Mildred Silikpoh
About Mildred Silikpoh
Mildred Silikpoh is a Senior Associate specializing in Maternal Syphilis at Evidence Action in Liberia. She has a strong academic background in Global Health and Maternal and Child Health, along with experience in health systems strengthening and adolescent sexual reproductive health education.
Current Role at Evidence Action
Mildred Silikpoh serves as a Senior Associate in Maternal Syphilis at Evidence Action, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on addressing maternal syphilis and its implications on public health. Her work involves implementing strategies to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce the incidence of syphilis among pregnant women in Liberia.
Education and Expertise
Mildred Silikpoh has an extensive educational background in health-related fields. She earned a Master of Science in Global Health from Trinity College Dublin, where she studied from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree in Maternal and Child Health from Cuttington University Graduate School, completed in 2022. Her foundational education includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from William V.S Tubman University, obtained from 2012 to 2016.
Previous Experience in Academia
In 2021, Mildred Silikpoh worked as a Guest Lecturer at Trinity College Dublin for one month. During this time, she provided lectures on Adolescents Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights to the MSc Global Health class. She focused on programs such as the Thinking Healthy Program and Iron Folic Acid Supplementation for adolescent girls, contributing to the academic development of future health professionals.
Professional Experience in Health Systems
Mildred Silikpoh has held various roles in health systems strengthening. She worked as a Project Officer for Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation in 2021, where she focused on Health Systems Strengthen Accelerators in Liberia for four months. Additionally, she was a Research Officer at Concept to Market (C2M) Solution Limited for two months in 2020, contributing to research initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes.
Contributions to Adolescent Health Programs
Mildred Silikpoh has been actively involved in initiatives aimed at improving adolescent health in Liberia. She contributed to the implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education for both in-school and out-of-school adolescents. Furthermore, she participated in the validation process of the Core Competencies in Adolescent Health and Development for Primary Care Providers, focusing on programs that target adolescent girls and young women in high HIV burden counties.