CHINENYE AMA

Public Health Professional | Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) | Data Collection | Community Engagement | Social Impact Innovation

About

Emerging public health professional with experience in data collection, community engagement, research, and program support. Contributed to the design and implementation of community-focused initiatives, including COSA and EpiSentinel, aimed at addressing public health and social development challenges. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a growing interest in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and evidence-based approaches to improving program performance and community outcomes.

Work

NJFP – Primary Health Care Initiative Africa
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Development & Social Impact Innovator

Summary

Led community engagement and education initiatives focused on substance abuse awareness and prevention, driving stakeholder collaboration to promote evidence-based rehabilitation strategies.

Highlights

Spearheaded community engagement and education initiatives, raising awareness for substance abuse prevention and rehabilitation across target populations.

Cultivated strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, expanding outreach capabilities and enhancing program visibility.

Developed and disseminated evidence-based rehabilitation education, contributing to improved public understanding and support for recovery programs.

Facilitated active community participation in health initiatives, ensuring programs were culturally relevant and impactful.

Volunteer

Founders Friday Kaduna
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Master of Ceremony

Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Summary

Facilitated high-impact stakeholder engagement and communication during innovation and community events, enhancing coordination and participation.

Highlights

Orchestrated seamless stakeholder engagement and communication, successfully bridging diverse groups during key innovation and community events.

Drove enhanced community participation by coordinating activities, resulting in more inclusive and impactful event outcomes.

Managed event flow and logistics, ensuring a professional and engaging experience for all attendees and participants.

Leveraged strong communication skills to articulate event objectives and facilitate productive discussions among attendees.

Center for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP)
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Treatment Support Personnel

Summary

Provided critical support for community-based data collection, documentation, and reporting, ensuring data integrity for effective program monitoring and evaluation.

Highlights

Managed comprehensive data collection and documentation processes for community-based health programs, ensuring 100% data accuracy for reporting.

Facilitated effective stakeholder engagement, contributing to the seamless implementation of vital health initiatives.

Maintained meticulous records for monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes, enhancing data-driven decision-making.

Contributed to the generation of timely and accurate reports, providing insights into program performance and areas for improvement.

Primary Health Care Television
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Practicum

Summary

Assisted with comprehensive field monitoring and data collection activities, ensuring program quality and supporting community sensitization efforts for public health initiatives.

Highlights

Conducted field monitoring across various programs, assessing attendance, learning environments, and overall program quality to inform improvements.

Supported beneficiary data collection and documentation, ensuring accurate records for program evaluation.

Actively participated in community sensitization and outreach sessions, enhancing public health awareness and engagement.

Contributed to the evaluation of program effectiveness by analyzing collected data and reporting on key findings.

Education

National Open University of Nigeria

B.Sc.

Public Health Science

Kaduna Polytechnic
Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

National Diploma

Science Laboratory Technology

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Diploma

Integrated Science

Awards

Selected Founder Fellow

Awarded By

iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab

Recognized for entrepreneurial potential and selected to participate in a prestigious startup acceleration program.

Recognized Participant

Awarded By

3MTT Weekly Reflection Challenge

Acknowledged for active participation and contributions in the 3MTT Weekly Reflection Challenge.

Skills

Monitoring & Evaluation

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Data Collection, Field Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting, Data Quality Support.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

Community Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Mobilization, Outreach.

Public Health & Research

Public Health Research, Needs Assessment, Epidemiological Monitoring, Health Reporting, Disease Surveillance, Public Health Decision-Making, Disease Prevention.

Leadership & Strategy

Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Project Coordination, Problem Solving.

Tools & Communication

Communication, Graphic Design, Canva.

Projects

EpiSentinel - Public Health Surveillance Project

Summary

Focused on community-based data collection, epidemiological monitoring, health reporting, and stakeholder engagement, supporting evidence-based public health decision-making and disease prevention efforts.

COSA Initiative

Summary

Led the development of a research-informed social impact initiative addressing substance abuse awareness and rehabilitation advocacy.