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Sunday Ezekiel AJILEYE

@sundayezekielajileye

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Public health researcher and epidemiologist with strong data, lab, and field surveillance skills.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek field-focused public health roles combining epidemiologic surveillance, data analysis, and community engagement, with opportunities for research impact and leadership.

I am a public health researcher and field epidemiologist with a background in microbiology and practical experience across surveillance, outbreak response, and laboratory diagnostics. I have contributed to published systematic reviews and multi-level public health research while supporting NIH- and WHO-funded field projects, employing tools such as REDCap and Power BI to ensure data quality and timely analysis.

I combine hands-on laboratory competencies (PCR, serology, antimicrobial susceptibility) with programmatic logistics and leadership experience from roles in emergency operations, vaccination campaigns, and university governance. My work emphasizes rigorous data collection, community engagement, and translating evidence into actionable public-health interventions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Data Enumerator

University of Ibadan

Oct 2025 - Nov 2025 (1 month)

Conducted systematic household enumeration and stroke case verification for the ARISES multicentre study, using REDCap mobile for real-time data collection and ensuring data quality and community engagement.

REDCap Field Data Collection Community Engagement Data Quality Public Health Surveillance

Research Assistant

University of Ibadan

Nov 2024 - Feb 2025 (3 months)

Supported the Ibadan Men's Health Study by administering WHO STEPwise–based questionnaires, performing anthropometry and point-of-care glucose and BP measurements, and coordinating participant recruitment and field operations.

WHO STEPwise Glucometer Testing Questionnaire Administration

Enhanced Independent Monitor

World Health Organization

Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 (5 months)

Supervised polio vaccination teams, trained independent monitors, and audited vaccination processes to improve coverage accuracy and adherence to WHO immunization protocols during outbreak response.

Field Supervision Training Quality Assurance Data Verification

Assistant Logistics Officer

Ministry of Health

Feb 2022 - Feb 2023 (1 year)

Managed reception, sorting, and distribution of NCDC-donated COVID-19 medical supplies, maintained proof-of-delivery records, and optimized logistics through accurate data entry and daily campaign reviews.

Inventory Management Documentation Data Entry Supply Chain Coordination Distribution

Health Campaign Implementation Officer

Ministry of Health

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 (4 months)

Distributed Syphilis and HIV test kits to health facilities, maintained daily distribution records, and submitted delivery reports to ensure accountability and uninterrupted supply chains in Udo LGA.

Distribution Record keeping Reporting Accountability

Undergraduate Researcher

Ekiti State University

Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 (2 months)

Conducted bacteriological assessment of yam flour using serial dilution, isolation via pure plate technique, colony counting, sub-culturing, Gram staining, and biochemical tests to identify microbial species.

Pure Plate Technique Colony Counting Sub Culturing Gram Staining Biochemical Identification Serial Dilutions

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Prayer Centre Clinic

Mar 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Collected and processed blood and urine samples for microbial and haematological analyses, maintained patient records, supported equipment maintenance, and ensured sterilization protocols to prevent contamination.

Hematology Sterilization Protocols Equipment Maintenance Patient Scheduling

Medical Laboratory Intern

Federal Teaching Hospital Ido-Ekiti

Jul 2019 - Dec 2019 (5 months)

Performed GeneXpert TB testing, Giemsa staining for malaria diagnosis, and biochemical/Gram staining assays to identify bacterial pathogens and expedite diagnostic decisions.

GeneXpert Giemsa Staining Gram Staining Malaria Diagnosis Diagnostics

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Ibadan

Master of Public Health, Public Health (Field Epidemiology)

Activities and societies: Master’s thesis research (Ibadan Men's Health Study); Research Assistant in Epidemiology and Medical Statistics Department (Nov 2024–Feb 2025).

Master of Public Health (Concentration in Field Epidemiology) candidate completing studies in December 2025.

Ekiti State University

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology

2018 - 2022

Grade: Second Class Upper

Activities and societies: Undergraduate thesis on bacteriological assessment of yam flour; Head Intern, Microbiology & Parasitology Laboratory (Jul–Dec 2019).

Completed Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with Second Class Upper Honors in January 2022.