Lateefat A Mosaku (MPH)

Experience

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  Give to live Foundation, Communal Health Scheme

  Jan 2019 - now

  Co-Founder and Project Lead

  ● Fostering strategic partnerships with government agencies and private organizations, securing collaborations that expanded healthcare access in 5+ underserved communities.● Overseeing cross-functional teams and onboarding new members and volunteers, creating streamlined workflows, and improving team efficiency by 30% through structured operational guidelines.● Designing and implementing impactful community health projects, delivering measurable improvements in health education, disease prevention, and care delivery for over 150 beneficiaries annually.● Driving fundraising initiatives, raising over $5,000 to fund essential programs, including mobile health clinics and public health workshops.● Ensuring fiscal accountability by monitoring financial activities, aligning project budgets with organizational goals, and reducing unnecessary expenditures by 35%.● Preparing compelling grant proposals and data-driven impact reports using visualization tools such as Canva, achieving a 40% success rate in securing donor funding and stakeholder engagement. Show less

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  Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Microbiology Laboratory Technician

  ● Processed over 1,000 environmental samples using aseptic techniques, ensuring adherence to SOPs and improving sample processing accuracy by 15%.● Conducted diagnostic testing for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, HBV, and HCV for 700+ patients using ELISA, PCR, and RDTs, contributing to accurate patient diagnoses.● Operated advanced laboratory equipment to conduct and analyze biological experiments, including COBAS Systems (C311, AMPLIPREP, TaqMan 96, 6800, and 8000).● Supported clinical trial design, administration, and monitoring, maintaining strict compliance with GCP guidelines and enhancing protocol adherence by 20%.● Developed and maintained a comprehensive microbial database using Microsoft Access, streamlining data retrieval and reporting.● Collaborated with microbiologists, medical lab scientists, and public health professionals on virology and genomics research, fostering innovation and team efficiency.● Prepared and analyzed testing data using SPSS, generating insights to inform medical research and clinical practices.● Presented findings at departmental meetings and co-authored scientific manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the institute's research visibility. Show less

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  Lufat Farms

  Sept 2020 - Jan 2021

  Environmental Health Officer

  ● Conducted environmental health risk assessments across three farm branch locations, designing and executing mitigation strategies that reduced accident risks by 65% and improved compliance with industry safety standards.● Led teams in investigating pollution incidents and implementing tailored control measures, ensuring full regulatory compliance and minimizing operational disruptions.● Managed health and safety protocols for livestock, coordinating process optimization both on-site and during transport, resulting in a 30% reduction in disease occurrences and enhanced animal welfare.● Collaborated with stakeholders to design and roll out comprehensive environmental health and safety (EHS) programs, establishing standardized workflows and monitoring systems for ongoing compliance.● Facilitated routine audits and inspections, formulating hygiene regulations and achieving staff compliance with legislative standards, fostering a culture of safety and accountability. Show less

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  E-One Nigeria Limited

  Apr 2021 - Dec 2022

  Safety Officer

  ● Directed cross-functional risk assessment initiatives, delivering a 55% reduction in workplace incidents by implementing targeted safety controls and optimizing compliance with OHS standards.● Coordinated project site safety operations, including resource allocation, timeline tracking for maintenance schedules, and personnel training to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory frameworks.● Designed and deployed customized inspection frameworks in Microsoft Excel, improving equipment maintenance scheduling efficiency by 30% and achieving full compliance with safety protocols.● Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute OHS programs, establishing streamlined workflows and measurable performance indicators to enhance workplace safety culture.● Generated actionable insights through safety performance dashboards and reports, presenting findings to senior management via PowerPoint to support data-driven decision-making and project outcomes. Show less

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  Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2024

  Oral Health Graduate Intern

  ● Spearheading the development of the Illinois Oral Health Resource Map, conducting county-level data collection on dental providers, clinics, and resources, ensuring accurate representation on Google Maps and establishing a reliable data verification system for ongoing updates.● Overseeing Healthy Smiles Healthy Growth Survey data management; validating, cleaning, and analyzing survey data, resulting in a 20% reduction in data errors and providing more reliable information for program development and public health reporting.● Designing and producing impactful quarterly newsletters that convey oral health data, workforce stories, and updates, improving stakeholder engagement and fostering stronger collaboration across health organizations.● Enhancing the visibility of oral health campaigns by curating a comprehensive calendar of awareness events, leading to a 40% rise in social media engagement and a boost in participation at statewide health fairs and events.● Improving healthcare access for families affected by craniofacial anomalies by reviewing referrals and distributing educational materials, resulting in an increase in timely healthcare access for affected families.● Conducting statewide oral health research to compile the annual State Synopsis for the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, providing valuable insights into the state's oral health landscape and supporting data-driven decision-making. Show less

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  Illinois Public Health Association

  Sept 2024 - Dec 2024

  Public Health Research Intern

  ● Leading IRB application process for a multi-institutional study on preventive health behaviors, obtaining CITI certification and aligning research protocols with institutional requirements, ensuring ethical compliance from all participating entities.● Designing and launching a Qualtrics-based survey, adapting 25+ validated BRFSS questions to assess health behaviors and preventive health measures among Illinois health majors.● Developing and executing strategic outreach campaigns, utilizing Canva and Microsoft Outlook to create QR-coded flyers and targeted emails, thus maximizing survey participation within the Illinois public health community.● Creating and maintaining a comprehensive database of 45+ Illinois public health programs focused on community health and preventive medicine, streamlining data management and ensuring 100% accuracy in tracking program engagement. Show less