Abimbola Temitayo Awopeju
Gloucester,Gloucestershire
Summary
Experienced Clinical Microbiologist and intellectually curious Lecturer always seeking new information and driving research forward. Balances classroom, laboratory and practice time to help students develop into knowledgeable, confident professionals. Multi-published researcher with a 16-year history of running successful studies with students.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Lecturer
College of Health Sciences University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
10.2016 - 01.2024
- Prepared, invigilated, marked and moderated MBBS, BSc. Nursing assessments according to the university policies and procedures.
- Graded periodic exams, inputting marks and feedback onto the computer system.
- Tutored students needing extra assistance in group and one-to-one sessions, increasing attainment in line with predicted grades.
- Delivered lectures across 15 subjects.
Consultant Clinical Microbiologist and Infection control
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
05.2012 - 01.2024
- Liaised with multidisciplinary staff to support accurate infection diagnosis and management.
- Interpreted research findings and summarised data into reports.
- Supervised diagnostic methods and verified specimen examinations.
- Planned resource and staffing requirements to maintain clinical laboratory operations.
Head, Department Of Medical Microbiology
University of Port Harcourt/UPTeaching hospital
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Provides administrative support for the day-to-day running of the department
- Team Lead; Laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19 - oversee the testing and laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19
- Member, Infection Prevention and Control Committee University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital - Participate in the active surveillance of diseases and involved in Outbreak responses at the onset of any outbreak and regularly through the outbreak period
- Receives and reviews consults from Clinicians on patient management, especially on antimicrobial prescriptions for inpatients particularly those with multi-drug resistant organisms
- Coordinate residency training program in the Department of Medical Microbiology
- Quality Assurance of results from the various benches and units of the Medical microbiology laboratories of the hospital
- Supervision postgraduate resident doctors on rotation in the department
- Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
Lecturer in Medical Microbiology
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers state Nigeria
06.2007 - 09.2016
- Delivered lectures across different branches of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology.
- Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
- Collaborated with other lecturers to enhance teaching procedures.
- Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
- Graded periodic exams, inputting marks and feedback onto the computer system.
- Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
- Encouraged students to develop interest in medical microbiology and infectious diseases
- Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help.
- Lectured classes using exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement.
Senior Resident doctor, Medical Microbiology
University Of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital,
Port Harcourt, Rivers Nigeria
11.2006 - 12.2010
- Carried out day-to-day bench and clinical duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted with infection control through social distancing and appropriate PPE wearing.
- Managed on-site evaluations internal audits and customer surveys.
- Delivered tutorials and lectures to other resident doctors tailored to increasing competency and success rate in our postgraduate training examinations.
- Interpreted laboratory results and diagnostic tests to diagnose medical conditions.
- Conducted ward rounds with consultants and reviewed antimicrobial prescriptions for patients in ICU, Neonatal intensive care and in the unbooked labour ward.
- Attended to outpatients in STI and ARV clinics.
Resident doctor, Medical Microbiology
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Nigeria
01.2003 - 10.2006
- Evaluated patients, obtained medical history, and performed physical examinations to develop differential diagnoses.
- Interacted with managing teams to collect samples for special tests in the National reference laboratory.
- Worked with consultants to conduct ward rounds for improved care planning and assessments.
- Interpreted laboratory results and diagnostic tests to diagnose medical conditions.
Medical Officer
Bosom Hospital, Eligbam
Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria
06.2000 - 01.2003
- Delivered high-quality care to a diverse, high-volume patient population in a fast-paced private hospital.
Medical Officer
Amazing Grace Hospital
Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria
12.1999 - 05.2000
- Examined patients and worked to gather relevant diagnostic information to support treatments.
- Completed ward rounds to evaluate quality of care delivery.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs and patient progress, working with healthcare teams to facilitate proper interventions.
Medical Officer
St. Vincent Hospital
Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria
08.1997 - 11.1999
- Examined patients and worked to gather relevant diagnostic information to support treatments.
- Enforced compliance with infection-control protocols and sanitation needs.
Medical Officer, National Youth Service Corp
General Hospital, Tafawa Balewa
Bauchi, Bauchi State Nigeria
07.1996 - 06.1997
- Worked with orderlies and nursing team to facilitate patient transfers to Specialist hospital for expertise management.
- Devised and explained treatment plans to address wide-ranging and diverse patient conditions.
- Enforced compliance with infection-control protocols and sanitation needs.
- Requested diagnostic tests to eliminate and identify specific conditions.
House officer
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex
Ile Ife, Oisin State, Nigeria
07.1995 - 06.1996
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses following treatment plans.
- Responded to medical emergencies, demonstrating quick thinking and effective decision-making.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to formulate and implement patient care plans.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, providing critical support to surgical teams.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges to provide seamless transitions in medical care.
Education
FMCPath - Pathology (Medical microbiology)
National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigera
Lagos, Nigeria 10.2007 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine and surgery
University of Ilorin
Kwara State, Nigeria 11.1988 - 06.1995
West Africa School Certificate of Education (WASCE -
Queen of Apostles Secondary Commercial Grammar Sch
Ibadan/Nigeria 09.1982 - 05.1987
FSLC -
Omolewa Nursery and Primary Institution
Ibadan/Nigeria 09.1976 - 07.1982
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Team Leadership
- Medical Research
- Higher Education Teaching
- University Lecturing
- Classroom Management
- Quality Education
- Individual mentoring
- Customer Service
- Epidemiological Data Analytics
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Piloted an academic faculty to graduate the first set of students.
- We conducted a Pilot Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in the Paediatrics department of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital in 2020 that has helped pediatricians identify gaps in antimicrobial prescriptions among them.
- Participated in the 31st European Conference of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID)
- Led the team that was involved in driving down Infection Rates among inpatients in UPTH by more than 70% through implementing Infection Prevention and Control methods.
- Oversee the members of staff of the department and ensure interprofessional harmony and improved morale for executing projects, leading to increased revenue.
Certification
- 15 Standards of Care by Caredmy
- Certification in infection Prevention and Control by AIDSfree/CDC
- Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) by the Centre for Bioethics and Research (CBR), Nigeria and the Biomedical Research Alliance of New York (BRANY)'s Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
- Certification in Nigerian National Code for Health Research Ethics.
- Certification in Leadership and Administrative Processes by the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria Topo, Badagry
- XML Certification Program
Affiliations
- Nigeria Medical Association
- Medical and Dental Consultants of Nigeria.
- College of Nigerian Pathologists
- Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Society of Nigeria (CLIMIDSON)
- Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN).
- Nigeria Society for Infection Control (NSIC).
- Infectious Disease Society of Nigeria
- Christian Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria.
Interests
NON-PROFESSIONAL INTEREST: Helping the less privileged, Traveling, Table Tennis, Teaching, and Cooking.
Timeline
Head, Department Of Medical Microbiology
University of Port Harcourt/UPTeaching hospital
01.2017 - 01.2021
Senior Lecturer
College of Health Sciences University of Port Harcourt
10.2016 - 01.2024
Consultant Clinical Microbiologist and Infection control
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
05.2012 - 01.2024
FMCPath - Pathology (Medical microbiology)
National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigera
10.2007 - 04.2012
Lecturer in Medical Microbiology
University of Port Harcourt
06.2007 - 09.2016
Senior Resident doctor, Medical Microbiology
University Of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital,
11.2006 - 12.2010
Resident doctor, Medical Microbiology
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
01.2003 - 10.2006
Medical Officer
Bosom Hospital, Eligbam
06.2000 - 01.2003
Medical Officer
Amazing Grace Hospital
12.1999 - 05.2000
Medical Officer
St. Vincent Hospital
08.1997 - 11.1999
Medical Officer, National Youth Service Corp
General Hospital, Tafawa Balewa
07.1996 - 06.1997
House officer
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex
07.1995 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine and surgery
University of Ilorin
11.1988 - 06.1995
West Africa School Certificate of Education (WASCE -
Queen of Apostles Secondary Commercial Grammar Sch
09.1982 - 05.1987
FSLC -
Omolewa Nursery and Primary Institution
09.1976 - 07.1982
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