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)
|Health Equity Champion & State Coordinator
Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria
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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
|LGA Health Facilitator
Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria
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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
|Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Mobilizer
Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria
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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
|Integrated RI Intensification/RMNCH + Nutrition LGA Coordinator
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
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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)
|Bauchi State Technical Assistant
Bauchi State, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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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
|Field Assistant
Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria
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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)
|Field Supervisor
Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria
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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
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B.Sc
B.Sc Public Health (Second Class Upper Credit)
Postgraduate Diploma Program
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Postgraduate Diploma
Public Health Education and Promotion
Bauchi State College of Health Technology Ningi
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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