Public Health Specialist & Epidemiologist with 14+ years of experience leading health systems strengthening, disease surveillance, and global health emergency responses. Proven success in managing multimillion-dollar projects, coordinating with international agencies (WHO, UNICEF, USAID, GAVI, USAID, DFID, Global Fund, ICRC, BHA, USG, MFA, NORAD, Ukaid, EU and the Norwegian Red Cross.), and driving innovative digital health solutions. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, and capacity building across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.A strategic thinker and digital health advocate, Dr. R/Bado has pioneered innovative, scalable solutions for public health challenges, leveraging investment-based approaches to drive sustainability. He has led multi-sectoral teams, influenced national policy, and secured multi-year funding for gender and youth-focused initiatives. His expertise spans outbreak investigation, data analytics, community-based surveillance (CBS), and health information systems.He holds a Master of Public Health (MPH), a Bachelor’s in Public Health, a PDHIM in Health Information Management, and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Business Administration. His certifications include Project Management (PMI USA), Digital Health (Imperial College London), and over 100 specialized trainings in epidemiology, CVA, WASH, Health, Nutrition, SRH, Communication, gender equality, SGBV, Education, Immunization and emergency preparedness.Dr. R/Bado is a trusted advisor, global health mentor, and board member with a passion for equitable, evidence-based health systems. He is currently engaged in international surge response and capacity-building efforts across Africa and beyond.Specialized Areas & Professional Interests:Deeply committed to advancing reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH), with a strong focus on immunization, Nutrition, Health, adolescent health, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and HIV/AIDS, Public health emergency response and evidence-based policy advocacy, program design, and health systems strengthening, with a core emphasis on inclusive, equity, quality, and sustainability. Core CompetenciesDisease Surveillance & Outbreak ResponseImmunization Strategy & Zero-Dose TrackingHealth Financing & Budget OversightProject & Performance ManagementStakeholder Engagement & Policy AdvocacyDigital Health IntegrationCapacity Building & TrainingData Analysis & MonitoringInternational Collaboration & Emergency Response