Nafisa Abdu

Experience

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  World Health Organization

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

  LOTS Quality Assurance Sampling Facilitator
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  Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  Medical Doctor (House Officer)
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  SUDEHI Group of Company

  Nov 2013 - Nov 2013

  Chronic Care Coordinator
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  FHI 360

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  Chronic Care Volunteer Coordinator
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  Palladium: Make It Possible

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2018

  Technical Officer-Reproductive Maternal and Child Health

  “Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Programme (MNCH2) – Kano”, FCDO-funded. Budget: 85million GBP• Played a key role in the implementation of integrated RMNCH technical delivery at national/state levels; • Ensured the delivery of the programme activities on budget and scope by providing robust financial management, including analysis of the cause of variance on the programme on a monthly basis;• Enabled high-quality and excellence of integrated health service delivery, accountability, and advocacy through strategic planning and demand creation;• Maximized impact and responsiveness of the programme by successfully managing support functions;• Provided effective planning, monitoring and evaluation of programme activities through developing a tracking sheet for ongoing activities and reports;• Pioneered and established a system that became a repository of information and skills on the programme not existing before; • Led the implementation and delivery of the voluntary obstetric scheme;• Oversaw programme knowledge management by monitoring and reviewing the documentation and progress reports;• Ensured smooth implementation and coordination of technical activities by liaising with partner organizations, including government stakeholders and STTAs (short-term technical assistants, consultants). Show less

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  Transpac Nigeria

  Dec 2017 - now

  Founder

  Vision and Strategy:• Conceive, develop, and communicate the organization's mission, vision, and strategic goals.• Lead the creation and execution of long-term strategies to achieve the organization's mission and objectives.• Continuously assess the organization's effectiveness and adapt strategies as needed to remain relevant and impactful.Governance and Leadership:• Serve as a passionate advocate and spokesperson for the organization's cause and values.• Participate actively in board meetings, providing insights and guidance on matters related to governance, policy, and decision-making.• Collaborate with fellow board members to ensure the organization's legal, ethical, and financial compliance.• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity within the board and the organization as a whole.Fundraising and Financial Stewardship:• Cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and partners to secure funding and resources.• Play a leading role in fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, grant applications, and special events.• Oversee the organization's financial health, working with the finance committee and executive leadership to ensure prudent financial management.Community Engagement and Outreach:• Act as a bridge between the organization and the community, fostering positive relationships and partnerships.• Represent the organization at public events, conferences, and networking opportunities to raise awareness and build support.• Collaborate with staff to develop and implement effective communication and outreach strategies.Program Development and Impact:• Provide strategic input on program development, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and goals.• Monitor and assess program outcomes, making data-driven decisions to enhance the organization's impact and effectiveness.• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement in programs and services. Show less

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  Options Consultancy Services

  Apr 2018 - Apr 2021

  “Women’s Integrated Sexual Health Programme (WISH) – Nigeria (Kano and Jigawa)” FCDO-funded. Budget: 77million GBP•Provided leadership in all aspects of technical assistance for the efficient delivery of evidence and accountability activities;•Enabled the successful implementation of accountability approaches through the development of advocacy and accountability tools to monitor domestic financing, quality assurance, and policy commitments;•Strengthened government stewardship by ensuring the effective use of evidence for holding the State governments of Kano and Jigawa accountable for their sexual reproductive health (SRH) commitments;•Identified constraints and priority areas and included them into an action plan with comprehensive indicators;•Designed a set of activities linked to commitments tracked by the Ministries of Health, TWGs, and accountability mechanisms;•Packaged the evidence into usable formats and ensured its inclusion in costed implementation plans;•Contributed to the refinement of logframe indicators and country targets for quality improvement and accountability work;•Collected baseline data and milestones for these indicators during the inception period;•Developed civil society coalitions to facilitate effective accountability mechanisms for SRH and Family Planning (FP) outcome tracking and provided technical advice on the strategical use of evidence for appropriate budget allocation;•Built the capacity of civil society and media on budget tracking and advocacy by providing training and coaching sessions; •Used relevant data and tools, as well as empowerment and FP principles of advocacy to facilitate programme implementation;•Nurtured relations with stakeholders (Government, CSOs, influencers, parliamentarians, health stakeholders), establishing a coordinated approach in using local data to influence government priorities;•Produced timely and accurate reports on the progress towards evidence and accountability. Show less “Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Programme (MNCH2) – Kano” FCDO-funded. Budget: 85 million GBP• Led the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) evidence generation based on maternal and perinatal death reviews/audits (MPDRs) and analysis of community and facility scorecards in the state;• Oversaw the synthesizing, packaging, and disseminating of evidence to various stakeholders, enabling them to make informed decisions on the effective delivery of services increasing health services performance;• Ensured the government used evidence in planning, budgeting, and decision making on MNCH services;• Enhanced effectiveness, equity, and efficiency in providing health services for women and children by supporting civil society coalitions, facility health committees, and media in using data for advocacy;• Designed and implemented effective accountability tools to track MNH progress and commitments; • Developed impactful advocacy strategies, action plans, and materials to promote effective use of evidence as a call to action;• Consolidated accountability structures in the state by designing efficient advocacy policies to hold government accountable;• Strengthened MPDR committees, especially the perinatal components, by providing a diagnosis of maternal deaths according to the WHO International Classification of Disease;• Mentored and delivered training to different cadres of staff and partners on conducting Maternal Perinatal Death Review and Surveillance (MPDSR), data generation, data analysis, and packaging;• Mainstreamed maternal and child health strengthening activities in the annual state plan;• Presented evidence to the state-led accountability mechanisms for use during advocacies;• Engaged with stakeholders, including State/LGA government, service providers, CSOs, FHCs, civil society coalitions and represented the organization in review meetings to mitigate issues related to maternal and child health; Show less

  • Evidence and Accountability Advisor

    Feb 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Evidence and Advocacy Coordinator

    Apr 2018 - Jan 2019
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  World Bank Group

  Apr 2021 - Jul 2023

  Senior Technical Advisor

  “Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria” (ANRiN) Project, financed by the World Bank (WB). Budget: 232 million USD • Provide technical and operational assistance to the ANRiN Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to achieve agreed Disbursement Linked Indicator (DLI) results in line with the annual approved work plans;• Play a key role in the management of contractors and consultants for smooth completion of work activities;• Determine risks and bottlenecks in project implementation, proposing solutions to enable an early resolution of issues;• Facilitate project impact evaluation and operational research on the basic package of nutrition services in the community and support the periodic achievement verification of DLI results conducted by the Independent Verification Agency;• Lead the efforts of various actors on nutrition-related aspects, integrating ANRiN project within other state nutrition interventions to ensure sustainability and effective utilization of resources;• Provide efficient coordination between the sectors of health, education, agriculture, rural development, women’s affairs, social development, and NASSCO/NCTO to achieve nutrition results and effectively engage with stakeholders, including WB, partners, officials, and technical teams, for robust project implementation;• Undertake supervision visits to project sites, document lessons learned, and produce reports on qualitative and quantitative project achievements and DLI results for the Project Coordinator and SPIU. Show less