Blessing Ukoha-Kalu: Public Health: Best Researcher Award

Professor at University of Nottingham: United Kingdom

👨‍🏫Blessing Ukoha-Kalu stands as a distinguished academic and researcher in the domain of Public Health. Holding a Ph.d in University of Nigeria her professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise. 📚

🌐 Professional Profiles:

Absolutely, here’s your education and training organized:

Education📚✏️

PhD in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu-State, Nigeria, Year: 2021. Introduction to Epidemiology for Global Health, University of Washington, USA, Year: 2020 Pharm D – Doctor of Pharmacy: University of Benin, Benin City Edo State, Year: 2019, MPharm in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, Year: 2017. BPharm in Pharmacy: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, Year: 2011

work experience📝🎓

February 2023 : Organization: UK Higher Education: Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM), University of Nottingham, Royal Derby Hospital Campus. February 2022 – February 2023:Organization: UK Higher Education Institution: Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, England, Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate. March 2016 – January 2022: Organization: Nigerian Higher Education Institution: University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu state, Job Title: Lecturer. July 2014 – February 2016: Organization: Community pharmacy: Loko Pharmacy, Murtala Mohammed way, Paparoundabout Lokoja, Kogi State, Job Title: Superintendent Pharmacist. July 2013 – June 2014: Organization: Hospital: Federal Medical Centre Lokoja, Kogi state Nigeria ,Job Title: Pharmacist (NYSC)

Training and Short Courses🖥️📊📂

Introduction to Epidemiology for Global Health University of Washington, USA, Year: 2020Essentials of Global Health: Yale (coursera.org/verify/DENJUEH4DUTZ)Year: 2020Epidemics, Pandemics, and Outbreaks: University of Pittsburgh (coursera.org/verify/C2SDT7VRUZ8A), Year: 2020. Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (coursera.org/verify/N62KY2PWYP39), Year: 2020 The Challenges of Global Health: Duke University (coursera.org/verify/QKZEY62J4SYJ), Year: 2020. Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: Université de Genève (coursera.org/verify/32MH9EXPPM57), Year: 2020

Academic Distinctions 🏫👨‍🏫

University of Nigeria Nsukka: Best Graduating Student, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, Year Received: 2012. University of Nigeria Nsukka: Best Graduating Student, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Year Received: 2012

Areas of Interest💻🎤

Histology 🧬,Pathology 🔬, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring ,💊 Public Health, 🌍Global Health, 🌐Palliative Care ,🏥Clinical Pharmacy 💉, Pharmacy and Medical Education 📚, Clinical Pharmacology 🩺, Health Outcomes 📈, Drug Information, Pharmacokinetics ⏳, Drug Safety 🚫

Research experience🏫👨‍🏫

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Institution: Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Responsibilities: Coordinating and managing the Proactive Anticipatory Care Evaluation (PACE) study. Doctoral Fellow: Institution: Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Responsibilities: Developed an educational intervention program for managing hypertension-diabetes comorbidity using the PRECEDE-PROCEED model. Implemented this intervention through a randomized controlled study design and evaluated its effects on patients’ clinical and humanistic outcomes. Lecturer: Responsibilities: Supervised various undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, contributing to academic guidance and research mentorship.

Professional skills and competences 📚✏️

Curriculum Design: Designing educational curricula, structuring courses, and organizing academic content. Research Methodologies: Proficiency in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods for comprehensive research investigations. Lesson Planning and Instructional Design: Creating detailed lesson plans and developing effective instructional materials. Electronic Presentation Skills: Proficient in delivering engaging presentations using electronic tools and platforms. Classroom Management: Skills in managing classroom dynamics, fostering engagement, and maintaining an effective learning environment. Software Proficiency: MS Office suite, Canva, Canvas, Blackboard, NVIVO, STATA, and SPSS for data analysis, visualization, and educational purposes.

Opportunities of Interest💻🎤

Developing teaching skills in Pathology and Histology 👨‍🏫👩‍🔬,Enhancing research skills in Global Health, Public Health, and Palliative Care 📊🔍, Collaborative research grants focusing on Global Health, Public Health, and Palliative Care 🤝🌍Professional Memberships and Registrations: Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) 🇳🇬, Nigerian Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA) 📚, International Society of Hypertension (ISH) 🩺, Women in Hypertension 👩‍⚕️.