Jocelyn 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.