Management

He is responsible for leading and providing technical guidance for the program-wide clinical services team and assists to maintain a high level of expertise and innovation in the delivery of antiretroviral therapy and TB/HIV. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Jos, Nigeria and went on to obtain a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Liverpool, London, UK. Dr. Plang holds a Doctorate in Public Health from the University of Central Nicaragua and a Master’s in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid from the KALU Institute, Spain. His expertise and experience in Clinical and Public Health practice, Health Systems Strengthening, Public Health Policy and Planning as well as Program Design and Management for International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid, span over 17 years. Prior to joining APIN, he worked at the Centre for Integrated Health Programs, FHI 360 and at the General Hospital, Nasarawa, Nasarawa State. He is a member of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and Health Systems Global (HSG). An avid sportsman, he enjoys playing lawn tennis in his leisure.