SIMON FRIDAY ITODO

Humanitarian & Development Public Health Systems Specialist / Epidemiologist, Therapist, MEAL, Data Analyst / Computer Scientist
Bauchi State, NG.

About

Innovative and results-driven Public Health Practitioner and Computer Scientist with over 6 years of experience in emergency response, health systems strengthening, and multi-sector humanitarian programming across Nigeria. Demonstrated expertise in MEAL frameworks, data analysis, and leveraging technology to enhance program effectiveness, safeguard vulnerable populations, and drive data-driven decision-making for sustainable humanitarian impact. Proficient in donor compliance (USAID/ECHO), accountability to affected populations (AAP), and PSEA implementation, committed to improving public health outcomes and building strategic partnerships.

Work

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
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Office Assistant / Office Equipment Maintenance & Engineering

Bauchi State, Bauchi, Nigeria

Summary

Provided critical administrative and technical support for office operations and equipment maintenance within a military command headquarters.

Highlights

Managed office equipment maintenance and engineering tasks, ensuring optimal functionality for daily operations at 231 Helicopter Overhaul Depot.

Provided administrative support to the Special Operation Command HQ, enhancing operational efficiency and workflow.

Documented equipment maintenance procedures and reports, contributing to improved asset management and accountability.

Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic (ATAP)
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Computer Lecturer

Wuntin Dada, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Summary

Educated students in computer science principles and applications, fostering academic growth and technical proficiency.

Highlights

Delivered engaging lectures and practical sessions in computer science, enhancing student understanding and skill development.

Developed course materials and assessments that aligned with curriculum objectives, contributing to high academic standards.

Mentored students on complex technical concepts, improving their problem-solving abilities and readiness for industry.

Community Development Service (CDS)
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Provost

Bauchi State, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Summary

Led community safety and engagement initiatives, ensuring order and promoting positive community relations.

Highlights

Managed community safety protocols and conflict resolution efforts for the Nigerian Road Safety Corps, 213 Sector Command.

Coordinated community outreach programs, fostering positive relationships between the corps and local residents.

Enforced regulations and provided guidance, contributing to a safe and orderly environment for all stakeholders.

The Universal Simtech Hub
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Computer Instructor (Facilitator)

Bauchi State, Bauchi, Nigeria

Summary

Facilitated comprehensive ICT and digital literacy training programs for students and community members, promoting capacity building and youth empowerment.

Highlights

Trained over 500 students and community members in essential ICT and digital literacy skills, enhancing their educational and professional opportunities.

Managed daily operational workflows for training programs, ensuring smooth delivery and high participant satisfaction.

Supervised a team of instructors, providing guidance and support to maintain high teaching standards and program effectiveness.

Maintained and troubleshooted technical systems, ensuring optimal functionality for all training and operational activities.

Plan International
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TFD Team Member (Plan Awareness)

Azare LGA, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Summary

Supported advocacy and awareness programs focused on child protection and education, contributing to community-level impact.

Highlights

Contributed to the successful implementation of advocacy and awareness programs, reaching over 1,000 community members on child protection and education.

Facilitated community engagement sessions, promoting understanding and adoption of child safeguarding practices.

Collaborated with team members to develop and disseminate educational materials, increasing program visibility and impact.

Society for Family Health (SFH)
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Supervisor / Data Collection Officer

Bauchi State, Bauchi, Nigeria

Summary

Supervised and executed data-driven monitoring activities to ensure quality assurance and compliance for public health programs.

Highlights

Conducted rigorous data-driven monitoring activities, ensuring 100% compliance with project guidelines and data quality standards.

Implemented robust quality assurance protocols for data collection processes, improving data accuracy and reliability by 20%.

Analyzed collected data to identify trends and inform program adjustments, contributing to more effective public health interventions.

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
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Assistant Presiding Officer (ADOC Staff)

Shadawanka Barracks, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Summary

Supported the efficient and transparent conduct of the 2023 General Elections, ensuring fair electoral processes.

Highlights

Facilitated the smooth processing of over 500 voters during the 2023 General Elections, ensuring adherence to electoral guidelines.

Maintained integrity and transparency at the polling unit, contributing to a credible and fair election outcome.

Assisted with voter verification and ballot distribution, upholding democratic principles and public trust.

Attah Sisters Helping Hand Foundation (ASHH Foundation)
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Program Officer – Women's Voice and Leadership Project

Nigeria

Summary

Led project planning and implementation for the Women's Voice and Leadership Project, funded by ActionAid Nigeria and GAC.

Highlights

Led the planning and implementation of a GAC-funded Women's Voice and Leadership Project, achieving all key milestones on schedule.

Facilitated comprehensive training sessions on gender equality, safeguarding, and community empowerment for over 200 participants.

Managed stakeholder engagement and resource allocation, ensuring effective project delivery and community impact.

Association of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nigeria (AONN)
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Nutrition Officer / M&E Officer / Program Technical Officer – STEER Project

Bauchi Chapter, Bauchi, Nigeria

Summary

Coordinated data collection, project planning, and reporting while supporting household economic strengthening and community-based nutrition programs for a USAID-funded project.

Highlights

Coordinated comprehensive data collection, project planning, and reporting for the USAID-funded STEER Project, ensuring timely submission of accurate reports.

Supported household economic strengthening initiatives, impacting over 300 vulnerable families and improving their self-sufficiency.

Implemented community-based nutrition programs, leading to a 15% improvement in child nutritional status within target communities.

Provided technical oversight for program activities, ensuring adherence to project goals and donor compliance standards (USAID).

Association of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nigeria (AONN)
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Organizational Officer – Links for Children (USAID-funded Project)

Bauchi Chapter, Bauchi, Nigeria

Summary

Managed organizational links and facilitated community engagement for the USAID-funded Links for Children Project.

Highlights

Managed critical organizational links for the USAID-funded Links for Children project, enhancing coordination with partners and stakeholders.

Facilitated community engagement initiatives, ensuring effective communication and participation from target populations.

Contributed to project implementation by providing essential logistical and administrative support, ensuring smooth operations.

Association of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nigeria (AONN)
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Project Community Facilitator – Links for Children (USAID-funded Project)

Bauchi Chapter, Bauchi, Nigeria

Summary

Engaged with communities to facilitate project activities and ensure local ownership for the USAID-funded Links for Children Project.

Highlights

Facilitated community-level project activities for the USAID-funded Links for Children Project, fostering local participation and ownership.

Mobilized community members for program interventions, achieving high engagement rates and successful activity implementation.

Served as a key liaison between the project team and local communities, ensuring effective communication and feedback mechanisms.

Business Support Microfinance Bank
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I.T Technical Support Officer

Jabi, Abuja, Nigeria

Summary

Installed and maintained computer systems and networks, providing essential user support and technical documentation.

Highlights

Installed and maintained over 50 computer systems and network infrastructure, ensuring 99.9% uptime for critical banking operations.

Provided timely technical support and troubleshooting for staff, resolving IT issues and minimizing operational disruptions.

Conducted training sessions for employees on new IT systems and software, improving overall digital literacy and productivity.

Produced comprehensive documentation and reports for technical processes, enhancing knowledge management and system reliability.

Business Support Microfinance Bank
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Customer Service Attendant (Front Desk Officer)

Jabi, Abuja, Nigeria

Summary

Supported clients with account opening, loans, and inquiries, delivering excellent customer care with accountability and transparency.

Highlights

Assisted an average of 100+ clients daily with account opening, loan applications, and general inquiries, ensuring efficient service delivery.

Provided exceptional customer care, leading to a 15% increase in customer satisfaction scores.

Ensured strict adherence to banking protocols, maintaining full accountability and transparency in all client interactions.

Resolved customer issues and complaints promptly, contributing to positive client relationships and retention.

Volunteer

Red Cross Society of Nigeria
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Volunteer

Summary

Actively contributed to humanitarian efforts and community support initiatives with the Red Cross Society of Nigeria.

Highlights

Participated in various humanitarian aid activities, providing essential support to vulnerable populations.

Assisted in disaster preparedness and response efforts, contributing to community resilience.

Engaged in community outreach programs, promoting public health awareness and first aid education.

Education for All
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Volunteer Literacy Teacher

Summary

Taught English, Mathematics, and Health Education to underserved communities, significantly improving literacy and life skills.

Highlights

Taught English, Mathematics, and Health Education to over 100 underserved children and adults, improving foundational literacy.

Improved literacy levels and life skills among vulnerable children by 15% through tailored educational programs.

Designed and delivered engaging life skills workshops, promoting personal development and community well-being.

Education

Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University
Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

Public Health

Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Higher National Diploma (HND)

Computer Science

Grade: Upper Credit

Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria

National Diploma (ND)

Computer Science

Grade: Upper Credit

Jams Academy
Madalla, Niger State, Nigeria

West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)

Command Day Secondary School Bauchi
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Senior Secondary School Examination (SSCE)

Command Children School Bauchi
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria

First Leaving School Certificate (FSLC)

Nigeria Officer's Wives Association (NAOWA)
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Kindergarten (Nursery School)

Languages

English
French
Hausa
Kanuri
Idoma

Certificates

Women's Entrepreneurship Mindset Toolkit

Issued By

Development Bank of Nigeria Academy

Outbreak Investigations in Health Facilities

Issued By

Infection Prevention and Control Unit & Hub (IPC Unit & Hub), WHO

Counselling of Individuals at Risk of Tuberculosis

Issued By

Pandemic Threats, Communicable Diseases, and AMR (PCT), Health Security Division, WHO Regional Office for Europe

Ethical Hacker

Issued By

Networking Academy through the Cisco Networking Academy program

Data Science Essentials with Python

Issued By

Networking Academy through the Cisco Networking Academy program

Data Analytics Essentials

Issued By

Networking Academy through the Cisco Networking Academy program

Introduction to Data Science

Issued By

Networking Academy through the Cisco Networking Academy program

Cyber Threat Management

Issued By

NITDA Academy for CYBERSECURITY through the Cisco Networking Academy program

Accounting Management and Reporting (for Implementing Partners)

Issued By

UNICEF

Humanitarian Financing

Issued By

UNICEF

Supporting Access to Funding and Building Capacity of Partners in Resource Mobilization

Issued By

Global Nutrition Cluster and UNICEF

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Education Cluster Coordination

Issued By

Global Education Cluster

National Logistics Working Group

Issued By

UNICEF

Creating a GIS Map

Issued By

UNICEF

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)

Issued By

UNICEF

Introduction to Nutrition

Issued By

UNICEF

Community Engagement in Emergencies Preparedness and Response

Issued By

UNICEF

Mitigating, Preventing and Responding to Gender-based violence (GBV) in Public Health Emergencies

Issued By

UNICEF

Immunization Essentials Course

Issued By

USAID

Public Health Reporting

Issued By

UNICEF

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Part II & II

Issued By

USAID

Humanitarian System in Emergencies Preparedness and Response

Issued By

UNICEF

Child Safeguarding Training

Issued By

UNICEF

Data Analysis

Issued By

UNICEF

Introduction to Impact Evaluation of Health Communication Programs

Issued By

USAID

Preparing and Delivering Coordination and Technical Training

Issued By

Global Nutrition Cluster and UNICEF

Data Quality

Issued By

Global Health E-learning Center, (GHEC) – USAID

Early Response and Warning System and Malaria

Issued By

Global Health E-learning Center, (GHEC) – USAID

Measuring Malaria through Household Surveys

Issued By

Global Health E-learning Center, (GHEC) – USAID

Malaria in Pregnancy

Issued By

Global Health E-learning Center, (GHEC) – USAID

M&E Fundamentals

Issued By

Global Health E-learning Center, (GHEC) – USAID

Malaria

Issued By

Global Health E-learning Center, (GHEC) – USAID

Marketing and Sales Techniques

Issued By

Development Bank of Nigeria Academy

Sustainability for Small Businesses

Issued By

Development Bank of Nigeria Academy

Accounting and Bookkeeping

Issued By

Development Bank of Nigeria Academy

Credit Management and Access to Finance

Issued By

Development Bank of Nigeria Academy

Project Management Principles for Small Businesses

Issued By

Development Bank of Nigeria Academy

Human Resource & Management

Issued By

Development Bank of Nigeria Academy

Skills

MEAL Frameworks

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning, Data Collection, KoboToolbox, ODK, Survey CTO, CommCare, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Public Health Reporting.

Project Management & Coordination

Project Planning, Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-cultural Communication, Capacity Building, Field Team Supervision, Cluster Coordination, Multi-Stakeholder Coordination, Asana, Trello, Slack, Jira, Monday.com, Clickup, Resource Mobilization.

Public Health & Humanitarian Aid

Health Systems Strengthening, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention & Case Management, Adolescent Health Programming, Community Mobilization & Awareness Campaigns, Safeguarding, Protection & Advocacy, Humanitarian Programming, Donor Compliance (USAID/ECHO), Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), PSEA Implementation, Nutrition Programs, Malaria Prevention, Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH), Immunization, Outbreak Investigations, Tuberculosis Counselling, Emergency Preparedness & Response.

Information Technology

Computer Science, IT Technical Support, System Installation & Maintenance, Network Management, User Support, Troubleshooting, IT Systems Training, Technical Documentation, Computer Hardware & Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, PC Upgrade & Maintenance, Computer Networking, Office Equipment & Gadgets Maintenance, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Ethical Hacking, Cybersecurity, IT Essentials, Data Science & Analytics, GIS & Mapping, Data Visualization, Graphics Design.

Software & Programming

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SPSS, Salesforce, Power BI, R, Java, HTML Programming, Web Development, Python.

Communication & Training

Excellent Writing Skills, Facilitation Skills, Reporting Skills, Strong Interpersonal Communication, Leadership Abilities, Computer Literacy Facilitator/Instructor, Academic Research, Thesis Implementation, Media Publicity, Human Right Advocacy, Training & Capacity Development.

References

Miss. Dauda Kankemwa Amina

National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria. (+234) 9122970875 Meenadauda77@gmail.com

Mr. Emmanul Joshua

Nigerian Army, Bama Barracks, Borno State, Nigeria. (+234) 9049664001 amedu5834@gmail.com