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University of Nigeria, Nsukka Office of the Vice-Chancellor UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR BENJAMIN CHUKWUMA OZUMBA Profile DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF MEDICINE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA ENUGU CAMPUS, ENUGU, NIGERIA PHONE: +234-8060819600 E-Mail: [email protected] Synopsis • Senior administrative responsibility in institutional and academic settings. • Expertise in medical practice and research. • Sustained experience in teaching and graduate student supervision. • Considerable knowledge of project planning and management. • Governance responsibilities for community health policy development. • Prepared for the challenges of management of an eminent university in Nigeria and positioning it as one of the best in the world. Synthesis of Accomplishments • Facilitated the initiation and accreditation of the first Faculty of Dentistry in Eastern and Northern Nigeria, by the National Universities Commission. • Initiated the inclusion of University of Nigeria among institutions to benefit from Nigeria Board of Higher Education in the United States of America. • Led the effort at the College of Medicine of UNN to achieve the highest NUC accreditation score nationally in 2008. • Introduced the graduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in clinical departments of the College of Medicine, the first of its kind, east of the Niger. • Established the College of Medicine Alumni Association (UNCOMMA), Nationally and Internationally. • Revised the curriculum for Faculty of Medical Sciences and produced a prospectus for the college of medicine after 22 years. • Sourced motor vehicles, air conditioners, 200 personal computers and sundry equipments for the college. • For 6 years, successfully administered faculty and college affairs including liaison with external bodies. • Trained scores of medical graduates and specialists in obstetrics and gynaecology. • Contributed to health policy and institutional reforms at the regional, national, and international levels. 1 1. PERSONAL DATA 1.1 Full Name - Benjamin Chukwuma Ozumba 1.2 Gender - Male 1.3 Place Of Birth - Onitsha, Nigeria 1.4 Local Government - Njikoka 1.6 State of Origin - Anambra 1.7 Place of Residence - Enugu, Enugu State, Since 1981 1.8 Contact Address - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences College of Medicine University of Nigeria Enugu Campus Enugu, Nigeria. 1.9 Phone - 011-234-8060819600; 08060819600 1.10 E-Mail - [email protected] 1.11 Nationality - Nigerian 1.12 Marital Status - Married to Chinelo (nee Udokwu) with five children 1.13 Languages Spoken - Ibo, English 2. INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES 2.1 Graduate 2.1.1 Research Fellow, International Health. Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts U.S.A. Sept.1995 – July 1996. 2.1.2 Clinical Fellow, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Crawley Hospital, Crawley, England. 1992 - 1993. 2.1.3 Residency Training, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria 1981 - 1987. 2 2.2 Undergraduate 2.2.1 College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria 1973 - 1979. 2.3 High School 2.3.1 Government College, Umuahia, Nigeria, 1966 - 1972 2.4 Other certificated courses attended with dates 2.4.1 University of London: Post Graduate Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology; Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, London, England. January 1993. 2.4.2 National Universities Commission Abuja: The Orientation Workshop for New Councils of Federal Universities, held In Abuja; May-June 2005. 2.4.3 Good Clinical Practice Alliance: Training in Clinical Trials, Drug Development, and Pharmacovigilance, held in Enugu; October 2005. 2.4.4 American Society of Clinical Oncology: Multidisciplinary Cancer Management Course, held in Abuja; January 2007. 2.4.5 Centre for Management Development: Workshop on Management and Leadership Development for Good Governance of Nigerian Universities, held in University of Nigeria Nsukka, August 2006. 2.4.6 Safety Molecular Pathology Laboratory: Practical Biostatistical Course, Held at the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Enugu; June 2011. 2.4.7 Soft Ware Application Programme (SAP) TERP-10) Professional Certification (Solution Architect), UNN, July 2009; SAP Germany. 3. ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 3.1 Undergraduate 3.1.1 MB, BS, Lagos (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), University of Lagos, March 1979. 3.1.2 ECFMG, USA (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) July 1979. 3 3.2 Postgraduate Qualifications 3.2.1 FMCOG; Nigeria (Fellow Nigeria Post Graduate Medical College in Obstetrics and Gynaecology), May 1987. 3.2.2 MRCOG; England (Member Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) of England, May1993. 3.2.3 FWACS; W. Africa (Fellow West African College of Surgeons), May 1993. 3.2.4 FRCOG; England (Fellow Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) May 2005. 3.2.5 FACS; USA (Fellow American College of Surgeons) 2007. 3.2.6 FACOG; USA (Fellow American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists). May 2011. 4. MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETIES 4.1 Member, Nigeria Medical Association: 1980 to Date. 4.2 Member, Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Nigeria (SOGON): 1987 to Date. 4.3 Member, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of England, 1993 to Date. 4.4 Member American Diabetes Association: 2006 to Date. 4.5 Member, African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer: 2007 to Date. 4.6 Member, International Gynaecological Cancer Society: 2007 to Date. 5. SCHOLARSHIPS AND TRAVEL GRANTS 5.1 Scholarships 5.1.1 College Scholar: Government College, Umuahia (High School), 1966 – 1972. 5.1.2 East Central State of Nigeria State Scholar: University of Lagos, Lagos, 1973 – 1979. 5.1.3 Royal College of Obstetricans and Gynaecolgists of England, Clinical Fellowship in Crawley Hospital, England: 1992-1993. 4 5.1.4 Carnegie Foundation Scholarship for Study at Harvard School of Public Health USA: 1995-1996. 5.2 Travel Grants 5.2.1 Francois - Bagnaud Fellowship in HIV/AIDS, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey USA: 2003. 5.2.2 African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) Award for Cape Town Conference: 2007. 5.2.3 Federation Internationale Obstetrics and Gynaecology Award for the Regional Conference in Malabo Equatorial Guinea, August 2010. 5.2.4 Glaxo SmithKline Award for the 20th FIGO World Congress for Gynaecology and Obstetrics in Rome, October 2012. 6. POSITIONS HELD 6.1 Professional 6.1.1 Professor/Consultant Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences and Dentistry 1993 to date (20+ YEARS) 6.1.2 Senior Lecturer/Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences and Dentistry 1988 -1993 6.1.3 Senior Registrar, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, 1983 - 1988. 6.1.4 Registrar, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, 1982 - 1983. 6.1.5 Senior House Officer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, 1981 - 1982. 6.1.6 Medical Officer, National Youth Service Corps, General Hospital Minna, Niger State Nigeria 1980 - 1981. 6.1.7 House Officer, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria, 1979 - 1980. 5 6.2 University Administration 6.2.1 Member of Governing Council University of Nigeria, 2009-to 2013 6.2.2 Member of Governing Council University of Nigeria, (Representing College of Medicine) 2004-2008. 6.2.3 Provost, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, 2004 – 2008. 6.2.4 Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences and Dentistry UNN, 2002 – 2004. 6.2.5 Associate Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences and Dentistry UNN !998- 2000. 6.2.6 Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences and Dentistry 1988 to date. 6.3 Chairmanship 6.3.1 College Staff Assembly, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Nsukka: 2004 - 2008. 6.3.2 Chairman College Academic Board, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka: 2004 - 2008. 6.3.3 Chairman, College Appointment and Promotion Committee, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka: 2004 - 2008 6.3.4 Chairman, Faculty Board of Studies, Faculty of Medical Sciences and Dentistry, College of Medicine: 2002 - 2004. 6.4 Membership 6.4.1 Member Finance and General Purposes Committee, Governing Council, University of Nigeria Nsukka: 2009-2013. 6.4.2 Member, Committee on Project Supervision and Monitoring, Governing Council, University of Nigeria, Nsukka: 2009-2013. 6.4.3 Member, Finance and General Purposes Committee, Governing Council, University of Nigeria Nsukka: 2004 - 2008. 6.4.4 Member, Committee on Project Supervision and Monitoring. Governing Council, University of Nigeria, Nsukka: 2004-2008. 6 6.4.5 Member, College Board, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka: 2004 – 2008. 6.4.6 Member, Advisory Management Committee, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria: 2004 - 2008. 6.4.7 Member Committee of Deans, University of Nigeria, Nsukka: 2002 - 2008. 6.4.8 Member, Faculty of Medical Sciences and Dentistry Screening Committee: 1997 •1999. 6.4.9 Member, Faculty of Medical Sciences and Dentistry Admissions Committee: 1997 -1999. 6.4.10 Member, University of Nigeria Senate 1993 - 2013. 6.4.11 Member, University of Nigeria, Senate Entrance Board: 1997-1999. 6.4.12 Member, Academic Board of College of Medicine: 1997 –to Date. 7. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL HONOURS/AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS 7.1 International 7.1.1 Anders
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