Ibukun Sowemimo
Derby
Summary
A skilled professional with expertise in data collection, statistical analysis using SPSS and STATA, and both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Demonstrates strong behavioural change communication skills, public awareness campaign abilities, and advocacy skills. Proficient in teamwork and volunteer recruitment, with a solid foundation in systematic review and meta-analysis. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive impactful research initiatives and contribute to evidence-based decision-making processes.
Driven public health enthusiast focused on improving community health outcomes through targeted interventions and education. Skilled in data analysis, health promotion, and programme coordination, ensuring impactful public health strategies. Capable of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address health disparities and implement effective solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Night Dispatcher
Tasty African Food Distribution Limited
London, City of London
07.2023 - 08.2023
· Moved products from freezer to the sorting room
· Successfully sorted orders from twenty-five outlets
· Fulfilled orders for assigned outlets within the stipulated time
· Returned orders to the freezer for onward dispatch to various outlets
Executive Director
Eagles Heart Foundation
Ibadan, Nigeria
03.2014 - 09.2022
- Managed the day-to-day affairs of the organization.
- Formulated, implemented and coordinated awareness campaigns and public sensitization.
- Represented the organization on most occasions.
- Solicited mass media support for public awareness campaigns and sensitization.
- Coordinated recruitment of Volunteers for the commemorations of heart health awareness days.
Volunteer Worker
Society for Family Health
Ibadan, Nigeria
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Entered enrolees’ data into the database of Willows’ Family Planning Project in Oyo State.
- Periodic visits to project sites in company of the Programme Managers.
- Rendered Support to the Malaria Control Programme Manager.
Peer Educator Trainer
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Uba, Nigeria
03.2010 - 02.2011
- Volunteered as a Peer Educator Trainer under the National Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Project through the NYSC.
- Implemented HIV/AIDS prevention and risk reduction activities among students of Government Secondary School, Uba, Borno State, through Behavioural Change Communication.
- Periodic Pep Talks with the students both in large and small groups.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health for Development
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
09.2022 - 09.2023
Master of Science - Epidemiology
University of Ibadan
03.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Olabisi Onabanjo University
03.2005 - 05.2009
Skills
- Data collection skills
- Statistical Analysis using SPSS, STATA
- Qualitative and Quantitative research
- Behavioural Change Communication (BCC) skills
- Public Awareness Campaign Skills
- Advocacy Skills
- Teamwork and Volunteer-recruitment Skills
- Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis
Personal Information
Nationality: Nigerian
Short Courses
- Improving Hypertension Control in Rural Sub-Saharan Africa (IHCoR-Africa), National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), IDeAL, PASCAR, KCS, and Science for Africa Foundation
- Essentials of Clinical Trials, 01/01/24, 02/29/24
- Health Systems: Introduction to key Concepts, 09/01/23, 10/31/23
- Introduction to Hypertension Research, 03/01/23, 04/30/23
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Watching football, local and international news
Certification
Peer Educator Trainer Course 2010
National Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Project through the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Night Dispatcher
Tasty African Food Distribution Limited
07.2023 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Public Health for Development
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
09.2022 - 09.2023
Executive Director
Eagles Heart Foundation
03.2014 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Epidemiology
University of Ibadan
03.2012 - 05.2014
Volunteer Worker
Society for Family Health
11.2011 - 03.2012
Peer Educator Trainer
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
03.2010 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Olabisi Onabanjo University
03.2005 - 05.2009
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