NUHU DABO MATO
Environmental Health Officer | Public Health Specialist
Behind INEC Office off dukkurma street Dass LGA Bauchi state, 741101, Dass LGA, NG.About
Highly dedicated and results-driven Environmental Health Officer with extensive experience in public health program implementation, disease surveillance, community engagement, and health data management across Nigeria. Proven ability to lead health campaigns, improve community health outcomes, and ensure compliance with public health standards, seeking to leverage expertise in a challenging role focused on public health improvement.
Work
WHO
|Lassa Fever Active Case Search and Rodent Control
N/A, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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Summary
Executed Lassa fever prevention and control measures, including community education and rodent eradication campaigns.
Highlights
Delivered health education to suspected communities on Lassa fever prevention, enhancing public awareness and safety.
Distributed chemical rat baits for rodent reduction, effectively controlling vector populations in affected areas.
Retrieved deceased rats after bait application for sanitary burial, mitigating disease transmission risks.
Reported identified mammals and total retrieved rats per community, contributing to accurate surveillance data.
Mitosath Nigeria
|Frontline Health Worker
N/A, N/A, Nigeria
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Summary
Led drug distribution efforts and data management for public health initiatives, ensuring accurate record-keeping and efficient resource allocation.
Highlights
Trained Community Drug Distributors (CDDs) on proper drug distribution protocols, enhancing program reach and effectiveness.
Managed the issuance and retrieval of drug remnants at activity closure, ensuring accountability and resource optimization.
Collected and summarized daily activity data, providing crucial insights for program monitoring and evaluation.
WHO
|Ward Surveillance Focal Person
Bununu East Ward, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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Summary
Oversaw active case surveillance and community engagement for vaccine-preventable diseases in ward catchment communities.
Highlights
Conducted active case searches for vaccine-preventable diseases across ward catchment communities, improving early detection.
Supervised non-focal sites to ensure comprehensive surveillance coverage and data integrity.
Liaised with community key informants and traditional leaders to facilitate timely reporting and sensitization on vaccine-preventable diseases.
Documented and reported all suspected vaccine-preventable diseases to LGA DSNO, ensuring accurate epidemiological records.
Malaria Consortium
|Health Facility Worker
N/A, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed malaria chemoprevention programs, including training, supervision, and data collection to enhance public health outcomes.
Highlights
Trained Community Drug Distributors (CDDs) for seasonal malaria chemoprevention, expanding program implementation capacity.
Supervised CDDs during campaign cycles using ODK and CTO, ensuring adherence to protocols and data quality.
Collected and summarized daily CDD tally sheets, providing critical program performance data.
Submitted daily call-in data to the LGA SMC WhatsApp forum, facilitating real-time communication and coordination.
Managed the collection and storage of SPAQ (Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention) medications, ensuring supply chain integrity.
Provided capacity training to CCD teams prior to implementation, enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.
Sabon Garin Burgel PHC Dass
|Health Care Waste Management Focal Person (Contract)
Dass, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed comprehensive health care waste processes, from procurement to disposal, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards.
Highlights
Procured essential health care waste materials, maintaining consistent supply for facility operations.
Recorded all types of waste generated daily within the health care facility, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
Supervised daily and monthly general sanitation efforts, maintaining high standards of hygiene and infection control.
Facilitated the incineration of dry waste, ensuring safe and compliant disposal methods.
Managed the burial of all generated waste, adhering to environmental health guidelines.
Implemented robust infection prevention and control measures, significantly reducing health risks.
Dass LGA, Bauchi State
|Fixed Post Vaccinator, Oral Polio Eradication Campaign
Dass LGA, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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Summary
Administered vaccinations and reported campaign progress for the Oral Polio Eradication initiative, enhancing public health immunity.
Highlights
Vaccinated eligible children with non-OPV antigens during campaigns, contributing to broader immunization coverage.
Summarized and reported vaccination post activities, ensuring accurate data for campaign monitoring and evaluation.
Government Science Secondary School Dass
|Member, School-Based Management Committee
Dass, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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Summary
Oversaw school operations, managed resources, and ensured adherence to educational standards for improved student and staff welfare.
Highlights
Supervised school premises to identify and address potential damage, ensuring a safe learning environment.
Monitored the conduct of school teachers and principals, maintaining professional standards and accountability.
Planned and secured funding for school initiatives, supporting educational development and resource acquisition.
Implemented disciplinary actions for teachers and students defaulting on standards, upholding school regulations.
Managed school resources and financial allocations, ensuring efficient utilization for educational purposes.
Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency
|Validator COVID-19 (Scale 1.0, 2.0, 3.0)
N/A, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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Summary
Validated COVID-19 immunization data and supported vaccination uptake efforts, ensuring accurate records and community mobilization.
Highlights
Performed picture validation of immunized individuals, ensuring data accuracy and integrity for COVID-19 vaccination records.
Assisted in mobilizing communities for COVID-19 vaccination uptake, significantly increasing participation rates.
Summarized and reported validated individual information to the EMID server, contributing to comprehensive public health data.
General Hospital Dass
|Volunteer Health Clinician GE Camp
Dass, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided nursing care to cholera patients and managed health waste, ensuring proper sanitation and infection control.
Highlights
Offered nursing care to cholera patients, supporting recovery and mitigating disease spread.
Managed health waste generated for treatment and disposal, ensuring environmental safety and public health compliance.
Chlorinated soiled items from patients for disinfection, preventing cross-contamination.
Chlorinated wells in suspected areas reported of disease, safeguarding community water sources.
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
|Course Tutor & Supervisor
Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided academic instruction and supervised student activities at the College of Nursing and Midwifery Gombe.
Highlights
Tutored student midwives and nurses, enhancing their understanding of course material and clinical skills.
Contributed to community development services, applying public health knowledge in practical settings.
Marked examination papers, ensuring fair and accurate assessment of student performance.
Supervised and screened newly admitted students, streamlining the admission process and maintaining academic standards.
Society for Family Health
|Interpersonal Communication Agent
N/A, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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Summary
Conducted health education and sensitization campaigns to promote family planning and reproductive health services.
Highlights
Delivered health talks to women of childbearing age and pregnant women at health centers, increasing uptake of family planning services.
Facilitated group discussions with family men on the importance of family planning, fostering informed decisions within households.
Sensitized community resource groups and religious leaders about family planning services, broadening outreach and acceptance.
Issued referral forms to sensitized individuals, ensuring access to health centers for family planning services.
Volunteer
Sabon Garin Burgel PHC
|Volunteer Routine Immunization Officer (RI)
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Summary
Provided daily and weekly immunization services, managed micro-planning, and conducted community sensitization for vaccine-preventable diseases.
Highlights
Provided daily and weekly services related to vaccine-preventable diseases in the ward catchment area, ensuring consistent immunization access.
Developed and updated REW (Reaching Every Ward) micro plans, optimizing immunization outreach strategies.
Summarized monthly sessions conducted in the health facility, providing clear performance metrics.
Tracked immunization defaulters, improving follow-up rates and overall coverage.
Sensitized community members on the importance of immunization uptake, boosting public health awareness.
Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency
|Volunteer Community Engagement Focal Person
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Summary
Served as a liaison for health campaigns, supervised community resource groups, and led sensitization efforts to promote active community involvement.
Highlights
Acted as liaison for new health campaign activities, facilitating active community involvement and engagement.
Supervised community resource groups (e.g., mama-to-mama support, TBAs, 100 women group, religious groups) for effective community engagement.
Conducted timely sensitization of community and religious leaders on emerging health issues, fostering proactive public health responses.
Collected, summarized, and reported community engagement activities and RI reporting system data, ensuring accurate program oversight.
Supervised RI service providers during outreach and fixed sessions for defaulter tracking, enhancing immunization coverage.
Assisted in the conduct of immunization activities, directly contributing to public health efforts.
Sabon Garin Burgel PHC Dass
|Volunteer M&E Officer
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Summary
Managed monthly data collection, summary, and analysis for various health units, supporting effective monitoring and evaluation.
Highlights
Collected and summarized monthly data from health facility units into the facility NHMIS, ensuring comprehensive data integration.
Submitted data copies to the LGA M&E office, facilitating regional oversight and reporting.
Conducted priority diseases analysis, identifying trends and informing public health interventions.
Dass LGA Bauchi State
|Distribution Point Supervisor, ITN Campaign
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Summary
Coordinated the planning, collection, and reporting of ITN (Insecticide-Treated Net) distribution data to target populations.
Highlights
Planned catchment settlement target populations, ensuring equitable distribution of ITNs.
Managed the collection and storage of point distribution nets, maintaining inventory integrity.
Collected, collated, and reported all point ITN information to LGA, providing comprehensive campaign data.
Education
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
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Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD)
Public Health
College of Health Technology Ningi
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Higher National Diploma (HND)
Environmental Health Technology
College of Health Technology Ningi
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National Diploma (ND)
Environmental Health Technology
Government Science Secondary School
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Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE)
General Studies
Waziri Mazadu Central Primary School Dass LGA
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First School Leaving Certificate (FSLCE)
Primary Education
Awards
Certificate of Merit on Health Care Waste Management
Awarded By
Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Nigeria State Health Investment Project
Awarded for exceptional contributions to health care waste management practices and initiatives.
Certificate of Merit
Awarded By
College of Nursing and Midwifery Gombe State
Recognized for outstanding performance and contributions during the National Youth Service Corps assignment.
Languages English and English
English
Certificates
N-Power N-Health Training
Issued By
N-Power N-Health (Bauchi State N-SIP Office)
Microsoft 2013 Basic
Issued By
Online Course
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Certificate
Issued By
National Youth Service Corps
Pets under National Reproductive Health & HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Project
Issued By
NYSC Scheme
Participation with Society for Family Health (SFH)
Issued By
Society for Family Health
Effective School Management Plan and Accountability (SBMC)
Issued By
N/A
Skills
Communication & Engagement
Interpersonal Communication, Public Relations, Community Engagement, Sensitization, Stakeholder Management, Health Education.
Data Management & Analysis
Data Collection, Survey CTO, ODK, KoboToolbox, Data Summary, Data Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), NHMIS, Priority Diseases Analysis.
Health Program Implementation
Disease Surveillance, Immunization Programs, Malaria Chemoprevention, Lassa Fever Control, COVID-19 Vaccination, Oral Polio Eradication, Drug Distribution, ITN Distribution, Health System Familiarization.
Environmental Health & Waste Management
Health Waste Management, Infection Prevention & Control, Sanitation, Chlorination, Rodent Control, Waste Procurement, Waste Incineration, Waste Burial.
Project & Team Management
Facilitation, Coordination, Teamwork, Team Building, Results Orientation, Organization, Problem Solving, Project Planning.
Technical & Digital Literacy
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Technical Writing, Digital Data Collection Tools.
Critical Thinking & Adaptability
Critical Thinking, Flexibility, Adaptability.
References
Eng. Alh. Ibrahim Mato
Permanent Secretary, Bauchi State Ministry of Science and Technology | +234(0) 8032863386
Sarki Turba Dukkurma
Former Director, Primary Health Care Department, Alkaleri LGA, Bauchi State | +234(0) 8064227768
Suleiman Muhammad
Health Education Officer, Primary Health Care Department Dass LGA, Bauchi State, Nigeria | +234(0) 807 206 1136