Dr Sandra Umeijaiku is a senior professional registrar in the Family Medicine Department at Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH), Lafia, Nasarawa State. She has full-spectrum expertise in processing records of medical clinics and schools. At the same time, she has a special devotion to serving humanity with her abilities and thus has a performance history of working as a volunteer. She is a follower of true ethics focused on patient care, and this is what guides most of her services.
Experience
Initially, at the start of her practical field experience, her focus acquired her a good reputation as a house officer at Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Plateau State. Moreover, her passion for public service also covers lots of in-field grounds. The milestone that is associated with her volunteer work includes working as a doctor at medical outreach for New Horizon NGO. Also, she has been largely involved in improving and extending healthcare services to the population that is unable to afford or reach them.
Her track record as a responsible medical officer at Chilas Specialist Hospital, Jos, Plateau state, for overseeing the entire hospital undertakings is also worthy of appreciation. During the earlier phases of her career, she was also designated as an Assistant State Epidemiologist at Plateau State Ministry of Health, Plateau State (National Youth Service Corps), where her role in assisting local and state public health agencies and partners was worthy of appreciation.
Training and Certifications
She has an award-winning history of acquiring diversified trainings with certifications, which include;
- Leadership and Management in Health Professional Development, from the University of Washington
- Clinical management of HIV. Professional development from the University of Washington
iii. Conducting Research Responsibly in Global Health. Professional Development from the University of Washington
Iv. Global Health Project Management. Professional Development from the University of Washington
Education
After completing her early education from Baptist High School, Jos, Plateau State and Kiddy Joy Private School, Jos, Plateau State, with distinction, she capably completed MBBS from the University of Jos. Once acquiring excellence in MBBS, she took the membership exams in Family Medicine (MWACP) from the West African College of Physicians. Her education career does not come to an end here; in 2020, she also finished her Part 1 Examination in Family Medicine from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, regardless of the additional training and certifications.
