OLUWAGBENGA OMONIYI OGUNGBE M.B.B.S; M.P.H
4851 Grenwich Way North, Oakdale MN 5512 USA
+1-651-210-1833; tetralgee@gmail.com
Objectives
With backgrounds in clinical; environmental and occupational health practices; safety and risk control, I
offer diverse but interwoven perspectives that are geared towards problem-solving initiatives and goaloriented actions. I am a dedicated, honest, and hard-working team player who pays attention to details and
demonstrates dedication to assigned duties and responsibilities. It is my desire to work in an environment
where I can contribute my best quota while also having the opportunity for continuous learning and
professional development.
Education
 University of Wisconsin, College of Management, Stout, Wisconsin, USA.
Masters of Science degree in Risk Control (May, 2013) – in view
(Emphasis on Risk Management, Loss Control, Occupational Safety & Environmental Standards, Ergonomics,
Hazard Management, Toxicology, Emergency Preparedness & Response, Fire Safety and Industrial Hygiene)
 University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, Minnesota, USA. 2009- 2011
Masters degree in Public Health (MPH), May, 2011
(Emphasis on Infectious Diseases epidemiology, Ecology, Emergence & Surveillance; Occupational Health, Risk
Analysis & Assessment, Environmental Hazards and Toxicology)
 University of Ilorin, College of Health Sciences, Kwara State, Nigeria 1995- 2003
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M. B., B. S.) degree, March, 2003
 Seminars, Workshops and Consultancy Projects.
o Graduate of the Public Health Institute of the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota,
USA. June, 2012
o Consultant to the Minnesota Institute of Public Health, Minnesota, USA. Jan., 2010
o Facilitator, joint seminar by the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture and Health in “Finding a
Common Ground in Antibiotics Use in Agriculture”. November, 2010
o Participant at workshop on Disaster Preparedness and Management of Casualties; and the
Incident Command System.
o Participated in several seminars on infectious diseases management and control.
o Attended seminars on Job Hazard and Job Safety Analyses.
 Industrial Trainings & Licensure :
o Federal Emergency Management Authority (FEMA) Certificate Courses
 Emergency Planning & Emergency Management
 Exercises & Effective Communication
 Decision Making & Problem Solving
 Leadership & Influence
 Incident Management System
o Standards of Training, Certification & Watch-keeping (STCW 95) training
 Personal Survival Techniques [HOUSTM-363]
 Basic Fire Fighting [HOUSTM-53]
 Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
 Helicopter Underwater Egress Training [HUET] – METS Model 5
 Personal Transfer: Basket & Swing Rope Safety
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Basic Life Support & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS & CPR).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) [in view].
 Computer & Information Technology Skills.
o Proficiency in operating system platforms such as Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 10
o Proficient in Microsoft Office documents such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
o Skilled in the application of statistical software like Excel, Epi info and SAS.
o Skilled in multi-media software like Windows Movie Maker and Picasa.
o Ability to learn new computer applications and software very fast and with ease.
Work Experience
 Clinical Research Assistant
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Park Nicollet Research Institute, St Louis Park, Minnesota USA May 2010 to present
Running and pilot-testing of marching guarding and injury prevention software programs that are
designed for hazard analysis and assessment manufacturing companies.
Administering safety climate surveys on auto repair shops that are enrolled in safety climate studies
Safety audit visits to shops and manufacturing companies
Job hazard analysis in machine manufacturing industries
Participation in the Collusion Auto Repair Safety Study (CARSS).
 Director of Medical Services
Mercy International Missions Inc., USA. June 2009 to present
o Coordinated all medical services of Mercy International Missions (MIM) Inc., in conjunction with
the medical team.
o Coordinated and directed MIM’s annual medical outreaches at Osi-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria in 2012
& 2013
o Supervision of the medical staff of MIM’s mobile clinic.
o Coordinates with other Board members of Mercy International Missions Inc in achieving the goals of
providing free and affordable health care to the people of Ekiti State, Nigeria.
 Internship & Field Experience June, 2010 to May, 2011
o Riverside, Southdale and Ridges campuses of Fairview Health Services and the Wabasha Clinic of
HealthPartners, Minnesota, USA.
 Took part in Inter-disciplinary Committee meetings on Infection Control, Sharps Control
and Employee Safety of Fairview Health Services
 Reviewed blood and body fluid policies and case managements with healthcare personnel.
 Acquired expertise in the operation of Tuberculosis Surveillance and Prevention programs.
 Demonstrated public health management and leadership skills using applicable tools
 Graduate Consultant
Minnesota Institute of Public Health
January, 2011 to December, 2011
o Developed guidelines for families of seniors with Substance Abuse issues.
o Developed hospital surveys for the early detection of addiction problems in retired seniors during
routine doctors’ visits.
o Participated in meetings and seminars of the project committee.
 Senior Medical Officer
Departments of Medicine & Pediatrics, Federal Medical Center, Nigeria Mar 2005 – June 2008
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Medical consultations at the medical & pediatric out-patient clinics
Medical rounding on patients on admission and care of patients in emergencies
Coordinated clinical seminars and scientific conferences.
Trained medical interns undergoing rotations in Medical & Pediatrics departments
Conducted local clinical studies and researches.
 Medical Officer
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University of Ado-Ekiti Teaching Hospital, Ekiti State, Nigeria. April, 2004 to February, 2005
Postings in the department of Pediatrics and Surgery
Attended to both pediatric and adult emergencies.
Running of the pediatric, medical and surgical clinics.
Coordinated clinical meetings and scientific conferences.
Publications
 Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases – Cholera - COBES Journal, 1996
 Prevalence of Sexually-Transmitted Infections Among Secondary Students in Ilorin - COBES
Journal, 2002
 Born Too Small, Born Too Soon - FMC, Owo 2007
Volunteer Efforts
 Student member, American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), University of Wisconsin-Stout
 Student member, American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) University of Wisconsin- Stout
 Member and Director of Information, Ekiti in the Diaspora for Economic and Social Development
(EDESC), USA. January, 2009 till date
 Member, University of Minnesota Medical Reserve Corps.
 International Association For Volunteer Efforts (IAVE) 2005 till date
 Board member and Secretary, African Christian Fellowship (ACF), Twin Cities. Minnesota, USA.
April, 2008 till date
 Board member and Secretary, Mercy International Missions, USA. April, 2009 till date.
 Student Representative of the School of Public Health to the Senate of the University of Minnesota,
 Environmental Health Divisional Representative to the Student Senate of the School of Public Health
of University of Minnesota, USA. 2009 – 2011.
 Vice President, Association of Resident Doctors [ARD], Federal Medical Center, Owo, Ondo State.
Awards and Honors
 2013 Scholarship Awardee of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Northwest Chapter.
 Recipient of the NIOSH Training Scholarship, Sept., 2012
 Finalist, MSHALE African Student of the Year Award. Minnesota, USA, 2011 in recognition of
excellence and community development initiatives and activities.
 State Honors Awards, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), 2005, Abia State Batch A,
 Grand Merit Award by University of Ilorin Medical Students’ Association (ILUMSA)
 Life membership Award by the Ekiti Medical Students Union (EMSU)
References
Available on request