Dr. Jerry Pantuvo, MSc, MPH, FRSPH

Experience

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  Federal Medical Centre Jalingo

  Sept 2004 - Aug 2012

  Principal Medical Officer

  Worked as a principal medical officer in the Paediatrics Department of the Federal Medical Centre Jalingo, where I utilized my skills and experience to provide quality healthcare to sick children, attended to patients with primary and secondary care needs.• Attended to sick children in the Paediatric Emergency Unit, ensuring timely and appropriate care is provided.• Conducted ward rounds to monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.• Attended to outpatients that present with primary care needs such as immunization, growth and development monitoring and basic preventive measures.• Investigated, interpreted results, and initiated appropriate treatment or referral to other specialists.• Attended to paediatric HIV patients, providing appropriate care and support.• Trained and mentored intern doctors on clinical skills and protocols for the management of paediatric patients.• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals and departments to ensure comprehensive care for patients.• Participated in clinical meetings, and research activities Skills: Show less

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  World Health Organization

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2021

  Surveillance Officer for the World Health Organization (WHO) in its Health Emergency Programme in Adamawa State, utilizing my skills and knowledge in public health and surveillance to support identification, reporting, and response to diseases of public health importance in a fragile and conflict-affected state.• Designed and implemented surveillance systems using Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response Strategy to improve the reporting and monitoring of infectious diseases, such as Lassa Fever and Mpox.• Conducted data analysis and developed reports on disease trends and outbreaks• Collaborated with the Ministries of Health, Agriculture, and Environment, the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and partners to respond to disease outbreaks • Conducted periodic training for health workers on disease surveillance and reporting Show less worked as a Cluster Coordinator with World Health Organization's Polio eradication initiative, supporting local government areas to improve herd immunity through routine immunization, planning and implementing supplemental immunization activities following outbreaks, and strengthening the surveillance system for diseases of public health importance• Collaborated with local government authorities to develop and implement comprehensive polio eradication plans.• Provided technical support to local government health workers on immunization strategies to improve vaccination coverage and reduce the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases.• Coordinated with other public health organizations and partners to ensure effective communication and collaboration toward achieving the goal of polio eradication.• Conducted training programs for local government health workers on polio surveillance, case detection, and outbreak response.• Monitored and evaluated the implementation of routine and supplemental immunization activities and disease surveillance and provided regular feedback to local government authorities for improvement.• Analyzed data from surveillance systems to identify and respond to outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and monitored the relevant indicators to ensure the sensitivity, specificity, and responsiveness of the system. Show less

  • Surveillance Officer

    May 2017 - Aug 2021

  • Cluster Coordinator

    Sept 2013 - May 2017
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  UK Health Security Agency

  Sept 2021 - now

  Technical Advisor, Surveillance and Epidemiology

  Technical Advisor - Surveillance and Epidemiology with the UK Health Security Agency on its International Health Regulations Strengthening Project in Nigeria.• Provide technical support and expertise in the areas of surveillance and epidemiology to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)• Work with the NCDC to strengthen their surveillance systems for early detection and response to public health threats• Conduct surveillance data analysis and interpretation, and provide recommendations for action• Provide technical support to the NCDC in the investigation and response to outbreaks and other public health events• Collaborate with other technical advisors and partners to ensure the effective implementation of the NCDC’s identified priorities• Participate in meetings and represent the project in technical working groups and other forums as required• Develop and deliver relevant training to build the capacity of the public health workforce at the national and sub-national levels • Prepare technical reports and presentations as required Show less