Evelyn Erdoo Orya, MBBS, MIPH (LSTM), FWACP

Experience

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  National Defence college ( War College) Clinic

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2012

  Medical Officer ( NYSC)
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  Federal Ministry of Works and Housing Clinic, Abuja

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  Medical Officer
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  RAEAB Medical Centre, Abuja

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

  Medical Officer
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  National Polio Emergency Operations center, Abuja.

  May 2015 - Apr 2017

  Monitoring and Accountability Consultant

  Prepare supervisory checklists, write reports and submit to National EOC on a weekly basis.• Review the data to show trends in the implementation of planned activities for the Polio Eradication Program.• Monitor the implementation of planned activities and collect data on the accountability framework with clear recommendations on individuals for rewards and sanctions• Field support to the poorest performing LGAs and Wards• Channeling resource support to the poorest performing LGAs and Wards e.g. Operational funds, pluses etc Show less

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  Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH)

  May 2017 - Mar 2021

  Senior Registrar in community Medicine

  • Conducted outbreak investigations for epidemic diseases such as Lassa fever, yellow fever, measles, cholera and meningitis.• Engaged with stakeholders in the State MOH, Epidemiology unit and State primary health care board to build capacity on activities carried out in the various units.• Conducted active case search on clinic registers to check for diseases of public health importance.• Conducted research on various topics using both quantitative and qualitative methods and analyzed with various software.• Collected qualitative and quantitative data and facilitated a theory of change workshop for patients with neglected tropical diseases.• Worked in collaboration with WHO, Cold stores, NEMA, PEPSA among others to offer services during rotations.• Writing of technical reports, proposals and manuscripts for various issues of public health importance including Covid-19.• Conducted and coordinated community diagnosis using surveys in various communities to determine the prevalent disease conditions and provide interventions.• Participated in technical meetings at state level supporting Lassa and yellow fever activities.• Trained Community health extension workers and junior residents on various health related activities.• Served as acting Medical Superintendent in Gindiri Comprehensive Health Centre in Plateau State. • Organized and participated in outreaches in various communities in Plateau State.• Conducted routine immunization and immunization plus days.• Carried out other activities required in the clinic and other related institutions.• Attended workshops on maternal and child health with a focus on reducing maternal and child deaths.• Case management and drug-based prevention of malaria especially among children under-five years and pregnant women.• Involvement in the distribution and promotion of use of long-lasting insecticide treated nets (LLIN) to pregnant women and children under-fives in Mangu LGA. Show less

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  Management Sciences for Health (Presidential Malaria Initiative for States)

  Mar 2021 - Sept 2022

  Case management/Malaria in pregnancy advisor

  I actively engaged with the State Malaria Elimination Program (SMEP), SMOH, SPHCDA and relevant partners to implement strategies that will eliminate malaria in the State using latest national malaria case management and MIP policy, guidelines and strategies with responsibilities outlined below: • Worked in collaboration with State technical malaria lead to build capacity of SMEP, health providers at supported health facilities and in the community in provision of quality malaria case management and Malaria in Pregnancy services through trainings, mentoring and supportive supervision.• Provided technical assistance to the SMEP and SMOH on effective engagement of public health service providers and other stakeholders on compliance with case management and MIP national guidelines.• Prepared project reports, technical publications and success stories.• Worked closely with SMEP team to monitor and analyze overall state data especially malaria case management and IPTp data Show less

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  Sydani Group

  Oct 2022 - Feb 2024

  Engagement Manager

  •Provided technical leadership in the development of evidence-based strategies in achieving the project objectives for clients. •Efficiently managed project tasks/ activities using best approaches to ensure timely completion of activities and milestones • Effectively managed stakeholders at different levels and funds in an accountable manner • I successfully managed the following projects- Led a Polio immunization project that tested the use of a needless device for administration in Kano state to minimize pain for children and increase acceptability - Technical advisor to NPHCDA/NMEP in the development of the proposal for the malaria vaccine that is about to be rolled out- Led the support for the roll out of HPV vaccine across 8 states in the country with high coverage rates - Led the implementation of a multi country assessment of the Malaria RDT capturing and reporting to identify and address issues leading to consistently high positivity rates- Co-managed a project on that built the management capacity of health managers at Niger state Primary Health Care Board. Actively participated in policy developments and execution Show less

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  McKing Consulting

  Mar 2024 - now

  Polio Consultant

  Providing technical and strategic support to the State Primary Health care board on immunization especially Polio. Constantly designing strategies to improve immunization delivery and uptake for children under-five years.