susu Stanley
@susustanley
Public health epidemiologist specializing in communicable disease surveillance and outbreak response.
What I'm looking for
I am a mission-driven public health epidemiologist with 7+ years of experience in communicable disease surveillance, case investigation, and outbreak response. I combine technical expertise in SORMAS, SPSS, R, Power BI, and Epi Info with proven field leadership across outbreak investigations, immunization programs, and HDSS operations.
I have led multi-disciplinary teams, strengthened surveillance systems, and supported WHO and national ministries to improve reporting timeliness, case validation, and immunization coverage. I deliver data-driven recommendations, build capacity through training, and translate complex epidemiologic data into actionable public health interventions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of HDSS
Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia
Jan 2021 - Aug 2025 (4 years 7 months)
Led HDSS operations, data management, and analysis supporting outbreak investigations and clinical trials, improving community case reporting completeness by 25% and ensuring data quality for research outputs.
Consultant Field Epidemiologist
World Health Organization
Oct 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Strengthened AFP, measles, and cholera surveillance across four regions, improving reporting timeliness to >90% and increasing AFP case validation rates from 35% to 75%.
Assistant Director
Ministry of Health, Ekiti State
Dec 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years)
Oversaw state surveillance and immunization programs across 16 LGAs, increasing data accuracy and timeliness by 30% and disease reporting compliance by 40% through system integration and training.
Chief Scientific Officer
Ministry of Health, Ekiti State
Feb 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 10 months)
Led activation of EOC and coordinated responses to priority outbreaks (Lassa, cholera, measles, monkeypox), improving outbreak control and guiding vaccination and surveillance strategies.
Team Lead, NAIIS
Maryland Global Initiative Corporation
Jun 2018 - Dec 2018 (6 months)
Led field operations for the Nigerian AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey, managing a 10-person team for 180 days and ensuring high-quality CAPI data collection and linkage to care.
Principal Scientific Officer
Ministry of Health, Ekiti State
Jan 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 10 months)
Strengthened disease surveillance and trained surveillance officers, detecting and investigating over 50 suspected priority disease cases and improving early detection statewide.
Senior Scientific Officer
Ministry of Health, Ekiti State
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Led outbreak investigations and operationalized RRTs for Lassa, cholera, measles, monkeypox, and polio, enhancing emergency preparedness and response capacity at state and LGA levels.
Laboratory Scientist
Orire Specialist Hospital
Sep 2008 - Feb 2009 (5 months)
Performed microbiology diagnostics and maintained laboratory quality and equipment during NYSC, supporting clinical decision-making and environmental/food safety testing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Quantic School of Business and Technology
Master of Business Administration, Strategic Leadership
Completed an MBA in Strategic Leadership with coursework in strategic management and leadership practices.
International University Bamenda
Doctor of Philosophy, Public Health
Completed a PhD in Public Health at International University Bamenda, focusing on advanced public health research and epidemiology.
University of Ilorin
Master of Public Health, Public Health
Completed a Master of Public Health with training in epidemiology, surveillance, and outbreak response.
University of Calabar
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with foundational training in laboratory and microbiological techniques.
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