The Permanent Secretary

Ms. DAJU KACHOLLOM mni

KACHOLLOM SHANGTI DAJU, mni, Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, began her public service career with the Federal Ministry of Information now known as Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation (FMI&NO) as an Information Officer II (GL 08) and rose to the rank of Director (Information)in January, 2019.

Until her appointment as a Federal Permanent Secretary, (Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment) by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari on 27th April, 2022, she was the Director of Public Relations and Protocol Federal Ministry of Information and Culture.

EDUCATION

            University of Jos Staff School (FSLC)
          St. Louis College, Jos (WASC/GCE)
          University of Jos (B.A Hons. English Language)
          Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (M.A. International Affairs &Diplomacy)

OTHER NOTABLE DUTIES

             Press Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development
         Head, Heart of Africa Project, Nigeria’s image project
         Member Board of the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) representing the then Federal Ministry of Information and Culture.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

            Senior Executive Course 43 (SEC’43) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru (NIPSS)

       Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)
       Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) and Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria (ISMN)

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS

             Honorary Fellow, West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PERMANENT SECRETARY

              The Permanent Secretary is the Chief Accounting Officer of the ministry charged with the responsibility of running the ministry's day-to-day activities. Against the  backdrop of established management practices and procedures, the Permanent and procedures, the Permanent Secretary provides support to all general policies, priorities and activities of Government.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

Ø  The provision of support and advice to the Honourable Ministers.

Ø  Ensuring proper implementation of Ministry specific policies, budget plan, projects and strategic plans among others.

Ø  Providing leadership through the management and motivation of Directors and reform initiatives to increase overall work efficiency.

Ø  Coordinate the effective and efficient utilization of financial resources in line with the Ministry of Finance/Treasury requirements and policies as well as the Procurement Act.

Ø  Effectively managing human resources; instilling discipline, supporting innovations & inventions and creating an enabling environment for staff growth as well as self-improvement among others.

Ø  Managing communications and interactions with the public.

Ø  Consulting with Directors and DGs of agencies and parastatals under the ministry where appropriate.

Contact Info:
Permsec@health.gov.ng
psh@health.gov.ng
pshoffice@health.gov.ng

Technical Assistant:
Okara.dogara@health.gov.ng
08034504889