Lawrence ifeogome

Digital Health & Community Development Leader | Data Strategist
Benin city, NG.

About

Experienced leader with over 5 years at the intersection of health, technology, and community development, building systems that deliver measurable impact. As Founder & CEO of St. Lawrence Medicine, I focus on strengthening digital health infrastructure, expanding access to critical information, and supporting inclusive public service delivery. I am committed to partnerships that create lasting change in health, technology, sustainable energy, and community resilience.

Work

Edo State Digital Governance and Data Management Agency (Edo DiDa)
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Data Analyst/Data Validator

Summary

Spearheaded data validation efforts to maintain high data quality and integrity for critical digital initiatives and analytical outcomes.

Highlights

Developed and executed robust data validation protocols, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of incoming datasets for strategic use.

Identified and rectified data discrepancies across multiple sources, significantly improving data reliability by over 15% for informed decision-making.

Supported data-driven initiatives by providing clean, validated data, optimizing analytical outcomes and contributing to project success.

Edo State Digital Governance and Data Management Agency (Edo DiDa)
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Community Observer

Summary

Led community engagement initiatives, onboarding agents to collect and validate citizen data reports for improved digital governance and public service delivery.

Highlights

Onboarded and trained agents to effectively collect diverse data reports from citizens, ensuring comprehensive coverage and community participation.

Implemented rigorous validation processes for citizen-submitted data, significantly enhancing data accuracy and reliability for critical decision-making.

Contributed to the DSN/EdoDIDA Digital Governance Project, directly improving data reporting, validation, and citizen feedback mechanisms.

DSN - Data Science Nigeria
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Data Checker

Summary

Ensured data quality and integrity for the EdoDIDA project, supporting robust data science initiatives and reliable reporting.

Highlights

Conducted meticulous data quality checks for the EdoDIDA project, identifying and resolving inconsistencies to maintain high data accuracy.

Collaborated with data teams to implement data governance best practices, enhancing overall data reliability and system performance.

Supported the DSN/EdoDIDA Digital Governance Project by ensuring high-quality data for analysis and reporting, contributing to project milestones.

st lawrence medicine
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General Contractor

Summary

Led operational and strategic initiatives as General Contractor, driving growth and impact for St. Lawrence Medicine in digital health infrastructure and public service delivery.

Highlights

Strengthened digital health infrastructure and expanded access to critical health information, improving public service delivery across communities.

Managed diverse projects focused on community health, technology integration, and sustainable energy solutions, ensuring timely and impactful execution.

Developed and implemented strategic partnerships to foster lasting change in health and community resilience, enhancing organizational reach and impact.

Oversaw operational aspects of the organization, ensuring efficient resource allocation and project execution to meet strategic objectives.

st lawrence medicine
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Manager

Summary

Managed key operations and teams, contributing to the foundational growth and efficiency of St. Lawrence Medicine through effective coordination and process improvement.

Highlights

Supervised day-to-day activities and staff, optimizing workflow and operational efficiency across multiple projects.

Implemented process improvements that enhanced service delivery and resource management, resulting in streamlined operations.

Supported the strategic vision of St. Lawrence Medicine through effective team coordination and project oversight, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

WorkDora
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Product manager

Remote

Summary

Managed product development cycles for WorkDora, contributing to strategic product roadmaps and market positioning.

Highlights

Applied practical problem-solving skills to overcome complex product development challenges, ensuring timely delivery and quality across multiple features.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and drive feature implementation, resulting in a 15% increase in user engagement.

Contributed to product strategy by leveraging market insights and user feedback to enhance product offerings, achieving key business objectives.

MCMR-Data Initiative (Mother-Child Malaria Response)
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CEO / Project Lead

Benin city, Edo state, Nigeria

Summary

Led a data-driven health initiative focused on malaria awareness, prevention, and intervention for mothers and children in underserved communities.

Highlights

Designed and implemented digital health systems for malaria tracking, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making, significantly improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Collaborated with Data Science Nigeria (DSN), DHIS2, local health authorities, and community organizations to strengthen data collection and analysis, reaching over 5,000 individuals.

Conducted training and capacity-building programs for health workers and community stakeholders on malaria prevention and data utilization, enhancing local expertise and program sustainability.

Achieved measurable improvements in facility-level reporting, planning, and targeted intervention strategies, directly impacting community health and reducing malaria incidence by 10%.

Education

Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) | University of Oslo
Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Associate's degree

Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

Delta State Polytechnic Ozoro
Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria

Associate's degree

Agricultural Engineering

Languages

English

Certificates

Streamlining Your Work with Microsoft Copilot

Issued By

Microsoft

Career Essentials in Generative AI

Issued By

Microsoft and LinkedIn

Independent marketer

Issued By

Partner to Lumos Nigeria

Understating Artificial Intelligence

Issued By

Microsoft and LinkedIn

Aggregate customization fundamentals

Issued By

District Health Information Software 2 Academy (DHIS2)

Data Champions 2024 DHIS2/DSN: I'm a Data Champion

Issued By

DHIS2

Acquaint Volunteer Certificate of Appreciation : 10+ Hours certificate of appreciation
Leadership & Strategic Management Certificate

Issued By

African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD)

Certified Male Feminist Champion

Issued By

Male Feminists Network (Centre LSD)

Product Management 101 – Who is a Product Manager?

Issued By

Simplilearn SkillUp

Certificate of Completion – Engaging Safely at the UN

Issued By

United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) / United Nations Youth Office

Certificate of Completion – DSN AI+ Bootcamp

Issued By

Data Science Nigeria (DSN)

Skills

Copywriting
Data Analysis
DHIS2

Data Management, Data Reporting, Data Validation.

Sales Management
Product Marketing
General Contractor
Merchandise Planning
Marketing
Buying and selling of goods
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Generative AI, Generative AI Tools, AI for Business, Responsible AI, AI Productivity.

Search Engine Technology
Microsoft Copilot
Office 365
Computer Ethics
DataCamp Certifications

Data Science Training.