Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Jacob Kehinde Opele
Reader / Associate Professor
Department of Library and Information Science Education, Faculty of Education
Area of Specialization: Health Information and Knowledge Management
Biography
Jacob Kehinde Opele is a Reader in the Department of Library and Information Science. He is the current Deputy Dean, Division of Student Affairs and Support Services. Former Deputy Director - Directorate of Strategic Partnerships, Linkages and Collaboration, Office of the Vice Chancellor. Former Ag. Head of Department of Library and Information Science. Former Institute Librarian - National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife.
Research Interests
Health Information, Knowledge Management, Information Resources Management, Social Media Use & Artificial Intelligence
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria | 2017 |
| MIRM | Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria | 2013 |
| BSc | Oduduwa University | 2015 |
| HND | Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife | 2005 |
| PGD | NACETEM -Obafemi Awolowo University |
Professional Qualification
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Oduduwa University
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife
Awards
International Federation of Health Information Management Associations (IFHIMA).
National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM)
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, First International Conference on knowledge management and innovation
Nigerian Library Association, Osun State Chapter - at the 2019 Ordinary General Meeting
Grants
Lagos State Scholarship Board
Lagos State Scholarship Board
NRF
NACETEM, OAU
Total Grant: NAIRA 29,350,000.00
Scholarship
Lagos State
Lagos state
Membership of Professional Bodies
Certified National Member
Certified Librarian of Nigeria (CLN)
Certified Teacher
Certified Health Information Management Officer
Paper Presentation - Local
Facilitator at the 2025 Management Staff Retreat of the Lagos State College of Health Technology, Lagos
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Health information management systems: a comparative study of electronic and paper-based health records system in selected tertiary hospitals in south east, Nigeria
Effect Of Discharge Summary And Clinical Coding Training On Health Data Quality In Selected Tertiary Hospitals In Southwest Nigeria
Disaster-control, information security and electronic- resources utilization as predictors of job satisfaction in university libraries, South-West, Nigeria
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Knowledge, attitude and use of mobile health technology (Mhealth) by health workers at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt
Knowledge, attitude and use of electronic medical records among health information professionals in Rivers State
A comparative study of the management of patients’ appointments in public and private health care facilities in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
An assessment of the hospital appointment system at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba
An assessment of medical billing at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt
Health information management systems: a comparative study of electronic and paper-based health records system in selected tertiary hospitals in south east, Nigeria Feasibility of introducing electronic health records at federal medical centre (FMC) Bida, Niger State, Nigeria
Operationalizing confidentiality and data security in electronic health records system in Nigeria
Assessment Of Him Practices In Selected Tertiary Health Facilities In Ogun State, Nigeria
Course Teaching
Archives & Records Management
Archives & Records Management
Information storage and retrieval system
Information and community development
Information Literacy
Information Literacy
Bibliography and Literature of the Humanities
Bibliography and Literature of the Humanities
Bibliography and Literature of the Humanities
Bibliography and Literature of the Social Science
Professional Skill
over 20 years experience
Selected Publications
Fostering active learning in reproductive health classes among undergraduates of a Nigerian public university: The role of cognitive restructuring health education
Authors: Ugwu, N. F., Igbinlade, A. S., Adams, A. B., Anibueze, U. A., Oyegbami, G. A., Onwurah, C. C., Igwilo, S. N., Olubamise, O. M., Adediran, F., Olubodun, O. A., Opele, J. K., Ugwu, L. N., & Agbojo, A. O
Higher Learning Research Communications • 2026
Open publicationComparing the efficacy of artificial intelligence immersion and human-led workshops for enhancing researchers’ English language skills: A randomized control trial.
Authors: Ugwu, N. F., Ochiaka, R. E., Asogwa, U. S., Igbinlade, A. S., Sanni, K. T., Onayinka, T. S., Iroegbu, O., Irewole, M. O., Opele, J. K., Oloyede, A. O., Ibenyenwa, N. C., Olubodun, O. A.
Higher Learning Research Communications • 2025
Open publicationCrowdsourcing Practices in Academic Libraries in Nigeria.
Authors: Opele, J.K., Daramola, C.F & Onoyeyan, G.O
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice • 2025
Open publicationDigital Learning: A Survey of Collaborative Learning Behaviours of Library and Information Science (LIS) Students in Selected Universities in Southwest, Nigeria
Authors: Opele, J.K., Adeniyi, F.B., Akinsuroju, O.E., Bamkole, O.I., Belo., F.A., Aminulahi, O.M., Aribisala, E.A., Kolawole, A.O., Gbotosho, A.S., Famuwagun, T.S., Olubodun., O.A. & Oyegbami, G.
Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management • 2025
Open publicationClarifying ethical dilemmas of using artificial intelligence in research writing: A rapid review
Authors: Ugwu, N. F., Igbinlade, A. S., Ochiaka, R. E., Ezeani, U. D., Okorie, N. C., Opele, J. K., Onayinka, T. S., Iroegbu, O., Onyekwere, O. K., Adams, A. B., Aigbona, P., & Ojobola, F. B.
Higher Learning Research Communications • 2024
Open publicationEffects of Adult Fitness Literacy Programme on Promoting Physical Activities among Adults in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria
Authors: Olubodun, O. A., Adekoya, A.F., Daramola C, A., Opele, J.K., & Ajewole, P.I.
Journal of Home Economics Research • 2024
Open publicationAwareness and use of infographic tools among Librarians in Nigeria
Authors: Opele, J.K., Onayinka, T.S. Fagbami, I.J., & Ugwu, N.F
New Review of Academic Librarianship • 2024
Open publicationValidation of the Donabedian Model of Health Service Quality in Selected States in Nigeria.
Authors: Opele, J.K & Adepoju, K.O.
Nigeria Journal of Clinical Practice • 2024
Open publicationThe perception and attitude of Nursing Students towards online learning during the COVID-19 lockdown in South-West Nigeria
Authors: Oladele, H. O., Opele, J. K., Avwioro, T. O., Afolabi, A. O., & Awotorebo, O. T.
Knowledge Management & E-Learning • 2022
Open publicationInterprofessional collaboration and knowledge management practices among the clinical workforce in Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria
Authors: Opele, J. K. (2022).
Knowledge Management & E-Learning • 2022
Open publicationReadership of newspaper editorial among undergraduates of mass communication department Federal University Oye-Ekiti.
Authors: Rufai, M.O., Onayinka, T.S., Opele, J.K.,Salami, B.M.
Res Militaris • 2022
Open publicationUse of mobile technologies for accessing health-related information among librarians in Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Oladapo, Y.O: Opele, J.K & Adeoye, M.O
Library philosophy and practice (e-journal) • 2021
Open publicationSocial media use for medical information sharing among medical officers in Nigeria: Implication for librarianship. Library philosophy and practice
Authors: Oladapo, Y.O., Opele, J.K & Adeoye M.O
Library philosophy and practice (e-journal) • 2021
Open publicationDemographic variables and self-management practices as correlates of glycemic control among reproductive age diabetic women in a Tertiary Hospital in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Sowunmi, C.O, Lanre-Ogungbile, O.A, Owopetu, C.A. & Opele, J.K.
Texila International Journal of Public Health • 2020
Open publicationDiagnostic performance of transrectal ultrasound for prostate volume estimation in Men with benign prostate hyperplasia
Authors: David, R.A, Badmus, T.A, Salako, A.A, Asalaye, C.M, Adeloye, D., Fanimi, O., Opele, J.K., Laoye, A., Akinbola, I.A., Igbokwe, M.C, Babalola, R.N., & Onyeze, C.I
International Journal of Clinical Practice, • 2020
Open publicationHow barriers influence firms' search strategies and innovative performance
Authors: Adeyeye, A.D., Egbetokun A.A., Opele, J.K., Oluwatope. O. & Sanni, M.
International Journal of Innovation Management, • 2018
Open publicationHealth workforce and governance: The crisis in Nigeria
Authors: Adeloye, D., David, R.A, Olaogun, A.A., Auta, A., Adesokan, A., Gadanya, M., Opele, J.K., Owagbemi, O & Iseolorunkanmi, A. -
Human Resources for Health • 2017
Open publicationPhoto Gallery / Picture Evidence
