The expert is a highly accomplished public health professional with a focus on multiple sectors, including gender, health, social development, youth, monitoring and evaluation, and programme and resource management. They possess expertise in collaboration and have effectively worked alongside international funding organizations and local stakeholders to manage and implement complex health initiatives.

In their current role as a Program Officer for the USAID/PEPFAR DREAMS initiative, the expert plays a pivotal part in reducing new HIV infections by 40% among adolescents in Zambia. Their responsibilities are broad, encompassing project planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating HIV prevention interventions for adolescent girls and young women. They are instrumental in building the capacity of local organizations, ensuring efficient and high-quality service delivery. They actively support data collection and analysis to optimize programming and produce quality reports.

The expert’s technical aptitude is reinforced by substantial academic credentials, including a Master of Public Health from University College Dublin and a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry from Jacksonville State University. Their training includes advanced sexual reproductive health programming, adolescent health programing, and HIV programming.

Their notable achievements include developing community health worker manuals and supporting the integration of nutrition into projects supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Zambia. They have facilitated workshops, planned budgets, and contributed to preparing national health reports. Experts in data collection and analysis, they possess strong skills in DHIS2 and SPSS.

The expert has a mature outlook and excellent communication skills, working well independently and as part of diverse cross-cultural teams. Their work with organizations like PACT and the Carter Center highlights significant contributions to public health and development sectors. The expert’s ability to design monitoring tools, manage resources effectively, and engage in strategic planning underlines their value as a leader in health initiatives.