HERITAGE ITOHAN LUCKY

HERITAGE ITOHAN LUCKY

Nurse · Researcher · Data Analyst
Angwan Lambu, Zaramaganda, 930104, Jos, NG.

About

Highly motivated Registered Nurse and Midwife with a strong foundation in clinical practice, public health, and independent research design, currently transitioning into data analytics. Proficient in quantitative data collection, basic data analysis, and health communication, with a proven ability to lead initiatives and develop impactful programs. Seeking to leverage growing expertise in data analysis and visualization to contribute to evidence-based policy, digital health, and health systems research.

Work

The Fort Institute
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FLDC Fellow - Cohort 6

Africa-wide

Summary

Selected from over 7,000 applicants across Africa for The Fort Institute's flagship Foundational Leadership Development Course for emerging changemakers.

Highlights

Selected as one of 7,000+ applicants across Africa for The Fort Institute's flagship Foundational Leadership Development Course, fostering leadership development.

Led 'The Refresh Project,' a community environmental sanitation intervention, conducting baseline assessments and delivering WASH-based health sensitisation to 17 participants.

Collected endline data documenting knowledge shifts and behavior-change commitments from participants of 'The Refresh Project.'

West African Institute of Public Health (WAIPH)
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Health Literacy Leadership Programme Fellow

Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria

Summary

Selected for a competitive leadership program focused on health literacy advocacy, communication, and leadership towards Universal Health Coverage.

Highlights

Selected for a competitive Health Literacy Leadership Programme (HLLP) fellowship, focusing on advocacy, communication, and leadership to advance Universal Health Coverage.

Developing and implementing a leadership project to demonstrate practical application of health literacy principles and drive program deliverables.

3MTT Nigeria · Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy
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Data Analysis & Visualisation Fellow

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Specializing in data analysis and visualization through Nigeria's flagship government-backed technical talent initiative.

Highlights

Actively developing expertise in data analysis and visualisation as a fellow in Nigeria's 3MTT program, a key government technical talent initiative.

Designed and presented 'ClinicFlow,' a Smart Clinic Booking and Queue Management System, securing 3rd place at the 3MTT Knowledge Showcase (April 2026).

HopeCare Initiative
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Medical Team Co-Lead

Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Summary

Co-led medical team planning and coordination for health observance events, outreach programs, and content development for digital platforms.

Highlights

Co-led planning and coordination for medical team activities, including health observance events and community outreach programs.

Developed and published impactful health education content across HopeCare's digital platforms, reaching a broader audience.

Coordinated volunteer activities and managed logistical preparations for various community health programs.

Nigerian Universities Nursing Students' Association (NUNSA)
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Welfare Director (National)

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Directed national welfare initiatives for nursing students across NUNSA's chapters, serving as primary liaison for student support and inter-chapter coordination.

Highlights

Oversaw welfare and wellbeing of nursing students across NUNSA's national network of chapters, acting as primary liaison for student welfare concerns and inter-chapter coordination.

Designed and executed a three-phase national student wellness initiative, 'Scrubs & Self-Care,' featuring an online awareness campaign, a webinar for 50+ students, and distributing 80 custom Wellness Journals.

Developed 'NUNSA Marketplace,' a national platform connecting nursing student entrepreneurs with a wider audience, expanding product reach and fostering student financial independence.

NUNSA National Standing Committee on Public Health & Social Services
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Communications Director

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Managed official social media platforms and developed communications promoting public health initiatives across NUNSA's national membership.

Highlights

Managed official social media platforms, enhancing public health initiative communications across NUNSA's national membership and increasing engagement.

WHO / NPHCDA
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Team Supervisor, OBR Polio Vaccination Campaign

Plateau State, Nigeria

Summary

Supervised teams of vaccinators and community mobilisers, utilizing digital data collection for monitoring and reporting during polio vaccination campaigns.

Highlights

Supervised multiple teams of vaccinators and community mobilisers across several rounds of the OBR Polio Vaccination Campaign.

Implemented ODK for structured digital data collection, monitoring, and reporting, enhancing data integrity and campaign efficiency.

Contributed to health workforce development by providing field mentoring and supportive supervision to team members.

NUNSA UNIJOS Chapter
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Welfare Director

University of Jos

Summary

Designed and led welfare programs for approximately 500 nursing students, managing logistics for care package distribution and student welfare resources.

Highlights

Designed and led comprehensive welfare programs benefiting approximately 500 nursing students.

Managed logistics for the efficient distribution of care packages and essential student welfare resources.

Education

University of Jos
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Nursing Science

Languages

English

Certificates

Foundational Leadership Development Course

Issued By

The Fort Institute

6-Week Mentoring Program in Nursing Research

Issued By

Golden Lamp Leadership Initiative Africa

Aspire Leaders Program

Issued By

Aspire Institute (evolved from Harvard University initiative)

Certificate of Return — Welfare Director

Issued By

NUNSA National

Microsoft Digital Literacy

Issued By

Docs and Decks (DnD)

Nursing Research — Beginner

Issued By

INR Journal Club · Institute of Nursing Research, Nigeria

Data Analysis Foundational Training

Issued By

Vextor Hub

Skills

Research & Data

Research design & methodology, Literature review & critical appraisal, Quantitative data collection, Basic data analysis & interpretation, ODK (digital data collection), Microsoft Excel, Academic & technical writing.

Clinical & Public Health

Patient assessment & care, Antenatal, intrapartum & postpartum care, Immunization & disease surveillance, Health education & community mobilisation, WASH framework, Triage & vital signs monitoring.

Leadership & Communication

Programme design & delivery, Stakeholder engagement, Team supervision & mentoring, Welfare coordination, Social media & health communication.

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ODK, Canva, Basic SQL (in training), DataCamp (Data Analysis track).

References

Available upon request

Projects

ClinicFlow - Smart Clinic Booking & Queue Management System
ClinicFlow - Smart Clinic Booking & Queue Management System

Summary

A web-based digital health tool enabling campus clinic appointment booking, real-time queue management, emergency prioritisation, and an admin dashboard, directly addressing a documented healthcare access problem.

The Refresh Project

Summary

A student-led, community-based environmental sanitation initiative conducted at Abuja Hostel, University of Jos

Scrubs & Self-Care Initiative
Scrubs & Self-Care Initiative

Summary

A three-phase national wellness programme aimed at helping nursing students to maintain balance while going through the hurdles of nursing scchool.

TISHIP Undergraduate Research Study

Summary

An independent quantitative research project examining undergraduate students' awareness and utilisation of the Tertiary Institutions Social Health Insurance Programme (TISHIP) at the University of Jos.