Fariat Adigun
@fariatadigun
Public health professional specializing in health promotion, policy, and program management.
What I'm looking for
I am a public health and policy professional with dual master’s degrees in Public Health (Health Policy & Management) and Microbiology, and over two years of hands-on experience in program management, monitoring & evaluation, and policy analysis.
I have designed and implemented health initiatives, developed communication strategies, and supported community-based interventions that improved program outcomes and compliance.
My technical strengths include research and data analysis (R, SPSS, Excel), laboratory techniques (PCR, ELISA), bioinformatics (MEGA), and experience with quality frameworks such as GMP, GLP, HACCP and ICH-GCP.
I seek roles where I can apply my skills in health promotion, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and M&E to drive measurable improvements in public health programs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Officer - Work Coach
Department for Work and Pensions
Mar 2025 - Present (9 months)
Delivered tailored employment support and workshops, partnered with employers and agencies to create sustainable employment pathways, and conducted labour market analysis to align services with regional needs while maintaining compliant case management.
Customer Service Advisor
Foundever
Nov 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 4 months)
Maintained GDPR-compliant customer records, collaborated on support strategy improvements, and completed ongoing training to meet evolving campaign objectives and service standards.
Research Assistant
Northumbria University
Apr 2023 - Sep 2023 (5 months)
Identified and characterized 13+ microorganisms using PCR and ELISA, conducted genomic analysis with MEGA discovering novel organisms, and applied biosafety/HACCP standards while producing detailed research outputs.
Programs and Policy Officer
Osun Health Insurance Agency
Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year)
Optimized quality assurance programs to improve compliance and service delivery by 20%, developed KPIs for health insurance products, and provided policy research and stakeholder consultations to support national reform initiatives.
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Damien Foundation Belgium
Apr 2021 - Aug 2021 (4 months)
Designed and implemented M&E frameworks for TB and leprosy programs, conducted community site visits and surveys, and developed dashboards and reports to improve accountability and patient feedback loops.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Northumbria University
Master of Science, Microbiology
2022 - 2023
Activities and societies: Masters thesis research involving PCR, ELISA, MEGA genomic analysis, antimicrobial assays, and laboratory biosafety compliance.
Completed a Master of Science in Microbiology with research experience including PCR, ELISA, and genomic analysis applied to microorganism identification.
University of Ibadan
Master of Public Health, Health Policy & Management
2019 - 2022
Activities and societies: Policy research, program evaluation, and stakeholder engagement related to health insurance and public health program implementation.
Completed a Master of Public Health focusing on Health Policy & Management with coursework and project work in policy analysis and program management.
Elizade University
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
2013 - 2017
Activities and societies: Undergraduate laboratory coursework and training in microbiological techniques.
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with foundational training in laboratory techniques and microbiological methods.
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