HAMZA ALI
Public Health & Research Specialist | M&E | Health Systems | Leadership
Sokoto, NG.About
Highly accomplished Public Health professional with over 4 years of progressive field experience, specializing in M&E, health systems strengthening, and humanitarian program delivery across USAID-, PMI-, and Global Fund-funded initiatives. Adept at leveraging data management tools like KoboToolbox for impactful research and program evaluation, I drive strategic health outcomes and foster community engagement. Passionate about leadership, innovation, and utilizing data to optimize healthcare and humanitarian efforts, I am committed to advancing public health through strategic management and technological integration.
Work
Jhpiego (Johns Hopkins University Affiliate)
|Research Interviewer / Field Enumerator
Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria
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Summary
Led comprehensive field data collection and qualitative research across 36 states and FCT for the nationwide C19RM Impact Evaluation, ensuring high data integrity and ethical compliance.
Highlights
Executed comprehensive quantitative household surveys, Health Facility Assessments, and client exit interviews across 36 states and FCT, contributing to a nationwide C19RM Impact Evaluation.
Managed end-to-end data collection using KoboToolbox, ensuring zero data loss through offline capture and daily server synchronization, and verified C19RM investments via strict "see-it-to-score-it" protocols.
Facilitated Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with LGA health officials and moderated Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with community members, gathering critical qualitative data across senatorial zones.
Measured critical health service utilization continuity indicators (ANC, HIV testing, TB case notification, malaria treatment, immunization) against pre-COVID-19 baselines, providing essential data for impact assessment.
Ensured 100% compliance with daily field documentation and data quality checklists, submitting all deliverables within required timelines while strictly adhering to ethical guidelines.
Data Lead Africa / Social Impact
|State Field Supervisor
Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria
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Summary
Supervised and managed statewide field data collection for a USAID-funded research project, ensuring strict adherence to protocols and high data integrity.
Highlights
Spearheaded the planning and supervision of statewide field data collection for a USAID-funded research project, ensuring strict adherence to research protocols, ethical guidelines, and daily QA standards.
Trained and mentored field enumerators on survey instruments and KoboToolbox/ODK workflows, enhancing data quality through systematic spot-checks and reviews prior to daily server uploads.
Facilitated critical community entry and stakeholder liaison with local authorities and community leaders, achieving high participation rates and ensuring data integrity for the research.
Streamlined reporting by preparing daily field reports, incident logs, and escalation notes, providing timely updates and insights to the research management team.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
|Governance, Social Cohesion & Peacebuilding Officer
North-West Nigeria, North-West Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Designed and operationalized M&E frameworks for a multi-LGA stabilization project, coordinating data collection and reporting for donor submission and community accountability.
Highlights
Designed and operationalized comprehensive M&E frameworks, including standardized data collection templates and QA procedures, for a multi-LGA stabilization project.
Analyzed field monitoring data and compiled structured reports for donor submission, enhancing data accountability and transparency for community-based organizations.
Coordinated effectively with national government agencies, donors, and local partners, ensuring timely communication and facilitating reporting across all project LGAs.
Life Helpers Initiative
|Malaria LGA Case Manager
Zamfara State, Zamfara State, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided technical supervision and led capacity-building initiatives on malaria prevention and treatment guidelines, ensuring program target achievement across LGA-level healthcare facilities.
Highlights
Provided technical supervision for the integration of national malaria prevention and treatment guidelines across LGA-level healthcare facilities, coordinating with PHOs and management teams to achieve program targets.
Led capacity-building sessions for healthcare workers, enhancing skills in malaria case management protocols, SMC commodity accountability, tally sheet completion, and nutritional support guidelines.
Sydani Initiative for International Development
|Research Assistant
Zamfara State, Zamfara State, Nigeria
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Summary
Assessed integrated community case management (ICCM) of malaria at household and community levels, conducting household mapping and thematic data analysis.
Highlights
Conducted Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) to assess integrated community case management (ICCM) of malaria, utilizing KoboCollect for household mapping and geo-referencing cases.
Transcribed interview recordings and performed thematic data analysis, identifying critical community malaria knowledge gaps to inform targeted program interventions.
Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital
|Clinical Intern
Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported healthcare teams in patient assessment and nutritional counseling, gaining foundational experience in tertiary health service delivery.
Highlights
Supported healthcare teams in comprehensive patient assessment, nutritional counseling, and malaria prevention and care, contributing to foundational health service delivery at a tertiary facility.
Volunteer
USAID
|Volunteer Field Researcher
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Summary
Conducted house-to-house immunization campaigns and community health data collection, supporting nutrition status assessments for children.
Highlights
Executed house-to-house immunization campaigns and community health data collection across multiple LGAs, including field data entry and nutrition status assessments for children in targeted communities.
Education
Maryam Abacha American University of Niger
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Master of Science (MSc)
Public Health
Ministry of Health, Ogun State / NPHCDA, Kebbi State
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National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Maryam Abacha University of Niger
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Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Public Health
Languages
English
Hausa
Certificates
Certificate in Humanitarian Response and Surveillance
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Certificate in Community Nutrition & Child Nutrition
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Certificate in Malaria Case Management
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Certificate in Child Survival and Disease Control
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Certificate in Impact Evaluation of Health Communication Programs
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Certificate in Pharmaceutical Systems Strengthening
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Certificate in Global Health (General Programme)
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Diploma in Computer Studies
Issued By
Rainbow Computer Studies Institute, Sokoto
Skills
Field Research & Data Collection
Quantitative Surveys, Health Facility Assessments (HFA), Key Informant Interviews (KII), Focus Group Discussions (FGD), Client Exit Interviews, Household Mapping, Data Collection Protocols, Data Quality Assurance.
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
M&E Framework Design, Data Collection Templates, Monitoring Plans, Donor-Quality Reporting, Impact Evaluation, Performance Indicators, Data Analysis.
Public Health Programs
Malaria Case Management, SMC Delivery, Community Health Systems, Immunization Campaigns, Nutritional Support, Disease Control, Humanitarian Response.
Digital & Data Management
KoboToolbox, ODK Collect, Offline Data Capture, Server Synchronization, Microsoft Office Suite, Data Entry Platforms, Digital Data Management.
Project & Program Management
Project Coordination, Program Implementation, Team Supervision, Capacity Building, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning.
Research & Ethics
Research Protocols, Ethical Guidelines, Informed Consent, Respondent Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Do-No-Harm Principles, Thematic Data Analysis.
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
Community Entry, Culturally Sensitive Facilitation, LGA/PHO/CHW Coordination, Government Liaison, Partnership Management.
Interests
Healthcare Innovation
Public Health, Health Systems Strengthening, Disease Control, Health Equity.
Humanitarian & Development
Emergency Response, Community Development, Social Impact, Global Health.
Leadership & Strategy
Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Program Management, Organizational Development, Startups.
Technology & Data
Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Tools, Data-Driven Decision Making.
Finance & Management
Financial Oversight, Resource Management, Operational Efficiency.
References
Arowolo Ayoola, Ph.D
Senior Partner, Data Lead Africa, +2347030-500-741, arowolo.ayoola@dataleadafrica.com. Additional references available upon request.