Uju Aderemi

Uju Aderemi has extensive work experience in the field of program management and development. Uju currently holds the position of Director of Programme Partnerships at Save the Children UK, where they are responsible for building strong partnerships with institutional donors to secure funding and deliver impactful programs.

Prior to their current role, Uju served as Director of Programme Management and Head of Africa Programmes at CARE International UK. Uju provided strategic leadership and oversaw the implementation of innovative programs in Africa, leveraging technology for social good.

Uju also worked at OneWorld, where they held various roles, including Global Programme Director and Africa Regional Director. In these positions, they led the development and strategic implementation of programs focusing on health, education, governance, and empowerment, utilizing mobile and web technologies.

Before joining OneWorld, Uju gained work experience in the healthcare sector, working as a Public Health Work Experience Placement at the Health Protection Agency, Warwickshire NHS. Uju also worked in the banking industry, holding positions such as Head of Corporate Communications & External Affairs at Assurance Bank Limited and Senior Banking Officer at Citizens Bank Nigeria.

Uju's early career started in the pharmaceutical industry, where they worked as a Medical Representative/Marketing Executive at SmithKline Beecham Nigeria (now Glaxosmithkline).

Overall, Uju Aderemi has a diverse background in program management, development, and strategic leadership, with a focus on leveraging technology and building partnerships to drive positive change.

Uju Aderemi has a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, which was completed from 1986 to 1991. They then pursued further education at the University of Birmingham, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Public Policy from 2004 to 2005, followed by a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Public Health from 2005 to 2006.