Muhammad Shehu

Public Health Program & M&E Professional
Nigeria, NG.

About

Highly dedicated Public Health professional with over five years of experience in designing, coordinating, and evaluating health development programs across Nigeria. Expert in community engagement, data-driven decision-making, and health systems strengthening, consistently improving health outcomes for underserved populations. Proven ability to lead immunization campaigns, nutrition services, and humanitarian interventions, leveraging strong collaboration with government agencies and NGOs to achieve measurable impact.

Education

Bauchi State University, Gadau
Gadau, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Second Class Upper

Public Health

Grade: 4.45

Nigeria
Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Postgraduate Diploma

Public Health Education and Promotion

AD Rufai College for Legal and Islamic Studies, Misau
Misau, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Diploma

Computer Operations

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

Higher National Diploma (HND)

Environmental Health

Grade: 4.13

Work

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

Nigeria, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Summary

Leads state-level health equity programs, coordinating community outreach and supervising volunteers to improve healthcare access and program reporting for marginalized and underserved communities.

Highlights

Led state-level health equity programs, successfully improving healthcare access and outcomes for marginalized and underserved communities across Bauchi State.

Coordinated comprehensive community outreach and advocacy activities, driving health awareness campaigns and fostering strategic stakeholder engagement.

Mobilized diverse community stakeholders and partners, enhancing collaboration to improve healthcare access and amplify program impact.

Supervised a team of volunteers, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of program activities to maintain operational efficiency and accountability.

Chigari Foundation
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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Designed and implemented robust M&E frameworks, conducting routine data collection, validation, and analysis to track program performance and inform strategic decision-making for health initiatives.

Highlights

Designed and implemented comprehensive monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, ensuring robust tracking of health program performance across multiple initiatives.

Conducted routine data collection, validation, and in-depth analysis, identifying key trends and insights to optimize program effectiveness and resource allocation.

Prepared detailed M&E reports and dashboards, providing clear, actionable insights for program performance tracking and stakeholder communication.

Trained field staff on data collection tools and reporting standards, enhancing data quality and consistency across projects and improving team capacity.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)
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LGA Health Facilitator - Routine Immunization Program

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Coordinated routine immunization activities and monitored sessions at the LGA level, training health workers and collaborating with Ward Development Committees to boost immunization uptake.

Highlights

Coordinated routine immunization activities across the Local Government Area (LGA), ensuring efficient delivery of vaccination services to target populations.

Monitored immunization sessions across multiple health facilities, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring adherence to national protocols.

Trained health workers on critical data tools, including NHMIS and RI registers, significantly improving data accuracy and reporting compliance.

Collaborated effectively with Ward Development Committees, implementing strategies that led to improved immunization uptake within communities.

USAID Breakthrough ACTION Nigeria Project
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Social and Behavior Change Mobilizer

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Conducted community sensitization and facilitated discussions on family planning, malaria prevention, and maternal health, collaborating with leaders to promote health-seeking behaviors.

Highlights

Conducted impactful community sensitization campaigns on critical public health topics, including family planning, malaria prevention, and maternal health.

Facilitated house-to-house visits and community discussions, effectively addressing health misconceptions and promoting accurate information.

Collaborated strategically with religious and community leaders, leveraging their influence to promote positive health-seeking behaviors across diverse populations.

Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI)
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WASH SBC LGA Supervisor

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Supervised community volunteers in WASH behavior change programs, leading mobilization efforts and conducting qualitative research to drive sanitation and hygiene improvements.

Highlights

Supervised a team of community volunteers, ensuring effective implementation of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) behavior change programs.

Led comprehensive community mobilization efforts, successfully promoting improved sanitation, hygiene practices, and latrine adoption among target populations.

Conducted qualitative research, including focus group discussions and interviews, to gather insights and inform program strategies for greater impact.

UNICEF
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LGA Coordinator - RI Intensification / RMNCH + Nutrition

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Summary

Coordinated routine immunization and maternal health interventions, providing technical support to health workers and monitoring data reporting using NHMIS tools in Borno State.

Highlights

Coordinated routine immunization (RI) intensification and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (RMNCH) plus Nutrition interventions.

Provided essential technical support to health workers on RMNCH services, enhancing their capacity and service delivery quality.

Conducted monitoring visits and supported data reporting using NHMIS tools, ensuring accurate and timely program documentation and compliance.

Sydani Initiative
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Technical Assistant

Bauchi State, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided technical support to health workers under the Expanded Midwives Services Scheme, supervising service delivery and ensuring adequate supply of health commodities.

Highlights

Provided critical technical support to health workers under the Expanded Midwives Services Scheme, improving healthcare service delivery and patient outcomes.

Supervised service delivery operations, ensuring high standards and efficient patient care across multiple health facilities.

Ensured adequate supply of health commodities, minimizing stock-outs and supporting uninterrupted service provision.

CDC Polio Eradication Initiative
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Field Assistant - Polio Eradication Campaign

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Supported vaccination teams during polio campaigns, conducting post-campaign monitoring and validating vaccination data to ensure accuracy and program integrity.

Highlights

Supported vaccination teams during intensive polio campaigns, contributing to widespread immunization efforts and disease prevention.

Conducted thorough post-campaign monitoring and validated vaccination data, ensuring high data quality and accountability for eradication efforts.

WHO
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Polio / Routine Immunization Officer

Bauchi State, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Summary

Supported the planning and monitoring of immunization activities, identifying barriers to vaccination uptake and developing effective communication strategies.

Highlights

Supported comprehensive planning and meticulous monitoring of immunization activities, optimizing program execution and reach.

Identified critical barriers to vaccination uptake within communities and developed targeted communication strategies to address them effectively.

Global Fund - HIV/AIDS & TB Program
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Data Collector

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Collected and managed health data using specified platforms, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality for the HIV/AIDS & TB Program.

Highlights

Collected and managed sensitive health data using KoboToolbox and ODK platforms, ensuring efficient and reliable data capture.

Ensured stringent data accuracy and confidentiality protocols, maintaining the integrity of critical program information.

Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
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Field Supervisor and Enumerator

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Supervised field enumerators and health workers during data collection, ensuring quality through verification and spot checks for program accuracy.

Highlights

Supervised field enumerators and health workers, overseeing data collection activities to maintain high operational standards.

Ensured data quality through systematic verification and spot checks, significantly improving the reliability of collected information.

Languages

English
Hausa

Certificates

Certificate in Nutrition

Issued By

Global Health E-learning Center, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation Fundamentals

Issued By

Global Health E-learning Center

Certificate in Data Quality Management

Issued By

Global Health E-learning Center

Certificate in Social and Behavior Change Program Monitoring

Issued By

Global Health E-learning Center

Certificate in Immunization Essentials

Issued By

Global Health E-learning Center

Certificate in Personal Hygiene and Disaster Management

Issued By

Institute of Disaster Management and Safety Science Nigeria

Skills

Public Health Program Management

Program Implementation, Nutrition Services, Immunization Campaigns, Disease Prevention, Health Systems Strengthening, Humanitarian Interventions.

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

M&E Framework Design, Data Collection, Data Validation, Data Analysis, M&E Reports, Dashboards, Performance Tracking.

Data Management & Tools

ODK, KoboToolbox, NHMIS, RI Registers, Data Accuracy, Confidentiality.

Community Engagement

Community Mobilization, Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy Activities, Health Awareness Campaigns, Volunteer Supervision, Partnership Building.

Social & Behavior Change Communication (SBCC)

WASH Programs, Family Planning, Malaria Prevention, Maternal Health, Health Education, Qualitative Research (FGDs, Interviews).

Health Interventions

HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, RMNCH Interventions, Polio Eradication.

Office Productivity

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Report Writing, Program Documentation.

References

Mohammed Abubakar Saje

Yobe State Facilitator SBC-Polio UNICEF-Yobe Mohammedabubakarsaje@gmail.com 07063670352

Abubakar Yusuf

Superintendent Of Nigeria Immigration Services Abubakaryusuf0969@gmail.com 0706 700 0969