Babatunde Folorunsho

I have had a continuously progressive experience in the Public Health and International Development field for 10years with National Blood Transfusion Service and Save the Children International respectively.

I hold a bachelors degree in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology but I have acquired various training and certifications in Strategic Health Communication,Healthcare Management,Grant Writing,Leadership and Management.

Led the process of reviewing and getting approved the Lagos State Water Supply and Sanitation (WASH) Policy and its implementation framework.

Secured the ethical approval of Nigeria’s National Primary Care Development Agency(NPCDA) to pilot the introduction of rotavirus vaccines in Nigeria. This led to the scale up and inclusion of rotavirus vaccines on Nigeria’s routine immunization schedule.

Led the process of domesticating the National Task Shifting and Task Sharing Policy of Nigeria in Lagos State.

Facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Save the Children International and the Lagos State Government.

Introduced Speaking Books as an innovation to equip and empower school health clubs in Shomolu Local Government of Lagos State,Nigeria

Leadership in Strategic Health Communication-Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Professional Certificate in Healthcare Management-Rice University

Grant Writing Certificate-Emory University

Leading Teams: Building Effective Team Cultures-Gies College of Business

Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader-Gies College of Business

Designing the Organization-Gies College of Business

Managing the Organization-Gies College of Business