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Nigeria

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NTD Programme Officer & Health Systems Researcher | Statistical Analysis, Systematic Reviews, Global Health Consulting

Profile Summary

I am a national public health programme officer and health systems researcher with over 8 years of experience in neglected tropical disease (NTD) elimination, epidemiology, and implementation science. I currently serve as Programme Officer for Data and Operations at Nigeria's National Trachoma Elimination Programme, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, leading elimination strategy, post-elimination surveillance, and data systems across 16 states. I am concurrently pursuing a PhD in Public Health, examining the integration of trachoma services into Nigeria's Primary Health Care system, with active research publications under review in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, BMJ Public Health, BMC Public Health, and one protocol accepted for publication in JBI Evidence Synthesis. What I offer clients on Kolabtree: Statistical Analysis & Data Science: Advanced quantitative analysis using R, Power BI, and Excel. Logistic regression, descriptive and inferential statistics, and data visualisation for health and research datasets. Systematic & Scoping Reviews: Full-cycle support for systematic and scoping reviews, including protocol development, database searching, title/abstract and full-text screening, data extraction assessment, and manuscript writing. Experienced with JBI and Cochrane methodologies. on risk-of-bias. Scientific & Medical Writing: Manuscript development, research protocol writing, grant proposal preparation, and scientific editing for peer-reviewed journals. Published across PLOS NTDs, BMJ Public Health, and BMC Public Health. Public Health & Global Health Consulting: NTD programme design and evaluation, health systems strengthening, post-elimination surveillance framework development, DHIS2 data systems, and implementation science consultancy for global health organisations, NGOs, and research institutions Research Design & Epidemiology: Mixed-methods research design, cross-sectional studies, diagnostic accuracy studies, implementation research protocols, and survey instrument development for low- and middle-income country settings. I bring national programme experience, active research engagement, and technical analytical skills to every project. I work with researchers, NGOs, academic institutions, and global health organisations seeking rigorous, evidence-based support. I am committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based research that supports decision-making in global health and public health programmes. If you are looking for support with public health research, systematic reviews, epidemiological analysis, or scientific writing, I would be happy to discuss how I can support your project. Please feel free to reach out to collaborate.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Data Management
• ☆ Artificial Intelligence
• ☆ R
• ☆ Clinical Trials
• ☆ Clinical Data Management
• ☆ Public Health
• ☆ Epidemiology
• ☆ Pandemic Preparedness
• ☆ Emergency Preparedness
• ☆ Global Health
• ☆ Disease Control And Prevention
• ☆ Community Health Services
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Medical Writing
• ☆ Cochrane Reviews
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Literature Review
• ☆ Systematic Literature Review
• ☆ Risk Management

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Medical Writing, Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Healthcare Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Cleaning, Data Processing, Data Insights

Work Experience

Programme Officer — Data and Operations

Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja Nigeria

April 2021 - Present

Education

PHD Public Health (Global Health and Infectious Disease Control Institute, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.)

Nasarawa State University

2025 - 2027

Msc Public Health (Global Health and Infectious Disease Control Institute, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.)

Nasarawa State University

September 2024 - September 2025

masters in Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies (physical science )

Ahmadu Bello University

January 2019 - January 2021

DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY (LIFE SCIENCE)

University of Benin

April 2010 - November 2015

Certifications

• Transforming your Leadership and Management Skills

  University of Washington

  January 2026 - Present

• Policy Development and Advocacy for Global Health

  University of Washington

  January 2026 - Present

• Global Health Project Management

  University of Washington

  January 2026 - Present

• Introduction to Epidemiology for Global Health

  University of Washington

  January 2026 - Present

• Implementation Science

  University of Washington

  January 2026 - Present

• Economic Evaluation in Global Health

  University of Washington

  January 2026 - Present

• Leadership and Management in health

  University of Washington

  January 2026 - Present

• Implementation Research on Infectious Diseases of Poverty

  World Health Organization (WHO / TDR)

  January 2026 - Present

• Community Engagement, Social Innovation and Implementation Research for Health Impact

  World Health Organization (WHO / TDR)

  January 2026 - Present

• Certificate in International Public Health Management 2023

  PGIMER, India (ITEC Scholarship)

  February 2023 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

FELIX OKWUDILICHUKWU NWARIENNE (2026). Post-Elimination Trachoma Surveillance and Integration into Primary Health Care Systems: A Scoping Review Protocol (Accepted). JBI Evidence Synthesis.

FELIX OKWUDILICHUKWU NWARIENNE Artificial Intelligence and Human Detection of Trachoma Inflammation Follicles in Children Aged 1–9 Years in North-East Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Diagnostic Accuracy Study(Under review). BMC Public Health.

FELIX OKWUDILICHUKWU NWARIENNE Post-Elimination Trachoma Surveillance and Integration into Primary Health Care Systems: A Scoping Review(under review). PLOS NTDs.

FELIX OKWUDILICHUKWU NWARIENNE Smartphone-Captured Conjunctival Images for Trachoma Surveillance: Feasibility, Workflow, and Field Challenges in Yobe State, Nigeria. PLOS NTDs.

CONFERENCE PAPER

FELIX OKWUDILICHUKWU NWARIENNE Operational Feasibility of Smartphone-Based Conjunctival Imaging to Strengthen Trachoma Surveillance Systems: Lessons from Yobe State, Nigeria. NNN Annual Conference 2026.

FELIX OKWUDILICHUKWU NWARIENNE Artificial Intelligence and Human Detection of Trachomatous Inflammation Follicles in Children Aged 1–9 Years in North-East Nigeria (under review). 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025).