaluations, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives across participating facilities.
- Oversaw implementation and optimization of electronic medical records and health information platforms to improve service delivery, reporting, data utilization, and program performance.
- Oversaw implementation and optimization of electronic medical records and health information platforms, enhancing service delivery, reporting, data utilization, and program performance.
Project Coordinator
FHI 360
Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Coordinated project work plans, activity schedules, stakeholder meetings, trainings, and implementation processes, ensuring timely execution of program priorities and alignment with strategic goals.
- Coordinated implementation of integrated public health project activities within government health facility, collaborating with hospital leadership, healthcare providers, government stakeholders, and community partners to enhance service delivery.
- Supported programming across HIV/AIDS, global health, maternal and child health, infectious disease prevention, clinical services, and health systems strengthening.
- Served as a liaison among project leadership, healthcare facilities, frontline providers, government stakeholders, and implementing partners.
- Supported implementation monitoring, review of program information, identification of operational challenges, and development of practical solutions.
- Coordinated technical assistance and capacity-building activities while preparing project documentation, activity reports, performance updates, and other program deliverables to ensure compliance and facilitate stakeholder engagement.
- State Specialist Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
Infectious Disease Independent Monitor
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Conducted assessments of public health systems and facilities to enhance infectious disease surveillance, prevention, preparedness, and outbreak response.
- Reviewed epidemiologic and program information to pinpoint trends and implementation gaps, facilitating improvements in disease prevention and response systems.
- Developed recommendations based on evidence for government health authorities and partners, while supporting training and capacity-building initiatives.
General Physician
STATE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
Osun State, Nigeria
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Delivered comprehensive patient care across multiple hospital departments and facilitated referral networks.
- Provided maternal and reproductive health services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance clinical outcomes for patients.
- Managed surveillance and case reporting for communicable diseases, supporting infection prevention and outbreak response activities to protect public health.
Health Outreach Program Manager
ICMA HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Nigeria
10.2012 - 05.2017
- Managed comprehensive programming in disease prevention, maternal and child health, and immunization, improving community health outcomes through targeted engagement.
- Directed grassroots community health education campaigns and outreach programs, increasing health awareness in underserved and hard-to-reach communities.
- Led collaborative projects with local government units, civil society organizations, and community leaders to strengthen partnerships and enhance service delivery.
- Coordinated mobile health clinics and developed training programs for field health workers and volunteers.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO, USA05-2024
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine and Surgery
Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University
Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine07-2017
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Botany
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Nigeria12-2010
Skills
- Global health leadership
- USG programs
- CDC & PEPFAR
- HIV/AIDS & TB
- Infectious Diseases & Epidemiology
- Maternal, Newborn & Child Health
- Health Systems Strengthening
- Strategic planning
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Quality Improvement
- Budget oversight
- Government & Stakeholder Relations
- Monitoring and evaluation
Affiliations
- American Public Health Association (APHA)
- Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE)
- Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
- Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)
Certification
Leadership Management in Health — University of Washington | July 2026, Project Management in Global Health — University of Washington | May 2021, Improving Health of Women, Children & Adolescents — London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Understanding Drugs and Addiction — King's College London, Agile & Waterfall Project Management Principles — Applied Project Management Experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Willing to travel internationally as required | Willing to relocate if required
Personal Information
- Title: GLOBAL HEALTH & PUBLIC HEALTH EXECUTIVE
- Availability: Willing to Travel Internationally
Timeline
Director of Health and Medical Services | State Epidemiologist
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
04.2025 - 06.2026
Program Director
GRACEDCIRCLE HEALTH INITIATIVES
08.2022 - 03.2025
Senior Clinical Program Coordinator | CDC/PEPFAR-Supported Programs
APIN PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES
12.2019 - 08.2022
Project Coordinator
FHI 360
12.2018 - 12.2019
Infectious Disease Independent Monitor
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
06.2018 - 12.2018
General Physician
STATE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
05.2017 - 04.2018
Health Outreach Program Manager
ICMA HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAMS
10.2012 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Botany
Obafemi Awolowo University
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine and Surgery
Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University
Master of Public Health -
Missouri State University