Mohammad Idris

Community Health Worker & Lay Case Manager

Mutum Biyu, NG.

About

Highly dedicated Community Health Worker and Lay Case Manager with over two years of experience driving critical public health initiatives in NGO and community settings. Expert in ART adherence counselling, community mobilization, and comprehensive health data management using ODK, LAMISPlus, and Microsoft Excel, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting. Proven ability to enhance treatment retention and improve health outcomes through targeted community-based interventions and patient support services.

Work

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative - ACE-1 Project

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Lay Case Manager

Mutum Biyu, Taraba State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed and supported HIV/AIDS and TB co-management programs, ensuring treatment adherence and patient retention through community-based interventions and data management.

Highlights

Provided ART adherence counselling and psychosocial support to HIV-positive clients, significantly improving treatment retention and medication adherence rates.

Implemented comprehensive client follow-up and tracking systems for ART patients, ensuring consistent service engagement and continuity of care.

Successfully re-engaged clients who missed appointments through targeted community-based interventions, improving patient continuity.

Conducted thorough TB screening and facilitated timely referrals for clients, ensuring access to essential healthcare services.

Maintained accurate patient documentation and reporting using electronic health record systems (ODK, LAMISPlus), ensuring data integrity for donor-funded interventions.

Coordinated field activities for ad-hoc staff and supported team performance during outreach, enhancing operational efficiency and program reach.

Improved community awareness of HIV treatment adherence and TB/HIV co-management through educational initiatives, contributing to public health outcomes.

Volunteer

Volunteer Data Entry Clerk (DEC)

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Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative - ACE-1 Project

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Managed and processed healthcare data, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely reporting to support program operations and quality assurance.

Highlights

Collected and accurately uploaded critical field data using ODK and other electronic data collection tools, ensuring data integrity.

Maintained precise patient and program records via Microsoft Excel and LAMISPlus, supporting robust data management.

Executed comprehensive data cleaning and validation, ensuring timely and accurate submission of healthcare reports.

Provided essential support to healthcare teams in documentation and electronic medical record management, enhancing data accessibility.

Uphold strict confidentiality, completeness, and accuracy standards for all health data, reinforcing data governance.

Improved reporting efficiency and data quality assurance processes, contributing to more reliable program insights.

Volunteer – Measles Rubella Campaign

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Mutum Biyu Ward A

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Supported mass vaccination exercises, led community sensitization, and managed logistics to improve community participation and vaccine acceptance.

Highlights

Supported and facilitated mass vaccination exercises for measles and rubella campaigns, reaching a broad community demographic.

Led community sensitization activities on childhood immunization, enhancing public understanding and acceptance of vaccines.

Managed registration, crowd control, and documentation during outreach exercises, ensuring smooth and efficient campaign operations.

Significantly improved community participation and vaccine acceptance through effective engagement strategies.

Volunteer – Routine Immunization Program

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PHCC Mutum Biyu

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Supported routine immunization outreach, caregiver sensitization, and public health education to enhance vaccination turnout and community health practices.

Highlights

Supported routine immunization outreach activities, contributing to increased vaccination coverage across target communities.

Mobilized and sensitized caregivers on vaccine importance and schedules, contributing to improved vaccination turnout.

Educated community members on immunization schedules and preventive healthcare practices, enhancing public health knowledge.

Streamlined documentation, registration, and follow-up processes for healthcare teams during immunization exercises, improving operational efficiency.

Volunteer – Polio Eradication Program

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PHCC Mutum Biyu Ward

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Participated in house-to-house polio vaccination campaigns, identifying missed children and enhancing community engagement for disease eradication.

Highlights

Participated in extensive house-to-house polio vaccination campaigns, directly contributing to disease eradication efforts.

Identified and tracked previously missed children, significantly improving overall vaccination coverage in target areas.

Conducted impactful community engagement and awareness initiatives, fostering greater participation in polio prevention outreach.

Contributed to the successful implementation of comprehensive polio prevention activities, protecting vulnerable populations.

Education

Taraba State College of Health Technology, Takum

Takum, Taraba State, Nigeria
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Ordinary National Diploma (OND) Community Health Extension Worker Grade: Upper Credit

Government Day Secondary School, Mutum Biyu

Mutum Biyu, Taraba State, Nigeria
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Secondary School Certificate

Languages

English

Hausa

Fulani

Certificates

Community Health Practitioner License

Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria

Skills

Public Health & Program Management

HIV/AIDS Case Management, TB/HIV Co-management, ART Adherence Counselling, Community Mobilization, Immunization Outreach, Health Education & Promotion, Patient Follow-up & Retention, Referral Support Services.

Data Management & Reporting

ODK (Open Data Kit), LAMISPlus, Microsoft Excel, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Data Entry & Validation, Health Documentation, Reporting & Record Management, Data Quality Assurance.

Professional & Interpersonal Skills

Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Team Collaboration, Field Coordination, Community Engagement, Confidentiality & Ethics, Problem Solving.

Interests

Hobbies

Reading.