UMAR YAUTA
Experienced Public Health Field Worker & Team Supervisor
Gombe State, NG.About
Highly motivated Environmental Health graduate and experienced public health field worker with over 5 years of hands-on experience in critical immunization campaigns, malaria prevention, and community health interventions. Proven leader in supervising field teams, ensuring accurate data collection, and fostering community engagement for international organizations like WHO and UNICEF. Adept at leveraging strong interpersonal skills to drive impactful public health outcomes and improve community well-being.
Work
World Health Organization (WHO)
|Team Supervisor – Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC)
Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Led and supervised field teams for seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaigns, ensuring accurate data collection and effective community engagement.
Highlights
Led and supervised multiple field teams, ensuring efficient execution of seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaigns across target regions.
Improved data integrity by implementing rigorous collection and reporting protocols, resulting in high accuracy in campaign metrics.
Orchestrated impactful community engagement initiatives, fostering local participation and enhancing program reach within diverse populations.
SARMAAN Project
|Enumerator
Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Conducted household data collection for the SARMAAN Project, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of information.
Highlights
Executed comprehensive household data collection for the SARMAAN Project, gathering critical insights from diverse populations.
Maintained high data quality and efficiency by ensuring accurate and timely submission of all collected information, supporting project objectives.
UNICEF / Government
|Field Worker – Measles & Rubella Campaign
Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported immunization activities and assisted in community mobilization and reporting for Measles & Rubella campaigns.
Highlights
Provided essential field support for Measles & Rubella immunization campaigns, directly contributing to public health protection across communities.
Facilitated effective community mobilization efforts, enhancing awareness and participation in critical health initiatives.
World Health Organization (WHO)
|Team Supervisor - Polio Eradication Campaign
Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Directed vaccination teams during polio campaigns, ensuring comprehensive coverage and compliance with health protocols.
Highlights
Directed and coordinated vaccination teams for critical polio eradication campaigns, contributing to increased immunization rates in underserved areas.
Ensured campaign efficacy through diligent monitoring of vaccination coverage and strict compliance with health protocols, impacting public health outcomes.
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
|Health Promotion Officer - Cholera Awareness
Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Sensitized communities on cholera prevention and supported hygiene promotion activities.
Highlights
Successfully sensitized communities on vital cholera prevention strategies, leading to increased public health awareness and safer practices.
Championed hygiene promotion activities, contributing to a measurable improvement in community health behaviors and disease prevention.
Volunteer
Government Day Secondary School
|Community Health Volunteer Teacher
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Summary
Educated students and community members on essential health and hygiene practices, promoting long-term well-being and disease prevention.
Highlights
Developed and delivered engaging health education sessions, fostering a greater understanding of preventable diseases and healthy lifestyles.
Actively promoted community health awareness, contributing to improved health outcomes and informed decision-making among students and residents.
Ruwassa Project
|Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS)
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Summary
Facilitated community-led total sanitation initiatives, empowering local populations to improve hygiene infrastructure and practices.
Highlights
Facilitated community-led total sanitation initiatives under the Ruwassa Project, empowering local populations to improve hygiene infrastructure.
Engaged stakeholders to drive adoption of improved sanitation practices, contributing to a healthier environment and reduced disease transmission.
Education
Kwara State University, Malete
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B.Sc.
Environmental Health Science
College of Health Technology, Kaltungo
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Diploma
Environmental Health
Languages
English
Certificates
NYSC Discharge Certificate
Issued By
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Environmental Health Diploma
Issued By
College of Health Technology, Kaltungo
Skills
Community Health & Mobilization
Community Engagement, Public Health Interventions, Health Awareness, Stakeholder Engagement.
Data Collection & Enumeration
Field Data Collection, Data Accuracy, Reporting, Survey Administration.
Team Supervision
Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Performance Monitoring, Training & Development.
Monitoring & Field Reporting
Program Monitoring, Compliance Monitoring, Impact Assessment, Data Reporting.
Environmental Health & Sanitation (CLTS)
Sanitation Promotion, Hygiene Education, Waste Management, Public Health Standards.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Cross-functional Collaboration, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Communication, Conflict Resolution.
Immunization Campaigns
Vaccination Programs, Disease Prevention, Health Campaign Management, Coverage Monitoring.
Disease Surveillance
Epidemiology, Public Health Monitoring, Outbreak Response, Health Data Analysis.
Project Management
Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Timeline Management, Risk Management.
Interests
Reading
Community Development
Group Discussions
References
Lateefah Habeeb
Lecturer, Kwara State University, Malete | Email: atandalateefat@gmail.com | Phone: 07068255510
Mary Sani
In-charge, Birin Fulani PHCC | Email: maryakubu@gmail.com | Phone: 08036659731
Ibrahim Mohammed Birin
WASH Coordinator, Nafada LGA | Email: Ibrahimngos@gmail.com | Phone: 08061976083