Yarima Ezra
About Yarima Ezra
Yarima Ezra is a Program Officer at Sightsavers in Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, where he has worked since 2017. He has a diverse educational background with multiple master's degrees and extensive experience in public health and project management focused on Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Work at Sightsavers
Yarima Ezra has been serving as a Program Officer at Sightsavers since 2017. In this role, he manages projects focused on Neglected Tropical Diseases, impacting a population of up to 4.5 million people in a specific state in Nigeria. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Sightsavers from 2015 to 2017, also based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Yarima Ezra has a diverse educational background. He studied at the Nigeria Defence Academy, earning a Master's degree from 2018 to 2019. He also holds a Master's degree in Public Health from The Manchester Metropolitan University, completed between 2010 and 2013. Additionally, he has a Master's degree in International Affairs from Ahmadu Bello University, obtained in 2011, and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the same university, completed in 2007.
Background
Before joining Sightsavers, Yarima Ezra worked at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria as a Program Associate in Strategic Information from 2010 to 2015. He also served as a Data Clerk for the National Agency For the Control of Aids during a short-term project in 2010. His early career included various roles that contributed to his expertise in public health and program management.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
Yarima Ezra engages in advocacy and sensitization efforts with government bodies and communities regarding Neglected Tropical Diseases. His work includes conducting operational research, impact assessments, and various disease surveillance surveys to inform and improve public health initiatives.