Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 35 years of experience in reproductive health, the expert is a highly qualified obstetrician with 20 years dedicated to public health-oriented clinical practice. They have directed medical programs in nine countries, focusing on Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care. Career highlights include leadership roles in directing medical services for refugees and internally displaced people, developing training curricula, and implementing health system improvements. Notable accomplishments include significant improvements in health outcomes and knowledge scores through capacity-building initiatives in Libya, South Sudan, and Afghanistan.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), the US Department of Health and Human Services, and the World Health Organization (WHO). Responsibilities have included health system strengthening, capacity building, and program management in reproductive health and emergency obstetric care. These projects were implemented on a national and regional scale in countries including South Sudan, Libya, and Afghanistan, with a focus on maternal and child health, gender-based violence, and refugee health services.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the health sector, the expert has focused extensively on maternal, newborn, child, and reproductive health. Previously held roles such as Medical Director, Health Consultant, and Program Manager, providing leadership in clinical practice and health program management. Their experience spans public health, emergency obstetric care, and humanitarian aid, with interdisciplinary expertise in gender-based violence and health system strengthening. The expert has operated on a regional scale across countries including Libya, South Sudan, and Afghanistan, contributing to both local and international health initiatives. Background includes long-term assignments and recurring involvement in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Kuwait, Libya, Sudan, South Sudan, USA, and Canada, with deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, with professional proficiency in reading, writing, and public speaking. Their mother tongue is Malayalam, and they possess basic understanding and speaking abilities in Arabic, Tamil, Hindi, and Urdu. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international settings, contributing to effective communication within multilingual teams and in various humanitarian and health projects across different countries. Educational background includes a Master of Public Health with a focus on Maternal and Child Health from Boston University School of Public Health, USA. Additionally, they earned a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Christian Medical College, Vellore, affiliated with Madras University, India. They also completed certificates in Management and Finance for International Health and Managing Disasters and Complex Humanitarian Emergencies from Boston University.