Key skills and expertise

Bringing nearly 15 years of experience in reproductive, maternal, neonatal, and child health, the expert is a public health specialist focused on health system strengthening in Sub-Saharan Africa. Responsibilities have included leading strategic partnerships with governments and donors, significantly expanding Universal Health Coverage partnerships globally. With roles in advocacy, project implementation, and capacity building, the expert has provided technical assistance to the African Union and WHO, holding leadership positions such as Africa Regional Deputy Director and Deputy Country Director at Living Goods.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors like the Global Fund, the expert has provided technical assistance for proposal development in countries such as Uganda, Burkina Faso, and Zimbabwe. Collaboration with the World Health Organization has included contributions to the Social Participation for Universal Health Coverage Handbook. Thematic involvement has included advocacy, project implementation, and capacity building in the health sector, with a focus on maternal, neonatal, and child health, primarily across regional and national levels in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in public health, education, project management, and advocacy, the expert has held leadership roles focusing on health system strengthening and community health advocacy. Interdisciplinary expertise spans health, governance, and capacity building, with a regional focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. Career highlights include developing strategies for Universal Health Coverage and reproductive health, collaborating with international organizations and local governments. Geographic experience includes significant work in Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Burkina Faso, and Zimbabwe, with deep familiarity with regional development issues and advocacy for community health initiatives.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, the expert uses this language extensively in professional roles involving international collaboration and advocacy within multilingual teams across Sub-Saharan Africa. The educational background includes a PhD in Public Health with a focus on Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health from Atlantic International University, USA. Additional qualifications include a Master of Science in Population and Reproductive Health from Makerere University, Uganda, a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management from Uganda Management Institute, Uganda, and a Bachelor of Science in Population Studies from Makerere University, Uganda.