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Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programs
Summary
Dedicated and resilient Community Development Professional with 15 years of experience delivering social impact programs in diverse, complex environments. Proven track record in community mobilization, stakeholder engagement, and crisis intervention within Northern and Southern Nigerian regions, e.g., Lagos and Kano. Adept at navigating cross-cultural dynamics and building trust in underserved populations. Eager to apply my experience and adaptability to support the well-being of the Pilbara's regional and remote communities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Development Worker
Satellite Community Services
Lagos
02.2022 - Current
Complex Case Management: Lead a collaborative process to assess, plan, and monitor holistic care plans for youth, aged, and disabled clients, and ensuring 100% alignment with community care standards.
Strategic Stakeholder Advocacy: Act as a key liaison between government bodies, NGOs, and private stakeholders to navigate complex service systems and bridge gaps in community service delivery.
Crisis & Conflict Resolution: Successfully managed high-stakes conflict resolution in remote regions with harsh climatic conditions, maintaining strict professional ethics and safety protocols under pressure.
Trauma-Informed Clinical Support: Spearheaded a transition from a standard medical model to a Person-Centered Trauma-Informed Care approach, resulting in a 25% increase in resident satisfaction.
Project Leadership: Engineered a youth empowerment initiative that achieved a 15% reduction in local unemployment through targeted vocational training and logistical management.
Community Engagement: Facilitate monthly town hall meetings with local leaders to identify and close service gaps, utilizing a consultative approach similar to working with Indigenous and remote communities.
Outreach Coordinator (Health & Wellness)
Society for Health Development (SHD)
Northern Nigeria
04.2016 - 01.2022
Regional & Cultural Adaptability: Delivered professional services within highly diverse CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) backgrounds and indigenous communities, ensuring culturally safe practice.
Remote Service Delivery: Executed weekly outreach programs in underserved peri-urban and remote areas, demonstrating the physical and mental stamina essential for 'fly-in-fly-out' (FIFO) or residential roles in the North West Nigeria.
Strategic Partnerships: Collaborated with traditional rulers and local influencers to build institutional trust, ensuring the successful adoption of new community health initiatives.
Compliance & Reporting: Maintained meticulous case notes and progress reports in line with international NGO standards, ensuring 100% compliance with data privacy and safety regulations.
Health Advocacy & Education: Developed and facilitated community workshops that drove a 30% increase in local clinic attendance within a 12-month period.
Family Support Worker
Rockson Care Services
Lagos
11.2009 - 03.2016
Child & Family Welfare: Developed tailored support plans for families facing socio-economic hardship, with a specialized focus on domestic violence prevention and child protection.
Psychosocial Support: Provided frontline mental health support and referrals for individuals experiencing trauma, demonstrating high emotional resilience in high-pressure environments.
Capacity Building: Facilitated vocational training and life-skills workshops for displaced persons to foster long-term self-sufficiency and community reintegration.
Developed individualized support plans for families to address unique challenges and enhance well-being.
Conducted assessments to identify family needs, tailoring interventions for optimal outcomes and resource allocation.
Empowered parents to create nurturing home environments by sharing best practices in positive discipline techniques.
Education
Level 5 Diploma - Nursing Assistant (Healthcare)
Training Express
12.2025
Focus: Wound care, infection control, and medication monitoring.
Health Care Assistant - undefined
Reskill Life Resources
12.2025
Focus: Developed essentials of caregiving and practical administration of Standards of care.
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Marketing
Institute of Management & Technology (IMT)
12.2003
Focus: Developed behavioral approach with community outreach in identifying needs and wants.
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