MUHAMMED SHEHU

Public Health Specialist | Program Management & Community Development
Nigeria, NG.

About

Highly accomplished B.Sc Public Health Specialist with over 5 years of progressive experience in program management, data-driven interventions, and community mobilization across Nigeria. Expertly leads strategic health initiatives, fostering robust collaborations with government agencies, NGOs, and local communities to drive measurable impact in high-risk and underserved populations. Proven track record in designing and implementing programs for routine immunization, HIV/AIDS, TB, maternal and child health, and WASH, consistently achieving significant health outcomes.

Work

Slum and Rural Health Initiative (SRHIN)
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Health Equity Champion & State Coordinator

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Led state-level health equity programs for marginalized communities, focusing on strategic advocacy, program coordination, and extensive community mobilization to enhance healthcare access and align with national goals.

Highlights

Represented SRHIN at state-level health equity forums and stakeholder engagements, advocating for sexual and reproductive health, gender equity, and healthcare access for marginalized communities.

Led the planning, implementation, and monitoring of SRHIN's health equity programs, ensuring alignment of state activities with national goals and strategies.

Mobilized communities in slum and rural areas for health outreaches, awareness campaigns, and capacity-building sessions, fostering partnerships with local CSOs, youth groups, and community leaders.

Supervised volunteers and local team members, compiling and submitting timely reports, success stories, and recommendations to the national office.

Organized and facilitated trainings and workshops for community health workers, volunteers, and youth advocates on health equity, SRHR, and social inclusion.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) – Routine Immunization (RI) Strengthening Program
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LGA Health Facilitator

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Facilitated routine immunization programs at the LGA level, ensuring protocol adherence, capacity building, and community engagement to strengthen immunization uptake and improve service delivery.

Highlights

Monitored Routine Immunization (RI) sessions across health facilities, ensuring adherence to standard protocols and improving service delivery effectiveness.

Built capacity of health workers on critical data tools, including NHMIS, RI cards, and tally sheets, enhancing data quality and reporting efficiency for improved program insights.

Tracked zero-dose and under-immunized children using GIS-supported maps, enabling targeted interventions and significantly improved coverage.

Collaborated with Ward Development Committees (WDCs) to enhance community demand for immunization, increasing local participation and program acceptance.

Produced monthly reports and facilitated review meetings at the LGA level, ensuring transparent communication and timely program adjustments.

USAID - Breakthrough ACTION Nigeria Project
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Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Mobilizer

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Mobilized communities on critical public health issues, facilitating sensitization and promoting health-seeking behaviors through targeted interventions and reporting.

Highlights

Conducted community sensitization on family planning, maternal and child health, malaria prevention, and COVID-19, reaching diverse populations and promoting health literacy.

Facilitated small group discussions and house-to-house visits to address myths and misconceptions, significantly improving health literacy and adoption of recommended practices.

Supported the development and dissemination of IEC materials in local languages, enhancing communication effectiveness and program reach.

Collaborated closely with community leaders and religious influencers to promote health-seeking behaviors and increase program acceptance.

Provided weekly reports to the LGA coordinator and actively participated in review meetings, ensuring timely updates and adaptive program strategies.

UNICEF
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Integrated RI Intensification/RMNCH + Nutrition LGA Coordinator

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Summary

Led the coordination and implementation of integrated Routine Immunization (RI) intensification campaigns in high-risk LGAs, ensuring alignment with national and state immunization strategies.

Highlights

Directed integrated Routine Immunization (RI) intensification campaigns across high-risk LGAs, ensuring full alignment with national and state immunization strategies.

Provided technical oversight and mentorship to LGA health teams on RMNCH + Nutrition interventions, significantly improving service delivery and community coverage.

Strengthened collaboration with LGA Health Authorities, Primary Health Care Coordinators, WDCs, traditional leaders, and humanitarian partners, enhancing campaign effectiveness and local ownership.

Coordinated the collection and analysis of service delivery and coverage data, utilizing NHMIS and UNICEF dashboards for timely reporting and data-driven decision-making.

Facilitated on-the-job capacity building for frontline health workers on RI tools, maternal and newborn health protocols, and Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM).

Sydani Initiative (Group)
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Bauchi State Technical Assistant

Bauchi State, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided technical support and capacity building for an expanded midwives services scheme, ensuring quality control, supply chain management, and comprehensive reporting.

Highlights

Provided technical support and capacity building to Nurses, Midwives, and CHEWs on the e-MSS project, enhancing service delivery quality.

Advocated for linking services with community stakeholders through positive interactions, increasing program acceptance and utilization.

Ensured adequate supply of health commodities to teams, preventing stockouts at service delivery sites and maintaining operational efficiency.

Monitored and supervised e-MSS Field staff activities at service delivery sites, ensuring adherence to quality standards and operational protocols.

Coordinated and maintained quality control standards, preserving the integrity of the e-MSS project through rigorous oversight and reporting.

CDC - Polio Eradication Initiative Support
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Field Assistant

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Supported polio immunization campaigns, supervising vaccination teams and ensuring daily reporting and community engagement to enhance coverage.

Highlights

Supported the implementation of polio immunization campaigns (IPDs/SNIDs), contributing to increased vaccination coverage.

Supervised vaccination teams in hard-to-reach areas, ensuring daily reporting and adherence to protocols.

Identified and reported non-compliance, providing supportive counseling to improve vaccination uptake.

Conducted post-campaign monitoring and tally sheet validation, ensuring data accuracy and accountability.

Collaborated with health educators and traditional leaders to enhance awareness and participation in immunization efforts.

Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
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Field Supervisor

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Coordinated and supported field staff, ensured data quality, resolved operational issues, and provided training and mentorship to enhance field performance.

Highlights

Coordinated field staff (enumerators, health workers), ensuring clarity of responsibilities, target achievement, and technical guidance.

Monitored data quality by regularly reviewing submissions, conducting spot-checks, and ensuring accuracy and integrity.

Provided real-time feedback and corrective guidance to field teams, improving performance and upholding data integrity.

Resolved operational challenges (device failure, community resistance) and escalated complex issues to senior management, maintaining workflow.

Trained new team members and conducted refresher sessions, providing mentorship to ensure protocol adherence and respectful community interaction.

Education

Bauchi State University Gadau
Gadau, Bauchi State, Nigeria

B.Sc

B.Sc Public Health (Second Class Upper Credit)

Postgraduate Diploma Program
Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Postgraduate Diploma

Public Health Education and Promotion

Bauchi State College of Health Technology Ningi
Ningi, Bauchi State, Nigeria

HND (Higher National Diploma)

Environmental Health

Languages

English
Hausa
Fulani
Arabic

Skills

Program Management & Coordination

Program Planning, Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation, Strategic Advocacy, Data-Driven Interventions, Reporting, Quality Control, Supply Chain Management, Project Delivery.

Community Engagement & Mobilization

Community Sensitization, Stakeholder Engagement, Partnership Development, Capacity Building, Training Facilitation, Outreach Activities, Social Inclusion, Health Communication.

Public Health Expertise

Health Equity, Routine Immunization (RI), Maternal and Child Health (MCH), Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB), WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene), Malaria Prevention, COVID-19, RMNCH (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child Health), Nutrition.

Data Management & Analysis

Data Collection, Data Quality Assurance, NHMIS, UNICEF Dashboards, GIS-Supported Mapping, Performance Monitoring, Evidence-Based Decision Making.

Leadership & Collaboration

Team Supervision, Mentorship, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Problem Solving, Operational Issue Resolution, Stakeholder Management.

Certificates

Certificate in M&E Fundamentals.
Certificate in Immunization Essentials 2022-jan
Certificate in Nutrition. 2022-March
Certificate in Data Quality.

Interests

Research and partnership
Reading and Traveling
Creating Innovative Solutions

References

Muhammed Abubakar Saje

Mohammed Abubajar saje Community Mobilization Officer Breakthrough Action (BA-Nigeria) - Bauchi Phone number- 07088629131 Email-mohammedabubakarsaje@gmail.com

Abubakar Yusuf

Nigerian immigration services Phone no:07067000969 Email:-abubakaryusuf0969@gmail.com