OGABA KYAUTA ANITA

PROFILE

Name: OGABA KYAUTA ANITA

Ogaba Kyauta Anita is a committed medical professional with a growing interest in public health, motivated by a strong ambition to tackle health issues at the population level and enhance health results within communities. Her clinical experience, paired with her dedication to fairness and creativity, positions her as a prospective leader in the realm of global health. Throughout her medical career, she has gained a profound insight into the interplay between clinical care, social factors influencing health, and systemic elements affecting the wellness of communities. This understanding has catalyzed her decision to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH), allowing her to further her knowledge in epidemiology, biostatistics, program development, and health policy.

During her clinical practice, Anita has delivered patient-centered care in various environments, engaging with individuals from diverse socioeconomic standings. These encounters highlighted the significant shortfalls in preventative services, healthcare access, and continuous care, particularly in marginalized populations. Observing these inequalities up close reinforced her determination to embark on a career that transcends individual treatment and instead concentrates on creating initiatives that prevent illness, enhance health systems, and advocate for health equity. She understands that while medical care can save individual lives, public health initiatives have the potential to transform whole communities.

Her transition into the public health sector was further fueled by her increasing involvement in research and professional development programs. Presently, she is enrolled in the esteemed FREYA International Short Course on Research Tools and Software in Biostatistics, where she is acquiring practical skills in analytical software like SPSS and advanced data visualization tools. This program offers comprehensive training in statistical methods, research design, and interpreting complex data sets—capabilities that are essential for evidence-based public health practice.

She particularly values the collaborative aspects of the training, which allowed her to work closely with peers and mentors in grant writing, proposal creation, and research planning. These group-focused experiences have enhanced her ability to develop convincing, methodologically robust research projects aimed at tackling specific public health issues.

Her professional path illustrates a strong dedication to ongoing education, teamwork, and community impact. She has engaged in outreach initiatives, health education efforts, and community-driven programs designed to enhance health literacy and foster preventative health behaviors. These experiences have solidified her conviction that effective public health initiatives require not only scientific and analytical skills but also strong communication abilities, cultural understanding, and engagement with stakeholders.

As she gets ready to pursue her MPH, Anita aims to enhance her grasp of epidemiological techniques, biostatistical modeling, global health leadership, and health policy crafting. She aspires to acquire advanced capabilities that will empower her to create and assess public health programs, conduct significant research, and contribute to policies that enhance health systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Her long-term objective is to merge her clinical experience with her public health education to influence decision-making, bolster healthcare delivery, and lead efforts that increase access to quality healthcare services.

Ultimately, Anita envisions a career that bridges research, policy, and practice, where she can play a role in diminishing health disparities, advancing innovations in disease management, and developing evidence-informed public health initiatives. Her commitment, clinical background, and enthusiasm for population health consistently propel her toward the next steps in her journey toward a transformative career in public

A highly motivated and adaptable healthcare professional with strong foundation in clinical practice and a strong interest in public health, infectious disease control and health systems strengthening.

Demonstrated committed to improving health outcomes through evidence-based interventions, community engagement and research. Seeking to contribute to impactful program where I can apply my clinical background, research interest and passion for public health to support disease surveillance, immunization campaigns and capacity-building initiatives aimed at improving population health and patient care in Nigeria.

EDUCATION

 MD | 2023 | ALL SAINTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DOMINICA DOCTOR OF MEDICINE, MD DEGREE

 WASSCE | 2014 | MADONNA INTERNATIONAL ARTS & SCIENCE SECONDARY SCHOOL, GARKI,ABUJA WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

 CERTIFICATE |2008 | MADONNA NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL, AREA 3, ABUJA

PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE

WORK EXPERIENCE

MEDICAL OFFICER | SURGICAL CASUALTY, FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER, JABI, | JANUARY, 2025 - PRESENT

 Responsible for identifying, triaging, assessing and managing patients with acute surgical conditions.

 Participate in stabilizing and resuscitating patients in critical conditions.

 Administering initial wound care in trauma patients.

 Performing minor surgical procedures including suturing, incision and drainage, debridement.

 Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthetists, and emergency medical teams to ensure timely intervention.

 Teaching medical students and presenting at & participating in weekly departmental academic seminar presentations.

 Reporting to senior casualty officers and Consultant.

HOUSE OFFICER | UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA TEACHING HOSPITAL | DECEMBER 2023 – DECEMBER 2024

 Responsible for first line patient care and resuscitation in all four clinical departments – Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynecology, liaising with my Registrar.

 Managed surgical and medical emergencies under Consultants’ supervision

 Conducted patients’ assessments, including medical history, physical examinations and diagnostic tests

 Collaborated with attending consultants to make diagnosis, develop and implement treatment plans.

 Carried out procedures including NG tube insertion, suturing, episiorrhaphy, biopsies, debridement.

 Prepared patients for surgeries, assisted in surgical operations and was involved in post-operative care.

 Monitored and managed patients’ progress

SKILLS

 Medical knowledge and clinical decision-making

 Data collection, entry, and preliminary analysis

 Medical literature search (PubMed, Google Scholar)

 MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel)

 Problem solving and critical thinking

 Teamwork, communication, and professionalism

VOLUNTEER

NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORP NYSC 18 TH JUNE, 2025 MEDICAL CDS

 Participated at the community outreach program under the NYSC’s Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) at Gidan Mangoro, Karu LGA, FCT Abuja.

 Educated community residents on basic hygiene practices, nutrition and disease prevention.

 Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth logistics during outreach enhancing overall community involvement

HALEARC INITIATIVE SEPTEMBER 2019 – SEPTEMBER 2020

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

 Involved in organizing outreach to various high schools in St. Vincent

 Researched and prepared materials on Women’s reproductive health for social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok

AMERICAN MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION AMSA MAY 2015 – MAY 2017

ALL SAINTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DOMINICA CHAPTER

 Assisted in organizing community outreach programs, including health awareness and education, free health examinations etc.

 Helped prepare informational materials and engaged with locals to spread awareness on common diseases including hypertension, diabetes, glaucoma

 Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth logistics during outreaches enhancing overall community involvement

PUBLICATIONS IN VIEW

Martin Igbokwe, Olakekan Olatise, Adefola Adetunbi, Anita Ogaba, Oyedolamu Olaitan.

Locally Modified Perfusion Fluid in Living Donor Kidney Transplantation; A Viable Alternative in Resource

Poor Transplant Programs Udeobi O., Ogaba K.A., Okonkwo C.C., Okpanachi P.

Access and Impact of Digital Health Interventions on Reproductive Health Outcomes in Nigerian Women: A Systematic Review Ajayi A., Anulaobi C., Ogaba K.A., Nwadike P., Inyene A., Oluwasesan M., Ozugha E., ‘et al Artificial Intelligence for Infectious Disease in Africa: A Narrative Review.

AWARDS

 AYPAD Scholarship for Trainer International program hosted by Freya International Schools of Research & amp; Implementation for course in Research Tools & Software in Biostatistics – September, 2025

 Madonna International Arts & Science Secondary School, Garki Abuja – Partial scholarship 2008 – 2011, Full scholarship 2011 – 2014 (on account of 14 distinctions in JSSCE).

LEADERSHIP ROLES

 ASSISTANT CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER JULY 2025 - PRESENT Surgical Casualty Department, Federal Medical Center, Jabi

 EXECUTIVE MEMBER SEPTEMBER 2024 - PRESENT Young Doctors Forum, NMA Abuja Branch

 HO EXCO MEMBER MARCH – DECEMBER 2024 HOUSE OFFICERS’ FORUM, UATH GWAGWALADA ABUJA.

 CLERK, STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL APRIL 2016 – APRIL 2017 All Saints University School of Medicine, Dominica

 SECRETARY, STUDENT BODY COUNCIL APRIL 2017 – APRIL 2018 All Saints University School of Medicine, Dominica

 EDITOR, AMSA’S OMNIMED MAGAZINE MAY 2021 – APRIL 2022 AMSA – American Medical Students Association (ASUSM Dominica Chapter)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 Research Tools & Software in Biostatistics course - Trainer International program hosted by Freya International Schools of Research & Implementation – September, 2025

 ‘Medical and Wellness Tourism: Bridging Global Healthcare Gaps’ – 3 rd Edition, All Africa Medical &

Wellness Expo (AMWE 2025) - 27 th August, 2025.

 Data analysis in SQL on Data camp – March 2025 - Present

 Project management foundations, LinkedIn learning – December 2020.

 Global health: Interdisciplinary overview by University of Geneva on Coursera – September 2020.

 Developing clinical empathy: Making a difference in patient care by St. George’s University of London on Future learn – January 9 th – 16 th , 2020.

 3 rd Abuja Cardiovascular Symposium hosted by Cardiocare Hospital, Abuja - November, 2019