Olaniyan Babatunde

Field Epidemiologist and Public Health Physician with over 20 years of experience in population health, disease surveillance, and health systems strengthening, with a focus on multimorbidity, HIV-NCD integration, and implementation science. Currently a PhD candidate conducting a population-based study of cardiovascular risk and multimorbidity among PLHIV in Nigeria, with expertise in epidemiologic methods, multilevel modelling, and health systems research. Experienced in leading large-scale programmes, translating data into policy, and leveraging administrative health data for integrated care.

Director of Public Health at Oyo State Ministry of Health, Nigeria (2023-11 – Present)

Lead population health programmes across 33 LGAs (about 10 million population). Oversee integration of HIV, NCDs, malaria, and immunization within PHC systems. Strengthen disease surveillance systems (IDSR) and outbreak response coordination. Lead data-driven policy development and health systems strengthening initiatives. Coordinate multi-partner collaborations (e.g., US CDC, WHO, implementing partners).

• Sustained >90% IDSR performance statewide, improving early warning systems
• Directed 30+ outbreak responses, including Ebola and COVID-19 (Contact Tracing Lead)
• Coordinated distribution of about 6 million LLINs/ITNs, improving malaria control outcomes
• Led HIV–NCD integration initiatives, including cardiovascular risk screening in PHC/HIV platforms
• Developed policy memo adopted at National Council on Health (2025)
• Institutionalized DHIS2-based data systems, improving data quality and analytics for decision-making

Medical Officer of Health / PHC Coordinator at Multiple LGAs, Oyo State (2009 – 2023)

Managed primary healthcare systems and disease control programmes. Led immunization campaigns, surveillance systems, and outbreak response. Strengthened community-based health service delivery.

• Increased routine immunization coverage from 60% to >85%
• Led 10+ national campaigns, achieving ≥95% coverage
• Reduced outbreak case fatality rates by 80-93%

Adjunct Lecturer at Department of Epidemiology & Medical Statistics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2026-01 – Present)

Teach graduate-level epidemiology and biostatistics. Support postgraduate research and academic mentoring. Bridge academic research with real-world public health implementation.

PhD in Public Health – University of Medical Sciences (2023 – 2026)

MPH in Field Epidemiology Practice – University of Ibadan (2017 – 2019)

MPH in Epidemiology & Disease Control – Obafemi Awolowo University (2012 – 2014)

MSc in Epidemiology & Medical Statistics – University of Ibadan (2008 – 2010)

MBA in Human Resource Management – LAUTECH (2013 – 2015)

PGD in Local Government Administration – OAU (2015 – 2017)

MBBS – University of Ibadan (1997 – 2005)