Personal Data

SURNAME: IGBE
OTHER NAMES: LORETTA ESOHE
SEX: Female
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
HOME ADDRESS: 24 Okemesi Crescent off Old FERMA Road, Garki 2, Abuja. Nigeria
PHONE: +2348091908235
E-MAIL: [email protected]

Profile

I am confident and independent with effective communication, interpersonal, analytical and report writing skills. Possessing exceptional ability to assimilate new information, strong leadership qualities, ability to work with or without supervision and deliver excellent services. Now seeking to hold a challenging, strategic position in an organisation that recognises hard work and competence, where my abilities will be fully utilised for the advancement of the organisation and the enhancement of my career goals.

Education & Qualifications

2010-2011 University of Salford, Greater Manchester
MSc Safety Health & Environment (Merit)
Major modules such as Techniques for Environmental & Assessment Management, Policies of Environmental Management, Environmental Health Issues, Integrated Water Resources Management, Occupational Safety Management, Occupational Health Management, Risk Assessment Management, Environmental Epidemiology and Research Methods.
Dissertation Research: Investigation of Sick Building Syndrome amongst University of Salford Employees which involved collection of data using self-administered questionnaires to gather information about employee’s perception of their workplace and instrumentation measurement of various environmental parameters and the use of SPSS to statistically analysis all data gathered. Developed interpersonal, communication and statistical analytical skills as well as organisational skills to meet a specified deadline

2003-2008 University of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja
BSc (Hons) Biology (2:2)
Broad-based biology degree covered Ecology, Environmental Microbiology, Industrial microbiology, Biosystematics, Cytogenetic, Animal and Plant Physiology and others.
Final Year Project: ‘Epidemiological Studies of Urinary Schistosomasis amongst Primary School Pupils in Gwagwalada Area Council’ which involved me visiting different villages in the Area Council interacting with pupils, staffs and gathering research data such as urine samples from Five primary schools, also developed interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

1992-1998 Presentation National High School, Benin City
West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate: Grades A to C including
Mathematics and English

1987-1992 Word of Faith Primary School, Benin City
First School Leaving Certificate
Additional Certifications

May 2019 IFP School, France
Certificate of Achievement: Energy Transition, Innovation Towards A low-carbon Future
(Online Course)

March 2011 British Red Cross, Manchester
General First Aid

Employment History

Public Health Department, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Scientific Officer (Npower Staff) March 2017–To date
 Carrying out routine inspections of Food Establishment Services (FSEs) to ensure proper sanitation and adherence to standards
 Ensuring all food handlers undergo food handlers testing and issuance of Medical certificate of fitness
 Occupational premises inspections to identify potential hazards and risks in workplaces capable of causing occupational injuries, ailments and deaths and reducing them to minimal level
 Occupational safety and health orientation of employers and employees of various workplaces in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), bordering on risk assessment, job analysis, education/training, safety audit, safety survey, supervision of employees and provision of personal protection equipment (PPE), provision and maintenance of fire-fighting devices and pest and vector control
 Periodic seminars and workshops for artisans, craft men and safety officers in all workplaces in the FCT
 Data collection and data analysis
 General office administrative duties such as office management, logistic support, documentation drafting and editing and book keeping

Dangi Foods Limited, Abuja HSE and Quality Control Officer (Part Time) Oct 2013 –Aug 2016
 I devised and established company’s quality procedures, standards and specifications
 Reviewing customer requirements and ensuring that they are met
 Working with purchasing staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers
 Setting standards for quality as well as health and safety
 Giving safety training and seminars to staffs
 Conducting HSE audits, safety inspections, incident investigations and safety drills
 Making sure that manufacturing or production processes meet international and national standards
 Defining quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff
 Setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures
 Monitoring performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports
 Preparing clear explanatory documents such as customers’ charters
The Co-operative Banking Group, Manchester Customer Service Adviser Jan 2012 – Jan 2013
 I met targets and maximised sales opportunities by promoting Co-operative Banking Group products
 Provided high levels of customer service that ensured customer needs are fully understood and met, also gave best advice and followed up on the services provided
 Established and maintained relationships from within a large customer base to identify immediate sales opportunities and identify those customers who met business criteria for relationship management at a higher level
 Effectively used a variety of computer programs such as Microsoft office operating systems, COGEN, 3221, 2112 etc to access customer details and databases, and research options
 Ensured all work was carried out in accordance with the Bank’s books of instructions, standards and regulatory requirements
 Identified Customer Complaints and resolved at First Touch within guidelines whilst maintaining Competency
 Continued awareness of compliance requirements – OH&S and risk management
 Data gathering and analysis
 Lead and Worked with various teams and departments
 Maintained awareness of Co-operative Banking Group and competitor products
 General office administrative duties such as office management, logistic support, documentation drafting and editing.
St Francois Medical Centre Abuja Laboratory Technician May 2009 – Sept 2010
 I was broadly cross trained in areas that include, but not limited to haematology, phlebotomy and blood bank procedures interfacing directly with professional staffs and patients in ER, ICU, OR and Recovery
 Accurately performed and interpreted medical laboratory tests such as Malaria Parasite, Full Blood Count, Widal, HIV (ELISA), TB, VDRL, Urinalysis, Blood sugar etc.
 Demonstrated a keen ability to identify and correct discrepancies; recorded and communicated test results
 Recognised for ability to organise, prioritise, coordinate and perform tasks concurrently during periods of limited staffing and supervision
 Ensured quality control of laboratory procedures, equipment functionality and staff communication
 Proactive medical Research with Multinational NGO on Health issues HIV/AIDS (testing, counselling, practices, care and support of people living with HIV/AIDS)
 Organised and implemented medical/health interactive seminars for people in local communities as an English translator
 Effectively trained personnel in laboratory procedures, coordinated staff schedules and maintained timely and accurate computerised data entry
St Francois Medical Centre Abuja Lab Assistant National Youth Service (NYSC) May 2008–Apr 2009
 I was responsible for entering patient’s data accurately into the system, assisted in carrying out medical tests such as Malaria, Typhoid fever and others entered the results also into the system.
 Sent results out to the appropriate Doctor and took telephone calls from patients making enquiries.
 Organised and provided excellent customer services as demanded by St Francois Medical Centre.

Key Skills

Communication – Excellent interpersonal skills; able to form lasting working relationships
Time Management – Demonstrated ability to complete work to strict deadlines throughout education and previous employment
Administration – Strong administrative skills with a proven ability to undertake a range of complex tasks
Teamwork – Ability to function effectively as part of a multi-cultural team both as a team leader and a team member, demonstrated throughout employment, University studies and extracurricular activities
IT Skills – Experienced user of Microsoft Office Programmes such as Excel, word and PowerPoint, Statistical analysis software such as SPSS and banking main frame systems such (COGEN, 3221, 2112)

Interests
Reading, learning new facts about the world, travelling and meeting new people