ABODUNDE DEMILADE SHEM

Public Health Specialist | Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Lagos State, NG.

About

Data-driven Public Health professional with a robust foundation in epidemiology, disease surveillance, and program implementation, adept at transforming complex health data into actionable insights. Proven expertise in designing and leading M&E frameworks, conducting qualitative and quantitative research, and analyzing data (SPSS, R, Excel) to optimize public health interventions and policy. Committed to strengthening health systems and informing evidence-based strategies to improve community health outcomes.

Work

Project DASA (Drug and substance abuse awareness campaign)
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Volunteer Team Lead, Data and Impact Team (Remote)

Remote

Summary

Led the design and implementation of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework for a multi-site drug and substance abuse awareness campaign, driving data-driven insights and program optimization.

Highlights

Designed and implemented a multi-site monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework, establishing robust data collection protocols for a drug and substance abuse awareness campaign.

Developed and standardized data collection tools, including baseline/endline surveys and activity tracking templates, ensuring consistent data capture across diverse outreach locations.

Coordinated a team of field data officers, facilitating real-time data collection, validation, and submission from school and community-based interventions.

Managed data quality assurance processes, including routine cleaning, verification, and error checking, to ensure 95%+ data accuracy and reliability for reporting.

Produced timely monthly impact reports and activity summaries, translating complex program data into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.

Established and maintained a centralized Google Drive data management system, enhancing data accessibility, organization, and reporting efficiency by 30%.

Analyzed program data using Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets, identifying key trends, gaps, and high-risk groups to inform targeted program adjustments and strategic decisions.

Glorious Cardinal Academy
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Member, College Student Advisory Board (Part Time)

Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided academic and career guidance to students, supporting informed decision-making on subject choices and future pathways while promoting holistic development.

Highlights

Delivered academic and career guidance to students, aiding decision-making on subject choices and future pathways for over 100 individuals.

Mentored students on personal development, goal setting, and study strategies, enhancing their academic and life-skills preparedness.

Organized and facilitated health and life-skills sessions, covering hygiene, nutrition, and adolescent health for diverse student groups.

Monitored student progress and identified learning or behavioral challenges, providing timely support and referrals to ensure academic success.

Evans Idiagbonya Memorial College
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Part Time Academic Tutor (Physical & Health Education)

Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Summary

Delivered engaging Physical and Health Education lessons to secondary school students, fostering healthy lifestyles and improved understanding of preventive health practices.

Highlights

Delivered Physical and Health Education lessons to secondary school students, promoting healthy lifestyles, physical fitness, and personal hygiene.

Developed and simplified lesson plans, improving student understanding of complex health concepts by an estimated 20%.

Educated students on critical topics including disease prevention, nutrition, and adolescent health issues, enhancing health literacy.

Assessed student participation and learning outcomes through tests and class activities, contributing to a 15% improvement in understanding of preventive health practices.

Drug and Substance abuse digital campaign, DASA
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Volunteer, Graphics Designer Team Lead (Remote)

Remote

Summary

Led the design and creation of impactful digital graphics and visual content for a drug and substance abuse awareness campaign, significantly increasing online engagement and clarity of prevention messages.

Highlights

Designed and produced over 50 digital graphics and visual content pieces for drug and substance abuse awareness campaigns, enhancing online sensitization efforts.

Collaborated with the campaign team to translate complex prevention messages into clear and creative visuals, improving message retention by 25%.

Contributed to a 30% increase in visibility and engagement on digital platforms through consistent branding and compelling messaging.

Enhanced campaign outreach and audience engagement by improving the visual appeal and clarity of drug abuse prevention messages.

Department of Public Health, Osun State University
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Research assistant

Osun State University, Osun State, Nigeria

Summary

Supported critical field data collection and management for child health research in rural communities, contributing to robust quantitative and qualitative data analysis and accurate reporting.

Highlights

Supported field data collection and data management for research on child health conditions across multiple rural communities.

Assisted in quantitative and qualitative data analysis using SPSS and ATLAS.ti, contributing to key research findings on health determinants.

Ensured high data quality, accuracy, and proper documentation for research reporting, enhancing the credibility of study outcomes.

Contributed to research on determinants of health outcomes, including hematuria and maternal health behaviors, influencing public health understanding.

Oregun Primary Healthcare center
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Student intern

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Contributed to the implementation of tuberculosis screening and community awareness campaigns, supporting primary healthcare service delivery and improving health awareness among community members.

Highlights

Contributed to the implementation of tuberculosis screening and community awareness campaigns, aligning with WHO guidelines.

Supported primary healthcare service delivery, including patient flow coordination and data documentation for over 50 daily patients.

Participated in health education sessions on maternal and child health, hygiene, and disease prevention, reaching over 100 community members.

Assisted with data collection for routine health programs, ensuring accurate and timely information for public health initiatives.

Hope for family Development initiatives
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Program Support volunteer

Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

Summary

Supported the implementation of youth development and community health programs, mobilizing over 50 young people and providing crucial logistical and administrative assistance to enhance program operations.

Highlights

Supported the implementation of youth development and community health programs, contributing to a 20% increase in youth participation in community initiatives.

Mobilized over 50 young people for health awareness campaigns and outreach programs, significantly expanding community reach and engagement.

Assisted in community sensitization on key public health issues, improving awareness on preventive health practices among hundreds of participants.

Provided logistical and administrative support for over 15 program activities, trainings, and events, ensuring smooth coordination and operational efficiency.

Education

Osun State University
Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Public Health

Languages

English

Certificates

Monitoring & Evaluation Fundamentals

Issued By

Global Health e-learning center

Drug and Substance abuse awareness campaign

Issued By

Certificate of participation

Introduction to statistics and probability for infectious diseases

Issued By

data.org (Epiverse)

Introduction to epidemic theory

Issued By

data.org (Epiverse)

General epidemiology applied to infectious disease

Issued By

data.org (Epiverse)

Introduction to R studio

Issued By

UDEMY

Skills

Public Health

Academic Writing, Critical Thinking, Program Planning, Support and Implementation, Time Management, Health Promotion and Education, Stakeholder Collaboration, Communication Skills, Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Evidence-Based Decision Making, Disease Surveillance, Program Implementation.

Data & Analytical

Analytical Skills, Technical Skills, SPSS, Basic R, Excel, ATLAS.ti, Epidemiological Data Analysis, Disease Surveillance & Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Data Visualization, Research & Evidence-Based Reporting, Basic Risk Assessment, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Health Data Analysis.

Projects

Epidemiological Surveillance Performance Dashboard

Summary

Built a Cholera-Lassa fever dashboard using R and Excel, identifying gaps in diagnostic confirmation, uneven disease burden, and emerging mortality trends with comprehensive KPI tracking.

Tuberculosis Surveillance Dashboard

Summary

Developed an interactive dashboard using Excel for monitoring tuberculosis trends across key regions in Nigeria, analyzing treatment outcomes and demographic patterns to support data-driven decision-making.