Port Harcourt Community Health
Resume:
CHIKEZIE GRAND IHESIULOR
Flat ** Kirkley Lodge, Park Avenue,
Newcastle, UK, NE3 2NS
E: **************@*****.***
PERSONAL PROFILE
My years of studying, training, and indefatigable practise, has prepared me for this role. I have attained key clinical skills and experience in learning and working independently, capable of meeting deadlines. I'm also an innovative, creative, and proactive researcher. With my keen eye for precision, enthusiasm, and determination, I can provide accurate recording and appropriate analysis. Taking on the responsibility of this position is an opportunity to work with others.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
MPhil, Optometry, University of Manchester, UK, 2019/2020
UK College of Business & Computing, Advanced Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership; UK. 2014/2015.
The City of Liverpool College, Access to Science course, and GCSE (Maths and English); UK. 2013/2014.
MSc, Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Science 2012/2013. The University of Manchester, UK.
Abia State University, Uturu, Optometry degree, 2002 – 2008.
Adventist Secondary Technical College, Owerrinta (SSCE) (Maths and English).1996 – 2002
Pluto Early Learning Centre, Rumuogba, Port Harcourt (F.S.L.C) 1988 – 1996
WORK EXPERIENCE/ POSITION HELD
Pre-reg optometrist, Specsavers Lerwick, Scotland, 2021, Specsavers Skegness 2023, Specsavers Charlton riverside, London 2023, Specsavers Newcastle upon Tyne, 2023.
CEO Healthy-hope Clinic and lifestyle centre, Umuahia, Nigeria, Feb 2016 - 2021
Optometry Lecturer, Abia State University, Uturu. Nigeria. Dec 2015 - 2021
Optical Assistant in Specsavers Opticians Woolwich, London, October 2014 – July 2015.
Child and Adult workforce volunteer in CHRISTIE HOSPITAL NHS TRUST - June 2014; Assisting the day care procedure unit, looking after patients & offering support to staff.
Merchandiser for Lebara mobile Plc, Manchester & Reading– July - Oct. 2014; Ensuring an on-time delivery of the right products and in right quantity to the retail stores.
House caretaker/senior carer in 33 Everett Road, Withington, UK. 2012/2014; Collection of rent from tenants and maintenance of property. Offering home care services to the elderly landlord.
Health expo (community health project) Manchester South SDA church, 13 Wilbraham Rd, fallow field, Manchester M14 6JS. Member, March - April 2013. I conducted a health survey in the community and learnt how to effectively communicate with people.
J.S.R. Optometrist and contact lens practitioners, 558 Stockport Road, Longsight, Manchester M12 4JJ. Position; Dispensing Assistant. Oct 2012-Dec 2012/June 2014.I dispensed all types of vision correction aids including bifocals and varifocals.
Calvary Eye clinic, 42A Trans amadi rd, Oginigba Port Harcourt (PH); Optometrist, Nov 2011 – August 2012 and Jan 2009 – Sept 2009 I was the head optometrist and interim manager of the eye clinic. I managed several cases and developed confidence and good communication skills. My manager was impressed by the way I supervised and cooperated with the interns I worked with. We embarked on eye awareness campaigns, free eye screening programs in communities, and vision screening exercises in schools. We learnt to work effectively, even under pressure.
Rivers State College of Science and Technology Demonstration Clinic, Rumueme PH;
Optometrist (National Youth Service Corp, NYSC), Oct 2010 – Oct 2011 and instructor; I successfully persuaded most of my clients to purchase designer spectacle frames from our clinic. I gave brief lectures on eye anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital, BMSH, #8 Harley Street. Old GRA PH;
Optometry Intern, Oct 2009 – Oct 2010; Developed excellent knowledge and skills in the use of special Ophthalmic instruments such as autorefractors. Delivered a presentation on the Prevalence of Low Vision in BMSH from year 2007-2009 and to other colleagues.
Other work experience.
Presented a paper at an international conference at Edinburgh, Scotland, on the topic, “Molecular basis of congenital glaucoma”.
Grandchild College, 1st Mtn mast, Pipeline Rumuokwurushi, PH.
Position: Teacher, Management staff, Oct 2008 – Dec 2008. I taught biology in Secondary class and gave short motivational talks to the students.
Did a two-weeks Community health outreach/ Eye screening in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria in August 2010 in collaboration with Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Health Department. I learnt how to work under pressure because we attended to about 200 patients every day.
AWARDS/POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Elected the District Health leader in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Oro-evo district, PH. in 2011. I conducted a work-out program tagged, ‘Health by choice, not by chance’.
Appointed PRO for the Corps Medical Team, National Youth Service Corps in 2011.
Award: Best Clinical Student, Nigeria Optometric Association (N.O.A.) President’s Award given on 19th June 2009 at the Optometry induction program in Abia State University.
Appointed team leader in the community outreach group of Optometry Clinical students of Abia State University in 2007. I was dubbed,” Most meticulous clinician”.
Optometrist trainee member, College of optometrist, UK.
Member, Association of Optometrists, General Optical Council and Vision Arcade, UK.
CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS: GLAUCOMA, OCULAR TRAUMA, OCULAR GENETICS, MYOPIA
RESEARCH PAPERS/ THESIS
Timothy, C.O., Odimba, U.N., Ezeigbo, A.C., Ihesiulor, G.C., Ndukauba, S.O. and Ebere, O.A. (2016). ASSESSMENT OF REASONS FOR BLINDNESS IN SOME COMMUNITIES OF OHAFIA LGA, ABIA STATE, NIGERIA. Journal of Health and Visual Sciences; 18: 9-14.
Ihesiulor, G.C., Ahuama, O.C., Onyeachu, C.C., Ubani, U.A., Timothy,C.O., Anonaba, C.A., Ezeigbo, A.C., Ebere, O.A., Ndukauba, S.O. (2018). HOSPITAL- BASED SURVEY OF OCULAR TRAUMA AMONG PEDIATRICS AND GERIATRICS IN ABIA STATE. Nigerian Optometric Association Journal; 20: (1): 70-76.
Ubani U. A., Ihesiulor, G.C., Anonaba, C.A., Ezeigbo, A.C., Ebere, O.A., Ndukauba, S.O., Onu, N.U. (2018) HEALTH-CARE ASSOCIATED METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS: A CASE OF ORBITAL CELLULITIS. ABSUJEST; 5: 559-565.
Ubani, U. A., Nwakuche, P. I., & Ihesiulor, G. C. (2018) Development of tracking reflexes in newborns in Abia South Eastern Nigeria. Ophthalmic Research Journal. 1(1), 1-10.
Ihesiulor G.C., Manson, F., Ubani, U.A. (2018). A Labouratory Study on the Molecular Basis of Primary Congenital Glaucoma. J Clin Res Ophthalmol 5(1): 014-022. DOI: http://doi.org/10.17352/2455-1414.000049
Ihesiulor, G.C., Manson, F. (2018) MOLECULAR BASIS OF CONGENITAL GLAUCOMA. Lambert Academic Publishing. Brivibas gatve 197, LV-1039, Riga Latvia, European Union ISBN: 978-3-330-06283-2
Ihesiulor G.C., Uka M. C., Offorha B. C., Nwokike C. C., Udo U. A., Anonaba C. A., Ebere A.O. (2019). A Prospective study of the effect of bromfenac on tear production. Matrix Science Medica 3 (1), 1-5 DOI: 10.4103/MTSM.MTSM_24_19
Ihesiulor G. C., Chimchetam, J.N., Udo, U.A.,Ahuama, C.O., Timothy, C.O., Omaka, U.A., and Ihesiulor, O.G. (2020). Prevalence of Non-glaucomatous Optic Atrophy in Ehime Mbano, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Ophthalmology, 3(1), 1-9. Retrieved from https://www.journalajrrop.com/index.php/AJRROP/article/view/30100
Obinna, A. P., Ihesiulor, C. G., & Udo, U. A. (2020). Effect of Caffeine on Contrast Sensitivity among Young Adults of Abia State University. Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal, 12(3), 21-28. https://doi.org/10.9734/or/2020/v12i330149
Amaugo V.C., Ihesiulor G.C., Ikonne E.U. (2020). Comparative Study of the Effect of Experimentally Induced Anisometropia on the Stereoacuity of Teenagers. Archives of Ophthalmology and Optometry. 2020; 3(1): 01-10.
Ihesiulor G.C., Osuchukwu F.C., Ubani A. U. (2021). The influence of the Media on the Mind. Journal of Clinical Psychology and Mental health Care. 2(4); DOI: http;//doi.org/03.2021/1.10027.
Ihesiulor G.C., Ahanna U.U., Ekenechi U., Odionyenfe F.O. (2021). Distribution of Refractive Errors Among School Children Aged 5 to 15 Years in MGBIDI, AWGU L.G.A., Enugu State, Nigeria. J Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 12:889.
Alozie A.C., Ahanna U.U., Ihesiulor C.G., Samuel I.U. and Ifeanyi F.O. “Effect of Caffeine (Coffee) (2022) on Blink Rates of Adults During Conversation". Acta Scientific Ophthalmology 5.3: 03-13.
Ahanna U.U., Ihesiulor C.G., Okore N.E., Omaka A.U., Ndukuba S.O., Okechukwu T.U., Benjamin I.C., Ukoh C.B., Oti D.C., Ifeanyi F.O. (2022)“Photo Stress Recovery Time Variations in Common Posterior Segment Ocular Diseases". Acta Scientific Ophthalmology 5.7: 26-33. Udo
Additional skills: IT; Proficient in the use of Microsoft office, Disk operating system. Driving; Satisfactory.
Hobbies; Reading, Pianist, Table tennis, Poetry, playing scrabble and Badminton.
REFEREES:
Professor Forbes Manson, Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology, Professor of Optometry,
University of Manchester, UK.
Thomas Bruin, Director, Specsavers, Lerwick, Shetland, UK.
Neil Marley, Director, Specsavers, Eldon Square, Newcastle, UK.
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