Dr. Osita Okonkwo

Dr. Osita Okonkwo is a seasoned public health professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as the Country Director for Nutrition International since October 2022, Dr. Okonkwo has held previous positions such as Regional Director for West Africa at Reinvigorate Global Foundation and MNCH Consultant for UNICEF. Dr. Okonkwo's background includes serving as Country Director for iphAE, Country Representative and Program Manager for Malaria Consortium in Sierra Leone, and a Technical Malaria Manager. Educationally, Dr. Okonkwo has obtained multiple certifications from esteemed institutions, including a Project Management certificate from Cornell University and a Master of Public Health from The Manchester Metropolitan University. With a foundation in Medicine and Surgery from Obafemi Awolowo University, Dr. Okonkwo's areas of expertise encompass health system quality improvement, health policy, strategic planning, and disease prevention.