Adolor Aisiri
@adoloraisiri
Senior public health researcher and health systems strengthening advisor with 15 years' expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned public health professional with 15 years of experience in research, evaluation, and knowledge management focused on strengthening health systems and behavior change interventions.
I have led and founded research and RMEL units, mobilized funding, and built multidisciplinary teams to generate evidence for programs across maternal and child health, family planning, malaria, nutrition, immunization, and primary health care.
My work spans partnerships with national and state governments, multilateral and bilateral organizations, and academic institutions, and I have held senior and advisory roles including Deputy Chief of Party on a USAID-funded health systems project.
I hold clinical and postgraduate qualifications in global health, health economics, policy management, and business administration, and I am committed to translating research into program and policy improvements to drive measurable health outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Provide senior technical and operational leadership for the USAID Local Health System Strengthening Project, driving HSS strategy, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance while supporting national and sub-national government reforms.
Consultant Qualitative Researcher
Brooks Insight
Aug 2023 - Mar 2024 (7 months)
Led revision of qualitative tools, coordinated data analysis, and produced lessons-learned reports for pre- and post-measles campaign evaluations and the World Bank-funded IMPACT study.
Research Data Consultant
John Snow Incorporated
Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 (1 month)
Reviewed and analyzed routine immunization and COVID-19 program data, presented findings to senior leadership, and compiled a final actionable report to inform program improvements.
Led research, evaluation, and knowledge management for Breakthrough RESEARCH Nigeria, coordinating multi-country teams, managing BSS survey activities, and driving research utilization for SBC programming.
Head, RMEL Department
Centre for Communications and Social Impact
Feb 2018 - Mar 2022 (4 years 1 month)
Founded and led the RMEL department, overseeing research, monitoring & evaluation, knowledge management, and organizational learning to generate evidence and improve SBC interventions across multiple projects.
Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant
UNICEF
Oct 2017 - Jan 2018 (3 months)
Supported state-level M&E system strengthening for MNCHN projects, developed M&E tools, and built capacity to improve data quality and utilization in humanitarian settings.
M&E / KM Specialist
Malaria Consortium
May 2014 - Oct 2016 (2 years 5 months)
Supported monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge management for the MAPS project, including survey design, data analysis, and development of KM frameworks to strengthen malaria program learning and data use.
Assistant Manager, RM&E
HOPE Worldwide Nigeria
Jan 2013 - Oct 2013 (9 months)
Designed national OVC household vulnerability assessment tool, coordinated formative research, and provided technical support for surveys and reporting to government stakeholders.
Project Manager
HOPE Worldwide Nigeria
Jun 2012 - Dec 2012 (6 months)
Managed the Global Fund HIV/AIDS workplace program across three states, overseeing budgets, resources, consultants, and dissemination activities in collaboration with NACA.
RM&E Officer
HOPE Worldwide Nigeria
Dec 2010 - Jun 2012 (1 year 6 months)
Provided technical support for OVC surveys, coordinated formative research, and produced scientific and technical documentation to support program implementation and reporting.
Physician / Research Assistant
Mass Medical Mission
Oct 2009 - Nov 2010 (1 year 1 month)
Led cervical cancer screening services, advocated for HPV vaccination, coordinated capacity building, and conducted research activities to improve service quality alongside clinical care delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
London School of Economics and Political Science
Master of Science, Health Economics, Policy and Management
Completed a Master of Science in Health Economics, Policy and Management focusing on health systems financing and policy analysis.
University of Manchester
Postgraduate Diploma, Global Health
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Health covering global health systems, program design, and public health practice.
Indian Institute of Public Health
Graduate Certificate, Research Methods
Completed a Graduate Certificate in Research Methods emphasizing quantitative and qualitative public health research techniques.
Metropolitan School of Business
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed an abridged MBA providing foundational training in business administration and management.
International Academy of Management
Postgraduate Diploma, Project Management
Completed a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management covering project planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
University of Benin
MB; BS, Medicine
Awarded the Medical Doctor degree (MB; BS) with training in clinical medicine and public health fundamentals.
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