Key skills and expertise

Bringing approximately 11 years of experience in health project monitoring and evaluation, the expert has specialized in managing HIV and TB Global Fund grants. Over 7 years of project management expertise include operational planning and risk assessment. They possess technical proficiency in health system strengthening and data management, utilizing tools such as DHIS 2 and STATA. Career highlights include developing monitoring and evaluation plans for significant health grants and organizing national training sessions. Previously held roles include Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, where responsibilities encompassed managing multi-million-dollar budgets and providing technical support across several countries.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the Global Fund, the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Involvements have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in health sector initiatives, particularly in HIV and TB grant management. The scope of these projects has spanned national and regional levels in countries like Côte d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Thailand, Zambia, and the Central African Republic.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in health, social development, youth and child welfare, and monitoring and evaluation, the expert has held roles such as Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and Technical Advisor. Responsibilities have included focusing on health system strengthening and project management, with interdisciplinary expertise in digitalizing health information systems and community-based service delivery. Geographic experience spans regional and country-specific contexts in Africa and Asia, notably in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, and Thailand, contributing to international health initiatives and capacity building. Extensive geographic experience includes work in countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Zambia, and Thailand. Deep familiarity with local governance and health system dynamics has been gained, particularly in managing HIV and TB projects. Work in Zambia focused on adolescent health policy, while contributions in Côte d'Ivoire involved community-based health surveillance. Long-term assignments in the Central African Republic and DR Congo have further enriched regional expertise in health program implementation and evaluation.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in French, their mother tongue, and English. These language skills have been effectively utilized in various international settings, including work in multilingual teams across countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, and Japan. Proficiency in these languages has supported roles in project management, technical assistance, and collaboration with international health organizations. The expert holds a PhD in Global Health from the School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health at Nagasaki University, Japan, with research focused on HIV/AIDS policy in Zambia. Additionally, a Master of Public Health in International Health Development was obtained from the same institution. Medical education includes a Doctor of Medicine degree in General Medicine from the Catholic University of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. These qualifications are complemented by a University Diploma in Routine Health Information Systems from the Université des Sciences, des Techniques et des Technologies de Bamako, Mali.