Salome Chiamaka
@salomechiamaka
WASH specialist and environmental scientist delivering measurable sanitation and water-safety impact.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an Environmental Scientist and WASH Specialist with a Master’s in Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation and 8+ years of experience across environmental health, sanitation, and hygiene promotion. I lead WASH community development work in Nigeria and Ghana, combining project delivery with public health education and SDG-aligned programming.
I’m proud of measurable impact—reaching over 1,500 Edo, Nigeria girls through menstrual hygiene education, delivering 30+ sanitation outreach campaigns, engaging 20+ schools, and coordinating 50+ volunteers. As Founder and CEO of CleanOut Africa and PureFlow TankCare Solutions, I focus on water safety, sanitation improvement, and practical behavior change through monitoring & evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and community-based interventions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Executive Officer
PureFlow TankCare Solutions
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Led water hygiene operations focused on tank cleaning, disinfection, and water quality improvement services. Promoted safe water storage practices and supported households, schools, and institutions with water safety and sanitation practices.
Founder & Executive Director
CleanOut Africa
May 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Founded and led a nonprofit focused on WASH, menstrual hygiene management, and public health education. Delivered menstrual hygiene education and coordinated community-based sanitation and hygiene outreach activities.
Volunteer Manager
World Toilet Organization
Jul 2023 - Jun 2024 (11 months)
Coordinated volunteer programs for global sanitation advocacy. Supported recruitment and training of WASH volunteers and helped with global hygiene awareness campaigns.
Supported hygiene promotion and clean water advocacy programs. Participated in community sanitation education campaigns and menstrual hygiene awareness initiatives.
Sanitation & Hygiene Educator
RWESCK
Aug 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Delivered hygiene education in schools and rural communities. Conducted sanitation awareness campaigns focused on handwashing and disease prevention behaviors.
WASH Coordinator
Ecocycle Ghana Limited
Aug 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Coordinated environmental sanitation programs and supported waste management and hygiene projects. Assisted with field implementation of WASH interventions.
Environmental Protection Specialist
Savimbay Environ-H
Jan 2016 - Sep 2019 (3 years 8 months)
Conducted environmental awareness and sanitation programs and supported community development and hygiene education initiatives. Assisted with environmental sustainability projects.
Environmental Specialist
Ministry of Mines and Steel Development
Sep 2013 - Aug 2014 (11 months)
Supported environmental monitoring and compliance activities, including assisting with environmental impact assessments and reporting. Participated in field inspections.
Project Manager
OCHADE
Coordinated WASH initiatives with an emphasis on water safety, sanitation improvement, and public health education. Contributed to program delivery and community-focused interventions.
Environmental Scientist
OCHADE
Supported WASH community development efforts across Nigeria and Ghana. Focused on environmental and public health education within WASH programming.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Master of Science, Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation
2019 - 2022
Grade: Distinction
MSc in Water Supply & Environmental Sanitation at KNUST (2019–2022), achieving Distinction. Conducted WASH interventions and monitoring, including menstrual hygiene education for 1,500+ girls, 30+ sanitation outreach campaigns, work across 20+ schools, and coordination of 50+ volunteers.
University of Benin
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
2010 - 2015
Grade: Second Class Upper
BSc in Environmental Science at the University of Benin (2010–2015), earning Second Class Upper. Coordinated volunteer programs for global sanitation advocacy, including supporting recruitment and training of WASH volunteers and hygiene awareness campaigns.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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