Social work

MERCY A. PETERS ONU

Abuja, FCT

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PROFILE

Experienced Public health and development professional with a strong background in immunization campaigns, field supervision, and community mobilization. Over 10 years of working with government agencies, NGOs, and international partners (UNICEF, WHO, Rotary International, CDC N-STOP, CBM). Skilled in supervising field staff, coordinating campaign activities, and preparing accurate and timely reports. Adept at working independently, engaging stakeholders, and supporting community-led health interventions.

KEY SKILLS

Field Supervision & Coordination: Leading and mentoring community health workers, Vaccination team and mobilizers.

Immunization & Health Campaigns: Extensive experience in planning, logistics, monitoring, and compliance resolution.

Community Mobilization: Skilled in sensitization, advocacy, and participatory health approaches.

Monitoring & Reporting: Data collection, analysis, and reporting using tools such as the ODK and Kobo Collect App.

Stakeholder Engagement: Strong collaboration with LGAs, State Health Teams, and international partners.

Leadership & Training: Capacity building for volunteers and frontline staff.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Management Support Team – Immunization campaigns _ National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) — Sept 2016 – Present

Coordinated planning, logistics, training, and cold chain management with partners (WHO, UNICEF, Rotary International, CDC N-STOP).

Supervised LGA field activities, resolving challenges and ensuring smooth implementation.

Advocated with local leaders to increase compliance and community participation.

Provided timely reports and performance feedback during review meetings.

Key Achievement: Increased vaccination coverage and reduced non-compliance in target LGAs through effective supervision and stakeholder collaboration.

Christian Blind Mission (CBM) — April – Dec 2024

Independent Evaluator – Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Coverage Evaluation Survey, Oyo & Rivers State (Sept – Dec 2024)

Conducted household surveys, segmented communities, and randomly selected respondents for interviews.

Collected reliable coverage data using structured survey tools and digital applications.

Key Achievement: Produced validated evaluation data that strengthened the reliability of CBM’s NTD coverage reports and informed program adjustments.

Independent Monitor – Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Activities, Rivers State (April – August 2024)

Provided supportive supervision during MDA implementation across communities.

Verified the engagement of Community Drug Distributors (CDDs) and ensured compliance with drug distribution protocols.

Assessed health facilities for drug availability, number of CDDs engaged, and coverage of assigned communities.

Collected and analyzed in-process monitoring data using Kobo Collect App on mobile devices.

Supported health facility teams in compiling Level 1 Summary Forms for reporting.

Achievement: Ensured timely supervision and accurate reporting during MDAs, contributing to higher program coverage and accountability.

UNICEF SHAWN II Project Kaduna - May – Aug 2018

Resource Person – WASH & Community-Led Sanitation

Facilitated training on WASH and CLTS (Community-Led Total Sanitation) for local communities in Kaduna state.

Mobilized leaders and volunteers to adopt improved sanitation and hygiene practices.

Engagement community on CLTS

Key Achievement: Contributed to SHAWN II’s goal of reaching 7 million Nigerians with improved water, sanitation, and hygiene services.

Other Roles

Universal Sodexho (2006 – 2009) — Admin/Customer Relations: Staff training, expatriate logistics, client engagement.

Multi-Net Telecom (2005) — Customer Consultant/Sales: Promoted telecom products and resolved client issues.

Ferrostal / ALSCON (1996 – 1998) — Customer Consultant: Managed stock inventories, records, and office cash handling.

INTERNSHIPS & FIELD EXPERIENCE

School Social Work, University of Port Harcourt Counselling Center

Medical Social Services Dept. - University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

Family Welfare, Safe Home, After-Care Unit, Probation Office - Port Harcourt

Medical Social Work — Rehabilitation centre, School social work,Remand Home (Junvine centre), Safe Home, Children Home,Fostering & Adoption Services — Port Harcourt, Rivers State Teaching Hospital

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Masters in social work ( Msc) University of port

Harcourt2025/2026session ( in view)

Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work University of port Harcourt- PGD 2024/2025 Session

Higher National Diploma in Social Development, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital - School of Social Development and Occupational Therapy

Medical Social Work Diploma Rivers State College of Health Science Technology

Professional Certificate in Social Work & Rehabilitation

Certificate in Theatre Arts, University of Port Harcourt

Certifications:

Geneva Learning Foundation (Covid-19 peer hub/teach to reach)

CPR Certificate

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Health care and Geriatric Care Assistance — CEPU University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

REFEREES - Available on request

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