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Yetunde Olubusayo Tagurum

Yetunde Olubusayo Tagurum

Pembroke Pines,FL

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong and proven background in public health practice and research and performance in health management, leadership and communication. Demonstrated track record of success working with diverse populations in one-on-one and group settings. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the public health role at your institution.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

GRADUATE ASSISTANT

University Of Miami
Miami, FLORIDA
06.2022 - Current
  • Liaised with professors to perform administrative tasks, organize campus events and conduct research.
  • Helped faculty with authorized research by collecting and arranging data, developing source materials and summarizing reports
  • Provided assistance to faculty members and staff with laboratory and eld research.
  • Helped prepare expense reports and requisition requests for faculty members
  • Assisted faculty and staff in organizing social events
  • Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

University Of Miami
Miami, FLORIDA
05.2022 - Current
  • Worked with coordinator and manager to deliver administrative support across research projects.
  • Transferred data from questionnaires and data sheets to databases.
  • Conducted research experiments and analysis using scientific methods and techniques.
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on assigned data.
  • Created graphs, spreadsheets and presentation slides to help researchers present findings.
  • Developed and maintained spreadsheets, questionnaires and research tools.
  • Coded and verified data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures, entering data into computer database for subsequent analysis.
  • Developed surveys and analyzed data to distill themes and key points.
  • Processed and summarized data and reported experiment results using software applications or program platforms.

PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSICIAN

Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria
11.2012 - 12.2021
  • Conducted immunization programs for children, pregnant women and health workers.
  • Conducted formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and developed accurate medical summaries on patients.
  • Promoted wellness through health education and participation in hospital health and safety committees.
    Instructed staff and parents on communicable disease prevention.
  • Preserved student immunization records and completed timely reports to state and county agencies.
  • Identified and referred clients with potential health problems to appropriate counseling and medical care resources.
  • Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
    Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention.
    Engaged in research activities related to work safety.

UNIVERSITY LECTURER

Department of Community Medicine,University of Jos
07.2012 - 12.2021
  • Advised undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral students on careers and further studies.
  • Served as positive professional role model for students, assisting in professional development.
  • Posted and observed
  • Ce hours for consultation and guidance of students.
  • Encouraged class participation and managed classroom interactions, establishing environment that encourages learning
  • Lectured on courses in varied locations and via various media to meet needs of in-class and remote students.
  • Provided documented feedback to students on level of performance based on course outcomes.
  • Led department program development and advisement activities to create strong learning environment.
  • Supervised students during eld trips and extracurricular activities.
  • Input grades and assignment comments into databases for student review.
  • Researched academic trends and maintained awareness of changes in eld of study.
  • Wrote grant proposals to gain funding for further research.

Program Coordinator

Halt AIDS, Jos, Nigeria
07.2014 - 12.2017
  • Designed and implemented HIV prevention services to PLHIV, women of child-bearing age living with HIV/AIDS (PMTCT), Short distance drivers (SDD) and Orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) across 3 LGAs/counties
  • Scheduled and developed program activities in accordance with program needs.
  • Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote programs within community.
  • Facilitated educational workshops, meetings and conferences associated with program.
  • Delegated tasks to staff and volunteers during daily activities and organized events.
  • Prepared periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress and status for management.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness to develop improved methods.
  • Conducted research and planning necessary to assist with program evaluation, assessment, and annual reports.
  • Explained program offerings and requirements to participants and answered related questions.
  • Conducted research and engaged in collaborative grant development efforts to support program needs and innovations.
  • Reviewed applications and documentation independently or in conjunction with supervisor to make decisions pertaining to programs.
  • Facilitated program development and launch via strategic resources allocation.
  • Administered budgets and monitored expenditures to keep program operations aligned with budget targets.
  • Logged program activities and maintained official station records for internal use and government review.
  • Organized event coverage to match community expectations and achieve ratings gains.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S) - PREVENTION SCIENCE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

University of Miami
Miami, FL
07.2023

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S) - PUBLIC HEALTH

University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
07.2020

Certificate in Occupational Safety in Developing Countries - Occupational Safety And Health

University of Bergen
Norway
06.2018

Project Management For Development Professionals (PMD Pro) Levels 1 & 2 Certification -

PMD Pro
08.2016

CERTIFICATE IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH -

University of Washington
12.2015

DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (M.D) -

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
10.2002

Skills

  • Project Design, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation
  • Project Support
  • Course Materials Preparation
  • Event Organization
  • Data Acquisition
  • Academic Presentations
  • Data Analysis
  • Grant Proposal Development
  • Faculty Liaison
  • Student Mentoring
  • Course Materials Development
  • Administrative Assistance

Accomplishments

  • Academic Writing & Publications
  • Tagurum YO, Oluwole JO, Pan Y, Ward KD, Asfar T. Tobacco use patterns and mental health of construction workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Abstract submitted to the 2023 Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) Meeting, Portland.
  • Baral A, Vidot DC, Morales V, Tagurum Y, Desai M, Alhazmi N, Diggs BA, Ramsey W. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions on Cannabis and its Use: A Qualitative Study among Young Adult Cannabis Consumers and Non-Consumers in South Florida. Abstract submitted to the 2023 Cannabis Clinical Outcomes Research Conference (CCORC), Orlando, Florida.

Additional Information

  • Awards & Honors - 1995/96 Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) Nigeria Universities National Merit Scholarship Award. (1995-2002)

Publications

1. Tagurum, Y.O., Dogo, M.J., Adah, G.A., Maimagani, I.C., Sodipo, O.O., Adeniji, T., Daboer, J.C., Banwat, M.E., Lar, L.A., Akosu, T.J., Chingle, M.P., Zoakah, A.I. (2022). Comparative assessment of awareness, attitude, and implementation of IDSR in public and private health facilities in Jos North LGA of Plateau state, Nigeria. Annals of African Medicine. 21(2):146-152.

2. Tagurum, Y.O., Ezeani, O.B., Bakoshi, K.A., Adam, Z.M., Afolaranmi, T.O. & Banwat, M.E. (2021). Awareness and practice of safety measures against occupational hazards among aluminium foundry workers in Jos North LGA, Plateau State. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 9(6): 1561-1568.

3. Tagurum, Y.O., Ochekwu, I.E., Daburuk, F.K., Nwaiwu, S.O. & Banwat, M.E. (2021). Knowledge and practice of safety measures against hazards among footwear manufacturers in Jos, Plateau State. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. 11(4):157-164.

4. Tagurum, Y.O., Nantok, B.D., Okpe, E.D., Okoh, E.O., Okonoda, K.M., Afolaranmi, T.O., Miner, C.A., Babalola-Jacobs, A., Akosu, T.J. & Banwat, M.E. (2020). Physical assault of health workers by mentally ill patients in a tertiary hospital in north-central Nigeria. Jos Journal of Medicine. 14(1):11-19.

5. Tagurum, Y.O., Banwat, M.E., Igoh C., Okonoda, K.M., Oyebode, T. & Chirdan, O.O. (2018). Primary screening for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among patients with obstetric fistula in Zamko, Plateau State. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. 8(8):1-7.

6. Tagurum, Y.O., Gwomson, M.D., Yakubu, P.M., Igbita. J.A., Chingle, M.P. & Chirdan, O.O. (2018). Awareness of occupational hazards and utilization of PPE amongst welders in Jos metropolis, Nigeria. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 6(7):2227-2233.

7. Tagurum, Y.O., Miner, C.A., Gwomson, M.D., Yakubu, P.M., Igbita. J.A. & Chingle, M.P. (2018). Risk assessment of welding workshops in Jos, Nigeria. International Journal of Biomedical Research. 9(6):226-230.

8.  Adelekan, A.L., Bature, G.M., Tagurum, Y.O., Thomas, A., Harrison, C., Tokbish, Y., Vonkat, J., Musa, S., Yilbal, J., Wukatda, B.W., Adetunji, A., Fakunle, A., Adeoye, S., Olugbile, M., Adeoye, R., Abimiku, D. & Kajang, D.R. (2017). Achievements and implications of HIV prevention of mother-to-child transmission among women of reproductive age: A systematic evaluation of HAF II Project in Plateau State, Nigeria. Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science. 5(1):89-94 

9. Tagurum, Y.O., Okonoda, K.M, Miner, C.A., Bello, D.A., Tagurum, D.J. & Chingle, M.P. (2017). Effect of technostress on job performance and coping strategies among academic staff of a tertiary institution in north-central Nigeria. International Journal of Biomedical Research, 8(6):312-319.

10.  Adelekan, A.L., Bature, G.M., Maina, H., Tagurum, Y.O., Bali, N., Jamaka, E., Koka, S.M., Wukatda, B.W., Owojuyigbe, M.A., Adeoye, S., Olugbile, M. & Omoregie, P.I. (2017). Achievements and implications of positive health dignity and prevention model among people living with HIV: A systematic evaluation of HAF II Project in Plateau State, Nigeria. International Journal of Current Research and Review. 9(3):8-13. 

11. Adelekan, A.L., Opeyemi, A., Bature, G.M., Wukatda, B.W., Dakun, J., Onuche, H., Vonkat, J., Thomas, A., Bali, N., Jinung, J., Tagurum, Y.O., Musa, S., Iorapuu, P., Bande, S., Yohanna, T., Adeoye, S., Olugbile, M. & Akinrogunde, A. (2017). Achievements and implications of HIV Prevention Programme among short distance drivers: a systematic evaluation of HAF II Project in Plateau State, Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Researsh and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS). 4(1):164-168.

12. Kana, M.A., Tagurum, Y.O., Hassan, Z.I., Afolanranmi, T.O., Ogbeyi, G.O., Difa, J.A., Amede, P. & Chirdan, O.O. (2016). Prevalence and determinants of contraceptive use in rural Northeastern Nigeria: Results of a mixed qualitative and quantitative assessment. Annals of Nigerian Medicine. 10:3-10.

13. Tagurum, Y.O., Chirdan, O.O., Bello, D.A., Afolaranmi, T.O., Hassan, Z.I., Iyaji, A.U. & Idoko, L. (2015). Situational analysis of orphans and vulnerable children in urban and rural communities of Plateau State. Annals of African Medicine. 14(1):18-24.

14. Bello, D.A., Hassan, Z.I., Afolaranmi, T.O., Tagurum, Y.O., Chirdan, O.O. & Zoakah, A.I. (2013).  Supportive supervision: An effective intervention in achieving high quality malaria case management at primary health care level in Jos, Nigeria. Annals of African Medicine. 12(4):243-251.

15. Tagurum, Y.O., Hassan, Z.I., Gadzama, D.A., Bello, D.A., Afolaranmi, T.O., Chirdan, O.O. & Zoakah, A.I. (2014). Use of community volunteers to improve knowledge and uptake of tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus screening services among community members in Qu’an Pan LGA, Plateau State. Journal of Medicine in the Tropics. 16(2):81-86.

Timeline

GRADUATE ASSISTANT

University Of Miami
06.2022 - Current

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

University Of Miami
05.2022 - Current

Program Coordinator

Halt AIDS, Jos, Nigeria
07.2014 - 12.2017

PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSICIAN

Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria
11.2012 - 12.2021

UNIVERSITY LECTURER

Department of Community Medicine,University of Jos
07.2012 - 12.2021

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S) - PREVENTION SCIENCE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

University of Miami

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S) - PUBLIC HEALTH

University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria

Certificate in Occupational Safety in Developing Countries - Occupational Safety And Health

University of Bergen

Project Management For Development Professionals (PMD Pro) Levels 1 & 2 Certification -

PMD Pro

CERTIFICATE IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH -

University of Washington

DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (M.D) -

University of Ibadan

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