AYENI Gabriel Omoniyi, PT
**, **** ***** ********, *** Nwanchukwu Orizu Avenue, Area M, World Bank Estate, New Owerri Imo State, Nigeria. Phone: +234 803-***-****, e-mail: ********@*****.***
…committed to*improving and maintaining optimal human efficiency, improving quality/quantity of lives through qualitative and effective research, teaching and health service delivery. **promoting corporate/national image through selfless service, sincerity and right attitude-to life, God and humanity.
Date of Birth
November 25, 1976
Sex
Male
Marital Status
Married No of children : 4
Age: 1st= 7years, 2nd = 5years, 3rd=3 years 4th = <1yr
State of Origin
Home town Add
Place of Birth
Ekiti
14, Odo Owa Street, Ilogbe Quarters, Ifaki-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Ibadan, Oyo State
Languages
English (fluently), Yoruba (fluently), Igbo (fairly)
EDUCATION
In view
2014
Doctor of Philosophy, PhD Public Health --Chronic/Musculoskeletal Diseases/injuries
Texila American University, Guyana
Master of Public Health (MPH) – Epidemiology and Diseases control
Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
2014
Certificate in Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials
Coursera, John Hopkins University, USA (MOO Courses)
2014
Certificate in Understanding Research: An Overview for Health Professionals
Coursera, University of California, San Francisco, USA (MOO Courses)
2013
2011
2008
2008
2007
2005
Certificate in ‘Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education
Coursera, University of Michigan, USA (MOO Courses)
Basic Life Support training for health care provider (Certification)
Advance Resuscitation Academy. Facilitator: Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State
Management of Low Back Pain of Sacro-iliac joint origin
DALOS Pain Control Centre (Int’l Institute and Clinics for Neuro-Muscular Disorder), Ibadan Oyo State.
Knee Pain and Dysfunction Management Course
DALOS Pain Control Centre (Int’l Institute and Clinics for Neuro-Muscular Disorder) Ibadan Oyo State.
McKenzie Course “B” MD&T Certificate --Neck/upper back Pain Management McKenzie Institute International, MII (Centre for Postgraduate Study, Nigeria Faculty) Ibadan, Nigeria
McKenzie Course ‘A’ MD&T Certificate --Low back Pain Management
McKenzie Institute Intn’l, MII (Centre for PG Study, NGR Faculty), Ibadan, Nigeria
2001
Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy)- BMR (PT)
Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
1995
Senior Secondary School Certificate
Ibadan Boys’ High School, Ibadan, Oyo State.
1988
Primary School Testimonial
UMC Demonstration School II, Ibadan, Oyo State
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
An online course on Cervical Muscle Dysfunction by EIM Journal Club -September 2013 (FREE ONLINE COURSE)
A 3-day intensive workshop on ‘Scientific research, paper writing and presentation’ held at FMC Owerri, organized by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, Imo State Chapter- July 2013
A 3-day Update course on ‘Physiotherapy intervention in Neuro developmental manifestations (Specialist perspective)” held at NAUTH Nnewi, organized by the Medical Rehab Therapist Board, Nigeria - September, 2012
A 3-day Update course on ‘Current concept in acute care: early mobility and walking program in the ICU” held at UNTH Enugu, organized by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, Enugu State Chapter- December 2011
A 3-day Update course on ‘Critical Care Basics’ held at University College Hospital Ibadan, organized by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, Oyo State Chapter- June 2011
A 1-day workshop on Ideal Theatre Environment and preparation for Arthroplasty organized by Arthroplasty team, Surgery department, Federal Medical Centre Owerri held in September 2010
A 1-day Clinical workshop on Auto Disable Syringe for Nurses and Clinical staff of the Federal Medical Centre Owerri -- April, 2010
A 3-day update course on Medical Imaging organized by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, Oyo State Chapter – June 2009
A 4-day intensive workshop on Evidence based Management of patients with Lowback pain: From Classification to effective treatment organized by the SPINE & ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY, USA in conjunction with Nigeria Medical Rehabilitation Therapists’ Board. – Sept 2008
A 4-day workshop on Research for Improving practice-Role of Evidence-based Care organized by J Royale Education and Research Institute/Medical Rehab Dept, OAU, Ile Ife, Nigeria. – May 2006
And other several in-house clinical and non clinical training programmes
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Nigeria
Chief Physiotherapist
Jan 2014-Till date
Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Nigeria
Principal Physiotherapist
Jan 2011-Dec 2013
Senior Physiotherapist
Federal Medical Centre, Owerri Nigeria
Jan 2008-Dec 2010
Physiotherapist
Federal Medical Centre, Owerri Nigeria
March 2004-Dec 2007
Physiotherapist (NYSC)
Federal Medical Centre, Owerri Nigeria
March 2003-Feb 2004
Physiotherapist (Locum)
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, UITH, Ilorin, Nigeria
December 2002-February 2003
Physiotherapist (Intern)
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, UITH, Ilorin Nigeria
Nov 2001 – Dec 2002
OLEB Physiotherapy Clinic, Ilorin, Kwara State
Physiotherapist (aff.)
August 2001-Nov 2001
Areas of special interest: Orthopaedic and trauma Physiotherapy, Epidemiology of chronic/non communicable diseases and injuries, Health promotion/wellness,, Medical Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy and Compliance, Ergonomic and occupational health, Electrotherapy, Clinical audit and administration, Communication Skill/Management, Clinical/Health research.
EXTRA POSITIONS/EXPERIENCES/RESPONSIBILITY HELD:
Head of Unit, Surgery/Orthopaedic Physiotherapy unit,
Physiotherapy Dept, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State 2008 - till date
Deputy Chief Coordinator, Seminar and workshop,
Physiotherapy Dept, Federal medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State 2012 - till date
National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Physiotherapy Services Officer
Physiotherapy Dept, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri 2013-till date
Associate Pastor/Teacher,
The Word of God Centre, Orji Owerri Imo State – 2006 - till date
Acting Head of Department,
Physiotherapy Dept, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State (several times)
Member and Secretary,
Education Committee, Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, Imo State 2009-2013
Chairperson,
Education Committee, Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, Imo State 2013 -till date
Instructor / Tutor,
PT Intern/ IT/Students’ affiliation (Physio & other students), Physiotherapy Dept, FMC Owerri 2004 - till date
Researcher,
Physiotherapy Dept, FMC Owerri, Imo State 2006 -till date
Programme coordinator, Public health promotion programme
to the Imo Broadcasting Corporation, Owerri Sept 2013-till date
Programme coordinator,, Public health promotion and career talk programme
to the Federal Government Girls’ College, Owerri -Jan 2014-till date
The anchor, Publicity and mobilization,
National WPT Day 2009 held in Owerri, Imo State
Lead Partner,
Philadelphia IMPACT Initiative Network, Nigeria - 2003 - till date
Asst Gen Secretary,
Corps’ Health Team COHET, NYSC Imo State 2003 / ‘04
Assistant Coordinator, NCCF Medical Team, Nigeria Christian Corpers’ Fellowship, Imo State Chapter 2003/ ‘04
Interns Coordinator (Physiotherapy)
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, UITH, Ilorin – 2001 / 2002 set
PUBLICATION: COMPLETED / ON-GOING RESEARCH / REVIEW / DVD WORKS
Gabriel O. Ayeni, Oladire Olaniyi, Oladapo Olagbegi. Conservative therapies effective in managing ankle-foot pain / dysfunction of patient with pes planus: a case report. A work under review for publication in the Journal of Technology and Disability – 2015
Ayeni GO, Olaniyi O, Daniel JA, Osuagwu OE, Okoli CC. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in the management of pubic symphysis diastases: cases report. Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy. July-September 2015, Vol. 9, No. 3: 221-225
Rufus A. Adedoyin, Gabriel O. Ayeni, Olagbegi M. Oladapo, Oluwasegun A. Ayeni. Relationship between anthropometric variables and elbow flexor muscle strength at varying hip joint angle in apparently healthy young adults. Medicina Sportiva (2015), vol. XI, no 2, 2569-2574 Journal of the Romanian Sports Medicine Society
Okwuoma C Abanobi, Gabriel O. Ayeni, Clifford C. Ezeugwu, Oluwasegun A. Ayeni. Risk-disposing habits of lowback pain amongst welders and panel beaters in Owerri south-east Nigeria. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development. July-September 2015, Vol. 6, No. 3: 332-337
Rufus A. Adedoyin, Gabriel O. Ayeni, Olagbegi M. Oladapo, Oladire Olaniyi. Effect of test (body) positions on elbow flexor muscle strength among healthy subjects. Asian Journal of Biological and Medical Sciences, 2015. Vol. 1, No.1, Pp 1-9.
Oladapo M. Olagbegi, Omoniyi G. Ayeni, Joseph A. Jegede, Olutola O. Kayode-Imoru, John O. Areoye. Age grade distribution of high quadriceps angle in a selected Nigerian
Population. Medicina Sportiva (2014), vol. X, no 4, 2457-2461 Journal of Romanian Sports Medicine Society
Gabriel Omoniyi Ayeni, Oyewale Mayowa Morakinyo, Oladire Olaniyi, Ayodele Teslim Onigbinde, Oluwasegun A. Ayeni. Prevalence and Relationship between Analgesic and Alcohol Consumption, Smoking Habit and Occurrence of Lowback Pain amongst Craftsmen in a South-East Nigerian Community. American Journal of Health Research. Special Issue: Supplementary Prescribing in Nigeria: A Needy Concept to Promote Clinical Physiotherapy Practice. Vol. 2, No. 1, 2014, pp. 45-49. doi: 10.11648/j.ajhr.s.20140201.1
Gabriel O. AYENI, Oladire OLANIYI, Oluwasegun A. AYENI. Relationship between sleep habits and occurrence of lowback pain amongst craftsmen in Imo State. Int’l Journal of Pub Health Sc. Vol.3, No.2, June 2014, pp. 101~106
Okwuoma C Abanobi, Gabriel O. Ayeni, Clifford C. Ezeugwu, Oluwasegun A. Ayeni. Effects of socio-demographic characteristics on lowback pain occurrence and smoking habit of welders/panel beaters in Owerri South-east Nigeria. Published in the Wudpecker Journal of Medical Sciences. Vol. 3(1), pp. 008 - 014, April 2014
Ayeni O. Gabriel, Olaniyi O. Lowback Pain- A Public Health Challenge: Causes and Prevention. A publication/production on lowback pain health promotion and prevention-Digital Video Disc for patients’, health professionals and public health use; 1st Ed. July, 2013.
Gabriel O. Ayeni, Oladire Olaniyi. Understanding medical imaging in physiotherapy practice- an overview. Conference paper, published in the conference proceeding/book of abstract of 2010 Annual Scientific Conference/Workshop of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy; 10/2010
Diagnosis and goal setting in physical therapy practice: review of practice at physiotherapy department Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo state (not yet published)
Gabriel O. Ayeni. Chronic fatigue syndrome/Executive stress syndrome: An article published in ‘the Consult’. An official publication of the Corp Health Team (COHET) NYSC Imo State (Bi-annual publication). Feb 2004 edition
Relationship of pain severity, body mass index, disability, coping strategy, interventions, waist – hip ratio and measure of adiposity among low backpain patients in Owerri Imo State –On going
Knowledge, involvement and guiding factors for physiotherapists in topical gels and oral drugs’ prescription- On going
Approaches to prevention and management of scapular winging sequel lee following Erb’s palsy / complete obstetric brachial plexus injury in Nigeria clinical settings - On going
Physiotherapy Patients perception of care and satisfaction in public health facilities in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria - On going
PAPERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
Common mistakes and/or un-doings of Physiotherapists’ in the management of Spinal pain: a review of practice presented at the Physiotherapy Dept Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State - Jan 2014
Spinal traction therapy: principle and practice presented at the Physiotherapy Dept Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State - July 2013
Common musculoskeletal injuries/ailments by potters and health attendants: causes and prevention presented to the newly employed hospital porters’ and health attendants’ at the multipurpose hall Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State - June 2013
Topical gels/ointments and factors guiding their prescription by the physiotherapists presented at the Physiotherapy Dept Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State - May 2013
Shortwave Diathermy machine- principle and practice presented at Physiotherapy Dept Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State -April 2013, after SWD BTL6000 was recently procured
Low back pain a public health challenge: causes and prevention presented
---At the Public Health Seminar facilitated by the Glory Tabernacle Couples’ Gathering, Owerri, Imo State - October 2013
--At the Hospital Clinical Conference, multipurpose hall Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State - March 2012
Diagnosis and goal setting in physical therapy practice: review of practice at physiotherapy department Federal Medical Centre, Owerri presented at Physiotherapy Dept Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State -- August 2011
Electrical/electromagnetic stimulation: an effective adjunct in the management of delayed/non bone union presented at the Physiotherapy Dept, Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State- April 2011
Understanding medical imaging in physiotherapy practice- an overview presented
-- At the Annual Scientific Conference/Workshop held in Enugu, Enugu State by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy-- October, 2010
-- At the Physiotherapy Dept, Federal Medical Centre Owerri. August 2010
Gluteus maximus muscle in lowback, sacroiliac joint and lower limbs rehabilitation: a review presented
--At the Annual Scientific Conference/Workshop held in Enugu, Enugu State by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy--October, 2010
--At the Physiotherapy Dept, Federal Medical Centre Owerri. June, 2010
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in the management of pubic symphysis diastases: A review of two cases, presented at the Annual scientific conference /Workshop held in Lagos Island, Lagos State by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy- October, 2009.
Presented and participated in various in-house clinical audits/seminars, cases review and case conferences
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES/ WORKSHOPS
Annual scientific conference /workshop of the Society for the Study of Pain Nigeria (SSPN) held in Ibadan, Oyo State. July, 2015.
Annual scientific conference /workshop on ‘First Contact Physiotherapy Practice: Implication for stakeholders’ held in Asaba, Delta State by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) October, 2014.
Annual scientific conference /workshop on ‘Advancing Physiotherapy in Nigeria: team building and continuous professional development’ held in Akure, Ondo State by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) October, 2013.
Annual scientific conference /workshop on ‘Moving physiotherapy forward’ held in Benin, Edo State by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) October, 2012.
Annual scientific conference /workshop on ’Postgraduate training in Physiotherapy’ held in Enugu, Enugu State by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) October, 2010.
Annual scientific conference /workshop on ’50 years of Physiotherapy practice in Nigeria: changing the culture, making a Difference’ held in Lagos by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) October, 2009.
Annual scientific conference/workshop on ‘Physiotherapy & NEEDS: Towards improved quality of Life’ held in Ibadan by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy October, 2006
Annual scientific conference /workshop on ‘Physical Therapy and Occupational Health’ held in Abuja, by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) October, 2005.
Annual scientific conference/workshop on ‘The current trend in the management of chronic pain: physiotherapy way to improved health in an industrial environment’ held in Portharcourt, Rivers State organised by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) - October 2002.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, ADMINISTRATIVE / MANAGEMENT TRAINING
A 2-day Workshop on Career management and succession planning organized by Jennikenns Intn’l Ltd (Management Consult’ Serv.)/ Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State –Dec 2012
A 1-day Workshop on Conflict management as a panacea for peace, protection and equity in organizational management organized by Global initiatives for peace protection and equity and the Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State --July 2012
A 2-day Workshop on Team building effectiveness organized by the Jennikenns Intn’l Ltd (Management Consulting Serv.) & Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State –Mar 2012
A 2-day Senior hospital management programme on Leading change and organizational renewal - bridges to excellence organized by the Federal Medical Centre Owerri facilitated by ROVA Healthcare Executives --July 2012
A 2-day intensive training programme on the Service delivery strategy- magnifying patient focus & managing patient’s expectation organized by the Federal Medical Centre Owerri facilitated by ROVA Healthcare Executives --November 2011
A 2-day Workshop on Clinical Governance and Patient’s Safety issues for Senior Clinicians organized by Federal Medical Centre Owerri facilitated by ROVA Healthcare Executives --June 2011
A 2-day Workshop on Legal aspect of Medicare in Nigeria organized by Sonartho Consortium facilitated by the Federal Medical Centre Owerri -- November 2010
A 1-day Workshop on Fire Safety and Management organized by Sonartho Consortium facilitated by the Federal Medical Centre Owerri --June 2010
A 2-day Management workshop for principal officers’ on public service rules, management techniques and administrative procedures organized by STETONIC Nigeria Ltd facilitated by the Federal medical centre Owerri --October 2009
HONOURS/AWARDS/COMMENDATIONS
Best Staff Award (Senior) year 2011- (Best Physiotherapist)
Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State – July 2012
Best Staff Award (Senior) year 2010- (Best Physiotherapist)
Federal Medical Centre, Owerri maiden best staff of the year award programme-July 2011
State Meritorious Service Award (Overall Best Corp member) and NYSC 2004 national honour nominee, National Youth Service Corp, Batch ‘A’ 2003/2004, Imo State.
NYSC/Corp Health Team Award of Commendation
Corps Health Team (COHET), 2003/04, NYSC, Imo State.
NCCF/Medical Team Award of Commendation
Nigeria Christian Corpers’ Fellowship (NCCF), Imo State 2003/04
Best Three Intern Award (Physiotherapy, PT)
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, UITH, Ilorin -- 2001/2002 set.
MEMBERSHIP
Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, NSP
ResearchGate (an online research and health interactive group)
Physiopedia (an online research and health interactive physiotherapy group)
Research committee, Physiotherapy dept, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State.
Education committee, Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, NSP Imo State chapter
PHYSIONIGERIA (an online Physiotherapy issues, advocacy and health interactive group)
Associate partner/member, Teenage Outreach Ministry (TOM) Nigeria – Imo State Chapter.
COMPUTER SKILL:
Proficient in the use of Internet and Intranet Facilities, SPSS, Microsoft Office Environment – MS Word, PowerPoint, Spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel with good typing speed.
INTEREST/HOBBY
Meditating, teaching, motivating and counselling; reading, writing; news and documentaries; football, basketball and tennis
Enthusiastic individual seeking a qualitative and quantitative role in a vibrant health, education, ergonomic, safety and social services environment
Good communicator, with skills and ability to relate with a wide range of people
Collaborative and energetic in a team, able to lead others when necessary
Committed to working in a fast pace environment, which will provide challenges
Confident in ability to make a real contribution in an evaluating and/or measuring environment
Meet challenging needs, while ultimately developing new project management skills, via training, research and exposition
REFEREES
OLANIYI OLADIRE PT, MSc
Asst Director/HOD Physiotherapy Dept, Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State.
ONIGBINDE T. AYODELE, PT, PhD
Senior Lecturer, Medical Rehabilitation Department, Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU,
Ile-Ife, Osun State