MOKELU, CHIBUZOR KENECHI

Led comprehensive research administration and project management initiatives, significantly enhancing organizational capacity, visibility, and compliance within the West African research ecosystem.

• Spearheaded funding identification and proposal development, including budget and costing, to secure resources for research initiatives and provide timely financial information to members.
• Managed end-to-end project and executive support, overseeing mandate execution, work plan development, contract negotiation, and comprehensive reporting for key organizational objectives.
• Provided expert guidance and support to members on critical research management knowledge and processes, ensuring adherence to best practices and operational efficiency.
• Orchestrated the planning and execution of multiple conferences, workshops, and seminars (online and onsite) to deliver research development and training activities, effectively communicating updates to research and academic staff.
• Drove improvements in organizational visibility and developed key research policies, strategies, and ethical guidelines to strengthen governance and assessment frameworks.

Conducted comprehensive research activities, including participant recruitment, data collection, and analysis, to support various studies and ensure robust data integrity.

• Recruited and managed study participants from designated areas, ensuring diverse representation and adherence to research protocols for multiple studies.
• Administered interviewer-based questionnaires for baseline data collection on research topics, contributing to accurate and comprehensive study datasets.
• Organized and facilitated multiple focus group discussions (FGDs) with study participants to gather qualitative insights and enrich research findings.
• Managed and analyzed research data using IBM SPSS 18, ensuring data accuracy and generating insights for study reporting.
• Provided education, counseling, and lifestyle modification recommendations to study participants, enhancing public health outcomes and participant well-being.

Designed and delivered engaging educational content, fostering academic and personal development for students, including sign language interpretation.

• Designed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans for English Language classes, adapting curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
• Organized and led quiz competitions, games, and other recreational activities, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Assisted in interpreting sign language during vocational training and recreational activities, facilitating inclusive communication and learning for students with special needs.
• Motivated and challenged students through active teaching and learning presentations, contributing to higher levels of learning preparedness.

Pioneered and led youth empowerment initiatives focused on reproductive health education, training over 40 adolescents as certified peer educators and supervising over 60.

• Pioneered and established Peer Education Trainer (PET) clubs in secondary schools, promoting healthy reproductive living among adolescent populations.
• Supervised a group of over 60 adolescents during club activities, fostering a supportive environment for learning and development.
• Maintained daily records of adolescent attendance and materials used, ensuring program accountability and efficient resource management.
• Trained and certified 40 adolescents as peer educators, empowering them to disseminate vital health information within their communities.

Provided comprehensive administrative and project support, streamlining office operations, managing records, and contributing to publishing projects.

• Prepared and organized office files, enhancing document retrieval efficiency and overall office organization.
• Maintained detailed records of office activities, including equipment purchases, ensuring accurate financial and operational tracking.
• Supported project management tasks, including editing company-published books and contributing ideas for structural and grammatical improvements.
• Co-authored the company's line of verbal reasoning series, contributing to content development and educational product creation.
• Provided administrative support for logistics and sales operations, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient delivery of services.

Supported public health initiatives through data management, community outreach, and program monitoring, significantly contributing to HIV care and orphan support.

• Collected, organized, and analyzed data for the Strategic Information Unit, updating databases for reporting to implementing partners and improving data accuracy.
• Participated in proposal and grant writing, contributing to efforts to secure funding for public health programs.
• Performed HIV testing and counseling within the community outreach unit, engaging with local communities and promoting public health awareness.
• Supported file management and assessment for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), ensuring complete information and needed services were provided for beneficiaries.
• Conducted data entry and analysis for the national OVC management information scheme (NOMIS) database, enhancing data-driven decision-making for service provision.
• Monitored and evaluated client progress on ART, maintained detailed records, and ensured higher levels of awareness and drug compliance among clients.

Led a community-based research project focusing on understanding and improving prevention practices for congenital anomaly.

Contributed as a Research Assistant to a community-based study investigating soil-transmitted helminth infections in young children.

Participated as a Research Assistant in a hospital-based study on breast cancer risk reduction among relatives of patients.