USMAN GARBA AHMAD

Community Nutrition and Public Health Practitioner

Kano, NG.

About

Highly dedicated Community Nutrition and Public Health Practitioner with over 5 years of experience driving impactful health initiatives across rural and underserved communities. Proven expertise in field data collection, community mobilization, and program implementation, significantly contributing to immunization, birth registration, and child nutrition outcomes. Collaborated effectively with key national and international partners, including UNICEF, WHO, and Clinton Health Access Initiative, to implement evidence-based public health interventions and improve maternal and child health.

Work

Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

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Field Enumerator, Health Programme

Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

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Summary

Participated in critical health programs as a Field Enumerator, focusing on data collection and monitoring for maternal and child health initiatives.

Highlights

Executed comprehensive data collection for maternal and child health programs, gathering insights from 200+ households to inform strategic interventions.

Monitored key nutrition indicators for over 500 under-five children, identifying trends and contributing to early intervention strategies.

Provided critical support for field supervision and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of program progress for stakeholders.

National Population Registration Commission (in collaboration with UNICEF)

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Enumerator

Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

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Summary

Served as an Enumerator for the National Population Registration Commission, collaborating with UNICEF to enhance civil registration and public health initiatives.

Highlights

Led household registration campaigns across rural communities, significantly improving civil registration coverage for over 5,000 individuals.

Implemented targeted awareness programs on birth registration, reaching over 10,000 community members to enhance child protection and access to essential services.

Collected and meticulously documented critical demographic data, contributing to robust government planning and resource allocation for public health initiatives.

Fostered strong collaborations with 50+ local leaders and health workers, increasing community participation in health programs by 30%.

Aminu Kano Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital

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Nutrition Student Trainee

Aminu Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

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Summary

Completed a nutrition internship, assisting with dietary assessments, patient counseling, and nutrition screenings for vulnerable populations.

Highlights

Assisted nutrition officers in conducting dietary assessments and patient counseling for 100+ individuals, contributing to personalized health plans.

Supported comprehensive nutrition screening for 200+ children and mothers, facilitating early detection of nutritional deficiencies.

Gained practical experience observing the management of complex malnutrition cases, enhancing understanding of clinical nutrition interventions.

World Health Organisation (WHO)

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Ad-hoc Staff, Routine Immunisation

Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

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Summary

Supported routine immunization programs as Ad-hoc Staff, contributing to outreach campaigns and maintaining essential health records.

Highlights

Supported 15+ immunization outreach campaigns, facilitating the vaccination of over 2,000 individuals in remote areas.

Mobilized and engaged 500+ caregivers, significantly increasing participation in crucial vaccination activities.

Maintained accurate records of immunization coverage for over 3,000 children, ensuring data integrity for public health reporting.

Education

College of Health Science and Technology, Kano

Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Diploma Nutrition and Dietetics

College of Health Science and Technology, Kano

Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Diploma Food Hygiene and Nutrition

College of Health Science and Technology, Kano

Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Certificate Food Hygiene and Nutrition

Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Senior Secondary School Certificate

Languages

Hausa

English

English

Fluent

Hausa

Native

Certificates

Capacity Building Training

Young Men Network

Integrated Birth Registration & Immunisation

UNICEF

Sustainable Diet

UNITAR

Health Safety & Environment (HSE)

Project & Safety Management Consulting

Information Technology Training

Randatech Systems

Skills

Community Health

Child Health Promotion, Nutrition Education, Public Health Interventions.

Data Collection

Field Data, Household Surveys, Demographic Data, Data Documentation.

Immunization Programs

Program Support, Outreach Campaigns, Vaccination Activities, Immunization Coverage.

Campaign Management

Birth Registration Campaigns, Program Implementation, Awareness Programs.

Community Engagement

Health Education, Stakeholder Collaboration, Community Mobilization.

Nutrition Surveillance

Indicator Monitoring, Public Health Monitoring, Dietary Assessment, Nutrition Screening.

Monitoring & Reporting

Field Activities, Performance Tracking, Program Progress Reporting.

ICT Skills

Data Recording, Digital Literacy, Information Technology.

Collaboration

Teamwork, Multistakeholder Collaboration, Partnership Development.

References

Garba Mato Adamu

Ward Focal Person, Kano State, Primary Healthcare Management Board. 07035858074

Alhaji Yusuf Maigaro

District Head, Garo Town. 08061454393

Auwal Dauda

Hajj Centre Officer. 07035706500

Projects

Role of Food Hygiene in Preventing Nutritional Disorders among Children Under Five

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Summary

Research project investigating the impact of food hygiene practices on the prevention of nutritional disorders in children under five years old.

Prevalence of Marasmus among Under-Five Children

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Summary

Study on the prevalence of Marasmus, a severe form of malnutrition, among children under five in specific communities.