Jocelyn (Cletus) Okoh

Global Health Analyst/Commentator

Abuja, Nigeria

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 7 months

Global Health Analyst/Commentator

Strategic Health Insights

  • Managing Author of Health Explorer, a health blog from the stable of Strategic Health Insights.
  • Carried out Health Consultancy services as may arise.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
3 years

Head of Secretariat

Broadmind Special Projects Ltd.

  • Managed all teams in the Secretariat.
  • Produced and proofread all documents emerging from the Company.
  • Carried out copywriting and copyediting tasks with regards to marketing operations, sales campaigns and administrative/office communications.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2021
7 years
Mkar, Nigeria

Assistant Lecturer / Departmental Secretary

University of Mkar

  • Taught undergraduate and postgraduate diploma students courses in Microbiology.
  • Pioneered and anchored the curriculum and deployment of the course Molecular Biology.
  • Carried out extensive academic writings and manuscript editing for self and colleagues.
  • Proofread books, papers and manuscripts to be published by Professors.
  • Designed and successfully supervised up to 24 research projects.
  • Consistently produced “A-grades” in over 70% of projects supervised.
  • Served as Departmental Secretary (2016-2020).
  • Mentored over 40 students in academic and non-academic matters.
  • Instrumental to students’ 1st tour of a Research Institute in Ibadan.

Courses taught (Undergraduate):

  • General Physiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Microbial Genetics
  • Immunology and Immunochemistry
  • Principles of Epidemiology & Public Health
  • Virology
  • Analytical Microbiology & Quality Control
  • Student Project
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
2 years
Jalingo, Nigeria

Gloworld Stock Controller

Globacom Nigeria

  • Held stock worth N200m for the entire Taraba state.
  • Negotiated and sealed business deals worth up to N20m.
  • Managed the shop floor successfully by deputizing for the Manager.
  • Met and surpassed a N1.8m monthly shop sales target.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2014
4 years
Gboko, Nigeria

Gloworld Customer Care Team Leader (CCTL)

Globacom Nigeria

  • Delighted 90% of walk-in clients over a 3-year period.
  • Pulled off and led project “Turn to Glo”. Raised subscriber base by over 40%.
  • Achieved a monthly shop sales target of N2.2m on a regular basis.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
1 year
Lagos, Nigeria

Customer Care Representative (CCR)

Globacom Nigeria

  • Delighted call-in clients. Treated their requests, complaints and enquiries.
  • Met and surpassed call-targets per shift on a regular basis.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
1 year
Abakaliki, Nigeria

Public Relations Officer and Chairman, Electoral/Transition Committee

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Health Campaign Community Development Service (CDS) group

  • Meritorious service as Public Relations officer and Chairman, Electoral/Transition Committee.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
1 year

Author

  • Author of 'The A-Z WORDLIST of English language for JAMB, WAEC & NECO'.
Jan 2004 - Dec 2005
1 year
Ibadan, Nigeria

Executive Director

Cute Educational Resources

Summary

  • A passionate advocate for One Health, with a strong focus on strengthening health systems and conducting implementation research thereby touching lives.
  • Extensive technical and management skills with a solid academic background and diverse trainings, added to a “can-do” personality.
  • Excellent communicator with strong leadership trait and the ability to build cohesive, productive teams, while fostering creativity and individual expression.

Languages

English
Native
Yoruba
Native
Russian
Intermediate
French
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary

Education

Oct 2023 - Jun 2025

First Moscow State Medical University, Sechenov University

Master of Public Health - Distinction · Public Healthcare · Moscow, Russian Federation · 4.90/5.00

Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

University of Mkar

Master of Science, Distinction · Medical Microbiology · Nigeria · 4.74/5.00

Oct 2002 - Jun 2008

University of Ibadan

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, DVM (Unclassified degree) · Veterinary Medicine · Nigeria

Certifications & licenses

Advanced Diploma in Bio-Engineering

ALISON Institute, Ireland

An integrated approach to building health systems resilience

World Health Organization (WHO)

Certificate of Proficiency in CSS

SkillUp by Simplilearn, India

Certificate of Proficiency in HTML

SkillUp by Simplilearn, India

Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Certificate in Implementation Research (for Diseases of Poverty)

World Health Organization Programme for Research & Training in Tropical Diseases (WHO-TDR), United Nations University’s International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH), and Monash University, Malaysia

Certificate in Introduction to Epidemiology for Global Health

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Diploma in Customer Service

ALISON Institute, Ireland

Certificate in Data Analysis and Research Management

Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Ibadan (CESDEV-UI)

Certificate in Fundamentals of Project Management

ALISON Institute, Ireland

Certificate of Excellence; Customer Care Training and Development

GLOBACOM Nigeria Limited Training School

Graduate Certificate of Proficiency in Management – Pass

Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) – Chartered

Certificate in Data Processing – Very Good

McKuy Technologies and Communications (MTC), Ibadan