Background
Jiya, Jonathan Yisa was born on May 30, 1950 in Kuciworo, Niger, Nigeria. Son of Ndabayisa Samuel and Nnaala Eunice (Tswanya) Jiya.
Jiya, Jonathan Yisa was born on May 30, 1950 in Kuciworo, Niger, Nigeria. Son of Ndabayisa Samuel and Nnaala Eunice (Tswanya) Jiya.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 1976. Master in Public Health, Boston University, 1983. MNI, National Institute, Kuru, Jos, Nigeria, 1986.
House officer Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, Nigeria, 1976-1977, senior house officer Nigeria, 1978. With national service St. Gerard's Hospital, Nigeria, 1977-1978. Medical officer Lafiya Clinic, Nigeria, 1981.
Senior medical officer General Hospital, Minna, Nigeria, 1981-1983, principal medical officer Nigeria, 1983-1984. Director health services State Health Services Board State of Niger, Nigeria, 1984-1990. Director disease control State of Niger Ministry of Health, Nigeria, 1990-1994.
Deputy director disease control, national coordinator health Federal Ministry of Health, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria, since 1994.
Member Nigerian Medical Association, American Public Health Association, Nigerian Institute Management, Golf Club Minna, Nigeria (president 1987-1990), Polo Club, Minna (president 1989-1990), United Nations Club (chairman Minna since 1990).
Married Elizabeth Halima Umaru, April 7, 1977. 4 children.