I Ahmed

Worked as Graduate Research Assistant at University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB).

Lead investigator on an ICU-based infection control study focused on environmental epidemiology, genomic surveillance and disease prevention. Developed study protocol using longitudinal methods and field-based surveillance to inform infection prevention and control. Presented findings of studies/programs at national and international conferences, including IDWeek, ICASA, IAS, Microbes.

Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
Regional Technical Advisor Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria)

Directed two sequential CDC global health security cooperative agreements in Nigeria - SERS (five-year cooperative agreement awarded directly to UMB) and its successor SecureNigeria (funded via IHVN as prime recipient, CIHEB/UMB subcontracted) - working directly with CDC alongside IHVN to support Nigeria's CDC (NCDC) on surveillance and response for Lassa fever, monkeypox, and COVID-19. Under SERS

Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

Worked as Public Health Advisor at Center for International Health, Education, and Biosecurity (Ciheb) at UMB.

Designed and led a nationwide active linkage strategy for HIV-positive individuals identified via population-based HIV and impact assessment/surveys in Nigeria. The linkage model was scaled up across multiple PEPFAR-supported programs in Nigeria. Developed/implement protocols, SOPs, Job aids, and training curricula, and ensured high-fidelity implementation to meet donor reporting deliverables.

Worked as PMTCT/CQI Lead (Director) at Friends for Global Health Initiative in Nigeria (FGHiN).

Designed and led national PMTCT and pediatric HIV program, maternal-child health, and nutrition for orphaned and vulnerable children in Nigeria (PEPFAR). Led-Nation-wide CQI implementation, National QI evaluation, and quality benchmarking under NigeriaQual HIV initiatives. Pioneered/supervised state program teams, community health outreach, and facility-based data system optimization for integrate

Overall lead for PMTCT services.
Develop, coordinate and implement PMTCT strategies
Collaborate with other stakeholders/Govt ministries & agencies at National level for implementation of National PMTCT strategic plans
Develop, manage and implement capacity strengthening for effective program implementation

•Plan, coordinate and implement overall state program work plan/activities in line with organization goals
•Provide technical support to government of Nigeria via state health ministry, agency, public and private health facilities for the delivery of high quality comprehensive HIV services
• Develop and disseminate knowledge asset in support of capacity strengthening for the state
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•Oversee operations at zonal offices in the Southwest, Northcentral & Northwest geopolitical region of Nigeria.
•Design and review of company documents on providers' agreement, operational guidelines, enrollee manuals, different health plans, etc
•Authorize,approve and vet care request and bills of secondary care
•Lead and coordinate marketing and sales of health plans to private organization and

Led multidisciplinary teams to design evidence-based benefit plans, review claims, and accredit facilities to strengthen network quality and service delivery. Provided leadership oversight across operations, guiding compliance, and development of core HMO standards. Applied data and analytic insights to improve service delivery, strengthen monitoring systems, and inform evidence-based decisions ac

On-site Physician at Nigeria Bottling Company-Kano providing consultation, and management for primary level diseases, infections and industrial accidents/injuries
Coordinated a 2-way referral from on-site clinic to Healthcare providers within the care-network for secondary and tertiary care for NBC staff and family

Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Nov 2021

Jul 2019

Mar 2015

Dec 2014

Class Governor