CURRICULUM VITAE
Ekema Abiodun Anjorin
E-mail: ************@*****.***
Cell: 240-***-****
SUMMARY
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of various backgrounds and complex work styles. A result oriented and talented manager who successfully provides sustainable relationships with high profile clientele. Able to Oversee a wide range of administrative and logistical support functions including personnel management, contracting, procurement, property management, motor pool management, and travel management, Responsible for providing the daily support of staff, planning for future personnel and procurement of Hospital consumables and drugs.
SKILLS
Healthcare Administration • Practice Management • Managed Care • Occupational Safety and Health Women's Health • Credentialing • Primary Care • Oncology • Clinical Research • Health Care Market Research • Healthcare Management • Human Resources Education:
1999-Certificate, Health Leadership and Management, Global Health Action – Atlanta, USA
1999-Certificate, Applied Epidemiology, Emory University/Centre for Disease Control, Atlanta, USA.
1987-1993 Medicine and Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife Nigeria. (MB. ChB. Degree)
Other Diplomas:
2008 -International Approaches in health financing and health insurance in Africa, Inwent.Germany.
2007-Benchmarks for HIV professionals in Africa, Inwent, Germany. 2000-Introduction to Disease Surveillance, Emory University, Atlanta and Centers for Disease Control, USA.
2015-Basic life skills, American Cardiac Association Research training.
2005 -Proficiency in Good Clinical Practice, AGCP South Africa. 2004 -Proposal Development for Scientific Research in Africa, (African Center for Reproductive Health in Collaboration with Welcome Trust) 2003 -Training Vaccine trial to Walter Reed/Johns Hopkins University, Vaccine Trial Site in Kericho, Kenya (sponsored by JHU Cameroon). Other training.
Infectious Disease Training
2005-Advanced HIV Management, European AIDS Clinical Society, Montpellier, France.
2002-Training of Trainers in counseling. CBC HB/ Baylor University, USA
2001-Training of National TB Medical Officers in Cameroon. National TB Control Program, Cameroon.
2000-Clinical Management and Use of Antiretroviral Drugs, National AIDS Control Program, Cameroon.
1999 -Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Vida Management, Canada 1996-HIV Counseling Course Douala – Cameroon
1996-Basic Management Skills, Vida International, Canada 1991-Computer in Medicines and Health Care Management, Ife, Nigeria Clinical Internship:
2008-Internship at Jordan HIV Center, Rochester. New York. 2002-Training at University of London, Bloomsbury infectious disease clinic and Great Osmond Street Children’s Hospital, London. 1999-Internship for HIV at Strong Memorial Hospital. (AIDS Treatment Center, University of Rochester – New York)
Administrative Experience:
2007- Chief Medical Director, Uphealth Foundation/ Hillcrest Group Clinic, Limbe Cameroon.
2006- Physician Training Manager, International Training and Education Center for HIV. (I-TECH) Namibia
1998-2006 – Head, HIV Treatment Center and Infectious Disease Clinic. Cottage Hospital, Tiko. (Official HIV Treatment Center) 2000-2002-Medical Officer In-charge, CDC Mukonje Hospital and northern zone industrial unit.
1996-2000-Medical Officer, In-charge Bota Clinic/Medical Officer- In charge water and sanitation for 24 CDC Estates with over 60,000 inhabitants.
1995-1996-Resident Medical Officer, Hill Crest Clinic Limbe 1993-1995- Medical House Officer, Ikeja General Hospital Lagos, Nigeria.
Consultancy and Trainings:
SIPPAA Cameroon (Action Aid International)
2005- Community Capacity for the fight against HIV/AIDS and Needs Assessment of NGOs, in the South West Province.
2004- Project Planning, Management and Evaluation Capacity Building Seminar for Local Government HIV Focal Points in the Southwest Province.
Presbyterian Church in Cameroon
2004-2007. Lead trainer in Bi-Yearly Seminar on HIV Counseling and Care and Support for Pastors in the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon. Pan African Institute for Development, West Africa, Buea. Cameroon 2005-Lead Trainer, Data Management for Data Entry Clerks for Medical Research Council (MRC) The Gambia.
2006-Lead Trainer, Good Clinical/Research Practice for HIV/AIDS fieldworkers selected from MRC, NGOs, government departments in Banjul, The Gambia.
2007 Trainer for industrial accidents and First Aid at Limbe shipyard project.
Health consultant to PAIDWA since 2000.
ILO/GICAM (Network of Enterprises in Cameroon)
2003-Trainer, Seminar for HIV Public Private Partnership for Companies in Cameroon.
National AIDS Control Program, Cameroon.
HIV Focal Point for CDC
Participated in strategic policy seminar, and planning for National Strategic Plan HIV/AIDS Control in Cameron from 2001-2005 as well as National Strategic plan for 2006-2010.
Participated in The National Workshop for, Treatment Protocols for Sexually Transmitted Infections in Cameroon.
Corporate Representative, Cameroon Delegation to UN General Assembly Special Session for AIDS in 2001
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Hillcrest Group Clinic
Medical Director;
March 2008-Febuary 2017
Provided competent leadership with sustainable patient care to clients of the clinic. Supervised day to day case management and clinical treatment in collaboration with a team of health professionals
Participate in Hospital policy formulation, sector analysis, program and project design, program monitoring, and evaluation of activities in education and human resources. Oversee the day to day function of the Hospital.
Uphealth Foundation, Limbe, Cameroon.
Program Manager/Promoter Up Health Mutual Health Trust, October 2007-March 2017
Provide event planning and training with good understanding and knowledge of public health and public policy.
Negotiate public private partnerships with outstanding interpersonal skills.
Carryout excellent research and training activities with professional Knowhow.
Provide activity reports and statistics for publication Coordinates student training and student research activities. Achievements
Pioneer Program manager for Up Health Mutual Health cooperative program for HIV patients from 2000-2006.
2012-Coordinator, ASHIA/UPHEALTH medical students exchange program 2000-2008 Coordinate, HIV Research and Community HIV/AIDS Treatment Programs in Limbe, Cameroon.
2004-2008 Volunteer Supervisor, University of Rochester Students External Program in Cameroon. 2000-Student Supervisor, University of Yaoundé, student elective program in CDC.60 Students took part in HIV sensitization in 18 Estates.
International Training and Educational Center for HIV. Windock Namibia Physician Training Manager
March 2006-August 2006
Devise strategies designed to improving existing education programs as well as to promote organizational competencies and skills
Mentor HIV physicians in hospitals all over the country. Organize training courses for Doctors Nurses and Pharmacist on HIV management. Assist in the formulation of Country Operation Plan and annual budget according to USAID guidelines Top flight event planning and training experience with good understanding and knowledge of public health and public policy.
Experience in public private partnership and outstanding interpersonal skills management of HIV, Opportunistic Infections and Tuberculosis Achievements
Organize 10 workshops and trained 100 nurses, 30 pharmacists and 150 doctors on Namibia guidelines for HIV, TB, and Opportunistic Infections.
Organize 1 seminar for private practice physicians. Organize 3 DVC Seminars to mentor physicians across the country Cameroon Development Corporation. (CDC) limbe Cameroon. Medical Officer/HIV Program Manager.
March 1996-Febuary 2006
Conduct comprehensive research with excellent analytical skills. Provide excellent planning and training with ability to influence and motivate people. Demonstrate excellent skills to analyze, advise, and assist with the development of human resources and manpower.
Initiate planning systems with good understanding of public health issues. Oversee Proper Functioning of Family Planning and Reproductive Health clinic. Provide Clinical and psychosocial care of HIV positive patients. Provide competent leadership with sustainable patient care to clients of the clinic.
Supervise day to day case management and clinical treatment in collaboration with the team of health professionals Achievements
Lead Trainer, 30 midwifes in the ten PMTCT sites for Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV. (1999)
Lead Trainer, For 700 HIV Peer educators in 24 CDC Estates. (2000) Lead Trainer, Psychosocial management for HIV patients 30 nurses trained. (2001)
Lead Trainer, HIV Positive Living Skills for 50 People living with AIDS
Formation of two pioneer HIV Support Groups in the South West Province. (2002)
Lead Trainer, HIV Training for 30 Trainers in the CDC. (2003) Lead Trainer, Management of HIV and opportunistic diseases for 7 Doctors and 10 Nurses for CDC HIV treatment center. (2005) Professional and social affiliations:
EX Member, International Association of Physician in AIDS Care.
(IAPAC)
Ex Member, International AIDS Society. (IAS)
Member, Cameroon Medical Council. (CMC)
Member, Cameroon Society of Public Health.
Member, Cameroonian delegation to United Nations General Assembly Special session on AIDS (2002)
Ex Member, Namibian Medical Aid society.
Member, Cameroon mutual health Platform
Chairman, Election supervisory commission for Limbe 1 (Local government and parliamentary election).2007.
Publications and abstract presentations
Scourge of AIDS in Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC), (1997) Public presentation.
Dismantling the AIDS Haven, (1998)
HIV and Hepatitis Co-infection in the CDC Cottage hospital, 2000.
(Unpublished)
The Economic Impact of HIV on Productivity in the CDC palms plantations. Abstract Icasa 2003, Nairobi.
Community Treatment Program in a Resource Poor Country, Abstract Icasa 2005, Abuja 9 – 14 December 2005.
Compliance Issues in HIV Treatment Program in Cameroon, Abstract Icasa 2005, Abuja 9 – 14 Dec 2005
Awards
- Limbe lions club most innovative award 2000
- Winner of (World Bank) World Development Award 2004
- Most Outstanding young men award in community health by Junior chambers international Limbe.2008.
Language and computer skills
Fluent in oral and written English.
Working knowledge of French
Well-grounded in Microsoft packages