Highly dedicated and accomplished Assistant Lecturer in Medical Microbiology with 7+ years of progressive experience in academic instruction, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive student mentorship at the university level. Possessing an M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology and a proven track record in molecular epidemiology, infectious disease research, and project supervision, I am poised to excel as a Lecturer II, driving impactful scientific contributions and fostering the next generation of microbiologists.
Assistant Lecturer
Jos, Plateau, Nigeria
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Summary
Led academic instruction and research initiatives in Medical Microbiology, contributing to student development and scientific advancement at the university level.
Highlights
Coordinated industrial training placements as Assistant Departmental SIWES Coordinator since 2018, facilitating practical experience for numerous students and ensuring program compliance.
Delivered comprehensive instruction across 11 undergraduate courses (e.g., General Microbiology, Virology, Pathogenic Microbiology) and 5 postgraduate courses (e.g., Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Techniques), impacting hundreds of students since 2018.
Supervised 11 completed undergraduate research projects and 6 ongoing undergraduate projects in areas such as multidrug resistance and viral detection, guiding students through research methodologies and scientific reporting from 2022-2024.
Mentored 1 ongoing postgraduate project focused on intestinal parasite prevalence, providing expert guidance for advanced research in public health microbiology since 2024.
Led active research initiatives in molecular epidemiology of Chikungunya, Zika, and Rift Valley fever viruses, alongside studies on multidrug-resistant Salmonella and antibacterial properties of mushroom extracts.
Authored and co-authored 4 peer-reviewed articles in learned journals, publishing findings on carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, intestinal helminths, HIV-I Tax Gene, and Hepatitis B virus prevalence.
Graduate Assistant
Jos, Plateau, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported academic and research activities within the Microbiology department, contributing to student education and laboratory operations.
Highlights
Provided essential instructional support across undergraduate and postgraduate courses, assisting senior faculty in lectures and laboratory sessions.
Facilitated practical skill development for students in microbiology laboratories, guiding experiments and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Contributed to departmental research efforts, including data collection, literature reviews, and preliminary analysis for various ongoing projects.
Engaged in continuous academic development, culminating in the successful completion of a Master of Science degree in Medical Microbiology.
Member
Summary
Contributed to community safety and security initiatives.
Presiding Officer
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Summary
Managed electoral processes and ensured fair conduct during national general elections.
Highlights
Oversaw polling unit operations during the 2019 General Elections, ensuring adherence to electoral guidelines and maintaining transparency.
Facilitated voter registration, ballot casting, and result collation, contributing to the integrity of the democratic process.
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Master of Science
Medical Microbiology
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Bachelor of Science
Microbiology
Grade: Second class honours upper division
Awarded By
TETFUND
Awarded a scholarship to support academic staff training and development for postgraduate studies.
Awarded By
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos
Recognized as the best graduating student in the Department of Microbiology for the 2014/2015 session.
Awarded By
Plateau State Government
Received a scholarship to support undergraduate studies at the University of Jos.
Published by
Microbes and Infectious Diseases
Summary
Co-authored research on the molecular detection and prevalence of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in clinical specimens from Jos, Nigeria, published in Microbes and Infectious Diseases, 4(2), 555-562.
Published by
Microbes and Infectious Diseases
Summary
Co-authored study investigating the prevalence of intestinal helminths among HIV patients at a healthcare foundation in Jos, Nigeria, published in Microbes and Infectious Diseases, 4(1), 276-284.
Published by
Himalayan Journal of Applied Medical Sciences and Research
Summary
Co-authored research on the detection of Human T Lymphotrophic Virus-I Tax Gene among pregnant women attending antenatal visits in Jos, Nigeria, published in Himalayan Journal of Applied Medical Sciences and Research, 3(1), 62-67.
Published by
American Journal of Laboratory Medicine
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Authored research analyzing the prevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection in patients with chronic kidney disease at a teaching hospital in Jos, Nigeria, published in American Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 3(1):1-5.
Issued By
NCDC (Nigeria Centre for Disease Control)
Issued By
NCDC (Nigeria Centre for Disease Control)
Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology, Antimicrobial Resistance, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Diagnostics.
Molecular Detection, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Literature Review, Experimental Design, Scientific Writing, Project Supervision, Problem-Solving.
Curriculum Development, Course Delivery, Student Mentorship, Laboratory Instruction, Lecture Preparation, Assessment, Postgraduate Teaching.
Staining Techniques, Sterilization, Disinfection, Microbial Culture, DNA Extraction, PCR, ELISA, Microbiological Techniques.
Disease Surveillance, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Environmental Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Water Quality, Global Health.
Project Coordination, Resource Allocation, Timeline Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Industrial Training Coordination (SIWES).
Head of Department, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos.
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos.
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
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Summary
Exploring the antibacterial properties of various mushroom extracts against clinical isolates to identify potential novel antimicrobial agents.
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Summary
Investigating the molecular epidemiology of Chikungunya, Zika, and Rift Valley fever viruses among febrile patients in Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Researching the prevalence and characteristics of multidrug-resistant Salmonella species in poultry environments to address food safety concerns.