Josiah Okesola
Exeter,DEV
Summary
A multi-award-winning nurse innovator with 23 years of experience across clinical nursing practice, mental health specialty, healthcare innovation, global nurse leadership, and digital technology and healthcare innovation.
Passionate about leveraging technology to transform healthcare delivery, rebranding the nursing profession, and creating social impact across Africa and globally.
Adept at leading cross-functional teams, building products, developing innovative solutions, and driving impactful change in the healthcare and technology sector.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Start-Up Founder | Product Builder
TechNurses Africa
01.2024 - Current
- Founded and launched TechNurses Africa, a pioneering digital health and education technology startup focused on empowering African nurses and healthcare professionals through innovative digital platforms.
- Developing tech-driven solution that leverage machine learning and generative AI to transform nursing education and practice in Africa.
- Building strategic partnerships with global nurse innovators, healthcare leaders, institutions and investors to attract investments aimed at scaling Africa’s impact and fostering sustainable healthcare innovation in Africa.
- Serving as the visionary leader driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact, with a mission to revolutionize the future of nursing and healthcare in Africa through technology.
- Leading marketing and outreach efforts to build brand awareness, engaging with the nursing community, and establishing TechNurses Africa as a leading voice in nursing innovation on the continent.
Product Builder
JapaDemy
01.2022 - Current
- Spearheading the development of innovative digital platforms designed to prepare and equip 10 million international talents for future of work.
- Supporting product designers and developers in building innovative products leveraging machine learning and generative AI to revolutionize the use of education technology in workforce development.
- Leading the development of LMS system for employability and skill training programs to support newly arriving immigrant workers, ensuring their smooth integration and thriving careers in destination countries.
- Coordinating the design and execution of digital training programs, focusing on enhancing the marketability, adaptability, and global employability of international talents.
- Leading the design team for AI-powered tools and generative AI applications aimed at up-skilling 10 million talents by 2030.
- Collaborating with international employers and businesses to close skill gaps, address talent mismatches, and increase returns on investment.
Product Builder
JapaCity
01.2021 - Current
- Leading ongoing development and launch of JapaCity, an innovative AI-powered radio and TV station designed to support emigrants and immigrants through tailored radio, TV programming, and online resources.
- Spearheading creation of content that addresses cultural adaptation, professional development, and psychological well-being, helping users navigate complexities of international migration.
- Leading product design and Mobile and Web App development at JapaCity
National Coordinator | West African Representative | Remote Volunteer Work
Nursing Now Nigeria
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Worked remotely and collaboratively alongside multi-national nursing groups, global nurse leaders, African nurse leaders at multi-national levels, national nursing association at federal level, diverse range of stakeholders and policymakers to coordinate and execute Nursing Now global Campaign project.
- Successfully coordinated, motivated, and led project team in executing Nursing Now Global Campaign project as country representative and national coordinator
• Utilized project management skills while working with national nurse leaders to plan national advocacy strategies, develop proposal documents, and execute project plans for Nursing Now Campaign.
• Led national project team to plan, coordinate, and organize national celebration of 2020 Year of Nurse and Midwife in commemoration of 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale.
• Led the official launch of Nursing Now Nigeria, officially commissioned by Honourable Minister for Health, ably representing country's President
• Coordinated national programs that contributed towards advancing knowledge base of nursing profession, enhancing policy formulation, and implementing strategies for investing in nursing and midwifery education and practice. - Assisted in designing and executing Nursing Now multi-sectoral advocacy campaign targeted at national policymakers, government officials, and politicians to drive investments in nursing profession and improve working conditions for nursing workforce.
- Delivered leadership training to enhance capacities and competencies of nurses and midwives in Nigeria as part of 3-year Nursing Now Global Campaign project.
- Created documentation, generated official monthly reports, and produced quarterly project reports for Nursing Now Global Campaign headquarters.
Founder
Nurses on Air
02.2015 - 11.2022
- Established 'Nurses on Air,' the first nurse-led radio broadcasting and nursing advocacy hub in Africa, driving rebranding of the nursing profession.
- Invented African Nurses TV, an innovative online digital media platform dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the work of African nurses.
- Planned, produced, and hosted over 200 weekly radio shows addressing current healthcare issues and nursing advocacy.
- Coordinated digital media productions, ensuring high-quality content and effective storytelling to engage and educate the public.
- Organized and promoted national events and talks aligned with the WHO awareness calendar, raising awareness on key health issues.
- Managed social media campaigns, driving engagement and expanding the reach of over 30,000 nursing audience with nursing advocacy efforts.
Convener
The African Nurse Network
01.2014 - 12.2022
- Remotely coordinated digital training and advocacy programs for an online community of over 15,000 nursing professionals across Africa.
- Innovated and implemented digital learning solutions that enhanced the global employability of African nurses.
- Developed career support programs addressing challenges in international recruitment, focusing on career development, cultural integration, and pastoral support.
Mental Health Nurse | Domiciliary & Home Care Nurse | Urology Clinic Nurse
Chevron Hospital
08.2010 - 07.2018
- Managed, coordinated, and led mental in-patient and outpatient clinic services for all staff across Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL)'s five major oil and gas facilities.
- Worked collaboratively with visiting Consultant Psychiatrist and diverse multi-disciplinary team members to coordinate and manage all mental health in-patient and outpatient activities in Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL).
- Implemented admission assessments and procedures, delivered clinical and mental health interventions, executed planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans
- Safe medication administration for all service users on admission at 20-bedded Chevron clinic facility, both as adult general nurse and mental health nurse.
- Successfully managed appointment scheduling, booking, and coordination of all referrals to mental health outpatient clinic service using company's electronic health management system.
- Effectively led adult, maternity, and pediatric nursing teams during emergency responses to all mental health emergency cases within clinic.
- Successfully and safely managed several incidences of violence, aggression, and mental health crises, signposting cases requiring intensive care for referrals to government hospitals and specialty units.
- Worked productively and collaboratively with visiting Consultant Urologist to coordinate and manage complex digital system, structure, and processes of urology clinic service for Chevron Nigeria Limited.
- Innovated electronic documentation using Microsoft Word and Excel Spreadsheet to record and analyses treatment delivery patterns, coordinate, and interpret data analysis, and generate research formulation ideas for Depot Clinic of retirees diagnosed with prostate cancer.
- Successfully invented and implemented electronic recording solution for scheduling, booking, and coordinating all surgical clinic appointments for retirees enlisted on waiting list urology clinic.
- Led, managed, and coordinated home treatment visits and community support services for retirees at headquarters of Chevron Nigeria Limited
- Achieved enviable and outstanding record of autonomously managing complex tasks, meeting tight deadlines, and innovating solution- oriented interventions during six years of service at Chevron Nigeria Limited
- Alternated multiple roles as mental health nurse, urology nurse, adult general nurse, and home treatment lead.
Mental Health Nurse Clinician
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital
08.2005 - 07.2012
- Led mental health nursing teams in 535-bedded facility mental health national hospital
- Provided mental health nursing services for adults with acute mental health conditions and served as Nurse-in-Charge of admission assessments and care plans in .
- Managed psychiatric emergencies and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to stabilize and rehabilitate patients with acute and chronic mental health illnesses.
- Conducted research as members of the hospital research committee
Tele-Health Emergency Responder
Critical Rescue International
01.2001 - 07.2005
- Attended to emergency calls, provided triage assessments, and offered online medical advice and first aid instructions to over 3,000 patients.
- Coordinated with emergency services and monitored patient status through follow-up calls.
Education
Master of Business Administration with Diploma Education Management & Leadership - Education
London School of International Business
United Kingdom07.2025
Nursing Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate Program - Innovation And Entrepreneurship
Drexel University
United States01.2021
Level 3 Diploma | International Award in Delivering Training - Training
London Professional Training Centre, UK
United Kingdom01.2019
Leadership in Health & Management | Leadership in Health and Management -
Washington University
Online01.2017
Diploma Mental Health | Mental Health Nursing -
College of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Edo State, Nigeria01.2003
General Nursing Diploma -
College of Nursing
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State01.2000
Skills
- Product Building: Expertise in design thinking and product building
- Communication & Public Speaking: Outstanding skills in written and verbal communication, negotiation, public speaking, and presentations at high-profile international conferences
- Strategic Leadership: Proven track record of exceptional skills in leading multi-dimensional and diverse teams and coordinating multi-national teams to execute high-impact healthcare projects
- Project Management: Proficient in using project management tools like Notion, Trello, Slack, and CRM tools for digital automations for project coordination and execution
- Technology & Media: Mastery in digital media technology, social media management, audience engagement, and content creation to enhance healthcare advocacy and nurse-led innovation
- Workforce Development: Digital skills for designing, delivering, and evaluating training curriculum and programs that meet the developmental needs of African nursing professionals
- Empathy and Compassion: Compassionate and resilient leader with a proven ability to inspire and empower teams, fostering collaboration across multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral stakeholders
Awards
- Scholarship Winner, Nursing Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Drexel University (2021), Recognition of commitment to advancing nursing through innovative solutions.
- The Nurse of the Decade Award (Truth About Nursing, U.S.A, 2020), Awarded for exceptional media advocacy for nurses.
- Project Management Lead, Year of the Nurse and Midwife Launch (2020), Led the official launch of the 2020 Year of the Nurse in Nigeria.
- The Nigeria Healthcare Excellence Award (2019), For pioneering digital media innovation in healthcare.
- Global Appointment, Nursing Now Campaign (2018), Coordinated by the International Council of Nurses, WHO, and The Burdett Trust for Nursing.
- Global Winner, ICN Wellness Tree Contest (2013), Organized by the International Council of Nurses.
Timeline
Start-Up Founder | Product Builder
TechNurses Africa
01.2024 - Current
Product Builder
JapaDemy
01.2022 - Current
Product Builder
JapaCity
01.2021 - Current
National Coordinator | West African Representative | Remote Volunteer Work
Nursing Now Nigeria
08.2018 - 10.2020
Founder
Nurses on Air
02.2015 - 11.2022
Convener
The African Nurse Network
01.2014 - 12.2022
Mental Health Nurse | Domiciliary & Home Care Nurse | Urology Clinic Nurse
Chevron Hospital
08.2010 - 07.2018
Mental Health Nurse Clinician
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital
08.2005 - 07.2012
Tele-Health Emergency Responder
Critical Rescue International
01.2001 - 07.2005
Master of Business Administration with Diploma Education Management & Leadership - Education
London School of International Business
Nursing Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate Program - Innovation And Entrepreneurship
Drexel University
Level 3 Diploma | International Award in Delivering Training - Training
London Professional Training Centre, UK
Leadership in Health & Management | Leadership in Health and Management -
Washington University
Diploma Mental Health | Mental Health Nursing -
College of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
General Nursing Diploma -
College of Nursing
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