Ajoke Alonge

• SOCIAL JUSTICE & INCLUSION
• INTEGRITY
• RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHT
• COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

• CRITICAL THINKING
• ACTIVE LISTENING
• ADVOCACY
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
• Problem Solving Skills
• Interpersonal Communication skills

To be fully involved with passionate advocacy that improves the lives of marginalized individuals with various life challenges. I am able to develop healthy interpersonal relationship with clients and staff in the work environment.

MSW (2006-2008)

Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver, Colorado state, USA. SPECIALIZATION: Community Development & Leadership.

MSW (2000 – 2002)

University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. SPECIALIZATION: Social Welfare.

B-Ed. Special Education (1988 – 1992)

University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Department of Medical Social Services, University College Hospital, Ibadan

Present until retirement: Assistant Director, Medical Social Services. Employment date: January 2, 2009 – July 21, 2024.

Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Community Development and Social Welfare, Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Employment date: January 2 1996 – August 2006. Position: Higher Executive Officer, (Grade Level 10)

• Case Worker, in-patient pediatric.
• Case work in Surgical Out Patient (SOP) Adult division.
• Unit Supervisor & Team Head: Medical Out Patient (MOP) Adult division.
• I worked under direct supervision of pediatric unit head.
• I worked under the direct supervision of the SOP unit head.
• I served in the following capacities: The service eligibility officer for patients and relations.
• I directed and supervised the pediatric team.
• An active involvement with clients’ empowering advocacy.

• A comparative analysis of disability policies in the United States and Nigeria: an unpublished thesis submitted to the Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver.
• Community education on prevention of HIV/AIDS among Nigerians with disabilities – an unpublished thesis submitted to GSSW, University of Denver.

• Association of Medical Social Workers of Nigeria (AMSWON)
• National Association of Social Workers Oyo State Branch (NASOW)
• Member, Senior Staff Association of University, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institute and Associate Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI)

• FORD FOUNDATION ACADEMIC AWARD
• The BEST PEDIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER: 2021 by the Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.
• The BEST SOCIAL WORKER, 2012: by the Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.
• A WOMAN OF INFLUENCE by Wisdom for Women International, A church based organization, UK – 2007.
• The BEST DISABLED STUDENT OF THE YEAR: OYO STATE MERIT Award, State House, Agodi, Ibadan, Nigeria – 1996.

• Association of American University Women (AAUW) Washington DC: Leadership for Today & Tomorrow.
• Future of Minority Scholars: University of Wisconsin, Madison.
• Future of Minority Scholars: University of Oregon, Eugene.
• Keynote Speaker: World’s Disability Day, Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Federal College of Education (Special Education), Oyo. April 5, 2017.
• Paper Presentation: Access to Special Need Services: The National Resource Center for the Disabled (NRCD), May 10, 2017.

• Mr. Kayode A. Ogedengbe, Deputy Director of Social Services, Department of Medical Social Services, University College Hospital, Ibadan. Relationship: Boss
• Professor Ike Nwazuoke, Senior Lecturer, Department of Special Education. Email: ikenwazuoke@yahoo.com University of Ibadan. Relationship: Teacher. Telephone Contact: +234803-2956-705
• Prof. Jeffrey M. Jenson, Ph.D. Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) Phillip D. & Eleanor G. Winn Professor for Children & Youths at risk, Associate Dean for Research. University of Denver, Colorado, USA. Relationship: Teacher. Telephone contact: 303-871-2526 Email: jeffrey.jenson@du.edu