Sulaiman Abaniwonnda P MD Pro, Mbcs, Mcse, Mcts, Aca, MBA,
About Sulaiman Abaniwonnda P MD Pro, Mbcs, Mcse, Mcts, Aca, MBA,
Sulaiman Abaniwonnda is a Country ICT4D Specialist at Global Fund Malaria, with extensive experience in health informatics and information technology across various organizations in Nigeria. He holds multiple degrees and certifications, including an MBA and various IT-related qualifications.
Current Role at Catholic Relief Services
Sulaiman Abaniwonnda serves as the Country ICT4D Specialist for the Global Fund Malaria at Catholic Relief Services. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's efforts in malaria control and prevention in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. His role focuses on leveraging information and communication technology to enhance program delivery and effectiveness.
Previous Experience in Health Informatics
Prior to his current role, Sulaiman worked as the Health Informatics Lead (IT Infrastructure and Support) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) from 2020 to 2021. In this position, he was responsible for overseeing IT infrastructure and support services in Nigeria. He also held the position of Project Manager for the Health Information System at UMB from 2021 to 2022.
Educational Background and Certifications
Sulaiman Abaniwonnda has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Mathematics from the University of Benin and a Master in Information Technology from the University of Lagos. Additionally, he holds an MBA in Information Systems Management from Texila American University Consortium. He has also completed various certifications, including Introduction to Epidemiology for Global Health and Project Management for Global Health from the University of Washington.
Experience in ICT and Development
Sulaiman has extensive experience in information and communication technology within the development sector. He worked as an ICT Officer for Action Against Hunger from 2018 to 2020 and served as a Country IT Coordinator for ICAP at Columbia University from 2010 to 2011. His earlier roles include Systems Engineer at Digital Communications Konsult and Systems/Network Support Engineer at Red Star Express Plc.
Consultancy and Training Roles
In addition to his primary roles, Sulaiman has been involved in consultancy and training. He served as a Consultant - ICT4D Master Trainer for Catholic Relief Services in 2018, where he trained staff in several Nigerian states. His experience also includes a graduate internship focused on international development at Dataville Research LLC in 2019.