SPRINGTIDE HMO - Key Persons
She is a graduate of the National Pirogov Memorial Medical University in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, where she obtained her MD degree in 2016. She is a seasoned medical doctor and practitioner with over 7 years of experience with a special interest in public health. She further obtained a certification in clinical management of HIV from the University of Washington in her interest in contributing to the prevention and management of the global disease HIV/AIDS in our locality.
Her love for the promotion of public health led her to head and manage several religious, nonprofit, and profit-driven organizations such as the Medical and Health Community Development Service Team, Bonny Island, Family Life, and Sex Education campaigns in rural communities with a high risk of sexually transmitted infections, underage pregnancies, and a high prevalence of sexual abuse within Rivers State.
She is an astute trainer, having organized and trained individuals, organizations, and government parastatals, which include the Nigerian Army (146 Battalion Bonny Island), women, and their household members on first aid and basic life support. She is currently the Social Member of the Port Harcourt CHO Ladies Association, an affiliate of the NLNG Wives Association.
She gravitated towards health-managed care in the past two years, and her background experience stood her out. She brings to the management team her wealth of experience.
Dr Neni Aworabhi-Oki graduated from the University of Port-Harcourt in 2008, where she earned her MBBS degree. She has since practiced medicine in both the private and public sectors, with over 10 years of experience. She went on to obtain a Masters degree in Health, Safety, and Environmental Management from the University of South Wales, United Kingdom, in 2014. During this period, she obtained a Diploma in Occupational Medicine (Part 1) and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health, United Kingdom.
She has held management positions and served as the Bayelsa State Epidemiologist between 2016 and 2018. She has also attained a 2-year Master in Public Health, Field Epidemiology (MPH FEP) with the US-CDC-sponsored Nigerian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (NFELTP) and the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. She has worked in different capacities with partners such as the WHO, NCDC, UNICEF, AFENET, and 54 Gene. Her interests are in public health, focusing on epidemiology and immunology.
Currently, she is the Director of Disease Control and Immunization in the Bayelsa State Primary Health Care Board, a position she has held since 2021. She has pioneered research and led several coalitions of public health practitioners in various disciplines in response to outbreaks, including COVID-19, monkey pox, and measles outbreak responses. She has successfully managed and improved the routine immunization coverage in Bayelsa State since her ascension into office, proving her resilience and passion to improve health indices in both preventive and curative medical and health practices. She has vast clinical knowledge, broad experience in public health, and excellent management skills.
Dr. Dummene Gberedomgbara is a pragmatic medical doctor who believes in innovation as a panacea for development. He obtained his MB/BS degree from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, and a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
He also holds a certificate in emergency medicine from the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. He is into general medical practice with an interest in emergency medicine and public health.
Dr. Dummene Gberedomgbara is an associate pastor with Triumph Ministries International (New Jerusalem) and brings a wealth of experience to Springtide Healthcare Services Limited (HMO) as a serving member of the management team.
Job Titles:
- Associate Pastor With Triumph Ministries International
The Managing Director, Dr. Omila Aworabhi-Alagoa, obtained her MBBS degree from the University of Port Harcourt in 2003. She is a member of the West African College of Physicians. Expanding her frontiers in the medical field, she holds a Certificate IV in Occupational Health, Safety, and Training from TAFEWA Pilbara, Australia, a Postgraduate Diploma in Sonography from the Institute of Ultrasound Training, Community College of IGNOU, New Delhi India and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom. She broadened her horizons by obtaining a management certificate in leadership and management in health from the University of Washington.
Her experience spans the private and public healthcare sectors. She worked in the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital and the Federal Medical Center, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. She is the Medical Director (Chief Executive Officer) of PAN-OJ Clinic and Diagnostic Services Ltd., Bonny, Rivers State, which she founded and has managed successfully till date. Her specialty area of interest is family medicine. She joins the board with her rich background of active medical practice spanning well over 15 years.
Job Titles:
- Registered Nurse
- HEAD PROVIDERS MANAGEMENT
Juliet Uhio is a registered nurse with years of experience in clinical practice. She is a graduate of Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, where she obtained a BNSc degree as well as Registered Nurse certification.
Her passion for administrative health care gave birth to her becoming a health insurance nurse, with sound knowledge of health insurance processes and policies.
She has also extended her passion for health care to the vulnerable in society and has coordinated and carried out several medical outreaches to the less privileged as an assistant HOD of Healthcare Ministries in the King's Assembly church.
Lady Crescentia Chinenye Amaeshi - Odoh is the Managing Director, 5 Cee Tutorial Centre, a member of 5 Cee Nigeria Ltd.
She has a B.Tech, Geology and Minning, School of Laboratory Technology, University of Port Harcourt, PDG, Education, National Teachers Training Institute, Kaduna. She is currently running a MED programme in Education Management, University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.
She has undergone several trainings both in Health, Safety and Environment, Education and Business Development. Lady Crescentia as an Educationist is highly experienced in primary and secondary school administration.
She brings to the Board the benefit of her world-class experience in business management.
Chuku Ina Dorcas holds a B.ED. History from Rivers State College of Education (which was previously affiliated to the University of Ibadan). She also holds a MEd Psychology Guidance and Counselling with specialty in Psychology from the University of Port Harcourt. She worked at the Juvenile Welfare Centre with the Nigerian Police Force at Sabon-Gari, Kano. She also worked as a Guidance Counsellor at Holy Rosary Secondary School, Port Harcourt and Government Girls Secondary School Harbour Road, Port Harcourt. She was also the Vice Principal Administration at Community Secondary School Rumuolumini, Port Harcourt.
Chuku Ina Dorcas is a seasoned Educationist, Psychologist and Administrator, and has undergone several trainings in Educational Psychology, Population Health from the United Nations Population Fund and trainings in Educational Administration. She is also a member of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and All Nigerian Conference of Principals of Secondary School (ANCOPSS). She is currently a Director at the Rivers State Ministry of Education and a pioneer Principal at Community Secondary School, Okoloma-Ndoki, Oyigbo Local Government Area in Rivers State. She brings to the board her experiences in Psychology/ Guidance and Counselling, and experiences in administration of well over 30 years.
Patience is a graduate of Urban and Regional Planning from the Cross River State University, Nigeria. She is an astute entrepreneur who has excelled in her chosen field of business.
She is a cosmetologist who has gained practical experience over the years and have built a reputable brand for herself. She brings to the board her entrepreneurial dexterity and ingenuity.
She is the Founder/CEO of Paluma Concepts with its office located in Portharcourt. She is also a member of the board of directors of General Quest Nigeria Ltd. and a trustee of the Ejike Alumona Foundation. She is a member of the Lady Auxiliary of the Knight of St. John International and she is happily married with three children.
Sir Ejike Alumona joined the Board in 2019. He holds a B.Sc. degree in Accounting from the University of Benin and M.SC Finance degree from the University of Lagos. He previously served in various capacities in KPMG Nigeria, Cadbury Nigeria Plc, Schlumberger Nigeria Limited and Transcorp Power Limited and First Hydrocarbon Nigeria Limited.
He is a fellow chartered accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, and brings over a decade of professional experience from the consulting, FMCG, oil & gas and Energy sectors, working with various companies. His experience spans across Strategy & Planning, Financial Reporting, Audit, taxation, Profitability Management and other Finance Competencies.
ACA Qualified Accountant possessing over 13 years' work experience in financial accounting, financial reporting, risk advisory, internal and external audit with several years in management including mid-level position. Experienced in streamlining financial process, internal control process, risk and compliance and business process improvement.
Experienced ACA Qualified Accountant with diverse expertise spanning over a decade in financial reporting, tax advisory, auditing, business process improvement and risk advisory with a proven track record of driving financial success and strategic growth for Organizations.