I am Maryam Okunola, an aspiring digital health innovator with a First Class Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health and Social Care from the University of Derby. I am passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare delivery, especially for underserved populations. With over a year of voluntary healthcare experience and a solid academic foundation, I have gained valuable skills in patient-centered care, data-driven health reporting, and interdisciplinary teamwork. I am eager to transition into computational methods in health and am particularly interested in health informatics, data analysis, and ethical technology innovation.

Maryam Okunola

I am Maryam Okunola, an aspiring digital health innovator with a First Class Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health and Social Care from the University of Derby. I am passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare delivery, especially for underserved populations. With over a year of voluntary healthcare experience and a solid academic foundation, I have gained valuable skills in patient-centered care, data-driven health reporting, and interdisciplinary teamwork. I am eager to transition into computational methods in health and am particularly interested in health informatics, data analysis, and ethical technology innovation.

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I am Maryam Okunola, an aspiring digital health innovator with a First Class Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health and Social Care from the University of Derby. I am passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare delivery, especially for underserved populations.

With over a year of voluntary healthcare experience and a solid academic foundation, I have gained valuable skills in patient-centered care, data-driven health reporting, and interdisciplinary teamwork. I am eager to transition into computational methods in health and am particularly interested in health informatics, data analysis, and ethical technology innovation.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Social Welfare and Child Welfare Intern at Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Oyo State Government
July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Assisted in delivering social welfare services to vulnerable children and families, including needs assessments, support plans, and referral coordination. Supported case management activities by documenting client interactions, maintaining accurate records, and preparing reports for departmental use. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address issues related to child protection, healthcare access, and community development. Participated in outreach programmes promoting health, safeguarding, and welfare rights among underserved populations. Gained experience in government-led health and social care policies, service delivery systems, and ethical care practices.
Voluntary Healthcare Assistant at Alafia Central Charity
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Delivered patient-centred personal care including bathing, dressing, and grooming. Monitored and recorded vital signs, contributing to health data tracking and clinical reporting. Supported patient mobility and rehabilitation, fostering safety and independence. Ensured patients’ nutritional and hydration needs were consistently met. Maintained hygiene standards and infection control compliance in patient environments. Provided emotional and psychological support to vulnerable individuals and families. Accurately documented care interventions and clinical observations in patient records.
Social Welfare and Child Welfare Intern at Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Oyo State Government
July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Assisted in delivering social welfare services to vulnerable children and families, including needs assessments, support plans, and referral coordination. Supported case management activities by documenting client interactions, maintaining accurate records, and preparing reports for departmental use. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address issues related to child protection, healthcare access, and community development. Participated in outreach programmes, promoting health, safeguarding, and welfare rights among underserved populations. Gained experience in government-led health and social care policies, service delivery systems, and ethical care practices.
Voluntary Healthcare Assistant at Alafia Central Charity
January 1, 2022 - June 12, 2024
Delivered patient-centred personal care including bathing, dressing, and grooming. Monitored and recorded vital signs, contributing to health data tracking and clinical reporting. Supported patient mobility and rehabilitation, fostering safety and independence. Ensured patients’ nutritional and hydration needs were consistently met. Maintained hygiene standards and infection control compliance in patient environments. Provided emotional and psychological support to vulnerable individuals and families. Accurately documented care interventions and clinical observations in patient records.

Education

BSc (Hons) at University of Derby
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) at Army Day Secondary School, Ibadan, Nigeria
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021
BSc (Hons) Integrative Health and Social Care at University of Derby, United Kingdom
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
West African Senior School Certificate Examination at Army Day Secondary School, Ibadan, Nigeria
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

Fundamentals of Health and Social Care
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
CPR, AED, and First Aid
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Caregiving Skills: Dementia Care and Management
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Safe Handling and Administration of Medication
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Preventing the Spread of Infection in Healthcare
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Risk Assessment and Safeguarding in Adult Care
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Principles of Healthcare Delivery and Ethical Caregiving
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Training
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
End-of-Life and Palliative Care Essentials
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Health and Safety for Caregiving Professionals
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Information and Communication Handling in Caregiving
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Diploma in Caregiving (Alison Online Training)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Fundamentals of Health and Social Care
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2025
Introduction to Health Informatics and Digital Health Systems
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2025
CPR, AED, and First Aid
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2025
Caregiving Skills: Dementia Care and Management
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2025
Safe Handling and Administration of Medication
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2025
Preventing the Spread of Infection in Healthcare
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2025
Risk Assessment and Safeguarding in Adult Care
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2025
Principles of Healthcare Delivery and Ethical Caregiving
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2025
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Training
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2025
End-of-Life and Palliative Care Essentials
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2025
Health and Safety for Caregiving Professionals
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2025
Information and Communication Handling in Caregiving
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2025
Diploma in Caregiving (Alison Online Training)
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Life Sciences