DR. BASSEY BASSEY OKPOSEN

DR. BASSEY BASSEY OKPOSEN
Dr Bassey Bassey Okposen who is
currently the Director Disease Control and Immunization at the National Primary
Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) Headquarters, Abuja, Nigeria is a
public health physician and an immunization expert. He was the pioneer
Programme Manager of the National Emergency Routine Immunization Coordination
Centre (NERICC) (2017 – 2020). He also served as a member of the Global Task
Force on Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030).
Dr Bassey Bassey Okposen earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery degree (MB BCH) from the University of Calabar, Nigeria (1988); and
Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Lagos, Nigeria (2006). He
is a member of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
Prior to working at NPHCDA, Dr Bassey Okposen worked
as the Medical Officer in-charge of Primary Health Care services, Guyuk, Guyuk
Local Government Authority, Adamawa State (1990 – 2000). At NPHCDA, he served
as the Zonal Cold Chain and Logistics Officer for the NPHCDA South West Zone
(2000 – 2003), Zonal Coordinator for the South West Zone (2003 – 2007); and
Zonal Coordinator for the South South Zone (2007 – 2013). Dr Bassey Bassey
Okposen is currently the Director Disease Control and Immunization.