CHRISTOPHER SIMON

Public Health Technical Assistant | Clinical Research Professional
Gombe, NG.

About

Dedicated and results-driven Public Health Professional and Chemist with a proven track record in clinical research, healthcare service delivery, and project coordination across diverse settings. Expert in donor-funded programs, M&E, data analysis, and health system strengthening, with a notable achievement of 90% contraceptive uptake and continuation rates. Seeking to leverage extensive experience in technical assistance and community health for a challenging role in clinical research, contributing to high-quality patient outcomes.

Work

SOCIETY FOR FAMILY HEALTH JIGAWA STATE
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Quality Focal Person (A360 Project)

Jigawa State, Jigawa, Nigeria

Summary

Led implementation and quality assurance of sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents under the A360 project, ensuring high-quality, user-centered service delivery.

Highlights

Trained healthcare providers on modern contraceptive methods and counseling, enhancing service delivery capabilities across the state.

Led the setup and implementation of Adolescents 360 service delivery areas, collaborating with teams to identify and recruit health facilities for safe spaces.

Achieved a 90% contraceptive uptake and continuation rate, exceeding program objectives and significantly improving adolescent health outcomes.

Conducted supervisory support visits and on-the-job coaching to maintain quality standards and ensure adherence to contractual agreements.

Developed and submitted monthly/quarterly reports, analyzed State Quality of Care data, and tracked activity budgets for donor-funded programs.

Wonderful Creatures Initiative
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Co-ordinator

Gombe, Gombe, Nigeria

Summary

Coordinated health education initiatives, focusing on sexual and reproductive health, personal hygiene, and disease prevention for community members.

Highlights

Provided comprehensive health education on personal hygiene, safe sex practices, and the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.

Educated community members on sexual abuse, child abuse, and various health disorders to empower and protect vulnerable populations.

Organized and led awareness campaigns to promote health literacy and preventive measures within the Gombe community.

NEW GLOBE
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Enumerator-Gumel LGA, Jigawa State

Gumel LGA, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Summary

Collected qualitative and quantitative field data for the JigawaUNITE July Census, ensuring data accuracy and reliability through collaborative efforts.

Highlights

Collected comprehensive qualitative and quantitative field data, contributing to the successful execution of the July Census.

Collaborated effectively with the New Globe team to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all collected data.

Reviewed filled data for completeness and quality, maintaining high standards for data integrity.

Mobilized pupils, teachers, and head teachers for the survey, playing a major role in community engagement.

Performed data entry using mobile platforms like Kobo collect and conducted GPS capturing for accurate location mapping.

NEW GLOBE
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Enumerator- (Team Leader) Babura LGA, Jigawa State

Babura LGA, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Summary

Supervised and mobilized enumerators for the English Fluency assessment test, ensuring efficient data collection and seamless distribution of educational technology.

Highlights

Supervised the collection of quality qualitative field data, ensuring high standards in the English Fluency assessment in Babura LGA.

Mobilized and monitored enumerators, ensuring effective execution of assessment tests and seamless distribution of educational technological devices.

Reported on staff assessments and collaborated with stakeholders to ensure high-quality data submission during the exercise.

Managed data entry using mobile platforms like Kobo collect, ensuring efficient data processing and record-keeping.

SOCIETY FOR FAMILY HEALTH GOMBE STATE
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DIC Coordinator (GC7 Project)

Gombe State, Gombe, Nigeria

Summary

Coordinated comprehensive HIV/AIDS services and related opportunistic infections management for key populations under the Global Fund's GC7 project, ensuring national guideline adherence.

Highlights

Provided comprehensive clinical assessment services to clients, resulting in safe and appropriate clinical decisions that reflected healthcare needs.

Coordinated the provision of ART services to PLHIVs and managed clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV/AIDS and opportunistic infections.

Supervised clinical team members, health service providers, and case managers across DSD sites in the LGA, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Supported the Strategic Information (SI) unit in managing data collection using nationally approved tools and contributed to program report preparation.

Ensured timely financial transactions, managed commodity stock, and proactively reported relevant opportunities, challenges, and success stories for clinical services.

DRUG FREE AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION (DAPHO) (VIIV PROJECT)
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Care and Support Officer / Case Manager

Unknown, Unknown, Nigeria

Summary

Managed comprehensive care and support services for vulnerable populations, including women who inject drugs, focusing on harm reduction and reproductive health.

Highlights

Conducted thorough health assessments for women who inject drugs, identifying reproductive health needs and establishing efficient referral pathways for key populations.

Delivered targeted Harm Reduction services, care coordination, and case management for a diverse caseload, including risk management and care plan reviews.

Organized and facilitated support group meetings to foster peer support and community engagement.

Maintained accurate, up-to-date, and secure records, adhering to confidentiality protocols for all client data.

Tracked clients, managed refills, and ensured timely enrollment of new clients, establishing efficient referral pathways for reproductive health care.

NEW GLOBE
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Enumerator

Unknown, Unknown, Nigeria

Summary

Collected qualitative and quantitative data for an academic field study, ensuring accuracy and reliability through collaborative review processes.

Highlights

Collected qualitative and quantitative field data, contributing to the academic field study's research objectives.

Collaborated with the New Globe team to ensure data accuracy and reliability.

Reviewed filled data to ensure completeness and quality before submission.

Mobilized students for the survey, playing a key role in participant engagement.

Conducted data entry using mobile platforms such as Google Forms.

Education

Man Power Development Institution
Unknown, Unknown, Nigeria

Diploma

data analysis

Federal university of Kashere, Gombe
Kashere, Gombe, Nigeria

BSc

Chemistry

Community Day Secondary School, BAR Arewa Bogoro L.G.A Bauchi
Bogoro, Bauchi, Nigeria

Senior Secondary School Certificate (NECO)

SAUKI Nusery and Primary School ECWA Church, Bauchi
Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria

Primary School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)

Publications

Knowledge and practice of COVID 19 preventive measures among student in Jigawa

Languages

English

Certificates

Sexual and Reproductive Health: Modern Contraceptive Usage
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Family Planning
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Youth Friendly Health Services
Substance Use Disorders: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Substance Use Disorders: Harm Reduction
Emergency Response: CPR
Emergency Response: Trauma Care
Cancer Screening: Cervical Cancer Screening and Management
Sexual and Reproductive Health: MNCH
Safe Guarding
Mental Health and Psychological Support
HIV/AIDS and TB Management: Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
HIV/AIDS and TB Management: NSP
HIV/AIDS and TB Management: HIV Self-Testing
HIV/AIDS and TB Management: STI Syndromic Management
Sexual and Reproductive Health: SRH
Clinical Management of HIV/AIDs

Issued By

University of Washington

Skills

Data Management

Data Collection, Report Generation, Data Visualization, Report Writing, Data Evaluation, Data Analysis, Record Keeping, Documentation, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), GPS Capturing, Kobo Collect, Google Forms.

Public Health & Healthcare

Healthcare Service Delivery, Family Planning, Nutrition Programs, Malaria Management, HIV/AIDS Management, STI Management, Postpartum Hemorrhage Management, Child Health, Eclampsia Management, Resuscitation, Health System Strengthening, Adolescent-Focused Interventions, Clinical Quality Improvement, Healthcare Protocol Development, Harm Reduction, Cancer Screening, Emergency Response, Clinical Research.

Project & Program Management

Project Management, Donor-Funded Programs (Global Fund, IHVN, PSI, GAVI), Technical Assistance, Capacity Building, Program Objectives, Activity Budget Tracking.

Communication & Interpersonal

Interpersonal Skills, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Problem Resolution, Presentation Skills, On-the-Job Coaching, Supportive Supervision, Demand Generation, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Mobilization, Team Leadership.

Software & Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).