Lecturer I, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt (2009– 2012)
As Lecturer I, lectures, tutorials, bedside teaching and demonstration of clinical skills in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology to the fifth-year medical students were carried out. I was the assistant coordinator for the fifth-year medical students as well as the Assistant Warden for the clinical hostels in the University and Member of Editorial Board of The Nigerian Health Journal. I was involved in Community Obstetrics for a one-year period in the Institute of Maternal and Child Health. The site was K-dere, Gokana LGA, Rivers State. We conducted researches and activities related to Maternal and Child Health and implemented programs for improving maternal and child health. We also supervised undergraduate students who came for their community postings. We presented our findings at State, National and International fora. I published 6 articles during this period and contributed chapters to textbooks.

Senior lecturer, Department of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt 2012 till 2018.
As a senior lecturer, teaching and conducting examinations for the fifth-year clinical students and resident doctors were carried out. From 2015 – 2016, I was the senior lecturer coordinating the teaching and examinations of these students. As a member of the OSCE Curriculum Development Committee for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, along with other members; we reviewed the curriculum of our students in line with the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Model and developed a suitable OSCE model for the Department.
In December 2015, I enrolled and gained admission to study for the Masters in Reproductive Health program of the World Bank Supported Centre of Excellence for Reproductive Health Innovation domiciled at the University of Benin. The part time program spans 3 years; I have completed all course work including internship and dissertation. The dissertation defense is in September 2018.
I was appointed acting director and supervised the Youth Friendly Centre of the University of Port Harcourt from September 2016 till date during which period, I conducted trainings on Reproductive Health for students and staff, as well as during orientation for newly admitted students. I am involved in the appraisal and promotion of Lecturer I to Senior Lecturer position in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Faculty of Clinical Sciences. I am a member of the Advisory Board of the Port Harcourt Business School – 2017 till date. I carry out any other duties assigned to me by my head of department, Dean of Faculty, Provost of College and Vice Chancellor of the University which include representation at meetings, serving in panels to investigate and discipline erring staff, as well as draw up protocols for the department, faculty, college and university such as the available protocols in the department for the management of postpartum haemorrhage, eclampsia and gestational diabetes mellitus.
I participate in the conduct of research in my Department and Faculty as well as supervision of the dissertation for the senior registrars as a fulfillment for the Fellowship examinations for the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, where I am an External Examiner. I also supervise dissertation of the MPH students in the Department of Public health. I am the Co-Principal Investigator and secretary of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Maternal Newborn Implementation Research Study Group; and the Principal Investigator of the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF) Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) Control Program in the Niger Delta; this is a project implementing access and advocacy interventions to promote diabetes prevention and improve GDM outcomes among rural and urban poor women in Rivers State. So far, 18,000 pregnant women have been screened for GDM, 598 healthcare providers trained and 30 facilities supported to provide GDM Care. I am also the Principal Investigator of the Pfizer supported MWAN Safe Childbirth Initiative in sub-Saharan Africa; implementing advocacy and access interventions to improve maternal health in Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon and Zambia. I published 28 articles within this period. I was also the departmental Welfare Officer/Treasurer and supported undergraduate students in the extra- curricular activities.
My major contribution to knowledge includes improving maternal health and reducing maternal morbidity and mortality through research and advocacy aimed at increasing knowledge and awareness of danger signs in pregnancy as well as the role of antenatal care utilization and family planning as tools for enhancing maternal health. I have actively participated in increasing the general body of knowledge on awareness, prevention and early detection of gestational diabetes mellitus through implementing advocacy and care interventions such as giving lectures, training of health care providers, strengthening health care facilities, health care systems, community mobilisations, advocacy talks and participating in activities of professional associations and non-governmental organisations.
I enhance Women’s Health through research and education on women’s wellbeing, violence against women, family life education, health promotion activities and education about healthy lifestyle in the prevention and management of gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.