SUNDAY OKPARAOCHA
Severna Park
Summary
Dynamic Executive Facility Director at Laurel Pediatric and Teen Medical Center, adept at strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven expertise in budget management and policy implementation, complemented by exceptional communication skills. Successfully fostered community relationships while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, enhancing service delivery for children and families. Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Facility Director
Laurel Pediatric and Teen Medical Center
Bel Air
06.2017 - Current
- Provides overall operational leadership, and management of the organization, ensuring alignment with the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors.
- Coordinates the maintenance and management of the operational processes of the Electronic Medical Reporting System utilized by the organization.
- Oversees the planning, implementation, and provision of age-appropriate healthcare services, ensuring they meet the developmental needs of children in accordance with applicable laws, and standard of care frameworks, and public health guidelines.
- Manages day-to-day human resources functions, including recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining staff, ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws and organizational policies.
- Implements and monitors policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, and works with the Board to revise or create policies as needed.
- Manages the organization's finances, including budgeting, accounting, and reporting and ensure the organization operates within its budget, manages cash flow, and seeks additional funding when needed.
- Fosters relationships with families, clients, community organizations, and government bodies, promoting inclusivity and advocacy for the organization's goals.
- Plays a key role in succession planning, developing leadership capacity within the organization, and ensuring staff receive professional development and training opportunities.
Deputy Director for Budget Administration
Government of the District of Columbia
Washington
04.2012 - 06.2017
- Provided overall management, guidance, and functional oversight to designated District agency budget groups within OBP's Budget Administration Division.
- Took lead roles in the development of strategic plans, status reports, and periodic project updates.
- Coordinated with and supported the Director for Budget Administration and other Deputy Directors in a broad range of budget administration-related policy-making activities.
- Developed and implemented reengineering efforts pertaining to various budget processes, including interfacing formulation, execution and reporting, and cost analysis related procedures of OBP.
- Coordinated and oversaw the efforts of designated division team lead analysts in implementing the District's strategic plan.
- Acted on behalf of the Director for Budget Administration regarding operational matters as assigned.
Senior Budget Administration Analyst/Team Leader
Government of the District of Columbia
Washington
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Provided guidance to the team based on the manager's direction.
- Served as a focal point to communicate and resolve issues with other teams.
- Provided status reporting of team activities against the assigned deliverables.
- Kept the manager apprised of task accomplishment, issues and status.
- Ensured that the team is focused and on track.
- Escalated issues which could not be resolved by the team.
- Strove for team consensus and win-win agreements.
Senior Budget Administration Analyst
Government of the District of Columbia
Washington
07.2001 - 03.2010
- Coordinated budget execution and formulation operational processes for agencies in the Human Support Services cluster including analysis of budgeting and program issues pertaining to Medicaid and the D.C. Healthcare Alliance.
- Tracked and monitored the formulation, analysis, and execution of the operating budget for the D.C. Department of Health Care Finance, the Department of Mental Health, the Department on Disability Services, the Child and Family Services Agency, and the Not-For-Profit Hospital Corporation.
- Advised and consulted with OBP policy officials, representatives of the Mayor and City Council and other government managers on budgetary issues.
- Served as OBP's primary contact with agency budget and program staff; conduct discussions and meetings with agency officials as a representative of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
- Performed a range of budgetary tasks that entail preparation of tables, reports, letters, memoranda, and summaries.
Health Issues Educator
New Covenant Christian School
Bronx
09.1997 - 06.2000
- Provided health education and counseling services to students, staff, and faculty of the school.
- Facilitated the School's Health Emergency Preparedness System.
Medical Superintendent
Okene Clinic Hospital
Lagos
06.1996 - 07.1997
- Carried out the day-to-day managerial functions for the hospital.
- Supervised the entire hospital staff.
- Provided inpatient care of children and adult patients.
- Coordinated and operated general medical outpatient clinics.
- Performed minor surgical procedures.
- Provided obstetric services including antenatal and postnatal case management.
- Managed several labor and delivery cases.
Medical Officer
Bose Specialist Hospital
Lagos
09.1994 - 05.1996
- Assisted in major and minor surgical procedures.
- Carried out post-operative management of surgical patients.
- Ran obstetric and gynecological clinics.
- Carried out management of labor cases.
Medical Officer
Wilmer Clinic and Maternity
Lagos
09.1992 - 09.1994
- Performed outpatient and inpatient management of medical and pediatric cases.
- Acquired a lot of experience in the treatment of sexually transmitted disease, and several infectious diseases, especially malaria.
Primary Health Care Supervisor
World Health Organization (WHO)/Nigeria (NYSC)
Idah LGA
09.1991 - 08.1992
- Coordinated the WHO/Idah LGA Primary Health Care Scheme.
- Participated in the WHO Onchocerciasis Survey.
- Carried out management of endemic infectious diseases.
- Performed several minor surgical procedures.
- Provided obstetric services for the community in my service area.
House Officer
Military Hospital Yaba
Lagos
10.1989 - 10.1990
- Completed clinical rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics and Obstetrics/Gynecology.
- Learned basic practical routine procedures in all forms of patient care.
- Established the framework for teamwork as well personal initiative in decision-making.
Education
MPH - Health Policy and Management
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2001
Certificate in Health Finance and Management -
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2001
MBBS -
University of Nigeria, College of Medicine
11.1988
Skills
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Excel
- Power user in Excel
- Proficient in Access
- Proficient in Outlook
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Proficient in Internet
Other Qualifications
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certification
- Medical License - Nigerian Medical and Dental Council
Timeline
Executive Facility Director
Laurel Pediatric and Teen Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Deputy Director for Budget Administration
Government of the District of Columbia
04.2012 - 06.2017
Senior Budget Administration Analyst/Team Leader
Government of the District of Columbia
03.2010 - 04.2012
Senior Budget Administration Analyst
Government of the District of Columbia
07.2001 - 03.2010
Health Issues Educator
New Covenant Christian School
09.1997 - 06.2000
Medical Superintendent
Okene Clinic Hospital
06.1996 - 07.1997
Medical Officer
Bose Specialist Hospital
09.1994 - 05.1996
Medical Officer
Wilmer Clinic and Maternity
09.1992 - 09.1994
Primary Health Care Supervisor
World Health Organization (WHO)/Nigeria (NYSC)
09.1991 - 08.1992
House Officer
Military Hospital Yaba
10.1989 - 10.1990
MPH - Health Policy and Management
Johns Hopkins University
Certificate in Health Finance and Management -
Johns Hopkins University
MBBS -
University of Nigeria, College of Medicine
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