DR. UZO'S EDUCATION AND CONSULTANCY COMPETENCE PORTFOLIO (5 pages)

 

Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje

Global Health and Dev’t Projects Consultant | Conferences Organizer | Trainer| Facilitator | Researcher | M&E Expert | Civil Society Leader | Policy Advocate

Phone - +2348034725905   Email – druzoadirieje2015@gmail.com  WhatsApp - +2348034725905

Website: https://druzodinmadirieje.blogspot.com

 

CONSULTANCY COMPETENCE PORTFOLIO
Health/Community Systems, Climate Change, SDGs, M&E, Human Rights, Equity, Research, Advocacy, Media

 

1. EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje is an internationally recognised Global Health and Sustainable Development consultant/strategist, and organisational development expert with over two decades of experience in multi-sectoral policy, programme design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation across Africa and the Global South. His work spans Global Health, climate change, sustainable livelihoods, gender equality, governance, peacebuilding, and human security. As CEO of Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA), Dr. Adirieje has led transformative initiatives funded by UN agencies, bilateral and multilateral donors, international NGOs, and national governments. He delivers evidence-based solutions, capacity strengthening programmes, and strategic partnerships that achieve measurable results in complex development and humanitarian contexts.

 

2. AREAS OF CONSULTANCY COMPETENCE

A. Global Health and Health Systems Strengthening

• Primary Health Care (PHC) reforms and Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
• Integrated HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, NCDs, nutrition, and WASH programming
• Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) interventions
• Disease prevention, surveillance, and epidemiology
• Health financing, impact assessments, and health promotion

B. Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Policy and Organisational Development

• Strategic and medium-term plan development
• Organisational restructuring and governance reform; / Change management and leadership coaching
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

C. Sustainable Development and Climate Action

• SDG localisation and reporting; / Climate change adaptation, mitigation, and resilience
• Food security and sustainable livelihoods; / Disaster risk reduction in vulnerable communities

D. Gender, Human Rights and Social Inclusion

• Gender mainstreaming and equity programming / Women’s rights advocacy and empowerment
• Combating gender-based violence (GBV) including tech-facilitated GBV
• Social inclusion strategies for marginalised groups

E. Governance, Democracy and Human Security

• Good governance and anti-corruption strategies
• Peacebuilding and conflict resolution / Human security policy and advocacy

F. Partnerships, Networking and Resource Mobilisation

• Donor engagement and grant writing
• Multi-sectoral coalition building / International collaboration facilitation

G. Training, Conferences, Workshops, Seminars, Facilitation and Capacity Development

• Professional/Certificate courses design and delivery
• Specific work-related and portfolio-focused courses design and delivery
• Digital literacy and ICT integration; / Leadership development and organisational management

H. Research, Evidence Generation, and Knowledge Management

• Baseline studies, needs assessments, and impact evaluations
• Policy-oriented and applied research
• Data analysis and evidence-based recommendations

I. Communication, Advocacy and Public Engagement

• Advocacy campaigns and strategic messaging; / Behaviour change communication (BCC)
• Stakeholder engagement and participatory communications

 

3. SELECTED PAST CONSULTANCIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Year	Client / Partner	Consultancy / Project	Key Achievements
2024	AAFP & FMoHSW	Report Writer and Lead Rapporteur for the 8th NFPC	Wrote the Conference communique and detailed report, coordinated conference sessions, supported the drafting of the conference programme/agenda
2024	IHVN/ICRE	Leading the CAB and cording the Mpox Study in the States	Led in producing study results from Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers States and FCT; 2 conference abstracts have been accepted from the Study
2023	FMOH	Health Sector CSOs/NGOs Reviews and Capacity Development Project	Trained 40 CSOs and FMOH personnel on the Implementation of the National Health Act 2014
2022	Sightsavers & OSSAP-SDGs	Domestication of the Inclusive Data Charter (IDC)	Developed Nigeria’s National Action Plan to advance disaggregated and inclusive data and ensure poor and vulnerable people are fully captured in our data
2022	FMoH	63rd National Council on Health (NCH)	Planned, Facilitated, and Reported on the Meeting of Nigeria’s highest policy making body for the Health Sector, which membership comprises all the Ministers of Health, 36 Commissioners for Health, FCT Secretary for Health, all their permanent Secretaries and Directors
2021	OSSAP-SDGs	Training of Staff and Verification of Conditional Grants Scheme (CGS) Projects	Trained 12 members of staff, and verified projects of the CGS in Sokoto StateProduced national policy guidance document
2021	FMHA&DM	Alternate School Programme of the Federal Government of Nigeria	Performed Oversight/Sites Visitation of projects in Enugu State, and Imo State; and produced reports
2020	Global Fund, NMEP, and ISA	Roll-out of the Malaria Matchbox Equity Assessment among IDPs	Provided Project leadership and accountability as the National Team Supervisor and Data Collection Team Leader
2019	Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH)	Development of the National Health Promotion Strategic Plan (2020-2024)	Developed the draft National Health Promotion Strategic Plan (2020-2024)

 

2018

European Union and ICE Belgium

National Senior Short-Term Expert & Team Lead for Ministry of Budget and National Planning (MBNP)

Trained 23 staff of FMBNP and FIRS including Hands-on Training on Project Cycle Management (PCM), Results-Based Management (RBM) And Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

 

2018

USAID and Abt Associates Healthcare Financing Group

Capacity Development for Health Insurance and Contributory Health Management Agencies

Provision of Training and Hands-On Technical Support to the Sokoto, Bauchi and Kebbi State Contributory Health Management Agencies for the Roll-Out of the State Contributory Health Management Schemes.

 

2017	United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) & AHOA	Sustainable Citizen Participation (SCP) in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region.	Achieved 78% project completion rate (exceeding its original target of 60%), significant community ownership of development interventions, and sustained post-project advocacy in several LGAs. Supervised the execution of the SCP, trained 162 CSO leaders, and monitored 81 activities in 81 communities/LGAs. Generated widespread media attention, with more than 75 radio, TV, and online reports spotlighting local governance issues
2017	USAID-SACE and Emerald International Development Services Limited	Training Workshop on Health Sector Policy Processes	Developed training modules and trained 54 persons M&E of PHCOUR/PHC, National Health Policy, National Health Act 2014, and Reproductive health provisions linked to achieving the MNCH and SDG targets for Nigeria

 

2013	FGoN, UNAIDS and African Union		2nd High Level Meeting of the GlobalPOWER Women Network Africa (GPWNA),		Trained 40 CSOs and FMOH personnel on the Implementation of the National Health Act 2014
2012	Global Fund and CCM Nigeria		HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Oversight to PRs/SRs/SSRs grantees in the States		Successfully provided oversight in the States including Kebbi, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Rivers, and Gombe.
2012	GAVI and NPHCDA	Immunization Management and Supportive Supervision of PHCs in Imo State		2012 to 2014 - supported the rollout of the 1‑2‑3 Routine Immunization strategy in Imo State; trained over 4,800 health workers, conducted supervision visits to 250 PHCs

 

2005 UNAIDS, SAA, NACA

International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA)

Ensured the success of the Conference as the Programme Manager

 

2005 UNAIDS, ILO, UNDP, and NACA

Situation Analysis: National Framework for Private Sector Response and PPP on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria

Produced report and presented it to stakeholders

 

4. CLIENT AND PARTNER SHOWCASE

International Organisations: UNAIDS, UNDEF, ADA, CHF, Sight and Life, UNDP, UNICEF, GFATM, EU, USAID, Sightsavers, Pathfinder
Nigeria Organizations: FMOH, CCM, OSSAP-SDGs, NACA, NPHCDA, NATCOM-UNESCO, NMEP,
Civil Society and Networks: AHOA, NUHCAN, GCSCCC, ANCSO, ACOMIN, CiSHAN
Private Sector: Corporate CSR partnerships in health, climate change, education, and environment.

5. EDUCATION AND TRAININGS FOR KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

Knowledge management training typically covers areas like capturing, curating, connecting, collaborating, and creating knowledge assets. It also involves strategic planning, change management, and measuring business value. Communications in this context often focuses on disseminating and utilizing the organization's knowledge assets, both internally and externally with stakeholders. 

 

CERTIFICATIONS:

i. Certified management consultant and facilitator, accredited in management training, resource mobilization, and M&E (e.g., CMC, CMTF, PMERLT expert)

ii. Certificate, 2023: Good Clinical Practice Course, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), USA/Center for Bioethics and Research (CBR), Nigeria

iii. Certificate, 2023: Responsible Conduct of Biomedical Research Course, CITI USA/CBR Nigeria

iv. Certificate, 2023: The Nigerian National Code of Health Research Ethics, CITI USA/CBR Nigeria 

v. Certificate of Participation, International Conference on National Evaluation Capacities (NEC), Italy, October 2022

vi. Federal Government of Nigeria Certified Management Trainer and Facilitator; 2018

vii. Certificate in Advanced Management Training/Facilitation; Centre for management Development, Lagos, Nigeria

vii. Certified Management Consultant (CMC)

ix. Certified Management Specialist (CMS), UK 

 

DEGREES:

i. Doctor of Optometry (O.D.), with a specialization in Global Health, awarded by Imo State University (now Abia State University) in 1988

ii. Enrolled for a Master of Public Health (MPH) at Staffordshire University, UK, and pursuing an MBA via the National Open University of Nigeria

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE CREDENTIALS

i. World Bank‑trained Health Economist, advanced training in economic analysis and evaluation in across health systems

ii. Fellow and former National President (2019–2022) of the Nigeria Association of Evaluators (NAE); authored Nigeria’s national M&E Policy and participated in national SDG‑3 and SDG‑4 evaluation frameworks

iii. Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), 

iv. Fellow of the African Scientific Institute (FASI), 

v. Fellow of the Institute of Management Specialists (FIMS), 

vi. Fellow, Afrihealth Optonet Association (FAHOA)

vii. Fellow, Society for Conservation and Sustainability of Energy and Environment in Nigeria (FSEE)

viii. Fellow, Institute of Civil Society Activities (FICSA)

ix. Member of the Nigeria Institute of Management (MNIM) 

x. Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (ACIPM).

xi. Regular recipient of international recognition—including awards from the International Organization for Cooperation in Evaluation (IOCE) in 2022—highlighting his expertise in evidence-based evaluation, learning systems, and knowledge exchange

 

EXPERIENCE: RELEVANCE TO KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

Dr. Adirieje’s blend of formal degrees, health economics training, and certifications in analysis, project management, evaluation, research writing, and training design are foundational to building and managing knowledge systems. Specifically, his education, trainings and qualifications support:

i. Designing M&E frameworks and publications for SDG-focused health programs.

ii. Developing training curricula and manuals in evaluation, advocacy, and governance.

iii. Facilitating evidence‑based writing and documentation to capture and disseminate institutional knowledge.

iv. Technical Expertise: Understanding the technologies used in knowledge management, such as databases, content management systems, and collaboration platforms. 

v. Internal and External Communications: Developing and implementing communication strategies to share knowledge and information with different audiences.

vi. Stakeholder Engagement: Working with stakeholders to understand their information needs and ensure effective communication.

vii. Content Development: Creating clear and concise content, such as reports, presentations, and online resources, to disseminate knowledge.

viii. Communication Planning: Developing communication plans to support knowledge management initiatives.

ix. Digital Literacy: Using various digital tools and platforms for communication and knowledge sharing. 

 

POSTDOCTORAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING IN COMMUNICATION-AND-‘KM’-RELEVANT DOMAINS

Adirieje’s postdoctoral education and training cover a broad range of knowledge management–related areas, including:

i. Health Systems Strengthening, including financing and insurance systems—attended World Bank Institute training in Basic Health Economics and Health Insurance/Financing (2006)

ii. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)—trained via DFID/PATHS’s Peer Participatory Rapid Health Appraisal for Action (PPRHAA) (2006), Measure Evaluation/USAID, and national certification programs

iii. Evidence-Based Health Writing, participating in a BMJ West Africa–AMREF course (2004)

iv. Project and Programme Management, Proposal Writing and Development, Fundraising and Resource Mobilization—through multiple capacity-building workshops (2006–2010)

v. Leadership, Organizational Development and Advocacy Communication—via Nigerian Institute of Management, CIPM, and management consultancy certifications

vi. Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing knowledge management strategies to improve organizational learning, innovation, and operational efficiency. 

vii. Knowledge Capture and Curation: Identifying, collecting, and organizing valuable information from various sources. 

viii. Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration: Fostering an environment where knowledge is shared effectively through collaboration tools and platforms. 

ix. Knowledge Measurement: Evaluating the impact and effectiveness of knowledge management initiatives. 

x. Change Management: Helping individuals and teams adapt to new knowledge management systems and processes. 

xi. Optimizing your M&E team's performance: Improving internal communication and dealing with conflict; USAID/Measure Evaluation/MSH 

xii. Overcoming the challenge of building and leading effective M&E teams for public sector, NGO and civil society organizations; USAID/Measure Evaluation/MSH 

xiii. The Virtual Leadership Development Programme (a Diploma course); USAID/Measure Evaluation/MSH 

xiv. Country Ownership & Organizational Capacity Building; and Creating an Enabling Environment for M&E Community of Practice [CoP]; USAID/Measure Evaluation/MSH

xv. Certificate training in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and Data Management; use and application of QuickBooks software; 

xvi. Peer Participatory Rapid Health Assessment for Action (PPRHAA); UK DFID. 

 

These capabilities underpin his leadership of knowledge platforms at AHOA, where data, evaluation results, strategic policy papers, and advocacy tools are generated, curated, and shared with member CSOs and policy stakeholders. Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje’s educational background—spanning clinical optometry, global health, health economics, monitoring and evaluation, management training, and evidence-based communication—forms a solid foundation for knowledge management in health systems, SDG implementation, and civil society networks. His certifications and leadership roles affirm his ability to structure learning systems, curate evidence, and coordinate knowledge-sharing across the health‑development ecosystem.