Dr. O. N. Iragunima is the Medical Director of Atinu Critical Care Hospital, with experience in medical practice spanning over 30 years. He is a Consultant Anaesthetist and an Intensive Care Physician. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from College of Medicine, University of Lagos(1985); D. A. from University of Benin and Fellows of the Post Graduate Medical Commission in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine from University of Vienna, Austria. He has served in major areas in the healthcare industry which include Medical Director, Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital (A 400 beds State Hospital), Director of Medical and Dental Services of the Rivers State Hospital Management Board and later Chief Medical Director of the Rivers State Hospital Management Board. He has coordinated, managed and ensured the provision of excellent hospital and health care services in the public sector. He consults for diverse multi-national companies including the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas Company (NLNG) in resolving complex medical situations.

He has served in major areas in the health care industry which include:

•  Chief Medical Director, Rivers State Hospital Management Board, 2013- 2015.
•  Director of Medical And Dental Services Rivers State Hospital Management Board 2010-2012
•  Vice-Chairman, Rivers State Emergency Medical Advisory Committee 2002-2008;
•  Internal Auditor, Nigerian Medical Association, Rivers State 2002-2003;
•  Internal Auditor Nigerian Medical Association, Rivers State 2005-2006;
•  Medical Director, Braithwaite Memorial Hospital, Port Harcourt  2001-2004;
•  Chairman  Braithwaite Memorial Hospital Drug Committee 1998;
•  Chief Consultant Anaesthetist /Intensive Care Physician Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital, Port Harcourt 1997-Date;
•  Acting Chief Consultant-in-Charge, Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital, Port Harcourt 1996;
•  Head of Department, Department of Anaesthesia,  Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital, Port Harcourt 2000-2001;
•  Consultant Anaesthetist, Braithwaite Memorial Hospital, Port Harcourt 1990-1995.

During his tenure as the Medical Director, Braithwaite Memorial Hospital and Rivers State Hospital Management Board, he coordinated, managed and ensured the provision of excellent hospital and health care services by the forty (40) government hospitals and was commended by the state government. He adds his personal time, mentors, leads by example and stays involved in the group and individual development as well as the organizations progress.