Gloria Akpan
About Gloria Akpan
Gloria Akpan is a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer with extensive experience in research across various sectors. She has worked for organizations such as Evidence Action and Society for Family Health Nigeria, and holds degrees from the University of Lagos and The Johns Hopkins University.
Current Role at Evidence Action
Gloria Akpan serves as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Evidence Action. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization's efforts in assessing and improving program effectiveness. Her responsibilities include providing feedback on the effectiveness of teacher training in deworming programs and monitoring the activities of teachers during school-based deworming projects. This role emphasizes the importance of ensuring proper administration of drugs to children, which is critical for public health initiatives.
Previous Experience in Research and Evaluation
Prior to her current role, Gloria Akpan worked as a Research Assistant at Society for Family Health Nigeria from 2019 to 2021. She also held a position as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Idmibok International for two months in 2021. Additionally, she volunteered as a Research Assistant at Giving Hands Nonprofit in 2018. Her experience spans various sectors, allowing her to develop expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Educational Background
Gloria Akpan completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Lagos from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education by studying contact tracing at The Johns Hopkins University, where she achieved a public health qualification in 2020. Additionally, she studied at OSF Health Care System, focusing on conflicts of interest in 2019. Gloria also participated in the West African Bioethics Training Program, earning a certificate in the Nigerian National Code for Health Research Ethics in 2019.
Specialization in Research Methodologies
Gloria Akpan specializes in both qualitative and quantitative research studies across various sectors. Her expertise encompasses governmental, oil and gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, telecommunication, B2B private and public sectors, and NGOs. This diverse background enables her to approach research challenges with a comprehensive understanding of different industry dynamics.
Contributions to Public Health Initiatives
In her roles, Gloria Akpan has been actively involved in structuring final data and report writing as part of research activities. Her contributions are particularly significant in the context of public health, where she provides essential feedback on educational programs related to deworming. Her work ensures that interventions are effective and that the administration of health programs meets the intended goals.