Open To Work
Modupe Oladunni Taiwo
Public Health Specialist
Antioch,TN
Summary
Dynamic public health leader with over 20 years of experience dedicated to enhancing maternal, child, and adolescent health outcomes through strategic systems coordination, community partnership development, and the implementation of evidence-based programs. Expertise in convening multi-stakeholder coalitions, strengthening referral pathways, and spearheading quality improvement initiatives to optimize service delivery and minimize disparities. Proficient in data analytics and performance monitoring, fostering cross-sector collaboration to drive impactful change. Committed to equity-centered, community-driven approaches that prioritize the well-being of families in Nashville/Davidson County while leveraging leadership skills to achieve operational excellence and high-impact results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Programme & Operations
Save the Children International – Sierra Leone
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Lead national health and development programs, including maternal, child, and adolescent health initiatives.
- Convene and coordinate multi-sector coalitions, technical working groups, and government partners to strengthen health systems.
- Oversee program operations, data monitoring, and performance improvement processes to ensure quality outcomes.
- Strengthen referral pathways and community-based service linkages across districts.
- Provide technical assistance, training, and capacity building to staff and partners.
- Represent the organization in national and district health forums, advancing maternal and child health priorities.
- Key Achievements
- Strengthened SRH and GBV coalitions to improve access to essential services.
- Co-developed the 2025–2027 national program strategy with a focus on maternal and child health outcomes.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance program effectiveness and community impact.
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
Programme Director
Save the Children International – Sierra Leone
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Directed a multi-country adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) initiative across Sierra Leone, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
- Coordinated partnerships with ministries of health, community organizations, and service providers to improve adolescent and maternal health outcomes.
- Led monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes, including data analysis and performance tracking.
- Facilitated cross-training and capacity building for health workers and implementing partners.
- Supported policy advocacy efforts to strengthen national ASRH and maternal health frameworks.
- Key Achievements
- Managed a $51M CAD regional portfolio with strong performance outcomes.
- Reduced teenage pregnancy rates through national strategic planning and systems-level interventions.
- Led multi-country research collaborations with ODI and SickKids Canada.
Project Director
Save the Children International – Nigeria
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Led maternal, child, and adolescent health programs across three states, strengthening service delivery and referral systems.
- Coordinated with Ministries of Health and Women Affairs to improve adolescent-friendly and maternal health services.
- Conducted data-driven quality improvement initiatives and supported health facility performance monitoring.
- Designed and delivered training for 180+ health workers on maternal and newborn care, STI prevention, and early breastfeeding practices.
- Oversaw a $12.5M portfolio focused on maternal and child health, family planning, and preventive services.
- Key Achievements
- Reached 100,000 adolescents with health interventions.
- Piloted innovative research methodologies to inform adaptive programming.
Adolescent Girls & Young Women Programme Lead
Palladium / DFID UKAID – Nigeria
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Led a large-scale social norms and gender equity initiative across four states.
- Convened stakeholders including schools, religious leaders, and community groups to strengthen youth health and empowerment systems.
- Designed training modules and facilitated capacity building for facilitators and state coordinators.
- Strengthened referral linkages and community support structures for adolescent health services.
- Key Achievements
- Elevated program performance from B to A+ in DFID annual review.
- Institutionalized gender and life-skills modules in tertiary institutions.
Programme Manager, Global Fund R9 Phase II
Civil Society for HIV & AIDS in Nigeria (CiSHAN)
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed HIV, TB, and malaria community health programs across 13 states, including PMTCT, early infant diagnosis, and maternal health referral systems.
- Built capacity of 198 CSOs in data quality, reporting, and program implementation.
- Strengthened community-facility referral pathways across 74 primary health centers.
- Contributed to national policy reforms and co-authored the 2014 Global AIDS Response Report.
- Key Achievements
- Led national stakeholder dialogues centering women and girls in Global Fund priorities.
- Strengthened community systems to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
Education
PhD - Health Psychology
Obafemi Awolowo University
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Public Health Management
Obafemi Awolowo University
MSc - Human Resource Strategy
University of Sheffield
UKMA - Guidance & Counselling
Obafemi Awolowo University
B.Ed. - Guidance & Counselling
University of Ilorin
Skills
- Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health
- Systems Thinking & Public Health Administration
- Community Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Program Coordination & Implementation
- Quality Improvement & Performance Management
- Data Analytics, Monitoring & Evaluation
- Facilitation & Cross-Training
- Policy Development & Strategic Planning
- Referral Systems & Service Integration
- Leadership, Coaching & Capacity Building
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
Affiliations
- Public Health Professional Association (USA)
- Fellow, African Regional Sexuality Centre
- Fellow, Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA)
- WHO-Accredited Infodemic Manager
Certification
- Humanitarian Standards on Quality & Accountability (2024)
- Gender Equality in Programme Design & Management (2023)
- Senior Leadership Coaching (2023)
- Project Management Methodology (2020)
- Engaging Men in Gender Equality (2019)
- Research to Publication – BMJ/University of Ibadan (2016)
- Data Analysis & Grant Seeking – CARTA (2014–2016)
- Gender & Health Development – AMREF Kenya
- Sickle Cell Counseling – University of Connecticut (2011)
- Haemoglobinopathy Certification (2008)
- Sexuality Leadership in Africa (2008)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Research Fellow, Gender Health & Development, Obafemi Awolowo University 2012–2013
- National Programme Manager, Maternal, Neonatal & Child Health, Life Vanguards 2009–2012
- Programme Officer, Adolescent Reproductive Health & HIV Prevention, Life Vanguards 2006–2009
- Class Teacher & Career Counselor, Itam Secondary School (NYSC) 2005–2006
HONORS & AWARDS
CARTA Fellowship (2013–2016), Award of Excellence in Youth Development & HIV Awareness (2008), Outstanding Personality in Youth Development – Osun Youth Network (2007), Africa Regional Sexuality Leadership Award (2006), Comic Relief UK Scholarship (2005)
Timeline
Director of Programme & Operations
Save the Children International – Sierra Leone
06.2024 - 10.2025
Programme Director
Save the Children International – Sierra Leone
01.2020 - 01.2023
Project Director
Save the Children International – Nigeria
01.2018 - 01.2020
Adolescent Girls & Young Women Programme Lead
Palladium / DFID UKAID – Nigeria
01.2015 - 01.2017
Programme Manager, Global Fund R9 Phase II
Civil Society for HIV & AIDS in Nigeria (CiSHAN)
01.2013 - 01.2015
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Public Health Management
Obafemi Awolowo University
MSc - Human Resource Strategy
University of Sheffield
MA - Guidance & Counselling
Obafemi Awolowo University
B.Ed. - Guidance & Counselling
University of Ilorin
PhD - Health Psychology
Obafemi Awolowo University
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Software
Microsoft Office
SPSS, STATA, ATlas ti and Nvivo
Interests
Coaching and Mentoring