Jeffrey Idogho
Thunder Bay,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Infection Preventionist with proven skills in establishing effective policies to minimize risks and avoid outbreaks. Expert in training, mentoring and monitoring healthcare staff to improve knowledge and performance. Hands-on professional with observant and proactive nature.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Practitioner
Southbridge care homes
10.2022 - Current
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Developed and improved infection control procedures.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
Crisis Response Worker
Canadian Mental Health Association
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Support operations for one of the largest voluntary health organizations in the country through conducting telephonic crisis assessments and counseling individuals with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Screen, triage, and provide crisis intervention/de-escalation (telephone & on-site) for clients, utilizing medical expertise to identify the nature of concern in a timely manner and determine the proper course of action
- Coordinate client admission to Crisis Safe Bed program to facilitate delivery of supportive care (via hospital, specialist, or residential placement) for individuals experiencing mental health crisis
- Collaborate with multiple community stakeholders including Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT), Schedule 1 facilities, local police department, emergency personnel, family members, and healthcare specialists to develop and implement wellness plans, ensuring ailing individuals are connected with the most propitious care/services
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic health records (EHRs) using proprietary company software to optimize quality of client care
- Attended continuing education seminars to keep abreast of organizational policies and procedures (as dictated by the Mental Health Act)
Indigenous Health and Wellness Officer
Kanachihih solvent abuse treatment center
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Headed COVID-19 screening procedures for solvent abuse treatment center to maximize public health & safety, obtaining visitor/employee self-assessments and body temperatures (via no-touch thermometer) prior to entry, and expounding test results; effectuated government protocol immediately upon receipt of ‘positive’ result
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted health screening data using statistical software to elucidate substantial patterns/trends, relaying key findings to CEO, management, and Board of Directors for strategic planning
- Acted as spokesperson (on behalf of senior management) to distribute time-sensitive COVID-19 updates to all staff, ensuring 100% of newly enacted safety measures were understood and executed efficaciously
Public Health Physician
FCT Primary Health Care Board
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Leveraged advanced clinical training to assess, diagnose, and treat patients experiencing symptoms of psychological distress during various disease outbreaks; collected pertinent data to elucidate public health issues and offer program suggestions based on findings
- Coordinated research projects to obtain and explicate survey data for tactical program implementation and/or reform with the sole aim of preventing disease and promoting good health within the community
- Consulted with public health officials to develop legislation focused on improving the health/well-being of the community such as mobilizing resources to eradicate diseases, ameliorating routine immunization procedures, and curtailing harmful emissions (reduced idling of public vehicles by 95%)
- Spearheaded public health surveillance and data collection processes, collaborations with local public health units, and community-wide vaccination campaigns sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO)
- Monitored staff adherence to infection control guidelines concerning the use of personal protective equipment and hand hygiene; submitted detailed reports to the Infection Prevention Committee (Primary Health Care Board)
- Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
- Assisted local and state governments and community agencies with developing health education programs.
- Supervised staff to coordinate needs assessments.
- Prepared presentations on health and safety concerns for public.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
Infection Control Practitioner/Resident Physician
Jos University Teaching Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Presented findings to committees and public interest groups to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Developed and improved infection control procedures.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
- Educated healthcare workers, patients and public about infectious and communicable disease transmission and prevention.
Medical Officer
Supreme Court Clinic
08.2011 - 12.2013
- Collected information about patient histories, current conditions and vital statistics to make accurate determinations about conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes
- Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development and patient relations
- Educated patients about procedures, conditions and medications
- Wrote and updated patient prescriptions.
- Provided routine and emergency medical care to patients.
- Ordered medical and laboratory supplies and equipment
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Medical Officer Intern
Irrua Specialist Teaching Hosptial
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Medical Rotation: Paediatrics (12weeks), Surgery (12weeks), Obstetrics and Gynaecology (12weeks), Medicine (12weeks). Including 2 weeks in the Emergency and Psychiatric/Mental Health department and 2 weeks Infectious Disease Unit during each 12-week rotation, totaling 4 weeks
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Clinical Research
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON04.2023
Certificate - Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes
University of North Carolina
North Carolina, USA09.2022
Certificate - Infection Control And Prevention
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON07.2022
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Walden University
Minnesota, USA05.2016
Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery - Medicine And Surgery
Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma, Nigeria07.2010
Skills
- Patient Care/Assessment/Treatment
- Leadership
- Community & Preventive Medicine
- Medical Billing & Records
- Data Analysis
- Operations Management
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Statistical Software
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Community Development
- Infection Control and Prevention
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Mental Health & Wellness Counseling
- Operational Procedures
- Revising Policies
Certification
- Infection prevention and control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
- Standard First Aid & CPR Level C
- Food Safety
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMS)
- Ontario Common Assessment of Need (OCAN)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Affiliations
- Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
- Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria
- Epidemiological Association of Nigeria
Research work
- Idogho, J et al (2018). Knowledge and perception of genetically modified foods among medical doctors of Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria. Journal of Epidemiological Society of Nigeria Volume 1.
- Idogho, J. H. (2009). Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Patients towards eye diseases in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua. Unpublished MBBS Dissertation submitted to the Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria
Leadership Responsibilities
- Infection Prevention control manager at Southbridge Roseview LTC
- Head of Medical Doctor, Supreme Court Clinic
- Head of Medical House Officer and member of the Administrative unit, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, in charge of scheduling, and mediating between the hospital management and the medical interns
- Team Leader, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, FCT Primary Health Care Board, Abuja Nigeria
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Infection Control Practitioner
Southbridge care homes
10.2022 - Current
Crisis Response Worker
Canadian Mental Health Association
07.2021 - 10.2022
Indigenous Health and Wellness Officer
Kanachihih solvent abuse treatment center
03.2020 - 06.2021
Public Health Physician
FCT Primary Health Care Board
01.2018 - 02.2020
Infection Control Practitioner/Resident Physician
Jos University Teaching Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2017
Medical Officer
Supreme Court Clinic
08.2011 - 12.2013
Medical Officer Intern
Irrua Specialist Teaching Hosptial
07.2010 - 07.2011
Post-Degree Certificate - Clinical Research
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Certificate - Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes
University of North Carolina
Certificate - Infection Control And Prevention
Queen’s University
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Walden University
Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery - Medicine And Surgery
Ambrose Alli University
- Standard First Aid & CPR Level C
- Food Safety
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMS)
- Ontario Common Assessment of Need (OCAN)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
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