Ugonna Nwigwe OD, MPH, HMP, BAF, PMP, PHD Candidate

Experience

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  National Assembly of Nigeria (NASS) Clinic

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Optometrist Intern

  First Optometrist Intern at National Assembly (NASS)Clinic Abuja.•Developed the framework and training modules for Optometry Internship Program at NASS•Contributed to needs assessment and procurement of optometry equipments

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  National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Optometrist

  • Worked effectively both on an individual and team basis, coordinating patient care with physician specialists and allied health care professionals.• Served as primary eye care specialist, conducting preliminary examinations and prescribing optical aids to correct vision problems.• Provided medication as appropriate and managed patient care for minor pathologies.• Skilfully delivered needed eye care to a variety of patients in a busy hospital setting.

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  Eyezeron Limited, Abuja, Nigeria

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Optometrist

  • Successfully delivered vital vision services to communities that otherwise lacked access to eye care professionals.• Collaborated with a range of vision care specialists, including ophthalmologists, who were engaged in providing advanced care, including eye surgery.• Coordinated complete eye care service delivery, from basic screenings to surgery, to ensure rural community vision care needs were met.• Led government-sponsored visual screening programmes in rural communities.

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  British Red Cross

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2009

  Emergency Response Volunteer

  • Assisted people affected by disasters through promoted healing and recovery by providing personalised individual support.• Cooperated with diverse disaster response teams to launch rest centres and manage all aspects of centre operations.• Relayed information and messages to and from emergency sites, to law enforcement and to all other individuals or groups requiring notifications

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  Allied Healthcare, West London

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Domiciliary Care Worker

  • Skilfully evaluated individual client needs and carried out tailored care plans to address patient requirements.• Worked effectively on both an individual and team basis, provided patient care and cooperated with management and colleagues to coordinate overall care plans.• Provided compassionate, reliable direct patient care to clients who are ill and / or vulnerable• Assisting learning disabled clients with access needs; documented care plan changes and submitted reports to management. Show less

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  The Eye Place Ng.

  Mar 2010 - now

  Founder/Creative Head

  • Successfully built a patient base of about 2000 patients since inception and delivered the best patient care.• Successfully established a business partnership with over 10 of the foremost Health Maintenance Organizations in Nigeria.• Offered comprehensive eye exams and eye glasses to over 50 girls from low income homes through our social impact project, “Sight For Girls”.• Initiated the first ever employment visual screening exercise for new entrants into Nigerian Police Force, where I led the team that successfully screened 6,000 prospective officers across the country.• Successfully led my team to about 5 top organizations during our workplace eye care sensitization campaign. E.g. Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), and National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). Screened over 200 employees while educating them on various ways to protect their eyes and vision.• Formulates policies, chairs quarterly management meeting, set standards for operations and delivers strong financial performance. Show less

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  Yakubu Gowon Center, Abuja

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2010

  Consultant

  • Trained healthcare workers in 27 Local Government Areas of Imo State on the promotion of the use of long-lasting Insecticide Treated Net (LLIN) targeting universal coverage.• Promoted malaria diagnosis using microscopy at referral centres at Primary Health Facilities.

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  Obikentech Health Consultants

  Apr 2011 - Mar 2012

  Consultant

  • Developed methodology and tools for HIV/AIDS patients; conducted satisfaction survey.• Carried out qualitative and quantitative research in order to strengthen health care facilities based on quality HIV/AIDS treatment.• Conducted data capture and analysis, presented well documented report and organized dissemination meetings.

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  National Health Insurance Authority

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Senior Manager/Unit Head, Standards & Quality Assurance
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  National Health Insurance Authority

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Principal Manager/ Unit Head, Standards & Quality Assurance
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  National Health Insurance Authority

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

  Assistant Director/ Unit Head, Standards & Quality Assurance
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  National Health Insurance Authority

  Jan 2023 - now

  Deputy Director

  • Part of a team that successfully accredited about 500 Healthcare facilities, 57 Health Maintenance Organizations, 5 Mutual Health Organizations and 5 Civil Society Organizations.• Part of the team that reviewed the tools and methodology for the accreditation of Healthcare Facilities. • Part of team that reviewed the National Health Insurance scheme Tariff and Drug List.• Part of the National Technical Working Group on quality of care for maternal and new born health.• Developed methodology and tools for the accreditation of Healthcare facilities, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO), Civil Society Organizations and Mutual Health Associations. • Carried out monitoring and evaluation processes, collected and compiled data, analyzed data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system. Show less

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  National Health Insurance Authority

  Jan 2024 - now

  Project Manager