Mrs. Ngozi Cynthia Chuka-onwuokwu
Mrs. Ngozi Cynthia Chuka-onwuokwu is an ASSISTANT LECTURER in HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Personal Information
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Address: | Human Physiology, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY |
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2023) November, 2013 to May, 2023 Public Health Parasitology |
| 2 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2012) October, 2008 to October, 2012 BSc Human Physiology |
| 3 | Central School, Amawbia. (FSLC, February, 2010) September, 1996 to February, 2001 |
| 4 | St John Of God Secondary School, Awka, Anambra State. (NECO, October, 2008) September, 2004 to June, 2007 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus May, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Technologist I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus October, 2023 to May, 2024 |
| 3 | TechnologisT II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, College Of Health Sciences, Nnewi Campus January, 2020 to September, 2023 |
| 4 | Field Based Monitor- Monitoring and Evaluation Expert on the Basic Health Care Provision Funds in Abia and Ebonyi State, Preston Associate International Ltd./ DevTech Systems Inc (USAID Project) September, 2019 to December, 2019 |
| 5 | Field Liaison Officer- Anambra State, The Education Partnership (TEP) Centre July, 2019 to January, 2020 |
| 6 | Adhoc Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant, Management Sciences For Health, Global Fund Malaria Project Asaba, Delta State April, 2019 to July, 2019 |
| 7 | Adhoc Monitoring& Evaluation Staff, Catholic Relief Service (CRS)- Edo State, Nigeria USAID Project July, 2018 to September, 2018 |
| 8 | Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Research And Data Solutions Ltd (RDS), FCT, Abuja, Nigeria March, 2017 to May, 2018 |
| 9 | State Data Consultant, Society For Family Health (SFH), Global Fund Malaria Project Awka, Anambra Nigeria November, 2015 to February, 2017 |
| 10 | State Program Officer Intern- HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Support, Royal Health Care Foundation (RHF), Enugu, Enugu State July, 2014 to June, 2015 |
| 11 | Program Assistant (National Youth Service Corps), Society For Family Health, Nigeria, Enhancing Nigeria’s Response To HIV/AIDS Services (ENR DFID Project), Enugu, Nigeria February, 2013 to March, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Chukwudi Joseph Anumudu, John-Gideon Nwadialor, Ogochukwu Fidelis Okoye, Chika Elvis Onyeugo, Ngozi C Chuka-Onwuokwu Okpala, Kalu O Obasi, Ifeyinwa Nkiruka Nwafia and Chukwuma Walter Nwafia . (2024, December), "Effects of lead exposure on the lung volume of automobile battery workers in Anambra State,", World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences |
| 2 | Uchechukwu Dimkpa, Ikechukwu Okoli, Kester E. Nwaefulu, Ijeoma C. Enemuo, EkenechukwuEmeka C. Okafor, Bright C. Unaeze, Emmanuel N. Ezeokafor, Ngozi C. Chuka-Onwuokwu Okpala. (2023, March), "Effects of Sitting Recovery Protocols on Postexercise Heart Rate in Young Adults", Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology |
| 3 | Okpala, N. C, Iwueze, M. O, Akulue, J. C, Elosiuba, N.V. (2022, February), "Malaria And Associated Risk Factors in Awka, Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research in Zoology, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 1-10 |
| 4 | Moses Onazi, Ogah Ida, Aisha Dahunsi, Ngozi Okpala, Nikky Ajoku. (2018, July), "The Use Of Mobile Devices For Real-Time Data Collection: Challenges, Prospects And Opportunities", World Journal of Innovative Research (WJIR), Vol. -5, (Issue -1), pp 40 - 41 |
| 5 | Oguwike F.N, Okpala C.N, Ofor C.C. (2013, June), "Haematological And Haemastatic Indices Of Aqueous Extract Of Gongronema Latifolium On Female Albino Rat.", International Organization of Scientific Research Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences;, Vol. -8, (Issue -1), pp 61- 68 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | College Welfare Committee Member, "Provost Administrative Committee" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, Faculty Lecture Series, "Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences NAU" (September, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 3 | 2ND MBBS Departmental Coordinator, "Human Physiology Department NAU" (October, 2024) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "Physiological Society of Nigeria (PSN)", (PSN), 12th February, 2024 to 17th February, 2024; Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "One Day Training on Academic Writing and Presentation for Scopus journal", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 17th December, 2024 to 17th December, 2024; UNIZIK Business School |
| 2 | "Research Data Analysis", (Medical Research Society of College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus), 6th June, 2023 to 9th June, 2023; Okofia Campus |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Introduction To Monitoring An Evaluation (Short Course)", (University of Washington), 15th June, 2021 to 15th June, 2021; Online Study |
| 2 | "1st Scientific Conference", (Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus (Formerly Anambra State University, Uli)), 4th May, 2021 to 6th May, 2021; TETFund Auditorium COOU Uli Campus, Ihiala LGA, Anambra State |
| 3 | "Peer Education Training", (NYSC Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Project (supported by UNICEF)), 1st May, 2021 to 10th July, 2021; St John of God Secondary School, Awka |
| 4 | "Introduction To Epidemiology For Global Health (Short Course)", (University of Washington), 20th June, 2020 to 20th June, 2020; Online study |
| 5 | "Cancer Control In Primary Care Course", (American Society of Clinical Oncology in collaboration with Breast without Spots in collaboration with Anambra State Ministry of Health and Marjorie Bash Foundation), 18th June, 2019 to 22nd June, 2019; Awka, Anambra State |
| 6 | " National Intensive Clinical Workshop On Diagnosis And Management Of Lassa Fever", (Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital Edo State in collaboration with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control), 22nd May, 2019 to 24th May, 2019; Abakiliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| 7 | " Prevention Methodology Training On HIV/AIDS (Participatory Monitoring And Evaluation, STAR Methodologies, Minimum Prevention Package Intervention, Peer Educator’s Plus And Interpersonal Communication)", (ActionAid/ENR Programme with support from UKAID, July 2013.), 22nd July, 2017 to 27th July, 2017; Enugu, Nigeria |
| 8 | "Basic Monitoring And Evaluation Course", (Centre for Programme Development Studies, Factfinder’s Consultancy Services Dewsbury, United Kingdom), 5th December, 2016 to 9th December, 2016; Gwarinpar, Abuja, Nigeria |
| 9 | " HIV Counseling And Testing (HCT) Training", (Enugu State Ministry of Health; with suport from Enhancing Nigeria's Response to HIV/AIDS (ENR) Programme), 20th October, 2013 to 30th October, 2013; Bridge Waters Hotel, Enugu State |