Technical Review Panel Member Curriculum Vitae Name: Nkem Chukwueme Nationality: Nigerian Additional languages: Excellent English, Ibo, Yoruba, Basic French Expertise: Tuberculosis, Program Management, Program design and analysis, Community & Health System Strengthening, TB/TBHIV disease surveillance, Grant writing & defense, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Health Cartography, Medicine & Research. Qualifications Qualification Institution Department Year MPH JOHNS HOPKINS Public Health 2014 UNIVERSITY, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA Certificate in Global Health JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, Bloomberg School of Public Health, International Health 2014 Certificate in GIS for Disease Control Programs Baltimore, MD. ROYAL TROPICAL INSTITUTE, KIT Amsterdam, Netherlands Department of Global Health and Development 2013 Certificate in Operations Research Methodology & Protocol Development M.D KNCV/USAID TBCARE I Nigeria UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, University college Hospital Ibadan, Nigeria Research Development 2013 Medicine & Surgery 2005 Employment History Employer Position Place Year KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, Nigeria Regional Director/Senior Program manager, USAID- Challenge TB Project Lagos Region, Nigeria August 2015- Present 1
National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme, Federal Ministry of Health. United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Washington DC, USA American Society for Microbiology (International Affairs), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Heath, Department of International Health Federal Ministry of Health State Primary Health Board, Ministry of Health Head, Planning, Research, Monitoring and evaluation Practicum Research Assistant Practicum Research Assistant Research Assistant Program Officer, Monitoring and evaluation Community Medical Youth Corps Officer, Abuja, Nigeria Oct 2008 - July 2015 Washington DC, USA Jan-March 2014 Washington DC, USA Feb-April 2014 Baltimore, Maryland USA Dec 2013- Feb 2014 Abuja, Nigeria Feb -Oct 2008 Emohua General Hospital, Rivers State Nigeria July 2006- Dec 2007 Ministry of Defense Medical Intern & TBHIV Focal officer Nigerian Military Hospital, Ikoyi Lagos State, Nigeria July 2005- July 2006 Relevant Publications Useni Sani, Gidado Mustapha, Onazi Jumoke, Eneogu Rupert, Chukwueme Nkemdilim, Ubochioma Emperor, Akang Gabriel, Obot Valerie, Omoniyi Amos. FAST Strategy - A Sustainable Administrative TB Infection Control Measure in Nigeria: Reducing Time to TB Diagnosis and Enrolment to Treatment. Science Journal of Public Health. Vol. 4, No. 4, 2016 pp. 352-358. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20160404.23, July 2016 O. Onuka, O. Madukwe, N. Chukwueme, M. Gidado, U. Emperor, K. Agbaiyero, O. Adeleke, Use of Smart phones for Supportive Supervision in Nigeria, Journal of Scientific Research, Vol 7 No.2, May 12 2015 J. Obasanya, S. Abdurrahman, O. Oladimeji, L. Lawson, R. Dacombe, N. Chukwueme, T. Abiola, M. Gidado, L. Cuevas Tuberculosis case detection in Nigeria, the unfinished agenda, Journal of tropical Medicine and International Health, June 2015 M. Gidado, O. Onazi, O. Obasanya, N. Chukwueme, M. Onazi, A. Omoniyi, T. Odusote, Assessing the effectiveness of Xpert MTB/Rif in the diagnoses of TB among HIV smear Negative TB Patients in Nigeria, Journal of Health Science, March 2014 Relevant Abstracts/Symposia N Chukwueme, F Soyinka, S Onafade, A Lawanson, O Omosebi, C Ogbudebe, A Ihedigbo, M Gidado. Community TB outreaches using GeneXpert MTB/RIF in urban slums of Ogun state, Nigeria: Are the missing cases detected? Presented at the 48 th World Union Conference, Guadalajara, Mexico 2017, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. 2
N Chukwueme, V Adepoju, C Ogbudebe, T Odusote, A Ihedigbo, F Soyinka, M Gidado. Role and Impact of engaging key stakeholders in community TB outreaches; lessons form southwest Nigeria. Presented at the 48 th World Union Conference, Guadalajara, Mexico 2017, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. C Ogbudebe, A Lawanson, D Gbadamosi, C Ijezie, V Adepoju, T Odusote, N Chukwueme, M Gidado How fast does FAST strategy increase case detection: A facility case study in Osun, Nigeria. Presented at the 48 th World Union Conference, Guadalajara, Mexico 2017, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. Adebola Lawanson, Olufunmilayo Omosebi, Kuye Joseph 1, Simeon Onyemaechi, Elom Emeka, Amos Omoniyi, Mustapha Gidado, Nkem Chukwueme. Early warning signs; A rapid gap analysis of linkages between GeneXpert cartridge use and TB patient diagnosis in Nigeria. Presented at the 48 th World Union Conference, Guadalajara, Mexico 2017, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. B Olusola-Faleye1, N Chukwueme, H Abdur Razzaq, O Moronfolu, M Gidado, A Ihedigbo, O Joseph, A Adegbola. DR-TB treatment enrolment patterns and treatment initiation delay among DR-TB patients in Lagos South Western Nigeria. Presented at the 48 th World Union Conference, Guadalajara, Mexico 2017, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. K Umahoin, E Fadokun, U Odioyenma, A Ojomo, O Peters, O Lawal, V Adepoju, M Gidado, N Chukwueme Rapid Cost analysis of unsuccessful Xpert results in a resource limited setting: Demonstration from South Western Nigeria. Presented at the 20 th Union Africa Region Conference on Lung Health, Accra, Ghana 2017, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. C. Ogbudebe, A Lawanson, V Adepoju, T Odusote, C Abu, M Gidado, N Chukwueme. Assessing the trend of TB-HIV package of care in Nigeria: How we faired, 2008-2015. Presented at the 20 th Union Africa Region Conference on Lung Health, Accra, Ghana 2017, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. C. Ogbudebe, A Lawanson, V Adepoju, D Gbadamosi, S Akingbesote, H Abdur-Razzaq, T Odusote, M Gidado, N Chukwueme. Prevalence and predictors of drug-resistant tuberculosis in band 1 states in southwestern Nigeria. Presented at the 20 th Union Africa Region Conference on Lung Health, Accra, Ghana 2017, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. V. Adepoju, V Okafor, U Kingsley, N Kamp, M Brunetti, C Whalen, O Lawal, N Chukwueme Finding the Missing cases: Does Outpatient department (OPD) active TB screening tool lead to improved case detection among private Facility TB service providers in Nigeria?. Presented at the 20 th Union Africa Region Conference on Lung Health, Accra, Ghana 2017, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. V. Adepoju, N Kamp, K Schuts, C Ogbudebe, A-R Hussein, K Fiekert, C Mergenthaler, A Asumah, F Egbedeyi, C Whalen, M Brunetti, M Gidado, G Rots, N Chukwueme. Gaps or no gaps: A rapid assessment of TB/HIV cough- to- cure cascade among private facilities in Nigeria. Presented at the 20 th Union Africa Region Conference on Lung Health, Accra, Ghana 2017, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease V. Adepoju, F Egbedeyi, A Asumah, C Whalen, G Mustapha, K Schuts, C Ekerete-Udofia, A-R Hussein, G Rots, N Chukwueme. Under-reporting of TB cases among private DOTS providers: a 12 month retrospective data review, Lagos, Nigeria. Presented at the 20 th Union Africa Region Conference on Lung Health, Accra, Ghana 2017, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease N Chukwueme, M Gidado, E Mitchell, H Abdur-Razzaq, A Adegbola, C Ogbudebe, K Umahoin, B Olusola-Faleye, K Horton Symposium on The growing gender gap in TB: a consequence of resistance to 3
recognising men's vulnerability in TB diagnosis and care- Strategies for reaching men through occupational screening in Lagos. Presented at the 47 th World Union Conference, Liverpool, UK 2016, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease M Gidado, P Nwadikwe, E Emeka, G Akang, N Chukwueme, R Eneogu, U Sani, O Jumoke On the ground experiences and challenges of a connected diagnostics intervention. Presented at the 47 th World Union Conference, Liverpool, UK 2016, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease R Eneogu, G Akang, G Mustapha, N Chukwueme, E Usoroh, J Onazi, C Ihesie, K Ajayi Optimizing TB diagnosis among PLHIV using GeneXpert machines through a robust specimen transport and result reporting system using motorbikes. Presented at the 47 th World Union Conference, Liverpool, UK 2016, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease M Gidado, A Gabriel, E Rupert, O Jumoke, U Sani, N Chukwueme, K Joseph, O Amos Fadare Strengthening coordination for TB control at all levels: experience of Challenge TB and the Global Fund in Nigeria. Presented at the 47 th World Union Conference, Liverpool, UK 2016, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease M Gidado, Josh Obasanya, J Onazi, R Eneogu, N Chukwueme, T Odusote, J Kuye, S Useni Tuberculosis control in security challenged States of north-east Nigeria. Is there significant impact? Presented at the 45 th World Union Conference, Paris, France 2013, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Abstract book Vol. 18 number 11, supplement 2, Oct 2014 M Gidado, J O Obasanya, O Onazi, N Chukwueme, R Tushar, E Elom, O Temitayo, E Peter Strategic approach for Xpert MTB/RIF implementation: results from Nigeria. Presented at the 44 th World Union Conference, Paris, France 2013, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Abstract book Vol. 17 number 12, supplement 2, Dec 2013 N Chukwueme, M Gidado, J O Obasanya, A Awe Evaluation of Nigeria s tuberculosis strategic plan: can a desk review suffice? Presented at the 44 th World Union Conference, Paris, France 2013, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Abstract book Vol. 17 number 12, supplement 2, Dec 2013 J O Obasanya, N Chukwueme, M Gidado, T K Ray, O Onazi, M Onazi, Fada Omoniyi, T Odusote. Assessment of the effectiveness of Xpert MTB/RIF in the diagnosis of tuberculosis among smearnegative HIV patients in Nigeria. Presented at the 44 th World Union Conference, Paris, France 2013, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Abstract book Vol. 17 number 12, supplement 2, Dec 2013 J O Obasanya, G Akang, V Sebastian, N Chukwueme, T Abiola, L Lawson, S Ogiri, O Idigbe. National drug resistance survey: a much awaited experience in Nigeria. Presented at the 44 th World Union Conference, Paris, France 2013, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Abstract book Vol. 17 number 12, supplement 2, Dec 2013 M Gidado, O Onazi, T K Ray, J O Obasanya, E Elom, N Chukwueme, A Ekpeno, T Odusote. Challenges of commodity management for Xpert roll-out at country level; the Nigerian experience. Presented at the 44 th World Union Conference, Paris, France 2013, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Abstract book Vol. 17 number 12, supplement 2, Dec 2013 A Awe, O Daniel, J O Obasanya, Fada Omoniyi, N Chukwueme, E Oyama, C Osakwe, H Adamu. Mid-term evaluation of the Nigeria National Tuberculosis and Leprosy 2010-2015 strategic plan: achievements, gaps, limitations; and the way forward. Presented at the 44 th World Union Conference, Paris, France 2013, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Abstract book Vol. 17 number 12, supplement 2, Dec 2013 4
M Gidado, O Onazi, J O Obasanya, N Chukwueme, M Onazi, E Oyama, E Elom. Assessment of the performance of GeneXpert MTB/RIF at various levels of health care system in Nigeria. Presented at the 44 th World Union Conference, Paris, France 2013, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Abstract book Vol. 17 number 12, supplement 2, Dec 2013 M Gidado, N Chukwueme, J O Obasanya, G Akang. Is DOTS expansion synonymous to increased case notification? What Nigeria needs to do differently. Presented at the 44 th World Union Conference, Paris, France 2013, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Abstract book Vol. 17 number 12, supplement 2, Dec 2013 E Akpanowo, J O Obasanya, M Gidado, P Esimai, L Odoemene, O Okorie, N Chukwueme, C Osakwe. Bulk text messaging via mobile phones: an innovative way of increasing tuberculosis case finding. Presented at the 44 th World Union Conference, Paris, France 2013, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Abstract book Vol. 17 number 12, supplement 2, Dec 2013 A F Omoniyi, A Awe, T Odusote, J O Obasanya, M Gidado, N Chukwueme, E Oyama, E Ubochioma. Seven years (2006-2012) of implementing TB-HIV collaborative activities in Nigeria: what worked and lessons learnt. Presented at the 44 th World Union Conference, Paris, France 2013, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Abstract book Vol. 17 number 12, supplement 2, Dec 2013 N Chukwueme, J O Obasanya, M Gidado, L Odoemene, F Oluwafunmilayo, C Osakwe, A F Omoniyi Using a customized case finding cohort tool in the Nigeria Tuberculosis Programme: a critical initiative in the year 2011 to improve data quality. Presented at the 43 rd World Union Conference, Kualar Lumpur Malaysia 2012 N Chukwueme, J O Obasanya, M Gidado, R Eneogu, B Odume, A Babawale, A F Omoniyi, F Oluwafunmilayo Improving uptake of IPT among under-6 children contacts of index cases in Nigeria from 2010-2011; protecting the child of today. Presented at the 43 rd World Union Conference, Kualar Lumpur Malaysia 2012 O Okorie, J O Obasanya, O Madukwe, N Chukwueme, M Gidado, E Ubochioma, K Jimoh, O Adeleke Use of smart phones for supportive supervision in Nigeria.. a need to collaborate with Partners for rapid scale up Presented at the 43 rd World Union Conference, Kualar Lumpur Malaysia 2012 M Gidado, J O Obasanya, L Odoemene, A Ekpeno, I Kana, N Chukwueme, Overcoming work climate challenges of human resource management in the delivery of quality Procurement and supply management services: The Nigeria experience. Presented at the 43 rd World Union Conference, Kualar Lumpur Malaysia 2012 J O Obasanya, E van der Grinten, M Gidado, N Chukwueme, A F Omoniyi, E Oyama, O Onazi Role of mentoring in strengthening state tuberculosis programme performance in Nigeria: Is it useful. Presented at the 43 rd World Union Conference, Kualar Lumpur Malaysia 2012 Chukwueme N, Gidado M. Kabir 1, A. Omoniyi, E. van der Grinten, Obasanya. J, T. Odusote, E. Ubochioma, Awe. O, Onazi, J, Chukwurah, N.., Improving trend of HCT uptake among registered TB cases in Nigeria from 2007 to 2010 bridging the gap of opportunities lost in past. Presented at the 42 nd World Union Conference, Lille France 2011 M. Gidado, Chukwueme. N, M. Kabir, A. Omoniyi, E. van der Grinten, Obasanya. J, Odoemene, L, Sannino, L. Steps towards transiting from 8 to 6 months anti-tb treatment regimen in Nigeria- a journey began in 2010. Presented at the 42 nd World Union Conference, Lille France 2011. 5
Additional Information Ongoing Research/Surveys: Co-investigator, Retrospective Tuberculosis Inventory Study among Public and Private Providers in Lagos Nigeria, 2017 Job values among employers and employees; what the HR climate in private sector management of tuberculosis should include, 2017 Prevalence of Tuberculosis with Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases among Urban Slum Settlements in Lagos, Nigeria, 2017 Quality of TB services among the public and non-public sectors in Nigeria: A systematic review, 2017 Country TB Survey Coordinator, First National TB Prevalence Study, Nigeria, 2012-2013 Recognitions/ Awards: Delta State Ambassador of Youths for Exemplary community service, Sept. 2008 Nigeria President s Country Merit Award for Excelling National Youth Corp Service, Dec. 2007 Rivers State Governor s NYSC Honors Award, Sept 2007 Resourcefulness /Consultancies: Visiting Facilitator, Monitoring and Evaluation Course in collaboration with MEASURE Evaluation Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria, 2017 Facilitator, M&E training, National TB Training Institute, Zaria Nigeria, 2013 External M&E Consultant for WHO AFRO Region, Lesotho, 2010 Resource person, DGIS Stakeholders/work plan Development, Netherlands, 2016 Resource person, Budget workshop for GF Demand, Geneva Switzerland, 2013 Resource person, Development of childhood TB training guidelines, Nigeria, 2013 Facilitator, TB Training course for Military, Police and Para-Military, Nigeria, 2012 Internal reviewer, M&E Training curriculum, Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria, 2012 Resource person, Development of Capacity Building Plan, NTP, Nigeria, 2012 Speaker, Community Medicine Department, UCH, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2012 Co-facilitator, Development of NTP M&E plan, Nigeria, 2012 Internal Reviewer, Global Drug Facility Monitoring Mission to Nigeria, 2011/2012 Coordinator/Internal reviewer, Joint International Monitoring Mission for NTP, Nigeria, 2010/2012 Technical Advisor; PDA assisted supportive supervision M&E Tool and Database development, NTP Nigeria in collaboration with HS 20/20, Abt Associates Inc., 2011 Books, Report & Document development Key writer: Nigeria NTP Annual report 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Country Designated contributor: WHO Global report 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Technical assistant and co-writer: GFATM Grant application for TB/TBHIV Control Rounds 5 phase II, 8, 9 & 12 Contributor: USAID/TBCARE I Project plan development 2010 Reviewer: National TB & Leprosy Control Program, Workers Manual 5th Edition 2008, Federal Ministry of Health Abuja. Contributor: Guidelines for Clinical Management of TB/HIV/AIDS related conditions in Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, Nigeria. August 2008. Key writer: National Strategic Plan for TB and Leprosy Control Nigeria, 2010-2015 Contributor: National TB & Leprosy Control Program, Workers Manual Revised 5th Edition 2010, Federal Ministry of Health Abuja, Nigeria. 6
Contributor: National Human Resource Development plan for TB Control, National TB & Leprosy Control Program, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, Nigeria. 2011 Contributor: TB/HIV training module & Facilitators guide for training of health care workers implementing TB/HIV collaborative activities, National TB & Leprosy Training Centre, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, Nigeria. 2011 Contributor: National DR TB guideline, National TB & Leprosy Control Program, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, Nigeria. 2011 Contributor: TB/HIV & leprosy Indicator Reference Book, National TB & Leprosy Training Centre, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, Nigeria. July 2011. Contributor: Revised guideline for community TB care in Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, Nigeria. March 2013 7