Kemisola Fagbohun
Research Associate
Phone: +2348066342738
- Location:
- FCT, Nigeria
- Sector:
- Program & Project Management
- Profile Created:
- 3 months ago
About me
Kemisola Racheal Fagbohun is a highly skilled public health professional with over seven years of experience working with international non-governmental organizations (INGOs). She has successfully managed and implemented health programs, particularly in neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), Tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS. With a strong background in health program management, Kemisola excels at providing technical support and strategic oversight for health initiatives, ensuring high standards of data management and quality reporting.
Her expertise extends to vaccine delivery systems, where she has facilitated key national decision-making processes and coordinated with global stakeholders to enhance coverage of issues in public health . In addition, she has contributed to the development and financial sustainability of health programs by collaborating with ministries of health and international organizations.
Kemisola possesses excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills, enabling her to manage complex projects and engage with stakeholders at all levels. She is passionate about strengthening health systems and has demonstrated success in health financing, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building. Her fluency in English and working knowledge of Hausa add further value to her extensive public health portfolio.
Skills
Education
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Bayero University Kano, Nigeria 2020 - 2022
Master of Public Health (MPH)
I have passed Master of Public Health (MPH) from Bayero University of Kano
Experience
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RTI International, FCT, Abuja, USAID’s Act to End NTDs | East Program 2022 - Present
Program Officer
 Under the direction of the Implementation Manager and Chief of Party (COP), I provide comprehensive technical support and manage the implementation of Act | East field activities in Nigeria. This involves coordinating with in-country staff, the COP/Program Manager at RTI-HQ, and MERLA staff to ensure program performance is aligned with the Nigeria Act | East annual work plan. My role includes supporting the State Ministry of Health in executing an integrated NTD strategy, ensuring project priorities and outcomes are consistently met, and identifying opportunities for adaptive implementation to enhance program effectiveness under the USAID-funded Act to End NTDs | East program.  In my role, I develop and oversee comprehensive logistics and supply chain strategies to ensure the prompt and efficient delivery of NTD medicines, diagnostic tools, and essential materials to remote locations during Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaigns. This entails close collaboration with the FMOH SCM team and SMOH (Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Katsina States) to monitor inventory levels, forecast needs, and manage stock effectively, thereby preventing both shortages and surpluses. I manage all aspects of transportation and distribution logistics, guaranteeing the safe and timely delivery of NTD medicines while proactively addressing any challenges or delays. I meticulously maintain records of inventory, shipments, and usage, and provide regular performance reports to stakeholders. Additionally, I ensure compliance with quality standards, address any product safety concerns, and train staff and partners in best practices. By working closely with program staff, government agencies, NGOs, and international partners, I align supply chain efforts with overarching program goals. I identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensure adherence to regulations, and prepare detailed donor reports that highlight the effectiveness of the supply chain. Moreover, I represent the Act | East program in national Supply Chain Management LMIS Tools, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Technical Working Groups (TWGs), ensuring our initiatives are well-integrated and aligned with national strategies.  I have successfully coordinated with Federal and State Ministries of Health to plan and prepare essential meetings, such as zonal review meetings and technical working groups, and managed the program activity budget. My leadership in designing, supervising, and monitoring routine program implementation across three states annually has been crucial, particularly in supporting the Federal Ministry of Health with surveys and impact evaluations using platforms like Tropical Data. Additionally, I have conducted specific disease assessments and investigations to align future implementations with disease guidelines and enhance overall program outcomes.  My role also involves introducing innovative strategies for NTD control, developing, and delivering training programs for healthcare professionals, and strengthening local capacity in disease monitoring, data collection, and reporting. I have coordinated capacity-building initiatives at various government levels and advocated for NTD awareness and funding, influencing policy decisions and resource allocation. Furthermore, I have fostered partnerships with international organizations and academia to leverage expertise and resources, ensuring comprehensive program management from inception to execution while maintaining compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.  I work closely with the MERLA Manager to develop and implement the Act | East/Nigeria M&E plan, ensuring quality data collection, analysis, and reporting. My efforts include conducting rigorous impact assessments of NTD interventions, producing detailed reports for donors, and developing implementation plans for nationwide scale-up of Disease Specific Assessments and post-transmission surveillance preparedness. I have led various learning activities, facilitated cross-program learning, and supported internal and external evaluations to refine strategies and improve program effectiveness. Additionally, I represent Act | East among local partners and provide technical support for various planning, implementation, and reporting processes.
Expertise
Honors & awards
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RTI International, RISE Award, April 14, 2023 Demonstrating Lead Forward Behaviors through Deep Dive on learnings from Other Programs. RTI President’s Award, December 2023 Certificate of Acknowledgement. RTI Rise Spot Award, March 5, 2024 Demonstrating Lead Forward Behaviors through Nigeria OV Pause & Reflect Excellence. April 14, 2023, December 2023, March 5, 2024
RTI International, RISE Award, April 14, 2023 Demonstrating Lead Forward Behaviors through Deep Dive on learnings from Other Programs. RTI President’s Award, December 2023 Certificate of Acknowledgement. RTI Rise Spot Award, March 5, 2024 Demonstrating Lead Forward Behaviors through Nigeria OV Pause & Reflect Excellence.
Achievements and Award RTI USAID’s Act | East Program RISE Award, April 14, 2023 Demonstrating Lead Forward Behaviors through Deep Dive on learnings from Other Programs Long overdue congratulations are for this team who executed what can and we are learning from other programs Deep Dive session. This team demonstrated how NTD programs can and have been learning from TB, HIV and Polio programs. The leanings are and will be applied in solving ongoing NTD implementation challenges such as cross border issues, low MDA coverages and implementation in urban settings. It was a huge success in the eyes of many, including our main client, USAID. Your work on this crucial session exhibits the Lead Forward behaviors and was an excellent demonstration of RTI\'s excellence. Thank you for the impressive work! You did a fantastic job designing and presenting the lessons to be carried forward in our ongoing efforts to support countries eliminate NTDs. I wanted to give you well-deserved kudos for this effort and keep the hard work! RTI International RTI President’s Award, December 2023 Certificate of Acknowledgement In recognition of your contributions made to USAID’s Act to End Neglected Tropical Diseases | East Program’s achievement of the 2023 RTI President’s Award. RTI USAID’s Act | East Program RTI Rise Spot Award, March 5, 2024 Demonstrating Lead Forward Behaviors through Nigeria OV Pause & Reflect Excellence Pause and Reflect meetings are a wonderful tool on our program to triangulate data on complex problems - but they can be a time investment to pull together! I want to highlight this group as exceptional collaborators to our OV P&R held today. They dug into the data and brought valuable experience forward to facilitate a thoughtful and necessary discussion on Oncho Mass Drug Administration strategies in Cross River State Nigeria. This discussion brought about tangible ideas for adaptation which we can use in the next MDA, as well as some questions we still need to work to understand. Kudos to everyone and thank you so much for your work to make this happen!