Oro Ghene Adia
About Oro Ghene Adia
Oro Ghene Adia is a Senior Program Manager at Catholic Relief Services, where he has worked since 2016. He holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Technology in Physics and a Master’s in Public Health, and has extensive experience in public health programming and stakeholder engagement.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Oro Ghene Adia serves as a Senior Program Manager at Catholic Relief Services, a position held since 2016. In this role, he provides technical leadership for the Core Group Polio Project (CGPP), focusing on budgetary oversight and supervisory responsibilities. His work involves managing various aspects of the program to ensure effective implementation and alignment with organizational goals.
Education and Expertise
Oro Ghene Adia has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Technology in Meteorology from the Federal University of Technology Akure, followed by a Master of Technology in Physics from the same institution. He further pursued a Master's degree in Public Health at the University of South Wales. Additionally, he studied Leadership and Management at the University of Washington. His expertise includes community health programming, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder and donor engagement in the public health sector.
Background
Oro Ghene Adia began his career as a Programme Officer at the Nigerian Television Authority from 2009 to 2010. He then transitioned to Ehealth Systems Africa, where he held multiple roles, including Project Manager, GIS Specialist, and Data Collection Lead, from 2013 to 2015. His work in these positions involved project management and data collection efforts in Kano, Nigeria, contributing to his extensive experience in public health.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Oro Ghene Adia worked at Ehealth Systems Africa in various capacities. He served as a Project Manager for Microplanning and Data Collection from 2014 to 2015 and as a GIS Domain Specialist. His roles involved significant responsibilities in data management and project execution, enhancing his skills in public health initiatives.