GRACE UDDY-AKATU

Experienced with infection prevention and control protocols in healthcare settings. Expertise in infection surveillance, outbreak prevention, and epidemiological data analysis to support patient safety and public health initiatives. Adept at implementing infection prevention strategies, quality improvement (QI) programs, and compliance protocols to minimize healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Proven ability to educate healthcare staff, conduct risk assessments, and support policy development to enhance infection control practices.

• Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Professional Development Course
• Health Care Waste Management Training Certification
• Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
• Worker Health and Safety Awareness Certificate
• NCBI and BLAST Workshop (Oxford College)
• Clinical Research Postgraduate with Honours
• Doctor of Medicine (M.B.B.S)

• Infection Surveillance & Outbreak Prevention – Expertise in monitoring and analyzing infectious disease patterns to prevent hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).
• Health Promotion & Public Health Initiatives – Skilled in developing and delivering infection control training, patient education programs, and staff workshops.
• Quality Improvement (QI) & Compliance – Experience in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and policy implementation for infection prevention.
• Epidemiological Research & Data Analysis – Conducted disease surveillance and infection control research in Nigeria’s public health sector, applying analytical skills to improve outcomes.
• Data Management & Reporting – Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint), REDCap, and statistical tools for infection tracking and reporting.
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration – Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively with healthcare professionals, infection control teams, and public health agencies.