Anslem Audu, BM.,BCh., M.P.H., MSc. TQM

Experience

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  General Hospital

  Nov 1990 - Oct 1991

  Medical House Officer

  Performed General Medical duties in the department of Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics

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  Godwin Hospital

  Oct 1991 - Sept 1992

  Medical Officer (NYSC)

  • Performed General Medical duties in the department of Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics.• Carried out management duties as assigned by the Medical Director.• Provided HIV/AIDS Counseling, Sickle Cell Anemia Counseling services

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  Godwin Hospital LTD

  Nov 1991 - May 2002

  • Performed General Medical duties in the department of Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics.• Carried out management duties as assigned by the Medical Director.• Provided HIV/AIDS Counseling, Sickle Cell Anemia Counseling services • Performed General Medical duties in the department of Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics.• Carried out management duties as assigned by the Medical Director.• Provided HIV/AIDS Counseling, Sickle Cell Anemia Counseling services • Performed General Medical duties in the department of Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics.• Carried out management duties as assigned by the Medical Director.• Provided HIV/AIDS Counseling, Sickle Cell Anemia Counseling services • Performed General Medical duties in the department of Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics.• Carried out management duties as assigned by the Medical Director.• Provided Sickle Cell Anemia Counseling services

  • Principal Medical Officer

    May 1999 - May 2002

  • Senior Medical Officer

    May 1995 - May 1999

  • Medical Officer

    Nov 1992 - Jun 1995

  • Medical Officer (NYSC)

    Nov 1991 - Oct 1992
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  Hopital de Gisenyi

  Jun 2002 - May 2004

  Volunteer Medical Officer

  • Headed the Internal Medicine department overseeing the Male Medical and Female Medical wards and Tb/HIV/AIDS ward of the Hospital.• Performed general medical duties during call duty hours.• Participated actively in the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS (PMTCT) program of the hospital.• Managed TB/HIV co infected patients including the use of Anti-retroviral drugs.

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  Godwin Hospital LTD

  May 2004 - May 2005

  Principal Medical Officer

  • Performed General Medical duties in the department of Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics.• Carried out management duties as assigned by the Medical Director.• Provided HIV/AIDS Counseling, Sickle Cell Anemia Counseling services

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  Family Health International

  May 2005 - Nov 2011

  • Provided overall strategic leadership and technical assistance to the medical component of the GHAIN project in Lagos Zone.• Coordinated the delivery of both adult and Paediatric ARV treatment programmes; PMTCT programmes; HIV Counseling and testing (C&T) programmes using a variety of service delivery models including free standing (stand-alone), imbedded, integrated, mobile and outreach approaches in 17 public health facilities comprising General Hospitals and primary health care centers, and 3 stand-alone and faith-based facilities; and TB programmes in 14 DOTS Centers in Lagos State and an MDR-TB facility. • Provided managerial oversight to all members of the GHAIN medical services department (a total of 15 senior and intermediate officers) and to the clinical teams in all 24 participating public health facilities in Lagos. • Served as the technical coordinator for staff members representing other partners in the GHAIN consortium including The German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Agency (GLRA), and The HUCE-PACE. • Provided technical assistance on the GF R8 malaria grant program to Lagos State through technical training and mentoring of the Roll Back malaria team at the state and LGA level Show less • Provided technical leadership to the clinical services unit, providing technical support and assistance on clinical management of HIV/AIDS including the use of antiretroviral drugs and management of opportunistic infections in people living with HIV/AIDS. • Contributed to development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to HIV/AIDS care and support and apply these lessons to modify existing program.• Represented FHI/Nigeria to donors and government officials on issues of HIV/AIDS care and support at the state level. Show less

  • Senior Medical Services Advisor

    Sept 2007 - Nov 2011

  • Clinical Services Officer

    May 2005 - Sept 2007
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  Center for Integrated Health Programs

  Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

  Service Delivery Manager

  • Provided support in developing and managing health programs that maximize development results and impact.• Coordinated and managed the technical services essential to the functioning and effective implementation of all programmatic activities. • Provided direct supervision to service delivery specialists including HIV/AIDS thematic advisors: Pediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment Advisor, Clinical ART Advisor, TB/HIV Advisor, PMTCT Advisor, Palliative Care Advisor and the Regional Team Leaders in the supported states Show less

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  Achieving Health Nigeria Initative

  May 2012 - Jun 2012

  Senior Technical Officer/SCHARP project

  • Provided overall strategic leadership and technical assistance to the medical component of the SCHARP project in South west Zone.• Coordinated the delivery of both adult and Paediatric ARV treatment programmes; PMTCT programmes; HIV Counseling and testing (C&T) programmes using a variety of service delivery models including free standing (stand-alone), imbedded, integrated, mobile and outreach approaches in 27 public health facilities comprising General Hospitals and Primary Health Care Centers, and 3 stand-alone and faith-based facilities. Show less

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  UNICEF Nigeria

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2023

  • Designs, manages, implements, monitors and evaluates HIV/AIDS programmes. • Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or takes corrective action when necessary to meet HIV/AIDS programme objectives. • Contributes to the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation• Undertakes field visits to monitor HIV/AIDS programmes, as well as conducts periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. • Proposes and/or undertakes action on operational procedures affecting project management and implementation. • Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS programme• Participates in the development of the sectoral work plan, ensures the achievement of specific assigned objectives. Provides guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives.• Contributes to institutional capacity building, including through assisting government authorities in planning, organizing & evaluating training programmes tailored to identified training needs and objectives, for purposes of capacity building, Show less

  • Health Specialist

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2023

  • HIV/AIDS Specialist

    Jul 2012 - Jul 2019
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  UNICEF Nigeria, Port Harcourt Field Office

  Jul 2023 - now

  Chief Field Office

  Program Management • Coordinate the development, management and review of program annual work plans, mid-term reviews and all other programming processes for the Port Harcourt Field Office• Represents UNICEF within the WCAR region, by participating in meetings and events • Prepares relevant programme reports required for management, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports. • Coordinates the Zonal Management Team meeting on a monthly basis and share minutes with the Country office.• Undertakes field visits and ensures that staff conduct field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decides on required corrective action. • Provides authorities and service providers with technical support and guidance to plan and organize training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability. • Ensure the timely delivery of materials and supplies, and other services for program / project implementation. • Represent UNICEF with UN / donor agencies, particularly WFP, WHO, HCR and UN-OCHA, NGOs the Red Cross and community organizations to support inter-agency efforts, promote joint assessments and initiatives People Management • Facilitates, takes, and implements measures to ensure safety of UNICEF staff and assets in the Field Office. • Leads the Field Office team and manage the performance and conduct the staff members to deliver results for children. • Monitors compliance and provides training, support, and guidance to the programme team to meet objectives. • Identifies human resources requirements and on-going staff development needs. • Collaborates with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavors and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability. Show less