BRIEF HISTRORY OF THE DEPARTMENT

The faculty of medicine of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University was started in October, 1987, following the founding of the University in July, 1980.  Her sister institution the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi was established by the Anambra State of Nigeria (ASN) Edict of 1988, and commissioned on Friday 19^th July, 1991.

The Teaching Hospital was taken over by the Federal Government in 1992.  The Department of Community Medicine was accredited by the National Postgraduate medical College of Nigeria in 1996 for the training of resident doctors in Community Medicine.  More than 10 fellows have already graduated from the Department while currently several others are at their final stage (Senior Registrars) of their training.

Again in line with the policy on Medical Education, which stipulates that each Teaching Hospital shall be associated with a rural practice base for training of undergraduates and resident doctors, the Center for Community Medicine and Primary Health Casre, situated in Neni, in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, was designated a wing of the Teaching Hospital in October 1989, and commissioned on the 17^th of December, 1991. This Center is a privot for the numerous training activities currently being undertaken for the Residents and Undergraduate Medical students in the Department of Community Medicine.  Apart from this, he Teaching Hospital has two other catchments outposts for the rendering of medical services and training.  These are the Center for Community Medicine Ukpo, the Guinness Eye Hospital Onitsha, the Primary Health Care Center, Umunya, and Trauma Center, Oba.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE

BROAD OBJECTIVE

To produce specialist doctors who will completely provide health care in any type of community, whether urban or rural, organize and supervise health care programme for the community and also initiate research to advance the frontiers of medical knowledge.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of the formal training the graduate should be able to demonstrate that he/she has acquired the knowledge, skill and attitude to:

1. Appreciate the effects of ecological, environmental, socio-cultural, economic and psychological factors on the health of the community, and take appropriate measures to alleviate them.
2. Carry out epidemiological studies to identify the prevalent health problems in the community and also determine ways and methods of alleviating these problems.
3. Plan, organize and evaluate appropriate health programmes (promotive, curative and rehabilitative) in collaboration with other members of the health team in order to reduce mortality and morbidity in the community and also to improve the quality of life generally of the people in the community.
4. Develop the spirit of teamwork in promoting health in all population groups.
5. Develop the skill and ability required to train other medical personnel in the subject areas of public health.

DEPARTMENTAL PROJECTION:  The department is projecting that by the end of 2012/2013 session that the Faculty of Public Health should start

PHYSICAL FACILITIES

1. NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI

The office of the Head of Community Medicine is located within the College building situated in the Teaching Hospital.  In addition to this the department had offices shared by members of the academic staff.  The Central Library is shared with other departments in the Teaching Hospital.  The general out – patient’s clinic which is also shared with other department, is utilized for two special clinics; the occupational health and the sexually transmitted diseases’ clinic.  The Department alongside with other departments runs the HIV/AIDS (special Treatment Clinic) clinic.  It is also working in collaboration with other departments to run the Tuberculosis clinic.

1. CENTER FOR COMMUNITY MEDICINE AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, NENE

This is comprehensive health which offers a full range of primary health care activities on a daily basis, and it has an in-patient admitting capacity of 26 adult beds and 8 paediatric beds.  Minor surgical operations as well as caesarian sections are carried out in well equipped theater available.  This center serves as a rural practice base for residents and students in community medicine, as well as for students on their primary health care posting.  It’s primary health services are provided to and with the active collaboration of Anaocha Local Government Area, which has a population of approximately 300,000 people.  The Local Governments’ health centers’ and various health institutions are also utilized for residents’ rural training, and Njikoka local Government Area are utilized for training in secondary health care.  The outstation runs a busy maternal and child health clinic.  Recently, through the support of Institute of human Virology (IHVIN) the center now offers adult, pediatric and PMTCT services.  It also organizes periodic public health campaigns – screen for hypertension, diabetes, obesity, HIV and general medical assessment.

FACILITIES WITHIN THE CENTER

1. Head of Department’s Office
2. Academic staff offices
3. Lecture room to accommodate 50 students
4. Doctor’s common room.
5. Computer – room
6. Public Health Laboratory
7. Public Health Museum
8. Operating theater and recovery room.
9. Labour room with adjourning first state room.
10. Postnatal room

11. Seminar room

1. Resident’s common room
2. Nurses’ common room
3. Wards – male, female, and paedaitric wards
4. Five consulting rooms
5. Resident’s call room
6. Pharmacy department
7. Maternal and child health clinic
8. Family planning unit
9. Oral rehydration unit
10. Food demonstration unit
11. Breastfeeding unit
12. Diarrhea training unit
13. Field equipment e.g. weighing scales, vaccine carriers, etc.
14. Cold boxes. Freezers, fridges. Steam sterilizers etc
15. Audio – visual equipment e.g. slide – projector, overhead projector, Multimedia projector
16. Administrative offices e.g. secretarial, revenue records security and stores.
17. Student hostel*
18. Coaster bus*
19. Staff quarters for medical officers and nursing staff.
20. Radio room*
21. Ambulance*

*Either they are no longer in existence or in bad functional state.

3. CENTER FOR COMMUNITY MEDICINE AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

UKPO

This Institution was commissioned in 1997 as an additional practice base for community medicine.  It is situated at Ukpo, a community in Dunukofia Local Government Area.

The center is an epitome of community involvement in health.  It was build by the collective contribution and support of the community and handed over to the Teaching Hospital.

FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN THE INSTITUTION:

1. Head of Department office
2. Primary Health Care Coordinator’s office
3. Four consulting Clinics
4. A delivery/Labour room
5. Antenatal/Postnatal ward.
6. Female ward
7. Paediatric ward
8. Maternal and child Clinic
9. Operating theatre with recovery room
10. Public Health laboratory

11. Communication room: Radio/telephone

1. Stand by Generator
2. Administrative offices
3. Call Room
4. Records unit
5. Pharmacy unit
6. Accounts unit
7. Immunization – freezers, cold boxes, steam sterilizers
8. Staff quarters
9. Ambulance

Services Offered:

• Antenatal clinic services
• Maternal/child welfare clinic services
• In – patients Clinic services
• School Health Services
• Home visits
• Routine immunization
• Family planning services

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE ACADEMIC STAFF LIST

S/No	Name	Qualification /Rank	Areas of Specialties
1	Dr. Prosper O.U. Adogu	Senior Lecturer /HOD MB.MB, FWACP FMCPH	BiostatisticsEpidemiology PHC
1	Prof. Amobi Linus  Ilika	Professor	Health police and health resources management
2.	Professor Christian Chibuzo Ibeh	Professor	EpidemiologyBiostatistics
3	Dr. A.C.N. Okaro	Senior LecturerMB.BS, DPH, FWACP	OccupationalEpidemiology PHC Dental Health
4	Dr. E. U. Ebenebe	Senior LecturerMB.BS, FMCPH	EpidemiologyBiostatistics Health Education and Communication PHC
5	Dr. I. Modebe	Senior Lecturer MB.BS, MPH, FWACP	EpidemiologyPH Nutrition Social Medicine
6	Dr. F.O. Emelumadu	Senior Lecturer MB.BS, DTM, FWACP	Health Resources ManagementMaternal Child Health PHC
7	Dr. Ifeadike Chigozie	Senior Lecturer MB.BS, FMCPH	Environmental HealthHealth Economics International Health
8	Dr. Ubajaka Chika	Senior LecturerMB.BS, FMCPH	Maternal and child HealthEpidemiology Health Education
9	Dr. Adinma E.D.	Senior LecturerMB.BS,MPH FWACP, FMCPH	Mental HealthHealth Resources Management Maternal and Child Health
10	Dr AS Nwabueze	Lecturer 1, MBBS, MPH, FMCPH	Occupational health, Family health, Social medicine
11	Dr Nomnso Nnebue	Consultant	Retroviral Medicine & Programing
12	Dr Ifeoma Udigwe	Consultant	Adolescent Health

NON-ACADEMIC STAFF LIST – CENTER FOR COMMUNITY

MEDICINE AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, NENI

Doctors

Consultants                –         2

Medical Officer         –        6

Senior Registrars       –        13

Registrar                             –        21

Total                                   42

 

 

Administration

Administration Officer(s)-   1

Typist (s)                            –        1

Chief Storekeeper     –        1

Radio operator                  –           1

Head caretakers        –        2

Laundry                      –        1

Total                          –        7

Nursing Services

Chief Nursing Officer                   –        2

Asst. Chief Nursing Officer –        1

SNO                                    –        5

Nursing Officer II              –        1

CHEW                                 –        6

Hospital Orderlies               –        16

Total                                             31

Works

Electricians                         –        1

Caretakers                          –        2

Total                                             3

Security

Watchman                            –        9

Public Health Laboratory

Chief Medical Lab. Scientist –        1

Medical Lab. Scientist II     –         1

Mortuary Attendant 1          –        1

Laboratory Attendant          –        1

Total                               –        4

Pharmacy

Chief Pharmacist                  –        1

Senior Pharmacist                –        1

Pharmacy Technicians           –        2

Intern Pharmacist                –        1

Pharmacy Attendant             –        1

Total                                           6

 

 

Library

Librarian                    –        1

Porter                        –        1

Total                                   2

Accounts

Snr. Accountant          –        1

Accountant 1              –        1

Higher Executive Officer-   1

Assist Executive Officer-   2

Clerical Officer                   –        1

Total                          –        6

Records

Assist Medical Records Officer –  2

Clerical Officer                     –         1

Total                          –         3

THE RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAMME

The sub specialties in public health have been grouped in this department

Into 4 units for practical purposes

Unit                 Sub – Specialties

1                                Primary Health Care

Epidemiology of Comm.

Diseases, family health

International health

2.                     Public Health Admin.

Management, Family Planning

3                      Social Medicine

Mental Health

Medical/Health Statistics

Public Health Nutrition

4                      Occupational Heal

Environmental Health

Family Health

 

First Year of Junior Residency Programme

Each group of residents spend 3 months in each of the four units as indicated above, and carries out the following activities

UNIT 1 – PHC, Epidemiology and Communicable Disease Control, International Health , Family

Two months of this posting is spent at the center for Community Medicine and Primary Health Care (COMPHC) at Neni.  During this period the residents as well as being actively involved in all the public health activities routinely carried out at the center, are also attached to on going control programme; the National TB/leprosy Control Programme; the Onchorcerciasis Control Programme; the Guinea Worm Control Programme; and the AID/STD Control Programme, (in the event of an epidemic, residents are drafted into the epidemic control exercise with the permission of the State Ministry).

During this period the residents are also actively involved with the undergraduate students in community diagnosis at the primary health care level; and in research methodology, study design, data collection and analysis, and project writing,

Seaport (Nigerian Ports Authority, Port Harcourt).

 

 

UNIT 2 – Public Health Administration and Health

Management: Family Planning

The initial two months of this posting is spent at the COMPHC running special clinic, the antenatal clinic and the maternal and child health clinics.  The last months of the posting is again spent as an outside posting in which the residents are attached for three weeks to a local Government with a Medical Officer of Health and the last week to the State Ministry of Health.  The Local Government posting, provides the opportunity for the residents to familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the MOH, the management of the drug revolving fund, the health management at the secondary level.

Unit 3 – Social Medicine, Mental Health, School Health, Public Health Nutrition, Medical and Health Statistics

During this posting, residents undertake scheduled attachments to the following special /social institutions in the locality:

–          Homes for the handicapped

–          Motherless Babies homes

–          Prisons

–          Psychiatric institutions

–          Rehabilitation

The periods of posting in these institutions provides the opportunity for the residents to learn about the management and functioning of such institutions and the limitations and deficiencies, which may exist within the institutions.

The department’s school health service is run by supervised residents (with the assistance of public nurse) during this posting.

Unit 4 – Occupation Health, Health Education and Environmental Health

The first two months of the posting is spent participating in the department occupational health services; in addition to scheduled visits to place such as abattoirs, water-treatment plants, markets, public eating houses etc designed to provide exposure to environmental health and issue.  This environmental exposure serves to enhance the residents contact and work with the environmental health section during the local government posting is spent at an establishment with a well-established occupational health practice (shell Petroleum Development Company, Port-Harcourt and Warri)  This provides an opportunity for the residents to learn about occupational/industrial hazards and management of such hazards.

OTHER FEATURES OF THE TRAINING

1. Department Seminars – held weekly discuss important topics in public health.
2. Inter-departmental Seminars/Conference – held every three months in collaboration with other departments.
3. Journal Club – held monthly to present, discuss and review publications in relevant public health journals.
4. Block Lecturers – four weeks of consolidated block lectures covering all relevant area of public health are provided for junior residents within each 12 month posting.
5. Special Clinic – four special clinic as shown below are routinely run by the Department:

Clinic Location                             Coordinator

 

–          Antenatal Clinic and Maternal                Prof AL Ilika          Neni

Dr ED Adinma         Neni

And Child health Clinic/PMTCT              Dr POU Adogu        Neni

Pediatric HIV Clinic                              Prof CC Ibeh          Neni

–          Antenatal Clinic and Maternal                Dr Emelumadu         Neni

and Child Health Clinic/PMTCT                         Dr. I. A. Modebe        Ukpo

Dr Ubajaka             Ukpo                                                                          Dr Goz Ifeadike        Ukpo

–          Endemic Diseases’ Clinic                          Dr. O.F. Emelumadu Neni

Dr POU Adogu        Neni

–          HIV/AIDS Clinic/STC Clinic                    Dr AS Nwabueze    Nnewi

Dr. U.E. Ebenebe   Nnewi

Dr CC Nnebue         Nnewi

–          Occupational Health Clinic                       Dr. A.C.N. Okaro   Nnewi

–          Geriatric Clinic                                       Dr. I.A. Modebe    Ukpo

–          Tuberculosis (Chest) Clinic                      Dr. U. Ebenebe      Nnewi

Dr POU Adogu       Nnewi

Dr OF Emelumadu     Nnewi

–          Endemic diseases  clinic                                Dr ED Adinma

–          Adolescent health clinic                                Dr I Udigwe             Neni

These clinic coordinated by the consultants indicated above are jointly run by all consultants in the departments.  The clinics in addition to general outpatients and inpatients activities at the CCMPHC, provide the residents with the required clinical exposure.

 

 

SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PROGRAMME

1. The programme runs for 12 calendar months and is repeated except for postings.

In the second calendar year, the period for outside posting is utilized for laboratory work/postings.

1. Each resident has access to the computer and is encouraged to use the computer particularly for data entry and analysis of projects.
2. Teaching is an integral part of the programme, and residents are expected to participate in the teaching of medical students and in the supervision of students’ projects.

The Senior Resident Programme

The senior residents are expected to rotate between the units at three monthly intervals.  He/She is however to spend the major time within his/her two year training period in the unit of the subspecialty of his/her choice of topic for dissertation.

Evaluation and Grading

Attendance at unit activities is recorded by the Head of the Unit.  End of posting assessment is given to residents at the end of each three months posting, after which the residents is signed off by the Unit Head.

Rotational Posting Residents

Department Lectures/Seminars

Outside Posting

-Occupational Health Visits – Shell Petroleum Development

Company, Port Harcourt, Warri

-Nigeria Brewery. Ama Plant, 9^th Mile Enugu

-Emenite (Emene Enugu)

-Nigeria Port Authority – Port Harcourt

-Local Government Areas

-State Ministry of Health etc

(1)  Rehabilitative Medicine:

–          Awka & Onitsha Prisons

–          Red Cross Motherless Babies Home-Onitsha, Nnewi

–          Old People’s home Ozubulu (Disable for aged, etc.

(2)     Environmental Medicine

Abattoir Slaughter – Awka

Refuse dump –Agu Awka

Water – treatment plant-Onitsha water works

Eke Awka daily food market, Ose Onitsha food Market.

(3)     Occupational Medicine

(4)     PHC in Local Government

Awka South L.G.

Onitsha North L.G.

(5)     Family Planning

Awka South L.G.

Onitsha North L.G.

(6)     Public Health

Nutrition Unit, NAUTH, Neni

Awka South L.G.

Onitsha North L.G.

(7)     Public Health Policy Planning and Management

SMOH, Awka

Nnewi North L.G.

Awka South L.G.

Onitsha North L.G.

(8)        Health Education and Community Mobilization

Idemili South L.G.A.

Anaocha L.G.A.

(5)          International Health

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRICULUM VITAE OF LECTURERS

1. Personal Information:

Name:               Ebenebe Uzochukwu Edwin.

Title:                Consultant Public Health Physician/ Senior Lecturer/Head of Department:     Community Medicine.

Date of Birth:  21^st may 1949.

Nationality:       Nigerian.

Gender:            Male.

Place of Domicile: Nnewi (Anambra State).

Contact Address:

Dept. of Community Medicine &

Primary Health Care (CMPHC).

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Teaching Hospital, Nnewi.

Tel. 08033097960.

08057149093.

P .O. Box: 949, Nnewi.

E-mail: uzoebenebe@ yahoo.com.

Language Spoken:

English, Ibo, Hausa (Minimal).

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of skills

1. Extensive experience as a clinician in public health and primary health care especially in epidemiology, management and control of tropical endemic Diseases, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs and HIV-AIDS).
2. Research and Project development Skills including the design and conduct of health systems research.
3. Possesses extensive skills in mobilizing communities to take development action through the Participatory learning and action (PLA) techniques.
4. Skill in assisting local government councils in formulating and implementing community oriented health and development programmes.
5. Training various categories of health workers (including medical students and Doctors) on Public Health, Primary Health Care, and disease prevention and control strategies.
6. Capacity for inter-sectoral/interdisciplinary teamwork.
7. Ability to work in and with communities.
8. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
9. Computer literacy with ability to work in windows environment. Competence at data analysis using EPI INFO and SPSS programmes. Good with Microsoft word PowerPoint and Excel.
10. Extensive skills in Reproductive Health Commodity Security, Logistic Management Information System (LMIS), Inventory control systems design, forecasting, and analysis of LMIS data.

B       EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Date                                              Institution                                                     Degree/Award.

May1999	National postgraduate medical college, Lagos Nigeria.	Part 2 (final) fellowship of the medical college in public health.
Nov.1995	National postgraduate medical college, Lagos Nigeria.	Part 1 fellowship of the medical college in public health.
1994	National postgraduate medical college Lagos Nigeria.	Primary fellowship of the medical college in public health.
1979	University of Ibadan, Nigeria.	Bachelor of medicine,Bachelor of surgery.
1971	Government Secondary School Afikpo.	West African School Certificate (WASC) grade one (with Distinction).

C   PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE.

Jan 2004 to Date: Lecturer, College of Health Sciences,

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Nnewi Campus.

Honorary consultant to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lecturing clinical and preclinical medical students in community medicine and primary health care.
2. Training of medical students in Public Health, Primary Health Care and Disease control.
3. Supervision of medical students projects in community medicine and primary health care.
4. Training of post graduate/Resident Doctors specializing in public health.
5. Supervising Dissertation of postgraduate resident doctors in Public Health (for the National Postgraduate Medical College Lagos Nigeria).
6. Training of postgraduate students for the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree programme.
7. Running the Special treatment clinics (STC) for sexually Transmitted Infections (including HIV/AIDS), and the Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS), for Tuberculosis.
8. Running Endemic Diseases, Antenatal, Postnatal and Infant welfare clinics at the affiliated hospital of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital at Neni Aniocha Local Government Area.
9. Conducting community Diagnosis in Nnewi and the Surrounding local Government Areas of Anambra State.
10. Designing and conducting community interventions and field Research.
11. Carrying out epidemiological investigations.

 March 2000- Jan. 2004: Zonal Primary health care (PHC) Coordinator for the National Primary   Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), for the south East Zone (5 states).

RESPONSIBILITIES    .

1. Co-ordinating all the PHC programmes of states, local governments and partners/stakeholders within the 5 states of the South East Zone.
2. Responsible for the day to day administration and financial management of the zonal office, at Enugu.
3. Render periodic reports to the headquarters (Abuja), on the activities of the zone.
4. Receive information from NPHCDA headquarters and disseminate same to the states, LGAs and partners.
5. Routinely monitor and evaluate policies and programmes on PHC within the states.
6. Liaises with officials at headquarters in organizing and carrying out training programmes, seminars and workshops in the zones.
7. From time to time, make recommendations to the LGAs, states and the agency on ways to enhance PHC services.
8. Promote/strengthen intersectoral collaboration among health and health-related ministries and other stakeholders.
9. Promote and support problem-solving oriented health system research with educational institutions (Universities) and other stakeholders within the zone.
10. Maintain and routinely upgrade the register of partners involved in PHC activities within the zone.
11. Attend national and international meetings on primary Health Care.
12. Attend the Agency planning committee meetings.
13. In collaboration with other stakeholders in PHC carry out routine advocacy visits to states, LGAs and communities within the zone.
14. Carry out any other duties as may be directed by the Executive Director.

1993-2000   Registrar/Senior Registrar (Resident Doctor in Training)

               Department of community medicine and Primary Health care (CM/PHC),

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi.

Responsibilities 

Similar to that between Jan 2004 to Date.

1986-1992:   Medical Director,

 St Michael’s Hospital &Maternity,

 Nibo, Anambra State.

      1984-1986              Model Clinics,

 Maiduguri, Borno state Nigeria.

Responsibilities:

 

1    Consultation at the clinics and management of in-patients.

2    Performing minor surgeries such as caesarean section, hernioraphy and appendectomy etc.

3    Health promotion activities like infant immunization campaigns, Health Education generally.

4    General staff/personal management and administrative duties.

1981-1984:

Registrar,

Department of obstetrics and Gynecology,

University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH.)

Responsibilities:

1. Treating patients at the clinics and managing in-patients admitted to the obstetrics and gynecological wards.
2. Participating in gynecological and obstetrics operations.
3. Taking calls.
4. Assisting in the training of medical students in obstetrics and gynecology.

1980-81:

Medical officer (NYSC),

Staff Clinic,

     University of Maiduguri.

 

Responsibilities:

1. Out patient treatment and management of staff and their family members.
2. Community Development activities in the rural area, which included constitution of culverts screening of men and women for hypertension at Dambua, Borno state.

1979-1980:

House officer/Intern,

State general hospital,

          Onitsha-Anambra state.

Responsibilities:

Assisted in the care and management of patients during 3 monthly rotations in each of the departments of obstetrics and gynecology, medicine, surgery and paediatrics respectively.

 

D                                         PUBLICATIONS

1. Ebenebe J.C, Okoro A.B, Grange A, Ebenebe E.U; Feeding patterns of pre-school children in a rural community in Eastern Nigeria. Abstract of proceedings, 27^th Annual Conference of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria, Maiduguri 1996 Nig. Journal of Paediatrics 1996; 23(3): 70-84.

1. Ebenebe J.C, Okoro A.B, Grange A, Ebenebe E.U; Feeding patterns of pre-school children and effects of community linkage intervention at Awka, Nigeria, Tropical Journal of Medical Research 1997, 36-40

3                    Ebenebe E.U; effect of an Health Education intervention    programme on STD/HIV related knowledge, attitudes and risk behaviours of urban secondary school adolescents in Nnewi-Nigeria,(a dissertation for award of the fellowship of the National postgraduate medical College in Public Health).

E.                                         TECHNICAL REPORTS

1.         Ebenebe J.C, Ebenebe E.U. The out patient management of young infants with Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) by Health workers in first level Health facilities in Nnewi south local Government Area Ananmbra (LGA) of Nigeria. UNICEF- Nigeria 1998.

2.    Ebenebe E.U. The out patient management of young children with                                         ARI by health workers at first level health facilities, in Ogbaru-Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State, Nigeria.1998.

3.  Ebenebe E.U. The out patient management of young children, with

ARI by health workers at first level health facilities in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria 1998.

4.                  Member of the Editorial Board of “The Road”, the Quarterly Newsmagazine of Primary Health Care in Nigeria, published by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency.

5.                  Member of the National Expert Committee that reviewed the Client Oriented Provider Efficient (COPE) Manual, (a Self Assessment Guide for improving Maternal and Child Health Services, developed by Engender Health) and adapted the methodology for improving the quality of Health Care Delivery in selected Local Government Areas (LGAs) nationwide. (Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna 19^th-22^nd February 2001).

6.                  Project coordinator for: Immunization coverage survey in 10 UNICEF focus LGA’S in health zone ‘A’ Nigeria by the National Primary Health Care development Agency (NPHCDA), south east zone-Enugu, in collaboration with UNICEF field office Enugu Nov. to Dec. 2002.

7.                  Zonal project coordination for: The status of primary health care in Nigeria – Report of a needs Assessment survey. The National primary Health care development Agency may 2001.

8                   A resource person for the use of the Participatory Learning and Action, (PLA) approach to empower communities in 31 wards in the South East Zone-SEZ to manage their Health Centers, and other developmental projects in a sustainable manner.

9.                  A resource person for the training of Assessors on capitalization check on Drug Revolving Fund DRF (Bamako Initiative) Programme in the 5 south Eastern States of Nigeria July 2001.

10.                 Resource person for the development of primary Health Care Implementation plan for the 95 Local Government Areas in the south East zone May 2000.

11.                 Annual Reports of Primary Health Care Activities in the South East Zone of Nigeria; for the years 2000, 2002.

12                   Member of the National Executive Committee on the Nigeria Strategic Plan for Reproductive Health Commodity Security (SPARHCS), from 2002 to 2003.

13                  Member, Enugu State Strategic Planning Facilitation Group (SPFG); a multi-sectoral committee of experts charged with the responsibility to develop a more realistic plan for the states health services.

14                      NACA HAF/2 Supported Civil Society Organizations in North-Central Nigeria: An Assessment. This is a survey commissioned by the National Action Committee on AIDS (NACA) in October 2004.

15                      HIV/AIDS Fund 2 (HAF 2): Project Monitoring of Twenty (20) Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) of the North Central Zone of Nigeria. This Project was commissioned by NACA in May 2005.

 

CONSULTANCY SERVICES.

                    

1.           24^th-27^th March 1998     Resource person in training of health workers on out   patient Management of young infants with Acute Respiratory infection, (ARI) at Ihiala Local Government Area Anambra State, Sponsored by UNICEF in collaboration with the Ihiala Local Government Council.

2.    21^st –24^th April 1998   Resources person in the training of health workers on out patient Management of young infant with (ARI), in Ogbaru local Government Area of Anambra State, Sponsored by the UNICEF and Ogbaru Local Government Council.

1. 23^rd-26^th June 1998 Resource person in the training of health workers on

out patientManagement of young infants with ARI at Ukpor, Nnewi south

L.G.A Anambra state, sponsored by the UNICEF and Nnewi South L.G. A.

4.   October 2004:  Conducted an assessment of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)    supported by the      National Action Committee on AIDS (NACA), to implement HIV/AIDS programmes in the North East Zone of Nigeria. The Survey was commissioned by NACA.

5.  May 2005: Commissioned by NACA, to monitor 20 Civil Society Organizations implementing the    HIV/AIDS (HAF-2) project in the North Central Zone of Nigeria.

6. August 15^th to 28^th 2005; I was invited by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and participated in the Orientation Workshop for Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) consultants organized in Harare Zimbabwe from 15^th to 28^th August 2005. At this Workshop, I contributed to the adaptation of the instruments to be used to operationalize Country Requests for RHCS capacity support under the Thematic Trust Fund.

1. Member, committee of international Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) consultants, who drafted the work plan for RHCS-related activities, for UNFPA, Country Support Teams (CST), for the African Sub-region, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 6^th-10^th February, 2006.
2. Member, UNFPA technical team for development of RH, and RHCS Regional indicators Database for the East African Community (EAC), at the EAC Headquarters, Arusha-Tanzania, 8^th-15^th March 2006.
3. Member, UNFPA technical team for the RHCS assessment in the Revolutionary Republic of Zanzibar (Tanzania), 10^th– 21^st April 2006.
4. Lead consultant for the RHCS situation assessment for the Republic of Mozambique, (commissioned by the UNFPA), 13^th-29^th July 2006.
5. Sole international consultant for the RHCS situation assessment for The Kingdom of Swaziland (commissioned by UNFPA), 22^nd October to the 4^th of November2006.
6. Lead international consultant for the RHCS situation assessment for the Republic of Botswana (commissioned by UNFPA), 5^th-25^th November 2006.
7. Member of the team of international consultants for the Situation Analysis of Reproductive Health Commodity Security for the Kingdom of Lesotho (commissioned by UNFPA), 17^th June to 8^th July 2007.
8. Member team of four international consultants that conducted Comprehensive Condom Programming (CCP) needs Assessment, in Tanzania mainland and the Revolutionary Republic of Zanzibar, 29^th October 2007-16^th November 2007. The mission was commissioned by the UNFPA-CO Harare.

1. Member of a team of two international Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) consultants that conducted a training for Reproductive Health (RH) programme managers, on RHCS logistics management, towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in the Republic of Liberia, from the 7^th to 18^th January 2008.This training was commissioned by the West African Health Organization (WAHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Liberia.
2. Member of the team of two international RHCS consultants commissioned by the WAHO, who conducted the training on RHCS logistics management, towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs),for RH programme managers in Delta State, Nigeria, from 4^th to 15^th of February 2008.
3. Member of the international team of consultants that conducted the RHCS situation assessment in seven selected states in Nigeria in March 2008.

F PAPERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES AND OTHER SCIENTIFIC GATHERINGS

1.               Ebenebe E.U, Anyiwo C.E, Mbonu O.O. Pattern of sexually transmitted

Diseases (STDS) at a special treatment clinic (STC). The Nnamdi Azikwe   University Teaching Hospital Experience. Fifth annual general meeting and

Scientific conference of the Nigerian Venereal Diseases Association (NIVEDA) at Idi- Araba- Lagos 1998.

2.             Ebenebe J.C., Grange A, Okoro A.B., Ebenebe E.U. Protein Energy Malnutrition. Advocacy for the use of composite criteria in diagnosis classification, 27th Annual scientific conference of the paediatric association of Nigeria   at Maiduguri –borno state. Jan. 1996

3.            Ebenebe U.E, Ezeadum P.O. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of Hospital waste management by workers in a tertiary hospital. Annual general meeting and scientific conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Abakaliki, 9th –12^th August 2006.

4.               Ebenebe U.E, Ukegbu A.U, Nwamoh U.N, Nkwocha P.O, Knowledge and Practice of Road Safety Codes among commercial mini bus drivers in Umuahia-urban: A pilot study. Annual general meeting and scientific conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Abakaliki, 9^th-12^th August 2006.

1. Ebenebe U.E, RHCS promotion- A prerequisite for attainment of Health-related MDGs. Annual general meeting and scientific conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Awka, 25^th-28^th July, 2007.
2.  Onyeonoro U.U, Ebenebe U.E, Ilika A. L, Ibe C.C, Adherence among people leaving with     HIV/AIDS receiving antiretroviral therapy in Nnamdi Azikiwe University teaching hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi. Annual general meeting and scientific conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Awka, 25^th-28^th July 2007.

G                ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:

 

1984-1992:   Medical Director of private health facilities (Model Clinics Maiduguri and St. Michael’s                                                                                                                      Hospital and Maternity Nibo).

1995-1997   Chief Resident –Department of community medicine,

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi.

1997-1999           Infection Control Officer- Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching

Hospital, Nnewi

2000-2003    Zonal Primary Health Care Coordinator, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, (NPHCDA), SEZ Nigeria.

2008-2009 Head of Department of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care, Nnamdi Azikiwe        University (NAU), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH).

H CONTRIBUTION TO TEACHING HOSPITAL COMMUNITY, OTHER RELEVENT BODIES AND THE SOCIETY

1995-1999:      Member, Hospital Acquired (Nosocomial) Infection Committee of

NAUTH, Nnewi.

1998-1999:    Member “AIDS Action committee” A joint effort of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching    Hospital (NAUTH) and the   Nnewi North Local Government to create awareness and prevent the spread of the Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in Nnewi North.

1997-till Date:

UNICEF Certified Trainer on Acute respiratory infection (ARI). A Resource person for training of Health workers on out patient management of young infants with Acute Respiratory infections

J                        MEMBERSHIP OF SOCIETIES AND ORGANISATION

1. Member – Nigeria Medical Association.
2. Member-Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN)

3.   Member, Nigeria Venereal Diseases Association (NIVEDA)

OTHERS

1.   Member, Full Business men’s fellowship international Nigeria.

2    Member, Intercessors for Nigeria.

3.   Member, Nibo Union Assembly.

4.   Member, Nibo Christian Brethren Association, Nigeria.

11. HOBBIES:

Squash Racket, Swimming, Traveling, Listening to Christian music, Telling People about Jesus Christ.

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Signed:

Dr Ebenebe Uzochukwu Edwin

Curriculum Vitae

Name:                             ILIKA AMOBI LINUS (PROF)

Date of Birth:                 6^th Sept. 1954

Place of Birth:                 Ozubulu Anambra State

Sex:                                Male

Marital status:                Married

Contact Address:            Community Medicine Department

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi.

Phone:                   08034743775

E-mail:                            linusilika@yahoo.com

Educational Qualification

May 2000    –        FMCPH (fellow) Public Health

National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria

1979             –       BM, BCH (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)

1971              –       WASC Grade 1, London GCE “O” six papers at a sitting

Zixton Grammar School, Ozubulu.

Relevant Experience

Teaching Experience

2007-2012  Professor of Public Health

2006 (July) – 2012 (May) Hon. Commissioner for Health Anambra State      

2000-2005   –       HOD, Community Medicine Department

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

2004           –        Acting Chairman Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC)

–        Director-Clinical Services

–        Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital

2003           –        Senior Lecturer

2002-2003   –       Co-coordinator Primary Health Care

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

2000-2003 –                   Consultant Community Physician/Lecturer

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital/University

1997-2000 –                   Senior Registrar

1995-1997 –          Registrar

1985-1995 –          Medical Superintendent – Christian Hospital Ozubulu

1981-1985 –           Medical Officer of Health

State Ministry of Health Anambra

1979-1981 –           Internship/NYSC – Gombe, Bauchi State

 

 

 

Industrial and Research Experience

Consultant/Field Activities carried out.

International Consultant to UNFPA on Population and Health

International Consultant to the World Health Organization on Evidence Based Reproductive Health

Consultant to Family Health International

Consultant to Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria on Reproductive Health

International Consultancy and Activities

1. Assessment of the Reproductive Health Commodity Security Situation in Eritrea
2. Development of Tool for the assessment of Reproductive Health Commodity Security Situation in Zimbabwe
3. Development of the Strategic Frame work and Action plan for Reproductive Health for East Africa Arusha – Tanzania
4. Assessment of Reproductive Health Situation in South Sudan

International Conferences attended and papers presented.

1. International Conference of American Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Washington DC USA, 2005
2. International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Africa (ICASA) Abuja, 2005
3. XV International Conference on HIV/AIDS, Brazil, 2005
4. XIV International Conference on HIV/AIDS, Bangkok Thailand, 2004
5. International Conference on AIDS and Sexually transmitted diseases in Africa(ICASA) Nairobi Kenya, 2003
6. West African College of Physicians International Conference on Chronic Illness, Freetown, Sierra Leone, 2002

 

 

Creative Output

Books and Monographs

Hand book of Adolescent health for young people, 2005

Journal Articles/Publications

1. ILIKA A.L, OBIONU C.N – School Based Health Education and Personal Hygiene of children in Ozubulu Anambra State, Nigeria. (Nigeria Medical Journal 2001 (2) 40-44)
2. ILIKA A.L, OBIONU C.N – Personal Hygiene Practice and School Based Health Education of Children in Anambra State. (Nigeria Postgraduate Medical Journal 2002 (9) 79-82)
3. ILIKA A.L, OKONKWO I.P, ADOGU P – Intimate Partner Violence Among Women of Childbearing age attending university P.H.C. Centre in Nigeria. (African Journal of Reproductive Health 2002 6 (3) 53-58).
4. OKONKWO I.P, ILIKA A.L, – Maternal Attitudes and values to Adolescent related Issues in Delta State (Nigeria Postgraduate Medical Journal 2003 sept. vol. 10 (3) 177-181)
5. ILIKA A.L, OSIBOGUN A – Towards Health Promoting Schools; A Survey of the Physical Environment of primary schools in Ekwusigo L.G.A Anambra State Nigeria. (Nigerian Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences December 2003 (7) 15-20)
6. ILIKA A.L, – The Personal hygiene of Rural Primary School Children in Anambra State Nigeria. (Nigerian Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health care vol. 15 June 2003 37-43)
7. ILIKA A.L – Tuberculosis control in Anambra Nigeria: Socio Cultural Consideration, Health Seeking Behavior. (Nigerian Medical Journal 2003, 44 (4) 94-98)
8. ILIKA A.L, OKONKWO I.P, IGWEGBE A – Unintended Pregnancy among youth Women in Anambra State Nigeria. (African Journal of Reproductive Health 2004-8(3) 92-102).
9. ILIKA A.L –Targeting High Risk Behavior for HIV/AIDS in Nigeria Focus on Traditional Marriage practices and pattern in Nigeria: Proceedings on the XIV International Conference on HIV/AIDS, Bangkok Thailand. (Medimond 2004 87-90)

10. ILIKA A.L, OKONKWO I.P – Perceptions of malaria and insecticides treated nets in a rural community in Anambra state Nigeria. (Nigeria Medical Journal 2004, 45(2), 37-40)

1. ILIKA A.L, OKONKWO I.P – Young people’s perspectives of Reproductive Health Services at Three levels of Health care in Anambra state, Nigeria. (The Nigerian Medical Practitioner 2005, 47(4) 69-73).

12. OKONKWO P.I, FATUSI A.O, ILIKA A.L – Perception of peer’s behavior regarding sexual health decision making among female undergraduates in Anambra state, Nigeria. (African Health Sciences 2005, 5(2) 107-113)

13. ILIKA A.L, ILIKA U.R, – Eliminating Gender Violence: Lessons from the widowhood practices eliminating program of a women group in Anambra state Nigeria. (African Journal of Reproductive Health 2005, 9(2) 65-74)

14. IGWEGBE A, ILIKA A.L, – Knowledge and perceptions of HIV/AIDS and mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS among antenatal mothers at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi. (Journal of Clinical practice 2005 Dec.8(2)97-101).

15. ILIKA A.L, OKONKWO I.P – Perception of Partner Violence among rural Igbo Women in Anambra State, Nigeria. (African Journal of Reproductive Health 2005, 9(2) 78-88)

16. ILIKA A.L – Violence in Schools, Perception of School Teachers in Anambra state, Nigeria (Nigeria Medical Journal 2005, 46 (2) 43-46)

17. ILIKA A.L, EMELUMMADU O.F – Religious leaders Perception of Sexuality Education in Secondary schools in Anambra state Nigeria. (National Postgraduate Medical Journal 2006, June 13(2) 11 1-6)

18. ADOGU P, ILIKA A.L – Road safety Education and Education and Mobilopathy among commercial motorcyclists within Anambra state, Nigeria. (Medical Journal)

19. IGWEGBE A.O, ILIKA A.L – The willingness and constraints to routine HIV screening among antenatal mothers at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi. (Tropical Journal of Medical Research March 2006 10 (1) 6-10)

20.ADOGU P.O, ILIKA A.L, – Knowledge of and attitude towards road traffic codes among commercial motorcycle riders in Anambra state Nigeria. (National Postgraduate Medical Journal 2006 13 (4) 297-300)

21. ADOGU P, ILIKA A.L, – Predictors of road Traffic Accident among Commercial Motorcyclists within Anambra state, (Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care)

22.UWAKWE R, ELE PRINCE, OKOCHA C, ILIKA A.L – The pattern of mental symptoms in patients with HIV/AIDS at a Teaching Hospital in Eastern Nigeria – TJMR Sept. 2007, 11 2 31-37

1.  N.R Ukibe, C.C. Onyenekwe, J.E. Ahaneku, S.N. Ukibe, S.C. Meludu, A. Ilika, M. Ifeanyichukwu, M. Ezeani, A.O. Igwegbe. (2012) Use of absolute lymphocyte count or neutrophil ingestion rate of nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) as alternative index to CD4+ T-cell count to initiate ART in the management of HIV/AIDS diseases. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences. Vol. 6 No.1 P99–107.
2. N.R Ukibe, C.C. Onyenekwe, J.E. Ahaneku, S.C. Meludu, S.N. Ukibe, A. Ilika, M. Ifeanyi, A.O. Igwegbe, M. Ezeani, A. Onochie, N. Ofiaeli. Packed Cell Volume and Serum Iron in Subjects with HIV-Malaria Co-infection in Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences April 2010, Vol. 4 No.2 P471-478.

25. N.R. Ukibe, C.C. Onyenekwe,J.E. Ahaneku, S.C. Meludu, S.N. Ukibe, A. Ilika, C.M. Ifeanyi, A.O. Igwegbe, N. Ofiaeli, A. Onochie, N. Abor. CD4⁺ T-cell Count in HIV-Malaria Co-infection in Adult population in Nnewi South Eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., October 2010, Volume 4, Number 5. Pages 1593-1601.

1. Chukwudi M. Ezeani, Chinedum  C Onyenekwe, Confidence K. Wachukwu, Chukwuemeka S. Meludu, Ositadimma M. Ifeanyichukwu, Nkiruka R. Ukibe, Anthony O. Igwegbe, Daniel C. Anyiam and Amobi Ilika. (2010). Increased incidences of Salmonella, Plasmodium falciparum and hepatitis C viral specific circulating immune complexes in participants from malaria endemic and HIV prevalent are of Nigeria.Journal of Infectious Disease and Immunity. Vol. 2(3). Pp. 44-48.
2. C.C Onyenekwe, N.R Ukibe, S.C Meludu, A. Ilika, N. Ofiaeli. M. Ezeani & A Onochie (2008), Prevalence of Malaria as co infection in HIV infected Individuals in a Malaria Endemic Area of south Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Vector Borne disease 44 pp 250-2554
3. Chinedum charles Onyenekwe, Nkiruka Ukibe, Samuel Chukwuemeka Meludu, Micheal Ezeani, Ngozi Ofiaeli, Anthony Onochie, Amobi llika, Martins Ifeanyi, Nancy Aboh and Prince Elee. (2008). Serum Levels of Anti-BCG, Albumin, packed Cell volume and white blood cell count in Subject with HIV and Malaria Co-Morbidity. Journal of tropical Medicine and Health Japan Vo1 36 No 1, pp 17 -22

29.Onochie A.U, Okaka A.N, Onyenewe C.C Meludu S.C, Ukibe N.R, Igwegbe A.O, llika A. Ibeh M.N, Ugwudike P.C (2007), Pattern of serum Amylase activity in HIV seropositive Subjects on Anti-Retroviral Therapy Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vo1 5. N0.1.

30.Adogu PO, Ilika AL, Asuzu AL.  Predictors of road traffic accident, road traffic injury and death among commercial motorcyclists in an urban area of Nigeria. Niger J Med. 2009 Oct-Dec;18(4):393-7.

1. Onyenekwe CC, Ezegwunne P.I, Meludu S.C, Ilika A, Igwegbe A.O, Ukibe N.R and Onochie (2006). Urinary Ascorbic acid and Serum Concentrations of Circulating immune Complexes and Albumin in HIV Infected Subjects. Journal of Biomedical Investigation Vol 4 No 2: 54-56.

32.Onyenekwe C.C, Ukibe N.R, Meludu S.C, Ilika A, Igwegbe A.O, Elee P, Ifeanyi M, Onochie A, Ezeani M and Ofiaeli N. (2008). Reduced Serum Tetanus antibody titre in HIV infected subjects with malaria co-infection in a malaria endemic area of Nigeria. Int.J. Bio/Chem. Sci.2 (4) 468.

1. C.C. Onyenekwe, N. Ukibe, S.C. Meludu; M. Ifeanyi; M. Ezeani A. Onochie; N. Ofiaeli; N. Aboh; and A. llika. (2008) Possible Biochemical Impact of Malaria Infection in Subject with HIV Co- infection in Anambra State, Nigeria. Journal of Vector borne disease 45,151-156
2. N.R Ukibe, C.C. Onyenekwe, J.E. Ahaneku, S.C. Meludu, S.N Ukibe, A. Ilika, M. Ifeanyichukwu, A.O. Igwegbe, M. Ezeani, A. Onochie, N. Ofiaeli. Prognostic Value of Albumin and Serum Iron in Symptomatic HIV/Malaria Co-infected subjects on ART in Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria. Proc.Soc Env Health Nig 2009.
3.   N.R Ukibe, C.C. Onyenekwe, J.E. Ahaneku, S.N. Ukibe, S.C. Meludu, A. Ilika, M. Ifeanyichukwu, M. Ezeani, A.O. Igwegbe, Ofiaeli N (2011). Evaluation of Prognostic Value of Albumin and Serum Iron in Symptomatic HIV/Malaria Co-infected subjects on ART in Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria. Tropical journal of Medical research.  Vol.15 No. 1

36.Onyenekwe C.C, Ejete F.C, Analike R.A, Meludu S.C, Ifeanyichukwu M, Ezeani M.C, N.R Ukibe, A.O. Igwegbe, Ilika A, Anyiam D.C.D and Okonkwo C. (2010) Blood Glucose Iron Markers in HIV Infected Subjects in South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vol. 8, No. 1

37.Onyeka IN, Miettola J, Ilika AL, Vaskilampi T. Unintended pregnancy and termination of studies among students in Anambra state, Nigeria: are secondary schools playing their part? Afr J Reprod Health. 2011 Jun;15(2):109-15.

38.Nwabueze SA, Adogu PO, Ilika AL, Asuzu MC, Adinma ED. Perception of quality of care in HIV/AIDS programmes among patients in a tertiary health care facility in Anambra State. Niger J Med. 2011 Jan-Mar;20(1):144-50.

39.Ochiogu IN, Miettola J, Ilika AL, Vaskilampi T. Impact of timing of sex education on teenage pregnancy in Nigeria: cross-sectional survey of secondary school students. J Community Health. 2011 Jun;36(3):375-80.

40.Mbachu CO, Onwujekwe OE, Uzochukwu BS, Uchegbu E, Oranuba J, Ilika AL.Examining equity in access to long-lasting insecticide nets and artemisinin-based combination therapy in Anambra State, Nigeria. BMC Public Health. 2012 May 22;12:315.

41. Onyeka IN, Miettola J, Ilika AL,Vaskilampi T. Becoming pregnant during secondary school: findings from concurrent mixed methods research in Anambra State, Nigeria. East Afr J Public Health 2012 Mar;9(1):19-25.

42.Nwabueze SA, Adogu PO, Adinma ED, Ifeadike CO, Nnebue CC, Ilika AL, Ikechebelu JI. Determinants of subjective health status of HIV positive mothers in NAUTH Nnewi. Niger J Med. 2012 Oct-Dec;21(4):381-6.

CONFERENCE PAPERS

1. ILIKA A.L, OKONKWO I.P, EMELUMMADU O.F – Roll Back Malaria Initiative Perception and use of Bed net in Upland and Riverine Areas of Anambra state, Nigeria – NMA Scientific Conference Benin 25^th – 29^th April 2001.
2. OKONKWO I.P, ILIKA A.L – KAP of Different Cadres of Community Health workers As Relative to management of Ante Respiration Infections in Children in PHC Centers in Anambra State Nigeria – NMA Scientific Conference Benin 25^th – 29^th APRIL 2001
3. ILIKA A.L, OKONKWO P.I, EMELUMMADU F.O – Scaling up for Youth Friendly Services: Assessment of Facilities in ANAMBRA State Nigeria – NMA Scientific Conference Nnewi June 2001
4. OKONKWO I.P, ILIKA A.L – Parent Attitudes and Values to Adolescent Related Issue in Delta State-Anambra State – Anambra State NMA Scientific Conference Nnewi JUNE 2001
5. ILIKA A.L, OKONKWO P.I, ADOGU P – Barriers To Effective Use of Insecticide Treated Nets in Anambra State – Anambra State NMA Scientific Conference Nnewi June 2001
6. OKONKWO I.P, ILIKA A.L – The Perception of Determinant of Health in Ugheli South L.G.A, Delta State Annual Scientific Conference – West African College of Physicians Asaba July 2001
7. ILIKA A.L, OKONKWO I.P – Socioeconomic Effect of the Oil Industry Community Perception in Ugheli South L.G.A Delta State Annual Scientific Conference – West African College of Physicians Asaba July 2001
8. ILIKA A.L, OKONKWO I.P, OJIMBA A – Knowledge and Attitude of Health Workers Regarding the management of the Elderly in Anambra State – MDCAN Scientific Conference Nnewi August 2001.
9. OKONKWO P.I, ILIKA A.L, OJIMBA A – Training Needs of Health Workers Regarding Management of the Elderly in Anambra State – MDCAN Scientific Conference Nnewi AUGUST 2001

10. ILIKA A.L, OKONKWO I.P, ADOGU P – Intimate Partner Violence among Women of Community – Physicians Scientific Conference Enugu 5^th – 7^th AUGUST 2001

1. ILIKA A.L, – Meeting the challenges of Chronic III Health care in Southeast Nigeria. A Community perception International Conference – West African College of Physicians – Freetown Sierra Leone NOVEMBER 2001.

12. ILIKA A.L, OKONKWO I.P, ADIMMA E – Tuberculosis Control in Nigeria: Socio-cultural considerations and Health Seeking Behavior – Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria Conference Jos 2002

13. ILIKA A.L, ONYEONORO U, UKAEGBU A.U – Perceptions of menstruation among Secondary School Girls in Urban Onitsha Anambra State – ACPN Scientific Conference Zaria 2003

14. ILIKA A.L, OJIMBA A.O, OBI E.I – HIV/AIDS and the Workplace – Health Workers Perception and Practice on a University Teaching Hospital – ACPN Zaria 2003

15. ILIKA AMOBI LINUS, STANLEY IFEZUE – Perspectives of AIDS orphan and Vulnerable Children in Anambra State Nigeria – Need for a Public Health Action – International Conference on AIDS and STD in Africa (ICASA) Abuja 2005

16. ILIKA L.A, NWABUEZE N.A – Young People’s Perception of the ABC of HIV/AIDS  prevention in a rural Community in Nigeria ICASA Conference – Abuja 2005

17. UWAKWE RICHARD, EZE PRINCE, ILIKA AMOBI – The Patterns of Mental symptoms in patients with HIV/AIDS seen at a Teaching Hospital in Eastern Nigeria – ICASA Conference Abuja 2005

1. 18.  ILIKA A.L – Targeting High Risk Behaviors for HIV/AIDS Control: Focus on Harmful Traditional Marriage pattern and Practices in Nigeria – XV International AIDS Conference Bangkok, 11^th – 16^th July 2004

19. ILIKA A.L – Leprosy and TB Control in Nigeria – Targeting Stigma and Discrimination – International Conference of American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Washington DC, USA Dec 2005

20.ILIKA A.L, CHUKWUDEBELU S, ONYEKA OKOYE – Scaling up VCT in HIV/AIDS Control services using Marriage Counseling Course – Learning from the Marriage Counseling Course of the Catholic Church in Onitsha Archdiocese – International AIDS Conference Brazil 2004

21. ONYEONORO U, NWABUEZE A, ILIKA A.L – The practice of Voluntary Counseling and Testing among Private Health Care Providers in South East Nigeria – ACPN Conference

22.ILIKA A.L, OBIORA O – Towards TB Control in Nigeria: Targeting Delay in TB Treatment Care Seeking – International Conference of America Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Atlanta

23.EMELUMMADU A, ILIKA A.L, ONYEONORO U – Pattern of injury at Accident and Emergency Unit of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi 1999-2001 – ACPN Conference, Abakaliki

Technical Reports

1. ILIKA A.L/WHO – Report on Roll Back Malaria and Management of Malaria. Training of Trainers Workshop (TOT) Anambra State, Nigeria 20^th -24^th August 2001. Federal Ministry of Health/World Health Organisation.
2. ILIKA A.L/UDOJI YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FUND – Report of adolescent Reproductive Health Needs Assessment and Intensive Adolescent Reproductive Health Education for Adolescents in Ekwusigo L.G.A Anambra State, September 15^th – 30^th 2002
3. Government of South Sudan/UNFPA, Report of the Reproductive Health Sub-programme in South Sudan 2005
4. Government of Eritrea/UNFPA, Report of the Reproductive Health commodity Security Assessment in Eritrea 2004

Academic Leadership

External Examiner in Public Health

1. Fellowship Exams (FMCPH) National Post graduate Medical College of Nigeria
2. University of Nigeria Medical School Enugu Campus
3. University of Calabar College of Medicine Calabar

Journal/Abstract Assessor

1. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice
2. Orient Journal of Medicine
3. International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Disease in Africa (ICASA 2005) Abuja
4. Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care.
5. Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health

Successful Supervision of Post Graduate Dissertation Work – FMCPH

1. Dr Adogu Prosper
2. Dr (Mrs.) Adimma Eche
3. Dr Onyeonoro
4. Dr Nwabueze SA

Over 10 MPH students.

Attraction of Research Grant

Udoji Youth Development fund for Adolescent Reproductive Health Research World Bank HIV/AIDS Grant for the Department of Community Medicine

Guest Lecturer/Resource Person

1. Roll Back Malaria – Training of Trainers Workshop – Federal Ministry/World Health Organization Awka.
2. Guest Lecturer/Speaker, Maternal Health Mobilization/Policy Workshop for Representations of Women NGO Leaders in Anambra State CEDPA
3. Guest Lecturer, The Medical Doctor in a Democratic Society Physician Week NMA Nnewi zone 23^rd OCT 2000
4. Guest Lecturer, Recent Advances in the Management of HIV infection AIDS and Associated Opportunistic Infection, Catholic Doctors Association Onitsha Archdiocese, July 2001
5. Guest Lecturer, HIV/AIDS Meeting the challenges Physicians week – NMA Ihiala Zone 2001
6. Guest Lecturer, Managing Health Resources Continuing Medical Education NMA – Onitsha Zone
7. Session Moderator, Strategic Workshop on AIDS/HIV Awareness/Action Plan and National Health Insurance Scheme Government of Anambra State/CHS May 2001
8. Trainer Roll Back Malaria, Anambra State August, 2001
9. Guest Lecturer, Epidemiology of Tuberculosis Nigeria Medical Association Onitsha June 2003
10. 10.  Guest Lecturer, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Epidemiology Symposium, Medical Research Society, Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
11. Guest Lecturer, Radio/TV Program, Point Blank – Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Anambra Broadcasting Corporation, Awka

12. Guest Lecturer, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS Prevention Speech day – Ozubulu Girls Social Centre College, Ozubulu

13. Resource Person in MEDICINE Nnewi Diocesan Synod, 2005

Administrative Experience

2006 – 2012      –       Hon Commissioner for Health, Anambra State, Nigeria

2006 – 2012     –        Member National Council on Health

2010                 –        Member National Vision 20 20 20 on Health Thematic Area

2008-2012       –       Member of the Senate National Postgraduate College of            Nigeria

2006 till date   –        Board Member Faculty of Public Health National

Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria

2005                –        Acting Chairman Medical Advisory Committee/Director

Clinical Services and Training (CMAC) Nnamdi Azikiwe

University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi.

2004 -2005      –        HOD, Community Medicine Department Nnamdi Azikiwe     University

2003                     –        Senior Lecturer

2002 -2003          –        Co-coordinator Primary Health Care, Nnamdi Azikiwe

University.

 

Job Responsibilities

1. Teaching of Undergraduate medical students and post graduate medical doctors in Community Medicine and Primary Health Care, and co-ordination of PHC activities with collaborating local governments.
2. Research in Health and health related disciplines – epidemiology, population activities, Reproductive health, Endemic disease control, health systems and school health.
3. Leadership and supervision of Research projects/Dissertation of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
4. Organization of Certificates courses for Governments, NGOs etc in areas of Public health and primary care.
5. Running the Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic, the HIV/AIDS clinic and maternal and child health clinic programs of the University Teaching Hospital.
6. As the Chairman Medical Advisory Committee, and Director Clinical Services – Organizing and co-coordinating Clinical Services, and training at NAUTH
7. Providing School health and Adolescent health services for host and collaborating Communities and faith based organizations.
8. Focal person for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) PEPFAR/Nnamdi Azikiwe University HIV/AIDS program
9. Development of LOA and MOA with collaborating bodies in HIV/AIDS program in NAUTH

10. Development of Primary Health Care implementation plan for Survival and Early Child Care (SECC) (UNICEF project) for South East zone 2003.

1. Development of LOG frame work for Reproductive Health 2002 for United Nations Fund for population Activities. (UNFPA) Anambra State.

12. World Health Organization (WHO) Trainer in Roll Back Malaria

13. World Health Organization (WHO) Resource Person/Trainer in Evidence-Based Reproductive Health Research.

14. Consultant-Family Health International (FHI) Reproductive Health and STD/HIV/AIDS.

15. Consultant/Resource Person on Family and Life of the Nnewi Catholic Diocese.

16. Resource Person/Co-coordinator of Udoji Youth Development Fund.

17. Involved in Development and Distribution of IEC Materials for Young People’s Reproductive and Sexual Health.

18. Organization of Seminars/Workshop/Holiday Camps for Young People for Behavior change and Leadership.

19. HIV/AIDS Sensitization Seminars for Schools and Young People.

20.Poverty Alleviation Programs for Out of School Youths.

21. Elimination of Gender Based Violence and Widowhood Practices Programs in Nnewi Diocese.

22.Anambra State Supervisor – FHI/GHAIN Formative Assessment for BCC Anambra State.

Contribution to University/Society

Membership of Professional Bodies

–          American Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)

–          Member/Consultant Clinical Tropical Medicine, Medical Parasitology and Travelers Health, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

–          International AIDS Society Alzheimer Disease Association of Nigeria

–          Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria

–          Nigeria Medical Association

Contribution to University & Society

University Committee Membership

–          NAUTH Social Committee on the movement to the New Site

–          NAUTH SARS Committee

University Sub-Committee on

Guest House/General Merchandise

Benefactors Drive

College Auditorium Management

Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria. (MDCAN) Treasurer.

 

Member

–          Local Organizing Committee Scientific Conference 2001

–          Subcommittee on Private Practice by Doctors in Public Service.

 

 

Nigeria Medical Association (NMA)

–          Chairman Nigeria Medical Association – NMA, Nnewi Zone, 2001-2003

–          Chairman Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria (ACPN), Anambra State Chapter 2001

–          Chairman Continuing Medical Education Committee – Anambra State NMA, 2001

–          Chairman Local Organizing Committee, Scientific Conference NMA Anambra State, 2001

Religious and Civil Society

–          Supreme Physician Knight of St Mulumba, 2002 –

–          Secretary, Knight of St Mulumba – Sacred Heart Sub Council Onitsha, 1998

–          Vice Chairman, St Joseph Church Parish Council, 1996 to

–          Member Family and Life Commission, Catholic Diocese of Nnewi

–          Consultant to Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSM)

–          Jerusalem Pilgrim (JP)

–          Vice President, Rotary Club Nnewi, 1990

–          Secretary General, Ozubulu Development Union, 1985-1990

–          President General, Ozubulu Graduates Association (Klub de Link)

–          Member, Nnewi Local Government Development Committee, 1986-1990

–          Chairman, Anambra State Education Trust Fund Committee, O.D.U Ozubulu, 1986-89

–          Chairman Polio Plus Committee – Rotary Club Nnewi 1989

–          Chairman, Board of Governor Community Secondary School Ozubulu, 1985-1990

–          Chairman, Udoji Youth Development Fund, 1995-date

–          Chairman, Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled, Old People and Tramps (RECDOT), Ozubulu, 1989-date

–          Patron/Adviser, Ozubulu Under Graduates Association – NAU

–          Patron/Adviser Ozubulu Under graduates Association – UNN and ESUT

–          Member, Board of Directors, Widows Organization

 

 

Awards

Over 30 local and international awards, some of which are:

1. NYSC Bauchi Commendation Letter 1981
2. Ozubulu Development Union Merit Award 1994
3. University (NOA) of Nigeria Nsukka Patron of Education Award 1996
4. Uruokpala Community Services Awards in Health Services and Conflict Resolution 2001
5. Nigerian Medical Association, Nnewi Zone Merit Award 2006
6. Nigerian Red Cross Henry Donault Award for Humanitarian Services.
7. Catholic Diocese of Nnewi Distinguished Medical Practitioner Merit Award
8. Michael Bell International Award for Life Initiatives.
9. Nigeria Medical Association Anambra State Merit award

10. Community service award, Rotary Club Awka.

1. Rotary Club District 912 Polio plus award.

12. Nnamdi Azikiwe University SUG Distinguished Commissioner Award.

LITERARY PUBLICATION

1. History of Ozubulu PHIL To Press, 1979
2. Dedicated to God, Meditations for Today’s Christian, SNAP Press
3. Can you Read the Sign? Urgent thought for today’s Christian MID FIELD Publishers 1998

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DR PROSPER ADOGU CV

 

 

 

 

NAME OF STAFF: Dr Prosper ADOGU

SUBSTANSIVE POST: Senior Lecturer

DATE OF LAST PROMOTION TO SUBSTANSIVE RANK: October, 2007

FACULTY: Medicine

DEPARTMENT: Community Medicine and PHC

CURRICULUM VITAE

 

1. NAME OF STAFF: Dr Prosper O.U ADOGU

2. SUBSTANTIVE POST:  Senior Lecturer

3. DATE OF LAST PROMOTION TO SUBSTANTIVERANK: October, 2007

4. FACULTY: Medicine

5. DEPARTMENT: Community Medicine and PHC

Academic Qualification: 

 i.

Fellow West African College of Physicians, (FWACP), Oct 2003

ii. Fellow Medical College of Public Health (FMCPH), Nov 2003

iii. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), June 1987

iv. West African School Certificate (WASC), June 1980

v. First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC), 1974

Relevant Experience

1. Teaching Experience:
2. Year 1998 to April 2003: Residency Community Medicine NAUTH,

Nnewi. 6 years. (Senior Registrar; 2000-2003)

1.  Year 2003 (May) to Sept 2007: Lecturer 1, IMSU, Orlu…4 years
2.  October 2007 to January 2009: Senior lecturer IMSU, Orlu.2years
3. 4.  Year 2008 (Dec) to Date: Senior Lecturer, NAU, Nnewi…3 year (5 years so far as senior lecturer)

5. Year 2009 (Feb) to Date: Masters in Public Health Lecturer.

6. Honorary Consultant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, NAUTH Nnewi, from June 2009 to date.

7. Consultant Community Physician, Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu from May 2003 to April 2009.

1. Chief Resident, Department of Community Medicine. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, (NAUTH) Nnewi from 1999 to 2002.

b. Industrial Experience

1. Occupational Health posting at Emenite Enugu; 2001

c. Research Experience:

1. Intervention study on” Effect of Men’s Participation in Family Planning on Contraceptive Acceptance among Couples in Anaocha and Nnewi South LGAs of Anambra State” (2002-2003)

2. Intervention study on “Effect of Road Safety Education on Mobilopathy among Commercial Motorcyclists within Nnewi and Awka Towns of Anambra State” (2002-2003)

3. Baseline survey of “knowledge, attitude, behavior, experiences and practice with regard to TB and HIV/AIDS among health workers/managers, TB and HIV/AIDS patients in Ebonyi state, Nigeria” {Organized by INTERGENDER, 2008.

4.  Health Facility Survey to ascertain the “PHC and Secondary Health Facilities’ capacity (human, material and structural) to treat common childhood illnesses including malaria”; organized by FMOH in partnership with Anambra SMOH, May, 2009.

5.  Baseline Survey of “Anambra State Government Health Facilities” – during the 5th Country Programme of UNFPA, in February 2004.

6. Baseline/end-line survey of “Reproductive health activities in Imo state, Nigeria”; part of UNFPA 6^th country programme of activities, from June 2008.

TASKS ASSIGNED.

–         Lecturing/Training of Medical Students and Postgraduate Resident Doctors in Community Medicine/ Public Health, Primary Health Care.

–         Supervision of Projects/Dissertations of Postgraduate Resident Doctors in Public Health for the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, and the West African College of Physician.

–         Clinical Duties: Running the Special treatment clinic (STC) for sexually transmitted infections including including HIV/AIDS, Opportunistic infections (OIs), Tuberculosis, etc.

–         Running Endemic Diseases, Antenatal, Postnatal and Infant welfare clinics at the affiliated hospital of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital at Nnewi and Neni, Anaocha Local Government Area.

–         Conducting community Diagnosis in Neni and the surrounding local Government Areas of Anambra State.

–         Research: Designing and conducting community interventions and field researches; and carrying out epidemiological investigations.

Creative Output

1. a.  Journal Articles publication:

1.  Ilika A.L, Okonkwo P.I and Adogu P.O.U

“Intimate Partner violence among women of child bearing age in a Primary Health Care Centre in Nigeria” African Journal of Reproductive Health 2002, 6[3]: 53-58.

2. Adogu P.O.U, Ilika A.L and Okaro A.C.N

“Road Safety Education and mobilopathy among commercial Motorcyclist within Anambra State, Nigeria” Nigerian Medical Journal, 2006; 47[4]: 74-77.

3.  Adogu P.O.U and Ilika A.L

“Knowledge of and attitude towards Road Traffic and Safety codes among    commercial motorcycle riders in Anambra State, Nigeria”.

Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal, December 2006; 13[4]:297- 300.

4.  Adogu P.O.U and Obionu C.N

“Factors responsible for non-acceptance of modern Family Planning by married men in two rural Local Government Areas of Nigeria” Tropical Journal of Health Sciences, January 2007; 14 [1]: 15-19.

5.  Obiajuru IOC, Adogu P.O.U and Okechi O.O

“The prevalence of Cryptosporidiosis among HIV positive patients in

IMSUTH Orlu” Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, March 2008; 29[1]:50-55

6.  Adogu POU, Ilika AL, MC Asuzu

“Predictors of Road traffic accident (RTA), road traffic injuries (RTI) and death among commercial motorcyclists in an urban area of Nigeria”

Nigerian Journal of Medicine, 2009; 18[4]: 393-397.

7.  Adogu POU, Ubajaka C, Onwasigwe C, Ifeadike G

“Comparative analysis of knowledge, attitude and use of ITN amongst pregnant women in an urban and rural LGA of Anambra State” Journal of Community Medicine & PHC, (ISSN: 0794-7410), 2009; 21 [1]: 1-12.

8.  Nwabueze SA, Adogu POU, Ilika AL, Asuzu MC

“Comparative analysis of patient satisfaction levels in HIV/AIDS care in      secondary and tertiary health care facilities in Nigeria” Afrimedic Journal, (ISSN: 2141-162x), 2010; 1[2]: 1-9.

9.  Odenigbo UM, Odenigbo UC, Oguejiofor OC, Adogu POU

“Relationship of Waist Circumference, Waist Hip Ratio and Body Mass Index as Predictors of Obesity in Adult Nigerians”

Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, (ISSN: 1680-5194), 2011; 10[1]: 15-18.

10. Adogu POU, Egenti BN, Aghaji MN.

“Coverage of child health services in urban and rural communities in Anambra State”

Research Journal of Health Sciences, (ISBN: 978-978-079-5924) November 2011; 2 [1]: 7-18.

11. Azuike EC, Emelumadu OF, Adinma ED, Ifeadike CO, Ebenebe UE, Adogu POU

“Nutrition transition in developing countries: A review”

Afrimedic Journal, (ISSN: 2141-162x), July-December 2011; 2[2]: 1-5.

12. Nwabueze SA, Adogu POU, Ilika AL, Uchefuna NC, Ikechebelu JI

“Knowledge, attitude, beliefs and perception of HIV positive women towards PMTCT program services in NAUTH Nnewi, Nigeria”.

Orient journal of medicine, January – December 2011; 23 [1-4]: 30-37

13. Adogu POU, Dioka CE. Okoye FN, Ubajaka CF, Ahaneku  JE,

Iloegbunam RO

“Evaluation of antioxidant status and mineral levels in hypertensive patients in NAUTH Nnewi”

International Journal of Biotechnology and Allied sciences, (ISSN: 1597-9784), 2011; 7 [1]: 900-908

14.  POU Adogu, BN Egenti, CN Onwasigwe

“Effect of Health Education on Mothers’ Knowledge of Management of Malaria in Dunukofia LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria”

Tropical Journal of Medical Research, 2012; 16 [1]: 7-12.

15.  Adogu PO, Nwabueze SA, Adinma ED, Ilika AL, Ikechebelu JI

“Infant Feeding Choices and Practices as Risk Factors of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV among Exposed Infants in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi” Afrimedic Journal, (ISSN: 2141-162x), 2012; 3 [1]: 7-12.

16. Nwabueze SA, Adogu POU, Adinma ED, Ifeadike CO, Nnebue CC, Ilika AL, Ikechebelu JI  “Determinants of Subjective Health Status of HIV positive mothers in NAUTH Nnewi” Nigerian Journal of Medicine, 2012; 21[4]: 1115-2613.

17.  Adogu POU, Nnebue CKC, Ebenebe UE, Ezechukwu CC

“Caregivers’ satisfaction and supervision of Primary Health Care services in Nnewi, Nigeria”

Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics 2012; 39 (4):179-184.

18.  Ifeadike CO, Ironkwe OC, Adogu POU, Nnebue CC, Emelumadu OF, Nwabueze SA, et al. “Prevalence and pattern of bacteria and intestinal parasites among food handlers in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria”. Nigerian Medical Journal July-Sept 2012; 53[3]: 166-171.

19. Chimnonso Nnebue, Uzo E Ebenebe, Prosper OU Adogu, K Onah, U Onyeonoro, Chigozie O Ifeadike, Chika N Onwasigwe

“Availability of Resources for Provision of Child Health Services at the Primary Health Care Level in Nnewi, Nigeria”

Orient Journal of Medicine Jul-Dec 2012; 24 [3-4]: 18-27

20.Anolue FC, Dike E, Adogu P, Ebirim C

“Women’s experience of menopause in rural communities in Orlu Eastern Nigeria”

International journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics 2012; 118: 31-33

 

21. Adogu POU, Njelita, Ilika AL. Birth preparedness and emergency readiness of pregnant women in Amaku General Hospital Awka, Nigeria. (ACCEPTED in Tropical Journal of Medial Research, acceptance letter attached 106/12/34)

22. Adogu POU, Njelita IN, Ilika, Ebenebe UE, Ifeadike C.“ Social Determinants of Birth preparedness and emergency readiness of pregnant women in Amaku General Hospital Awka, Nigeria”.

Nigerian Medical practitioner 2012; 62 [4]:107-114.

23. Nnebue CC, Onwasigwe CN, Adogu PO, Onyeonororo UU. Awareness and knowledge of disease surveillance and notification by health-care workers and availability of facility records in Anambra state, Nigeria. Nigerian Medical Journal 2012;53:220-225.

24. Nwabueze SA, Joe-Ikechebelu N, Modebe IA, Adogu POU, Ele UP. Relationship between Peripheral Neuropathy and Anti-retroviral drugs used in the management of adult HIV patients seen in a tertiary centre at Nnewi, S-East Nigeria. Journal of HIV and Human Reproduction. Manuscript Number:   JHHR-01-12. (Accepted on 6^th November, 2012.

25. Achebe C, Ugochukwu, Adogu POU etc. Anthropometric Parameters as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among New Born Babies in Nnewi, South East of Nigeria (NJP).*

26. Adogu POU, Njelita, Umeobika, Ilika AL: Knowledge of danger signs of obstetric conditions among pregnant women in a general hospital South East Nigeria. (Nigerian Hospital Practice)**

*Accepted but yet to be received, **Accepted but no letter yet

 

 

1. c.  Technical Reports

 

For the consultancy services and technical assistance rendered various organizations and government, the following TECHNICAL REPORTS have been produced and are attached

1. ANSACA /World Bank State Strategic Framework (SSF II) and State Strategic Plan (SSP II) formulation for 2010-2015. (2009).
2. Baseline/endline survey of Reproductive health activities in Imo state, Nigeria; part of UNFPA 6^th country programme of activities, from June 2008.
3. NACA/World Bank Anambra State-Level HIV/AIDS Epidemic Response and Policy Synthesis Survey from June 2009 to January 2010.
4. SunMap. State Training of Trainers(ToT) Workshop for strengthening Capacity for Malaria Control in Anambra State.

1. d.  Conference Papers
2. Ilika A.L,  Okonkwo I.P and Adogu P.O.U;

“Barriers to the effective use of insecticide treated nets in Anambra State, Nigeria” Nigerian Medical Association, Anambra State, Annual Scientific Conference {Nnewi 2001}. Theme; Adolescent Health: Present and Future Challenges.

Venue; the Prestigious Regent Hotels, Nnewi.

1. Ilika A.L,  Okonkwo I.P and Adogu P.O.U

“Intimate partner among women childbearing age attending PHC centre in Anambra state” Annual general meeting and scientific conference of the Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria {Coal city 2001} Theme; PHC in Nigeria, challenges of a new millennium.

Venue; Hotel Presidential Enugu.

1. Ibeh CC,  Adogu P.O.U  and  Adinma E.D

“Teenage pregnancy: a reflection of the unmet need of adolescent contraception.” Association of  Community Physicians of Nigeria [ACPN now APHPN] 20^th Annual  Scientific Conference [Jos 2003].

1. Nwabueze SA, Adogu POU, Ilika AL, Asuzu MC, Njelita I

“Perception of quality of care in HIV/AIDS programs among patients in public healthcare facilities in Anambra state” NMA Anambra state scientific conference. (Nnewi 2011). Theme: CPD/CME, philosophy and gains. Sub-theme :achieving MDG 5& 5 in Nigeria: the challenges.

1. Nwabueze SA, Adogu POU, Ilika ALIkechebelu JI,  Uchefuna N

“Knowledge, attitude, beliefs and perception of HIV positive women towards PMTCT program services in NAUTH Nnewi, Nigeria”. NMA Anambra state scientific conference. (Nnewi 2011). Theme: CPD/CME, philosophy and gains. Sub-theme: achieving MDG 5& 6 in Nigeria: the challenges

6.Nwabueze SA, Adogu POU, Ilika AL, Adinma ED, Ifeadike C Ikechebelu JI ”Determinants of subjective health status of HIV positive mothers in NAUTH Nnewi” MDCAN, NAUTH Nnewi chapter; 2011 Annual general  meeting and scientific conference. Theme: medical care delivery amidst insecurity date; 7 December 2011

7.  Ifeadike CO, Ironkwe OC, Adogu POU, Nnebue CO, Nnaji GA, Emelumadu OF, Ubajaka CF  “ Prevalence and pattern of bacterial and intestinal parasites among food handlers in FCT of Nigeria” MDCAN, NAUTH Nnewi chapter; 2011 Annual general  meeting and scientific conference. Theme: medical care delivery amidst insecurity date; 7 December 2011.

1. e.  Interventions
   1. Health Education intervention study carried out in 2002/2003 to seek to get  married men to participate in family planning in Anaocha while using Nnewi South as control.
   2.  Road Safety Education intervention study to encourage the correct use of  road safety codes among commercial motorcyclists with a view to reducing  Mobilopathy in Nnewi North while using Awka South as control.

c. Design Research & Development (R&D)/Grants attracted to University

1.  Best candidate with the best Research design proposal for Dissertation for award of part II FMCPH: – Cash prize and Certificate, were awarded to me by SmithKline Beecham Company in 2003 to help me execute the design.

2. Participant as an APHPN member, in the  Anambra State MDG-CGS 2008 training of doctors, pharmacists and midwives, 2009, White Castle hotel Neni.

3. Participant in the ongoing WHO patient safety research project titled: “Study of effective use of the Nigeria national Pharmacovigilance tool by healthcare professionals for reporting of adverse drug reactions in Nigerian Teaching Hospitals.”

Administrative Experience

 

1. a.   Academic Leadership
   1. External examiner, National postgraduate medical college, faculty of public health.
   2. Faculty of Public Health, National post-graduate Medical College; November 2011 member of accreditation team to FMC Ido-Ekiti.
   3. Assessor/Peer Reviewer of journal articles for the Journal of College of Medicine, UNN, Enugu campus, Afrimedic journal, Nigerian journal of medicine: Jan2011to date.
   4.    Editorial Adviser, Association of Resident doctor IMSUTH Orlu journal.: Jan 2009 to Date.
   5. Editorial Adviser, Association of Resident doctors NAUTH Nnewi Afrimedic journal.: May 2009 to Date.
   6. Supervision of fellowship students for West African and National postgraduate medical colleges, faculty of public health; “Assessment of quality of child health services at the PHC level in NNLGA, Nigeria” by Dr Nonso Nnebue. Also numerous MPH candidates and medical students.
   7. Headship of Unit / Department:
      1. Head of Department of Community Medicine and PHC; Oct 2012 to date.
      2. Head of Primary Health Care, College of Medicine, NAU; 2010 to October 2012.
      3.  Coordinator, Seminar Presentation by the Masters in Public Health Candidates, Department of Community Medicine, NAU, Nnewi (2009).
      4. Head of Department, Dept of community Medicine, Imo State University/Imo   State University Teaching Hospital, Owerri/ Orlu Imo State. From May 2003 to January 2008.

c.   Chairmanship of Societies, Warden of halls, games

 membership etc

1. Chairman IMSUTH Medical Board for work performance investigations, 2005.
2. Chairman of Committee for development of Anara Health Centre, an outreach/ Subsidiary of IMSUTH, Orlu,  2008.

Contribution to University / Society

1. a.  Academic and Education Committees of University, Local, State or Federal Government
   1. Member, College of Medicine (NAU) Committee on Sports.
   2. Member of Ethics Review Board, NAUTH Nnewi, Nigeria.
   3. Member representing Imo State University Teaching Hospital in the TB/HIV Collaboration Committee of the Imo State Ministry of health, and which has the World Bank and IMOSACA as members, 2005 to Jan 2009.
      1. Member, Senate of Imo State University, Owerri, 2004 to Jan 2009.
   4. Member Senate of NAU Awka, 2010 to date.
      1. Member College of Medicine Accreditation Committee, IMSU, 2005-2009.
      2. Member, Imo State University College of Medicine Ethical Committee 2005.
      3. Member Imo State University Council ADHOC Committee on Accreditation, 2005 to Jan 2009.
      4.  Member, Administrative Committee on Ogbaku, an Outreach/Subsidiary of IMSUTH Orlu, 2004- May 2009.
         1.  Involved in Project Formulation on Primary Health Care – by NPHCDA in Anambra State in March 2000.
         2.  Participant, Health Resources Management Course by National Post-graduate Medical College, 2002.
   5.  Participant, Resources Methodology Course by West African

College of Physicians August 2001.

1.  Participant in Seminar on non – Communicable Diseases by West African College of Physicians in Enugu 1999.
2.   Participant Education Activity of TB Core Curriculum Organized    by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention April 2001.
   1.   Attended Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the APHPN. “PHC in Nigeria, Challenges of the new millennium” in Enugu, 2001.
   2.  Attended Biennial Summit on Medical Education South East Nigeria. “Active learning in Information Technology “in Nike Resort hotel Enugu, 2005.
   3.  Active participant at summit on “Ethical Issues in New HIV Prevention Technologies Research for Stakeholders” in EBSUTH, Abakaliki, 2005.

1. b.   Representation in outside body

 

1.  Associate Fellow of Institute of Industrial Administration of Nigeria, in Owerri, Nigeria, December 2007.
2.   Educational Leadership Award by same Institute of Industrial Administration of Nigeria, in Owerri, Nigeria, December 2007.
3. Nominee by Time News Magazine for recognition of Professional excellence, 2007.
4. Secretary Dr Azubeze Adogu Scholarship Foundation for Students in Secondary and Tertiary Institutions covering the South East Zone of Nigeria.
5. Auditor 1, Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria [APHPN], Nnew, 2009/2010.
6. Deputy Chairman, Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria [APHPN], Nnewi, 2010/2011.
7.     Member Nigeria Medical Association, Orlu zone 2004-Jan 2009.
8. viii.     Member St Mark’s Mission School Management Board, Aguluzoigbo.
9.     Member, Parochial Church Council of the Diocesan Church Council (St Andrew’s DCC), Nnewi, Anambra State, 2008/2009.
10.      Member, Nigerian Medical Association, Nnewi zone.

C. Consultancy Services

1. Consultant/Technical advisor to Anambra state Ministry of Health on Roll Back Malaria, especially as it relates to home management of malaria, from May 2008 to Date.
2.  Consultant/Technical advisor to Imo state ministry of health on RBM, having also  spear-headed the training of health care providers; doctors, Pharmacists, Private  Patent Medicine Vendors and Role Model Mothers {organized by SFH} for management of malaria at family and community levels, (2008).
3. Member representing Imo State University Teaching Hospital in the TB/HIV Collaboration Committee of the Imo state ministry of health and which has the World Bank and IMOSACA as members.
4. Consultant to INTERGENDER, 2008 on Baseline survey of knowledge, attitude, behavior, experiences and practice with regard to TB and HIV/AIDS among health workers /managers, TB and HIV/AIDS patients in Ebonyi state, Nigeria.
5.  National Consultant, for NACA/World Bank, to supervise the State- Level HIV/AIDS Epidemic Response and Policy Synthesis Survey from November 2009.
6. Zonal Supervisor, Anambra State Health Facility Survey to ascertain the PHC and Secondary Health Facilities’ capacity (human, material and structural) to treat common childhood illnesses including malaria; organized by FMOH in partnership with Anambra SMOH, May, 2009.
7. Anambra state supervisor on Universal LLIN Campaign; planning and implementation of LLIN distribution to households: July 2008.
8. Nnewi North LGA Supervisor of 2010 LQAS Survey.

POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISED AND COMPLETED

FELLOWSHIP STUDENTS SUPERVISED:

Dr CC Nnebue

Dr AI Njelita

Dr BN Egenti

MPH STUDENTS SUPERVISED

Dr Chris Ijemba

Dr AS Nwabueze

MEDICAL STUDENTS SUPERVISED

More than 50 to date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRICULUM VITAE

 

 

 

 

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DR. ALPHONSUS CHUKWUEMEKA OBI- OKARO

M.B; B.S (Lagos) D.P.H. (London) F.W.A.C.P. (W.Afr.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER, 2012.

 

 

CURRICULUM VITAE

 

1. NAME OF STAFF:                    Dr. Alphonsus Chukwuemaka Obi-Okaro

2. SUBSTANTIVE POST                 Senior Lecturer

3. DATE OF LAST PROMOTION:     

TO SUBSTANTIVE RANK            1^st October, 1998

4. FACULTY:                              Medicine

5. DEPARTMENT:                        Community Medicine and

   Primary Health Care

6.(i)     ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., B.S.)
2. Diploma in Public Health (D.P.H)
3. Membership of the West African College of Physicians (M.W.A.C.P)
4. Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians (F.W.A.C.P)

(ii)    RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

(a)       TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

1. Guidance of Medical Students doing their Community Medicine and Primary Health Care project for the 5th M.B., B.S. examinations (College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus). 1993-present.

1. Teaching of Medical Students and Resident doctors in N.A.U. Nnewi Campus and N.A.U.T.H. Nnewi. (Community Medicine Primary Health Care and Occupation Medicine).

1. As Coordinator/Department of Primary Health Care (1997-2002) coordinate teaching of Primary Health Care by the clinical departments and some pre-clinical departments. Also conduct examination in Primary Health Care then taken along with Medicine and Surgery in the 5th (Final MBBS) examinations.

1. Teaching Masters in Public Health (MPH) Post Graduate Students, Occupation Health, Environment Health, and Social Medicine.

(b)    INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE:

 

I.     Worked as Medical Officer of Health and Primary Health Care Coordinator for Enugu, Anambra, Nsukka and Udi Local Government Areas, in old Anambra State at some points in time.

I.I   Worked as Chief Medical Officer and Head, Health Services Division of National Youth Service Corps, Directorate Headquarters Abuja, in the Federal Civil Service of Nigeria.

III.  RELEVANT COURSES/WORKSHOPS/CONSULTATIONS/CONFERENCES:

 

1.       1986 (9^th) Annual Scientific Conference of Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria.

Venue:         U.C.H. New College Auditorium, Ibadan

Theme:        Postgraduate Training in Public Health

Date:           20^th – 22nd March, 1986.

2.       1987 (10^th) Annual Scientific Conference of Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria.

Venue:         University of Lagos, Auditorium, Akoka, Lagos,

Theme:        Management in Primary Health Care

Date:           17 – 20 March, 1987

3.       Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria

Workshop on the Practice of Public Health in Nigeria.

Venue:         University College Hospital, Ibadan

Date:           April 24 – May 1, 1987

4.       U.N.T.H./JHPIEGO Family Planning Course for Medical Practitioners

Venue:         U.N.T.H., Enugu

Date:           23^rd September – 14^th October, 1987

5.       1987 Annual General Conference of Nigeria Medical Association, Anambra State Branch.

Venue:         Presidential Hotel, Enugu

Theme:        Medicare in a depressed economy

Date:           28th November, 1987.

6.       1988 (11th) Annual Scientific Conference of Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria

Venue:         University of Illorin, Ilorin, Kwara State

Theme:        Community Participation in Primary Health Care

Date:           28th – 30th March, 1988.

7.       Federal Ministry of Health, Primary Health Care Department.

Theme: Workshop on formulation of Primary Health Care in Local Governments.

Venue:         Modotel, Owerri

Date:           27th July to 10th August, 1988.

8.       Federal Ministry of Health,

Theme:        Primary Health Care in Local Governments.

Venue:         Presidential Hotel, Port Harcourt

Date:           23rd October to 6th November 1988.

9.       Anambra State Ministry of Health/UNICEF Training of Trainers

Workshop on Steam Sterization and Orientation on State Immunization Days

Venue:         Ikenga Hotels, Enugu.

Date:           17th – 20th January, 1989.

10.     Federal Ministry of Health: 33rd National Council on Health Meeting.

Venue:         Nike Lake Resort Hotel, Enugu.

Date:           13th – 17th Feb., 1989.

11.      12th (1989) Annual Scientific Conference of Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria.

Theme:        Youth, the Key to Health and National Development

Venue          I. C. H. Ibadan

Date:           19th to 21st March, 1989.

12.     Anambra State Ministry of Health/UNICEF

Workshop on Development of Strategies for Applied Diarrhea

Diseases Research in Primary Health Care, Zone A.

Venue:         Modotel, Enugu

Date:           3rd April, 1989.

13.     Anambra State Ministry of Health

Workshop of the Social Mobilization for Child Survival Strategy and the Management of Diarrhea Diseases in Anambra State.

Venue:         Modotel, Enugu

Date:           12th – 13th September, 1989

14.     Federal Ministry of Health, Epidemiological Division.

National Training Workshop on Investigation of Epidemics in Nigeria.

Venue:         Hill Station Hotel, Jos, Plateau State

Date:           9^th – 21st October, 1989.

15.     Federal Ministry of Health, Epidemiological Division.

Fourth National Workshop on Disease Surveillance and Notification

Venue:         Presidential Hotel, Enugu

Date:           6th – 10th November, 1989.

16.     Federal Ministry of Health, Primary Health Care Department.

International Conference on Primary Health Care.

Venue:         Nicon Noga Hilton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria

Date:           19th – 25th August, 1990.

17.     Federal Ministry of Health, Epidemiological Division.

3rd Zonal Training Workshop on Investigation of Epidemics.

Venue:         Motel Plaza, Benin City.

Date:           19th – 24^th November, 1990.

18.     Rotary International/Anambra State Ministry of Health/UNICEF

Polio plus State Level Workshop, Anambra State.

Venue:         Ikenga Hotel Enugu

Theme:        Sustainability of Universal Child Immunization/Polio

Eradication Participation.

Date:           29th November, 1990.

19.     1990 Annual General Conference of Nigeria Medical Association, Anambra State Chapter.

Venue:         Niger Heritage Hotel, Onitsha.

Theme:        Essential drugs

Date:           30th November – 1st December, 1990

20.     Federal Ministry of Health, Monitoring and Evaluation Division.

National Workshop on Health Information Systems in Nigeria.

Venue:         Lafia Hotel Ibadan.

Date:           17th – 22nd December, 1990.

21.     1991 Annual General Conference of Nigeria Medical Association, Anambra State Chapter.

Venue:         Nike Lake Resort Hotel, Enugu.

Theme:        Alternative Medicine: Facts and Fallacies.

Date:           17th May, 1991.

22.     Management Consultants (Nig.) Ltd (M.A.S.C.O.N.).

Theme: Inspectors Development Programme (I.D.P) Course for Senior Management Staff of the National Youth Service Corps.

Venue:         Agura Hotel, Abuja

Date:           July 22nd  – 26th, 1991.

23.     National Youth Service Corps.

Conference on National Youth Service Corps Scheme

Venue:         Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja

Date:           22nd – 24th December, 1991.

24.     Federal Capital Development Authority/National Youth Service Corps. Theme:          Conference on the sexually transmitted diseases in the

Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Venue:         Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja.

Date:           3rd March, 1992.

25.     1992 (15th) Annual General Conference of Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria.

Theme:        AIDS Pandemic – which way Nigeria?

Venue:         University of Lagos Conference Centre, Lagos.

26.     1995 Annual Conference/General Meeting of Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria.

Theme:        The Environment and Health

Date:           22nd – 23rd May, 1995

Venue:         Hotel Presidential, Enugu

27.     West African College of Physicians (Nigerian Chapter)

1995 Annual General and Scientific Meeting

Venue:         Airport Hotel, Lagos.

Date:           8th July, 1995

28.     Society of Occupational Health Physicians of Nigeria. (S.O.H.P.O.N.) Workshop on Nigerian off-shore: Health, Safety and Environment.

Venue:         Sheraton Hotels and Towers, Lagos.

Date:           15th – 16th, November, 1995.

29.     West African College of Physicians, 20th Annual General and Scientific Conference

Venue:         Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria

Date:           20th – 24th November, 1996.

Paper Presented: Evaluation of Expanded Programme on Immunization (E.P.I) in Enugu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria.

30.     17th Annual Conference of Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria.

Theme:        The Health Centre in District Health System

Venue:         Gateway Hotel Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.

Date:           24th – 26th March, 1996.

31.     West African College of Physicians (Nigeria Chapter)

(RIMA ’96) Annual General and Scientific Meeting.

Theme:        Women Health in the year AD: 2000 and beyond

Venue:         Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto

Date:           July 18th – 20th, 1996.

32.     Federal Ministry of Health, Environmental/Occupation Health Division, Yaba Lagos, (Update Course)

Theme:        Integrated Course for Occupational Health Professionals.

Venue:         National Institute for Medical Research, Lagos

Date:           22nd – 26th October, 1996.

33.     Society of Occupational Health Physicians of Nigeria (S.O.H.P.O.N.) (Information and Knowledge up-date seminar)

Theme:        Seminar on Occupational Lung Diseases

Venue:         Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

Date:           21st November, 1996.

Paper Presented: Occupational Lung Diseases in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (N.A.U.T.H.) Nnewi, Anambra State of Nigeria, over a five year period (1991 – 1995).

34.     West African College of Physicians, (Nigeria Chapter) 1997 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference. WACP ’97 ILE-IFE.

Venue:         Conference Centre, Obafemi Awolowo

University, Ile-Ife, Osun State Nigeria

Date:           18th  – 19th July 1997.

Theme:        Infections Diseases in Nigeria.

Paper Presented: Occupational Respiratory Diseases in a large scale industry that generates dust in South Eastern Nigeria.

35.     West African College of Physicians, 22nd Annual General and Scientific Meeting in Conjunction with the Golden Jubilee Anniversary of Medical Research Council.

Venue:         Atlantic Hotel, Banjul, The Gambia

Date:           12th – 20th November, 1997.

Papers Presented: (a)      Concept of Teaching of Clinical Occupational Medical at under-graduate level in a Nigerian Medical School – The Nnamdi Azikiwe Unverisity/Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, experience.

                                  (Poster Presentation)

(b)     Female Genital Organ Mutilation – a dying African culture? – Case study of female adolescents in South Eastern Nigeria.

(Poster Presentation)

36.     Nigeria Medical Association, Anambra State Chapter, 1998 Annual General and Scientific Conference.

Venue:         Regent Hotels, Nnewi

Date:           July 1998

Paper Presented: Combating Malaria among High Risk groups in rural communities in Anambra State of Nigeria

37.     West African College of physicians (Nigeria Chapter) 1998 Annual General and Scientific Meeting.

Venue:         Airport Hotels, Ikeja, Lagos

Date:           August 21st – 22nd, 1998.

Paper Presented: Evaluating Occupational Health Services available to welders in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

38.     Nnamdi Azikiwe University College of Health Sciences. Faculty of Medicine Workshop on Research Proposals.

Venue:         College of Health Sciences, Nnewi Campus, Board Room.

Date:           August 10th 1998.

39.     West Africa College of Physicians, 23rd Annual General and Scientific meeting.

Venue:         The headquarters complex of the Ghana Registered Nurses Association.

Theme:        Adolescent Health

Date:           16th to 29th November, 1998.

40.     West African College of Physicians (Nigeria Chapter) 1999 Annual General and Scientific meeting Enugu ’99.

Venue:         Zodiac Hotels, Enugu

Theme:        Effective Management of Non-Communicable Diseases in the next millennium.

Date:           20th to 21th August, 1999.

Paper presented: Assessment of morbidity following occupat8ional exposure among various categories of cookers in a large scale wood processing industry on South Eastern Nigeria.

41.     West African College of Physicians, 24^th Annual General and Scientific Meeting – WACP Abuja ’99.

Venue:         Nicon Hilton Hotel, Jos, Nigeria

Theme:        Emerging Diseases in Africa

Date:           15th to 19th November, 1999.

Paper presented: Assessment of occupational hazards and diseases among workers in a battery manufacturing industry.

42.     West African College of Physician (Nigeria Chapter) 2000 Annual General and Scientific Meeting – Jos 2000.

Venue:         Hill Station Hotel, Jos

Theme:        Poverty and Health

Date:           20th – 20th July, 2000

Paper Presented: The Health Risks, the emerging professionals (Commercial Motorcyclists) in a depressed economy are exposed to in South Eastern Nigeria.

43.     The Nigeria Medical Association, Anambra State Branch. 2000 Annual General/Scientific Conference.

Venue:         Aguata Local Government Headquarters, Aguata

Theme:        HIV/AIDS Mitigating a potential disaster

–      Indigenous development/manufacture of medicine

–      National Health Insurance Scheme.

Date:           18th – 19th August, 2000.

44.     Nigeria Medical Association Anambra State Chapter Annual General and Scientific Meeting (Nnewi 2001)

Venue:         The Prestigious Reagent Hotels, Nnobi Road, Nnewi

Theme:        Adolescent Health present and future challenges  sub-theme, Roll –  back Nigeria.

Date:           30^th June 2001.

Paper presented:  The concept of teaching clinical occupation medicine at undergraduate level, the Nnamd Azikiwe University Nnewi experience.

45.     West African College of Physicians, Millennium AGSM

Topic: Non – communicable Diseases in the New Millennium

Venue:         Monrovia, Liberia

Date:           13th  – 17th  November, 2000.

Paper presented: HIV Seropoistivity among pregnant women in South Eastern Nigeria – effect of strife and conflict on their health and social needs.

46.     Annual General and Scientific Meeting of West College of Physicians

Venue:         Banjul, The Gambia

Date:           November 9th – 15th, 2002.

Paper presented: Needs Assessment and a Model Agenda for Undergraduate Training in Clinical Occupational Medicine.

47.     West African College of Physicians (Nigeria Chapter) ASABA 2001.

Theme:        Oil Industry and Health of the Oil Producing Communities

Sub-Theme: Environment and Petrochemical Industry

Venue:         Grand Hotel, Nnebisi Road, Asaba,

Date:           20th  – 21st Jul7y 2001.

Paper presented:  Bronchial Asthma Morbidity among timber dealers in South Eastern Nigeria exposed to occupation al and environmental hazards.

48.     Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria. 2nd Biennial Scientific Conference and Annual Delegates meeting.

Theme:        Aging and Health

Sub-Theme: Mental Health

Venue:         Main Auditorium, NAUTH, Nnewi

Date:           2nd  – 4th August, 2001

Paper presented: Assessment of Occupational Hazards and Diseases Among Small scale Industrialists in South Eastern Nigeria.

49.     Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria – Coal City 2001. Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference.

Theme:        Primary Health Care in Nigeria, Challenges of the New Millennium

Venue:         Presidential Hotel, Enugu

Date:           5th – 7th August, 2001

Paper presented: Assessment of practice of exclusive breast-feeding by mothers of under five children in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State of Nigeria.

50.     West African College of Physicians 25th Annual General and Scientific Meeting.

Theme:        Chronic Medical Problems in the Sub-region.

Date:           14th – 17th November, 2001

Venue:         The British Council Hall, Tower Hill, Freetown

Paper presented: Female genital mutilation a dying African culture? Case study of female adolescents in South East, Nigeria.

51.     Association of community physicians of Nigeria Scientific Workshop and Annual General Meeting Jos City 2002.

Theme:        Health Systems reforms: challenges for Community Physicians.

Venue:         Hill Station Hotel, Jos.

Date:           24th  – 26th  July, 2002.

52.     28th Annual General and Scientific Meeting West African College of Physicians.

Venue:         Sherator Hotel and Towers, Ikeja, Lagos

Theme:        Health and the Environment.

Date:           8th – 12th November, 2004.

53.     Nigeria Medical Association, Awka zone, Anambra State, Annual General and Scientific Meeting.

Venue:         Tourist Garden, Awka

Theme:        HIV Pandemic: Implications for the General Medical Practitioners and patients.

Date:           November 26th – 30th, 2004.

54.     Nigeria Medical Association, Awka zone, Annual General and Scientific Meeting.

Venue:         Tourist Garden, Awka

Date:           November 28th – 30th, 2006.

55.     Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi. Workshop on Strategic Planning for medical Consultants.

Venue:         Nnamdi Azikiwe University Hospital, Nnewi Theatre Complex.

Date:           November 16, 2006.

56.     West African College of Physicians (Nigeria chapter), Annual General and Scientific Meeting.

Venue:         Delta Hotels, Port Harcourt

Theme:        The Emerging Trend of Disease Burden in Nigeria

Date:           19 – 22 July, 2006.

57.     Association of Community Physicians of Nigerian, Annual General Meeting and Conference.

Venue:         Women Development centre, Abakaliki Ebonyi State.

Theme:        Confronting problems of Environmental Health in Nigeria

Date:           9 – 12 August, 2006.

58.     Association of Public Health   Physicians of Nigerian, Anambra State Chapter Workshop on Millennium  Development Goals for Health workers in Anambra State.

Venue:         Bethany House, Onitsha, Anambra State.

Date:           12th – 14th  April, 2007.

59.     Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, Annual National Scientific Conference and General Meeting.

Venue:         Queen’s Suites, Awka, Anambra State

Theme:        The Role of Drugs in Effective Health Care Delivery in Nigeria.

Date:           25 – 28 July, 2007.

60.     First Annual Post Conference Workshop of Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria in collaboration with UNICEF

Venue:         Queen’s Suites, Awka, Anambra State

Theme:        Malaria Control in Nigeria.

Date:           28 – 29 August, 2007.

61.     West African Collect of Physicians, 31^st Annual General and Scientific Meeting

Venue:         Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Accra, Ghana.

Theme:        Crisis, Violence and Mental Health

Date:           11 – 16 November, 2007.

62.     Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, 24^th Annual National Scientific Conference and General Meeting.

Venue:         Leisure Spring Hotel, Oshogho, Osun State.

Theme:        Thirty years of Alma Ata: Whither PHC in Nigeria?

Date:           11 – 14 June, 2008.

63.     World Health Organization/Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, Post Conference Workshop on Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI). Of the 24^th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference.

Venue:         Leisure Spring Hotel, Oshogho Osun State.

Theme:        Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (MCI)

Date:           13th June 2008.

64.     West African College of Physicians, (Nigeria Chapter) 32^nd Annual General and Scientific Meeting.

Venue:         Queen’s Suites, Awka Anambra State

Theme:        Achieving the Millennium Development Goals: The Role of the Physicians.

Date:           16 – 19 July, 2008.

65.     West African College of Physicians, 32nd Annual General and Scientific Meeting

Venue:         Sheraton Hotel, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria

Theme:        Health Millennium Development Goals in the West Africa Sub-region overcoming the challenges.

Date:           9 – 14 November, 2008.

66.     Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria. 25^th Annual National Scientific Conference and General Meeting.

Venue:         Precious Palm Royal Hotel, Benin City, Edo State.

Date:           Tuesday 22^nd – Saturday 25^th April, 2009.

Theme:        HIV/AIDS control: The Journey so far and

the way  forward.

67.     Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter, Workshop on Millennium Development Goals for doctors, pharmacists and nurses in hospitals.

Venue:                White Cattle Hotel, Neni, Anambra State

Paper Presented: Lymphatic filariasis.

Date:                 29th June to 1st July, 2009.

68.     Nigeria Medical Association, Anambra State Chapter. Scientific Conference and 2009, General Meeting.

Theme:        Reproductive tract cancers

Venue:         St. Cletus Auditorium Complex, Otolo, Nnewi

Date:           31^st July, 2009.

69.     Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi (NAUTH) Computer Training on Hospital Software

Venue:         Conference Hall

Date:           2nd November, 2009.

70.     West African College of Physicians 33^rd General and Scientific Meeting

Theme:        Climatic Change and Health Implications in the West African Sub-Region.

Venue:         SKD Conference Cebtre, Monrovia, Liberia

Date:           November 8, to 13, 2009.

71.     Medical Research Society Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus

2010 Annual Scientific Conference and AGM.

Theme:

Venue:         Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi

Date:           25 March, 2010

Paper Presented:

Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Retrospective Review of Patients Attending a Tertiary Health Care Institution in South-Eastern Nigeria.

Authors:

Okaro A.C.N; Ubajaka C. F.; Nnebue C. C., Obu C.C.; Duru C.

72.     Association of Public Health Physicians of  Nigeria (APHPN) 26^th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting.

Theme:        50 years of Independence: State of Nigeria Health System.

Venue:         National Sickle Cell Centre, Idia-Araba, Lagos.

Date:           23-27 March, 2010.

73.     Catholic Medical Association of Nigeria 5^th Annual Scientific Conference.

Venue:         3^rd July, 2010

Topics discussed:

1. Holistic Medicine:  The Challenge of the Catholic Doctor.
2. Promoting the faith of the Catholic Doctor.
3. Pastolic care of the sick
4. The Catholic Doctor Health Policy Guide
5. Holistic Care of PLWHA and OVC.

74.     West African College of Physicians (Nigeria Chapter). Annual General and Scientific Meeting)

Theme:        Physicians, Politics, and Policies of Health Care in Nigeria: The Inextricable Web.

Venue:         Banquet Hall, Kwara Hotels, Ahmadu Bello Way, Ilorin.

Date:           13^th – 16^th July, 2010.

75.     34 Annual and Scientific Meeting West African College of Physicians.

Theme:        Child Survival in the West African Sub-Region

Venue:         Miatta Conference Centre, Free-Town, Sierra Leone

Date:           7 to 11^th November, 2010.

76.     Nigeria Medical Association Anambra State Chapter. Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference.

Venue:         Cletus Ibeto Auditorium, Nnewi.

Topic :         Continuing Medical Education

Date:           12^th December, 2010

77.     Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria. 27^th Annual National Scientific Conference and General Meeting.

Theme:        Millennium Development Goals, Child Development Strategies.

Venue:         Sheraton Hotel, Abuja

Date:           7^th to 10^th March, 2011.

78.     West African College of Physicians Nigeria Chapter. 35^th Annual General and Scientific Meeting.

Venue:         Wellcome Centre Hotel, Ikeja Lagos

Topic:          Quality Health Care in a Developing Economy

opportunities and Challenges

Date:           12^th to 15^th July, 2011.

79.     Medical Research Society, College of Health Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State Guest Lecture 2011

Topic:          Use of Information Technology in Medical Research and Practice Guest Lecture: Prof. Eddy Nwobodo, Professor of Physiology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus

80.     Nigeria Medical Association, Anambra State (Nnewi 2011)

Theme:        Scientific Conference/CME

Philosophy and Gains

Venue:         St. Cletus Complex Auditorium

Date:           24^th – 25^th August, 2011.

81.     Catholic Medical Association of Nigeria 6^th Annual General Conference and Annual General Meeting.

Theme:        Practicing Pro-life Medicine in Nigeria

Venue:         Bishops Conference Centre, Owerri Arch-Diocesan

Secretariat, Owerri, Imo State

Date:           23^rd to 25^th September, 2011.

82.     Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN)

Theme:

Venue:         Kings Palace Hotel, Nnewi.

Date:           December 7, 2011.

83.     Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) 28^TH Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting

Theme:        The National Health Bill, issues arising.

Venue:         TINAPA, Business and Torist Resort Calabar, Cross

River State.

Date:           11^th  – 15^th March, 2011

84.     Nigeria Medical Association, Anambra State

Annual General Meeting/CPD

Theme:        Improving Quality of Life

Venue:         Dolly Hills Hotel 3-3 Trans Nkisi Layout, Onitsha.

85.     National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria 7^th Annual Scientific Conference and All Fellow Congress ICT, DIGITAL MEDIA AND e-MEDICINE IN Contemporary Medical Care.

Venue:         Best Westtern (Homeville) Hotel GRA, Benin City.

Date:           22^nd – 24^th August, 2012.

86.     West African College of Physicians 36^th Annual General And Scientific Meeting

Theme:        Post Graduate Medical Education in the Sub-Region.

Venue:         Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration (GIMPA).

87.     Medical and Dental Consultants of Nigeria (MDCAN) Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching  Hospital Chapter, 2012 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference.

Theme:        Back on Top

Venue:         Convaj-Event Centre Nnewi.

Date:           December 14, 2012.

   RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

  (A)   RESEARCH INTERESTS: 

1. Evaluative Studies in Community Medicine
2. Primary Health Care
3. Occupational and Environmental Medicine
4. Health Economics
5. Concepts in Innovative Medical Education
6. 6.        Control of Communicable and non-communicable diseases.

 

(B)    RESEARCH PROJECTS (ONGOING AND COMPLETED)

1. Research for D.P.H. Dissertation (1984 to 1985)
2. Research for part II F.W.A.C.P. Dissertation (1988-1994)
3. Research as Lecturer in Nnamdi Azikiwe University (N.A.U.),

Nnewi campus, and head of Occupational Medicine Unit, Department of Community Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (N.A.U.T.H.) Nnewi (1995 till present).

1. Active Supervision (and some completed) of M.B.B.S. Community Medicine and Primary Health Care (PHC) project – (about 180 projects so far).

1. Guidance of Resident Doctors doing their dissertations for part II Final examinations leading to award of F.W.A.C.P. (Community Medicine) and F.M.C.P.H. (Nig). In Community Medicine.

1. Member, Research group on lead, Faculty of Medicine College of Health Sciences (C.H.S,) N.A.U, Nnewi Campus.

1. Working on various research projects in areas of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and also in Primary Health Care and Medical Education.

iii.    CREATIVE OUTPUT:

(a)  Writing of BOOKS & Monographs Relevant to Candidate’s Field

1.       Occupational Health – Interplay of Works, Environment and Health.

Obi-Okaro, Alphonsus Chukwuemeka

–      First published in 2007 by Gee Publishers, Enugu

–      University Press Plc Ibadan in Association with Oxford University Press, London edition – 2012.

2.       Textbook of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Methodology. Alphonsus Chukwuemeka Obi-Okaro (Editor) Fifty nine chapters and many contributors. Publishers:- University press Plc Ibadan in Association with Oxford University Press London (In Print).

(b)    JOURNAL ARTICLES:

1.       Okaro, A. C. N. Nwakoby, B.A.N Akpala C. O. (1995) Evaluation of Expanded Programme on Immunization (E.P.I)  Local Government of Enugu State, Nigeria Tropical Journal of Medicine in Enugu Research. Vol.6 No.1 pp 8 – 14.

2.       Onaku F. C. Okaro, A. C. N. (2001). The State of Nutrition of Children Inhabiting Motherless Babies Homes in Onitsha Zone. Medizik Journal Vol.3 No.1 (Page 91 – 21).

3.       Okaro A.C.N Ngwu BA, Ogbonnaya OP and Mgbafulu ID: (2000) Occupation Respiratory Diseases in a Large Scale Industry, that generate dust, in South Eastern Nigeria. WAJM Vol.19  No. July 2002 (page 10 – 11).

4.       P.O.U. Adogu, A. I. Ilika, A.C.N Okaro Road Safety Education and Mobilopathy among Commercial Motorcyclists within Anambra State Niger. Med. J., 2006, (47) 74 – 77.

5.       A.C.N. Okaro Evaluation of the Prototype of the concept of Teaching Clinical Occupational Medicine at undergraduate level in a medical school in South East, Nigeria. Journal of Biomedical Investigation. 2008, 6 (2): 1 – 4.

6.       A.C.N Okaro, Diseases in which occupational cause is likely in Medical practice. Journal of Biomedical Investigation. 2008; 6 (2): 5 – 12.

7.       A.C Obi-Okaro, C.K.C. Nnebue Overview of Natural Disasters and their Health Effects. (Accepted for publication in Journal of Biomedical Investigation).

8.       A.C Obi-Okaro, D. E. Orakwe Hazards in the Anatomy Dissection Room – A case study of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Medical School.  (Accepted for publication in journal of Biomedical Investigations).

9.       A.C Obi-Okaro, N. M. Ugochukwu, Occupational diseases seen in patients attending, respiratory, ear and skin clinics in Nnewi. (In print). Sahel Medical Journal.

10.     A.C Obi-Okaro, C. M. Nnolim. Occupational Hazards seen in workers in a cotton mill, in Onitsha. Accepted for Publication in Journal of Biomedical Investigation.

11.      A.C Obi-Okaro, Overview of current trends in Medical Education in Nigeria. (In print). West African Journal of Medicine.

12.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Occupational Respiratory diseases in a cement factory in Ebonyi State. (In Print). Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

13.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Issues in practice of Female Genital Mutilation in South East Nigeria. In print. Sahel Medical Journal.

14.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Occupational hazards and injuries in a wood market in Nnewi. (In print). Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

15.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Assessment of Occupational hazards/Diseases among workers in a battery manufacturing industry in South East, Nigeria. (In print). Sahel Medical Journal.

16.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Health risks commercial motorcyclists are exposed to in South East, Nigeria. (In print). Sahel Journal of Medical Journal.

17.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Review of Issues in the practice of exclusive breast feeding and the role of health workers in Onitsha. (In print). Public Health.

18.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Review of cases seen in a tertiary health Institution in the South East for missed diagnosis of occupational diseases. (In print). Sahel Journal of Medicine.

19.     A.C Obi-Okaro, A. O. Ojimba. Needs Assessment and a Model Agenda for Undergraduate Training in Clinical Occupational Medicine. (In print). West African Journal of Medicine.

20.     A.C Obi-Okaro, A. C. N. Offiaeli, R. O. Role of the family in societal transformation  Accepted for publication in J.B.I.

21.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Eze, R. I.: Blood related work accidents among Health workers in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi (Accepted for publication in Journal of Biomedical Investigations).

22.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Ufomba, I. K. Practice of safety measures among factory workers of Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI), Enugu (Accepted for publication in Journal of Biomedical Investigations).

23.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Njelita, I. Health Education on Lymphatic filariasis. (Accepted for publication in Journal of Biomedical investigations).

24.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Ezeama N. I., Health Implications of Climate change (Accepted for publication in Journal of Biomedical Investigations).

25.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Adogu, P. U. O. Health and Safety in the Petroleum down-stream sector (an overview) in print Orient Journal of Medicine.

26.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Obesity the silent pandemic Global Perspectives. (In print) Orient Journal of Medicine.

27.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Ever Increasing Incidence of Occupational Hazards and Diseases among Health Workers – a growing concern. (In print) Orient Journal of Medicine.

28.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Is Eradication of Lymphatic Filariasis now in sight or still a mirage? – Current Global Situation. (In print) Orient Journal of Medicine.

29.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Oyeka, C. C., Nnebue C.K.C. Practice of Breast Self Examination in a Tertiary Health Institution in South East Nigeria. (In Print) Journal of Medicine.

30.     A.C Obi-Okaro,  Onyealusi, O. V., Incidence of Smoking among medical doctors in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (in print) Afrimedic Journal.

31.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Global Overivew of Occupational and Environmental Hazards caused by lead. (In print) Orient Journal of Medicine.

32.     A.C Obi-Okaro,  Onyebarachi, G. C. , Ugorji, N. C., Agbapujlu, C. Prevalence of Occupational Hazards, Diseases and Accidents in a Bottling Company in South East Nigeria. (In print) Afrimedic Journal.

33.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Umedum N.G., Accident among motor-cyclists visa a vis their knowledge and attitude (in print) Journal of Medicine.

34.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Osuafor, U. H. HIV risk related behavior among medical students in a tertiary health institution in Anambra State. (in print) Afrimedic Journal.

35.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Offorzor C. K. Practice of Malaria Prevention in a Farm Settlement in Asaba, Delta State (in print) Journal of Medicine.

36.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Nwachukwu, O. Drug and Substance Abuse among Secondary School Students in a rural Community in Anambra State. (in print) Afrimedic Journal.

37.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Babalola, S. O. School Health Programme in Primary Schools in Ibarapa East LGA of Oyo State. (in print) Journal of Medicine.

38.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Adilih, S. C. Factors Associated with age of Menache in a Semi-urban setting in Anambra State. (in print) Afrimedic Journal.

39.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Aniegboka, N. P. Overview of Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) of HIV/AIDS in a Tertiary Health Institutions in South East, Nigeria.

40.     A.C Obi-Okaro, Adogu, P. U. O. Assessment of Safety Measures in Petrol Filling Stations in Anambra State.

(in print) Journal of Medicine

(c)    TECHNICAL REPORTS:

1.       Ibeziako, F. N. Okaro, A.C.N. Oluka, P.C.P et al

(1990) Report of Panel of Transfer of Primary Health Care to the local Governments in Anambra State. Anambra State Government Press.

2.       Izuora, G. I. Ibeziako, F. N. Okaro A.C.N. et al

(1987) The Report of the Panel to re-organize Primary/Rural Health Service in Anambra State Anambra State Government Press.

3.       Okaro A.C.N, Ugwu R.E.N. (1988)

Pilot Survey on Model Primary Health Care in Enugu Local Government Area, Anambra State Government Press.

4.       Okaro, A. C. N., Ugwu, R. E. N. Enemuo E.M.I. et al, (1988)

Project Formulation on Model Primary Health Care in Enugu Local Government Area, Anambra State, Enugu: Anambra State Government Press.

5.       Okaro A.C.N., Ugwu R.E.N. Kwelum C. O. et al. (1988)

Development of Primary Health Care Model at Local Government Level, Situation analysis of Enugu Local Government Area, Anambra State, Enugu: Anambra State Government Press.

6.       Ugwu, R.E.N. Okaro A.C.N., Ituma, I. E. et al. (1990)

A five years workplan for integrating Family Planning Services into Primary Health Care

1990 – 1994 for Enugu Local Government Area Enugu:

Anambra State Government Press.

(d)    CONFERENCE PAPERS:

1.       Okaro, A.C.N., Nwankoby, B.A.N. Akpala, C.O. (1995) Evaluation of Expanded Programme on Immunization in Enugu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria.

2.       Okaro, A.C.N., Ngwu B.A, Ogbonnaya, O. P. and Mgbafulu I. D. (1996) Occupational Respiratory Diseases in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi (1991 – 1995).

3.       Okaro A.C.N, Ngwu BA, Ogbonnaya OP and Mgbafulu ID: (1997) Occupational Respiratory Diseases in a Large Scale Industry that generate dust, in South Eastern Nigeria.

4.       Okaro, A.C.N., (1997) Concept of Teaching of Clinical Occupational Medicine at undergraduate level in a Nigerian Medical School – The Nnamdi Azikiwe University/Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, experience (Poster Presentation).

5.       A.C.N. Okaro, I. C. Mbachu, I. K. Nzeche, N. Okigbo T. Ugochukwu (1998) Combating malaria among the high risk groups in a rural community in Anambra State of Nigeria.

6.       Okaro, A.C.N, Okoli, IC, Ejindu, H. C., Obiasulu, C. O. (1998) Evaluating the Occupational Health Services available to welders in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State of Nigeria.

7.       Okaro, A.C.N., Chukwuemeka O. Anyamele, Chinwe Esimai and Mirabel N. Nwosu. (1999) Assessment of Morbidity following occupational exposure among various categories of workers in a large scale wood – processing industry in South Eastern Nigeria.

8.       Okaro, A.C.N. Oguejiofor, C. Ifezulike, U. Uwegbu I. (1999) Assessment of occupation Hazards/Diseases among workers in a battery manufacturing industry in South Eastern Nigeria.

9.       Okaro, A.C.N, Sunny O. Onyeabor, Chinelo V. Umeh and Verner Orisakwe (2000). The Health risks the emerging professionals (commercial motorcyclists) in depressed economy are exposed to in South-Eastern Nigeria.

10.     Okaro, A.C.N, Reuben, I. (2000) HIV Sero-positivity among pregnant women in South-Eastern Nigeria – Effect of Strife and Conflict on their health and social needs.

11.      Okaro,  A.C.N., Owuka B.U, Ezigwe Ni, Umeizu, Uzoka IB and Okoli ME. (2001) Assessment of Practice of Exclusive Breast-feeding: attitude and practice of Health Workers in Enugu.

12.     Alphousus C. N. Okaro, Stephen O. Obidike, Mabel O. Obidijo Livinus C. Okeyeuzu (2001) Bronchial Asthma Morbidity among timber dealers in South Eastern Nigeria exposed to occupational and environmental hazards.

13.     Okaro, A.C.N., C. U. Igbokwu and R. C. (2001) Assessment of Occupational Hazards and Diseases Among Small scale Industrialist in South Eastern Nigeria.

14.     Okaro, A.C.N, Okonkwo, F. C, Onyirinba E, and Emodi, C. C. (2001) Female Genital Mutilation – A dying African culture? – Case study of female adolescents in South Eastern Nigeria.

15.     Okaro A. C. N., Obidike S. O., Obianyo M. O., Okoyeuzu L. C. (2001) Bronchial Asthma Morbidity among timber dealers in South Eastern Nigeria exposed to occupational and environmental hazards.

16      Okaro, A. C. N., Ojimba A. O. (2002) Needs Assessment and a Model Agenda for Undergraduate Training in Clinical Occupational Medicine.

17.     Okaro, A. C. N., Ubajaka C. F, Nnabue C. C., Obu C. C., Duru C. (2010) Hepatocellular Carcinoma; A Retrospective Review of Patients Attending  a Tertiary Health Care Institution on South East Nigeria.

(e)    DESIGN, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R & D):

I have designed, researched extensively and developed to the level of “PROTOTYPE” the Concept of teaching of Clinical Occupational Medicine (i.e. in the out-patients, clinics and in the wards) for 4th, 5th  and 6th year (Final) medical students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, using facilities in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi for seventeen academic years 1995-2012).

This concept has now been developed to the level of “prototype”. Medical students in other medical schools in Nigeria are taught Occupational Health only in the class room with some visits to industries especially medium and large scale. On the other hand, in this medical school (NAU/NAUTH, Nnewi) medical students are in additional also taught Clinical Occupational Medicine in the casualty, clinics, and wards in their fourth, fifth and sixth years. A work history form developed in the teaching hospital (NAUTH Nnewi) ensures the taking of detailed occupational history of patients, thereby making diagnosis of occupational diseases possible. The concept has been presented to the learned society in an international conference – Jubilee Anniversary of the Medical Research Council in collaboration with West African College of Physician’s Annual General and Scientific Meeting in The Gambia in November 1997. The Scientific paper on the concept has been published in a reputable scientific journal. The validation of the concept was presented in the 26^th Annual General and Scientific Meeting of West African College of Physicians Gambia 2002. All the Medical Doctors who graduated from this medical school (1995 till date) about 1900 benefited from this concept.

Publication of the Prototype Concept:

A.C.N. Okaro; Evolution of the Prototype of the concept of Teaching Clinical Occupational Medicine at Undergraduate level in a Medical School in South East, Nigeria. Journal of Biomedical Investigations. 2008; 6 (2): 1 – 4.

(iv)   ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

(A)  ABILITY TO INITIATE, DEVELOP AND SUPERVISE RESEARCH AND OTHER RPROJECTS

1.       Set up Occupational Medicine Unit in N.A.U.T.H., Nnewi, involved in teaching, research and clinical services,. (Consultancy services proposed).

2.       I initiated, researched into, developed and supervise the “The teaching of Clinical Occupational Medicine at under-graduate level in our university/teaching hospital (N.A.U./N.A.U.T.H) This is a new concept in Nigerian Medical Schools.

3.       Invited Guest Lecturer, in Sports Club, Awka, in Nigeria Medical Association, Awka Zone Conference on 3^rd February, 2006.

4.       Invited Guest Lecturer in opening ceremony of 2008 Physicians weeks of Nigeria Medical Association, Awka Zone.

5.       External Examinership in parts 1 and 2 Fellowship Examinations of the West African College of Physicians in the Faculty of Community Medicine. (seven times).

6.       Member accreditation team to Usmanu Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto for accreditation of the Fellowship programme of the Department of Community Medicine, (October, 2001).

7.       Faculty Examinations Officer, Faculty of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus (2002 to 2004).

8.       Completed Supervision of Pat II (Final Fellowship Examination Dissertation). Leading to the Award of the Fellowship of the Medical College of Public Health (FMCPH) of the National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria (2003) candidate, who passed the final Fellowship of the Examination and has been awarded the (FMCPH Nigeria) 2003.

9.       On-going supervision of two candidates for masters in Public Health (M.P.H) degree.

10.     Ability to attract research grants and funds to the University

–        Local branch of our association, APHPN (I was Vice Chairman) received Millennium Development Goals grant from Anambra State Government in the tune of N13M in 2007, and N5 million in 2009, for Workshops on health education of health workers.

–        Recipient UNIZIK Senate Research Grants.

–        Involved in Nation Wide Research on Small Scale, Industries in Nigeria.

–        Member of Research group on lead in Nnewi zone, in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi.

11.      Chairman, Scientific session, on 25^th April 2010 and conference of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria for 2010. In Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos.

12.     Even though on Sabbatical at Madonna University Elele, Rivers State, I was appointed HOD Community Medical & PHC from 1^st September 2012 to 30^th August 2013.

12.     Membership of Education and Research Committee

–        Member Education and Research Committee of West African College of Physicians from 2000 to 2002.

13.     During my tenure as Co-ordinator of Primary Health Care (PHC), PHC was elevated from the status of unit to sub-department and later to full-fledged department of the University (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka). There were recent modifications but the head of Primary Health Care is still a member of senate of the university.

14.     Member of Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria in Partnership with Federal Ministry of Health and National Primary Health Care Development Agency, on Planning, implementation and evaluation of Health Services in Nigeria.

15.     Member, Network of teachers in Postgraduate Public Health Institutions, in Nigeria.

(v)    ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:

(a)    Headship of Department/Unit

1.       Coordinator, Primary Health Care Unit, and later HOD Primary Health Care Department, Faculty of Medicine College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus. (November 1997 – 2002).

2.       Acting Head of Department of Community medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) Nnewi Campus, and NAUTH, Nnewi (19th May to 21st July, 1997).

3.       Acting Coordinator of Primary Health Care N.A.U., Nnewi Campus/NAUTH Nnewi (19th May 1997 to 21st July, 1997).

4.       Head of Occupational Medicine Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi (From 19th March 1996 till date).

5.       Acting Head of Department of Community Medicine, NAU/NAUTH 16th December 2008 to 31^st January, 2009.

6.       Head, Department of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care, Madonna University Elele Rivers State – 1^st September 2012 to 30^th August 2013 (period of Sabbatical).

(b)    Chairmanship of Societies warden of Halls, Games Mastership, etc:

1        Protem Chairman, Faculty of Community Medicine of West African College of Physicians (Nigerian Chapter) From 19th July 1997 to August 1998). Appointed at Ile Ife ’97.

2.       Member of Council of West African College of Physicians representing, Faculty of Community Medicine. 1988 to 2000.

3.       Vice Chairman, association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter, with effect from 2008, to 2010.

4.       First Vice Chairman, association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria with effect from April, 2009, till date.

(vi)   CONTRIBUTION TO UNIVERSITY/SOCIETY:

1.       Teaching of medical students and resident doctors of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, campus and Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, respectively. (1^st February 1993 – present).

2.       As Coordinator of Primary Health Care, I coordinated teaching and clinical posting of medical students in the following clinical departments involved in Primary Health Care: viz – Community Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics and Pathology. Also as Coordinator of Primary Health Care I was the chief examiner in the Primary Health Care examination taken along with Medicine and Surgery in the 5th (Final) MB, BS examinations, from 1998 to 2002.

3.       Chairman 1998 Physician’s Week of Nigeria Medical Association, Nnewi zone.

4.       Protem Chairman, Faculty of Community Medicine, West Africa College of Physicians (Nigeria Chapter) July 1997 – August 1998. Appointed in Ile Ilfe ’97.

5.       Member of Council, West African College of Physicians, representing the Faculty of Community Medicine of the West African College of Physicians August 1998 – 2000.

6.       Member, Transport Sub-Committee (College Ventures) College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus (2001 – 2010).

7.       Member Staff Welfare Committee, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus (2007 – 2008).

8.       Member, Ventures Committee, Transport.

(a)    Academic and Education Committees of University, Local State or Federal Govt.

 

1.       Member, Executive Committee, West African College of Physician (2000).

2.       Member Faculty Board, West African College of Physicians (2000).

3.       Member Education and Research Committee, West African College of Physicians (2000).

4.       Chairman, Transport/Welfare Sub-committee, of Local Organizing Committee (LOC) that hosted National Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria in Queens Suites Awka, in 2007.

5.       Member, Local Organizing Committee that hosted West African College of Physicians (Nigeria Chapter) in Queen’s Suite, Awka in July, 2008. Also Chairman of Transport Sub-Committee Member, Welfare.

6.       Sub-committee, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, 2009-2011.

(b)    Consultancy Services:

1.       Our Association, Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, (APHPN) Anambra State Chapter, did consultancy Services for Anambra State Government. Health Education for the Health Workers in two Local Governments on the Millennium Development Goals, and earned for the university, some revenue used for man-power development of members of Department of Community Medicine.

2.       In 2009 with myself as Vice Chairman APHPN, Anambra State Chapter did a workshop: Health Education of common  endemic diseases, for purposes of continuing education for doctors and other health workers in two Local Government Areas. Revenue was eared for the university. This was also a Millennium Development Goal (MDG) activity.

(vii)   MISCELLANEOUS

       (a)    SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES:

       (i)      East Central State Government of Nigeria

Undergraduate Scholarship (1975-1981) for medical course leading to award of M.B., B.S. Degrees.

(b)    HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS:

(i)      British Council Study Fellowship (1984 -1985) for

postgraduate course leading to award of D.P.H. (London)

(ii)     West African College of Physicians Young Fellows Award for 1995.

(iii)    West African College of Physicians Sponsorship of Young Fellows to 1995 Annual General and Scientific Conference (AGSM) held in Lagos in November, 1995.

(c)  MEMBERSHIP OF LEARED/ PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

1. Member, Nigerian Medical Association (N.M.A) with effect from 1981.

1. Member, Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) (Wef: 1986).

1. Member, Society of Occupational Health Physicians of Nigeria (S.O.H.P.O.N.) (Wef:  1995).

1. Member, Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (M.D.C.A.N.) (Wef: 1990).

1. Fellow, West African College of Physicians. (with effect from April 1994).

1. Member, Epidemiological Society of Nigeria from 2010.

1. Member African Federation of Public Health Associations, from 2000.

1. Member, World Federation of Public Health Physicians, from 1995

1. Member, World Federation of Environmental and Occupational Health Physicians, (wef from 1996).

10. Member, World, Federation of Public Health Associations, from     2010.

1. Member, World Epidemiological Society, from 2010.

12. Member, Catholic Medicine Association of Nigeria (CMAN) (wef     1981).

13. Member Association of General and Private Medical     Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMP) – wef. 2004.

(d)    INVITED (GUEST) LECTURES:

1.       Topic: Clinical Occupational Medicine in General Medical Practice

Conference:  Nigeria Medical Association, Awka Zone Scientific                    Conference

Venue:                   Awka Sports Club

Date:                    31^st February 2006

Guest Lecturer:     Okaro, A.C.N.

2.       Topic: The Health Consequences of Natural Disasters.

Opening Ceremony 2008 physicians week of Nigeria Medical Association, Awka zone.

Venue:                   Queen’s Suites, Awka

Date:                    28^th October, 2008

Guest Lecturer:     Dr. A. C. N. Okaro

3.       Topic: Health implications of climate change.

2009, Awka Zone of Nigerian Medical Association Conference.

Date: 27^th November, 2009.

Guest Lecturer:  Dr. A. C. N. Okaro.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRICULUM VITAE: DR OBIAGELI FIDELIA EMELUMADU

1. Name of Staff: Emelumadu Obiageli Fidelia
2. Substantive Post: Senior Lecturer
3. Faculty: Medicine
4. Department: Community Medicine

5.i)   Academic  Qualification: FSLC (1965) Immaculata Primary School Onitsha, WASC (1972) Washington Memorial Grammar School Onitsha, MB BS (1981) University of Nigeria Nsukka, D. T. M. & H 1983 (Liverpool – UK), FWACP (2004) West African Postgraduate Medical College.

ii)  Relevant Experience

1. Teaching Experience:

Residency Programme: 2nd Feb. 1998 to April 2004, NAUTH Nnewi; Lecturer 1 Feb 2005 – September 2008 NAU , CHS, Nnewi; Senior Lecturer NAU, CHS, Nnewi1st Oct 2008 till date.

b. Industrial Experience: N/A

c. Research Experience: Dissertation for the award of Fellowship on – The Effectiveness of Health Education Intervention on Mothers’ Perception of Malaria & Home Management in Under-Fives in Rural Nigeria’ (2003/04), unpublished.

d. Study of the Effective Use of the Nigeria National Pharmacovigilance Tool by Healthcare Professional for Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions in Nigerian Teaching Hospitals (WHO Small Grants Sponsorship: on-going)

iii)         Creative Output

1. i. Writing of Books & Monographs relevant to candidate’s field:

A short Textbook on Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Medical Students Edited by Dr A.C.N Okaro (on-going – contributed two chapters).

ii.  Issues on HIV/AIDS for Positive Living by Obieze Chiedozie Paschal  and

Emelumadu Oby,  P.C  Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd  Onitsha,  Anambra State,

Nigeria 2009. (adopted by Anambra State Schools Management Board and Enugu State Schools Management Board for students in Post-primary schools.

b. Journal Articles:

1. Ilika A , Okonkwo P, Emelumadu O; Perceptions of Malaria and use of bed nets in Ekwusigo Local Government Area Authority, Anambra State, Nigeria, Nigerian Medical Journal vol. 45, no 2, April – June 2004, Pp37 – 40
2. Ilika A , Emelumadu O, Okonkwo P; Religious Leaders’ Perceptions and Support of Reproductive Health of Young People in Anambra State, Nigeria, the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal, vol. 13, no 2, June 2006, pp 111 -116
3. Emelumadu O.F, Onyeonoro U. U. Ulasi C; perception and Attitudes of Secondary School Teachers in Nnewi Town towards Female Genital Cutting, Journal of Community Medicine & Primary Health Care, vol 20 no 2,  pp 29 -35
4. Lawoyin T, Fatiregun A A, Yisa I, Emelumadu O: Pattern of Substance Use among Senior Secondary Students in Ibadan Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Medicine, vol. 18 no 1, Jan- March 2009, pp 98 – 100
5. Ugochukwu U. Onyeonoro, Daniel C. Oshi, Eugene C. Ndimele, Nneoma C. Chuku, Ifunanya L. Onyemuchara, Sandra C. Ezekwere, Sarah N. Oshi, Obiageli F. Emelumadu: Sources of Sex Information and its Effects on Sexual Practices among In-school Female Adolescents in Osisioma Ngwa LGA, South East Nigeria, J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 24 (2011), 294 -299
6. Azuike EC, Emelumadu OF, Adinma ED, Ifeadike CO, Ebenebe UE and Adogu PU: A Review Article on Nutrition Transition in Developing Countries, Afrimedic Journal, vol 2, No 2, Jul – Dec 2011, pp 1 – 5
7. Osuafor Abigail and Emelumadu OF: Relationship between HIV and AIDS Knowledge and Attitude among Biology students in Anambra State, Nigeria: African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, vol. 4 no2, December 2011,pp 37 -43
8. Emelumadu OF and Ndulue Chidozie Ndubuisi: Patients Characteristics and  Quality of Care  in a Teaching Hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria,  Nigerian Journal of Medicine, vol 21 no 1 Jan – March 2012, pp 16 -20.
9. . AN Nwibo, EI Ugwuja, NO Nwambeke, OF Emelumadu, LU Ogbonnaya:  Pulmonary Problems among Quarry Workers of Stone Crushing Industrial Site at Umuoghara, Ebonyi State, Nigeria, The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2012; 3: pp 178-185

10. Aribodor DN, Anidebe AO, Eneanya OA, and Emelumadu OF: Entamoeba hystolytica infection in children aged 0-12 years in rural communities in Anambra State Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Parasitology vol 33 (2) September 2012; pp129-132.

1. Ifeadike O, Ironkwe OC, Adogu POU, Nnebue CC, Emelumadu OF, Nwabueze SA, and Ubajaka CF: Prevalence and Pattern of bacteria and intestinal parasites among food handlers in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, Nigerian Medical Journal vol 53, issue 3, July –September 2012, pp 166 – 171

1. Technical Reports:
2. Government of Anambra State: Proposal Review Report on Civil Society Application for Grants under the World Bank Assisted HIV/AIDS  Programme Development Project, 2005 (Chairman )
3. Government of Anambra State: Proposal Review Report on Civil Society Application for Grants under the World Bank Assisted HIV/AIDS  Programme Development Project,2007 (Lead Facilitator)
4. Government of Anambra State MDG Workshop on : Sensitization of Health Care Workers on Better Health Worker-Client Relationship Among Primary Health Care Workers in Anambra State April 2008 (Chairman).
5. Government of Anambra State MDG Workshop on: Training of Doctors, Pharmacists and Nurses in 5 selected LGAs in Anambra State on EmNOC and LSS June/July 2009  (Chairman).

1. Conference Papers:
2. Scaling up Youth Friendly Services: Youth Perception of Quality of Care in Public Health Facilities in Anambra State, Nigeria; AGC, NMA Anambra State 2001.
3.  Adolescent Sexuality: Youth Perceptions in Nnewi North Local Government Area; Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria, AGSM  Jos, 2002
4. Onyeonoro U U, Onyekwelu J and Emelumadu O F: Knowledge and Perception of National Health Insurance Scheme by Doctors in Anambra State; Association of Community Health Physicians of Nigeria, AGSM Abakaliki 2006, p 50
5. Emelumadu O F, Onyeonoro U U and Nwabueze A S: Patient Education and Drug Adherence; Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, AGSM, Abakaliki 2006, 49
6. Emelumadu O F, Ilika A L, and Onyeonoro U U: Pattern of Injuries at the Accident & Emergency Unit of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi between 1999-2001; Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, AGSM, Abakaliki 2006, p 14
7. Emelumadu O F, Onyeonoro U U, Ukegbu AU, and  Oddih I: Mothers’ Knowledge of Immunization in Anambra State, Paediatrics Association of Nigeria, AGSM, Nnewi 2007, p 69
8. Onyeonoro U U, Emelumadu O F, Ukegbu A U, and Duru C: The Knowledge and Use of Child Health Card among mothers in Anambra State, Paediatrics Association of Nigeria, AGSM, Nnewi 2007, p 68
9. Emelumadu O F, Onyeonoro U U, and Ukegbu A U: Pattern of Utilization of Ante-natal Services by Women in Anambra State, Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, AGSM, Awka 2007, p 22
10. Ezeagwuna D.A, Ekejindu I.M, Nnamah  N.K, Emelumadu F.O, Onyido A.E, Mgbemena I.C: Efficacy of Artesunate in the Treatment of Urinary Schistosomiasis among Primary School Children in Umuikwu Anam, Anambra  West Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Parasitology no 64 2010

10. U. Onyeonoro, A. Ukegbu, O. Emelumadu, O. Kanu: Handwashing Practice among Health care Providers in a Tertiary Hospital in South East Nigeria, J Epidemiol Community Health August 2011 vol 65 Suppl 1, A 470- A 471

e. Inventions

1) Patented

2) Unpatented

f. Design Research & Development (R & D)

1. Study of the Effective Use of the Nigeria National Pharmacovigilance Tool by Healthcare Professional for Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions in Nigerian Teaching Hospitals (Co-Researcher, WHO Small Grants Sponsorship: on-going)

iv)          Academic Leadership Qualities:

1. External Examiner, DELSUTH final MB BS degree examinations (2012)
2. External Examiner Imo State University, final MB BS degree examinations (2012)
3. External Examiner, UNIPORT final  MB BS degree examinations (2011)
4. Completed supervision of Projects for Medical Students (68) 2005 till date
5. Finished co- supervision of Dissertations for 2 MPH students of NAU, Awka:  ‘Effectiveness of Health Education on Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Risk related behaviours among Nigerian Police personnel in Nnewi, Anambra State’, by Dr Laeticia Ngozi Okeke,  Jan 2011 and ‘Pulmonary problems among quarry workers of stone crushing industrial site at Umuoghara, Ebonyi State, Nigeria’ by Dr Ogbonna Nwambeke, 2011
6. Completed supervision of  WAPGMC Fellowship Dissertation (1) 2011:  A Comparative study of the utilization of family planning services by women in an urban and a rural LGA in Imo State, March 2011 by Dr C.B.C. Duru
7.  Attracted a grant  from the World Bank for the Department of Community Medicine, CHS, Nnewi for the Training of Health Workers in the three Senatorial Zones of Anambra State on HIV/AIDS Prevention, VCT, and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis 2005 (see Technical Report 2005).
8. Administrative Experience:
9.  Deanship of Faculty/Division: N/A
10.  Headship of Unit/Department:
    1. Acting Head of Department of Community Medicine, CHS, NAU , Nov 2007 – August 2008
    2. Head of Department Community Medicine 3^rd October 2010- 15^th October 2012.

c. Chairmanship of Societies, Warden of Halls, Games Mastership, etc

vi)           Contribution to University/Society

1. Academic and Education Committees of University, Local, State or Federal Govt
2. Representation in outside body:
3.  Project Manager for Anambra State HIV/AIDS Project Assisted by the World Bank 2004-2010.
4. Member Anambra State Document on Economic Empowerment Development Strategy (SEEDS) 2006
5. Attracted a grant  from the World Bank for the Department of Community Medicine, CHS, Nnewi for the Training of Health Workers in the three Senatorial Zones of Anambra State on HIV/AIDS Prevention, VCT, and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis 2005
6. Member Committee on Drafting of Anambra State Strategic Plan and Framework of Action on HIV/AIDS (2007-2010)
7. Chairman State Implementation Committee on Paediatric ART  service delivery 2007
8. Co-Chairman, Anambra State Steering Committee on OVC 2007-2010
9. Lead Facilitator, Anambra State HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan Development 2010-2015
10. Member National HIV/AIDS Prevention Plan Development  2008-2010
11. Member University Committee on Research and Grants October 2011 till date.

10. Member College Time-table Committee 2009  – 2010

1. Consultancy Services:
   1. Consultant to NMA on step-down Training for Doctors on the Syndromic Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections 2001
   2. Lead facilitator in the capacity building workshop for civil society organizations in Anambra State in the three senatorial districts of Anambra State on Project Management 2005, 2006/2007.
   3. Lead Consultant for training of the Delta State HIV/AIDS Project Team on Project Management, 2006
   4. Lead facilitator for a capacity building workshop of the 21 Local Action Committees on AIDS in Anambra State 2005/2006.
   5. Facilitator in the technical review of proposals for funding of sub-projects on HIV/AIDS in Anambra State 2005, 2006/2007, 2009/10
   6. Lead Facilitator for a capacity building workshop for Federal line Ministries on Monitoring and Evaluation of Programmes 2007.