Meet the Team
Principal Consultant
Dr. Richardson O. Tachere, MD.
• MBBS • MPH • M.A (Health Mgt.) • LL.M (Medical Law)
• Fellow, Royal College of Physicians of Canada
• Fellow, American Board of Disability Analysts
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Our team consists of a group of seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds, dedicated to quality improvement in the healthcare, social services, education and related sectors. Our expertise is channelled Towards Healthier Health Systems! ®.
Brief Profile:
Dr. Tachere is a practising physician in Canada, a specialist in psychiatry, with over 20 years of diverse professional experience within the health and social services sector. In addition to his clinical background, he has extensive training and expertise in a wide range of health systems quality improvement initiatives. His non-clinical academic qualifications include a Master of Public Health, a Master of Art in Health & Welfare Management and a Master of Laws (with a specialization in medical law).
An avid player of the strategy game of Chess, Dr. Tachere is a committed life-long learner and a firm believer that the "best" can get better. He continues to take professional courses to advance his knowledge and enhance his proficiency in the various facets of quality improvement. He was previously an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University, Canada.
Dr. Tachere brings to GraceHill Consulting Group, his wealth of knowledge and experience in providing specialized consulting services to clients across several sectors. His international contacts, especially in many African countries, U.K and Australia, combined with his vast professional network across Canada and U.S.A, enhances GraceHill's ability to meet the needs of diverse clients globally.
To learn more about Dr. Tachere's clinical practice, professional affiliations, awards, etc., please visit: www.gracehillhealth.ca/specialist-clinic
• Associates •
• GraceHill has the pleasure of collaborating with a crew of highly educated experts, most of whom are senior (current or former) University academics, experienced researchers, erudite clinicians and industry leaders.
• GraceHill maintains an active global presence via collaborations in a variety of projects with several of its top-notch international associates.
• We have a talent pool of experienced research coordinators that provide assistance to our consultants with various projects on an ad hoc basis.
• Some of Our Independent Consultants •
Dr. Igho Onakpoya, MD; DPhil.
• Consultant, Applied Health Services Research
A physician and seasoned researcher, Dr. Onakpoya obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) from the University of Oxford. He has extensive experience in the design and conduct of systematic reviews, including complex reviews. He was formerly a Research Fellow in Evidence Synthesis at the University of Oxford and the Deputy Editor, BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine. With over 100 scientific publications and significant contributions to the development of several evidence-based practice guidelines, he routinely collaborates nationally and internationally with researchers across various institutions. He is currently involved in a COVID-19 research project with the World Health Organization (WHO).
He has served as a peer reviewer for several scientific journals including The Lancet, British Medical Journal (BMJ), Journal of The American College of Cardiology (JACC), BMC Medicine, Expert Opinion on Drug Safety, etc. He teaches and supervises postgraduate students in Evidence-Based Health Care (EBHC) and occasionally works in NHS hospitals in England.
Dr. Onakpoya's clinical, academic and research career – spanning over 20 years – has been devoted Towards Healthier Health Systems! ®. As an Independent Consultant with GraceHill Consulting Group,
Dr. Onakpoya's research expertise is deployed for the benefits of clients in various projects. He also serves as a content expert in several courses offered by Global Professional Academy ™, GraceHill's Educational Institute.
Dr. Kmers Barrios-Perez, MD.
• Consultant, Applied Health Services Research
• Lead, Projects in South America & other Spanish-Speaking Regions
Dr. Barrios-Perez is a Venezuelan-trained Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology with over a decade of clinical, research, academic and administrative experience. He has won several awards over the years for his exemplary dedication Towards Healthier Health Systems! ®, including the prestigious Dr. David Ortiz Rojas Award from the Universidad de Carabobo.
In addition to his expertise in the design, implementation and evaluation of reproductive health programs, his bilingual proficiency (Spanish and English) combined with his vast healthcare management experience, are hugely beneficial to clients in his consulting role with the GraceHill Group.
Dr. Joseph O. Obisesan, MD; MPH
• Consultant, Occupational Health & Safety
Dr. Obisesan is an Australian-based medical practitioner with extensive experience in Occupational Medicine, Health and Safety. Besides his advanced training in Family Medicine leading to the award of a Master's degree in Family Medicine (Clinical), he holds a Master's degree in Occupational Medicine, a Master's degree in Health Management as well as a Master of Public Health degree (with a focus on Occupational Health and its impact on global health). He has experience providing medical and advisory services to various multinational corporations, such as BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), etc. He was also an authorized medical examiner in the rail industry in Australia.
With over two decades of active general medical and public health practice, Dr. Obisesan's clinical, advisory and research endeavours have largely been focused in the field of Occupational Health. He is presently engaged with International Health and Medical Services (IHMS) in Australia. At GraceHill Consulting, he provides clients his expertise in designing, implementing and evaluating various Occupational Health Programs.
Dr. Ibiye Briggs, MD.
• Consultant, Applied Health Services Research/Training & Development.
Upon completing her residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Calgary, Dr. Briggs obtained her Certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP). She also holds a Certification in Paediatrics from the Saudi Council for Health Specialties (Saudi Arabia). Furthermore, she has received advanced training in breast-feeding medicine and has been involved in research and teaching in this very important field. In addition to her busy community family medicine practice in Airdrie, AB, Canada, she provides consultations for a child and adolescent mental health clinic due to her profound passion for this area. She is also actively involved in several volunteering activities, especially those involving infants and children.
As an Independent Consultant with GraceHill Consulting Group, Dr. Briggs's expertise in child health and family medicine is harnessed in providing quality services to clients, with a special focus on maternal and child health (MCH) programs. She also contributes towards several online courses and webinars offered by Global Professional Academy ™ to an international audience.
Dr. Richard Caspa, MD; MPH
• Consultant, Applied Health Services Research
• Lead, Projects in Francophone Regions
Dr. Caspa is a physician with extensive clinical and public health experience spanning over two decades. He holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Nottingham (UK) and until recently, worked as an Infection Control Practitioner with the Infection Prevention and Control Division of Alberta Health Services, Canada. He is currently based in Montreal and affiliated with McGill University, Canada.
His expertise in a wide range of health services research coupled with his bilingual proficiency in both French and English, gives GraceHill Consulting Group a unique advantage in meeting the needs of its clients globally.
Dr. Donald Amadasun, Ph.D.
• Consultant, Training & Development
(Healthcare Management)
Dr. Amadasun holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Management Studies from the University of South Africa. For over fifteen years, he has been involved in the higher education sector providing business education to University students and a variety of working professionals. In addition, he is involved in several management consulting projects as well as various entrepreneurial ventures within the Southern Africa region and globally.
As an Independent Consultant with GraceHill Consulting Group, he contributes towards several management courses for GraceHill's subsidiary – Global Professional Academy ™. Furthermore, he is involved in providing advisory services in business development and strategic management for GraceHill's clients.
Dr. Kolade Giwa, MD; MPH
• Consultant, Program Design, Monitoring & Evaluation.
In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Giwa holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health (with a specialization in Evidence-Based Health Care) from the University of Manchester (UK). He is a Program Management Specialist with vast experience in developing, implementing and evaluating health systems to ensure quality outcomes. He has over 17 years of experience working in the public and private sectors as well as with bilateral, multilateral and multinational organizations. He has managed multiple health portfolios, including providing quality services to a program with over 120,000 clients living with HIV/AIDS.
Currently, he works in the Australian Disability, Aged Care and Mental Health sector supporting the Practice, Quality and Risk portfolio. As an Independent Consultant to the GraceHill Consulting Group,
Dr. Giwa brings on board, his extensive experience in health outcomes research, program design, monitoring and evaluation, project management and health quality improvement. Above all, he cherishes building healthy relationships with people as he believes this is the fuel that drives functional teams and improved client experience.
• Want to Team Up? •
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If you have a project for which you need a sub-contractor, our independent consultants may be able to help.
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If you need to form an alliance to apply for a large project, we may be able to partner with you.
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If you want to join our team as an independent consultant, we may be able to welcome you.
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To discuss potential collaborative opportunities, feel free to reach out to us.