Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 24 years of experience, the expert is a medical doctor and public health professional specializing in health programs management. Key qualifications include leadership and strategy, public health management, clinical management, and health systems strengthening. Responsibilities have included managing international and local health initiatives, such as overseeing projects worth USD 3.5 million in Liberia and significantly improving service delivery and staffing in Kenyan hospitals. Previously held roles such as Medical Services Manager and Chief Medical Officer have led to accomplishments like increasing service quality and integrating health services with government systems.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development, the expert has collaborated with donors such as the United Nations and USAID, focusing on health sector projects. Experience includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building, particularly in health programs management, HIV/AIDS initiatives, and WASH services. These projects have been implemented at regional and national levels across countries such as Kenya, Liberia, and Somalia. Career highlights include integrating health services with government systems and ensuring compliance with international standards.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving health, monitoring and evaluation, water and sanitation (WASH), and program and resource management. Responsibilities have included roles such as Medical Services Manager, Chief Medical Officer, and Public Health Officer, focusing on clinical governance, strategic planning, and health program integration. The expert possesses cross-cutting expertise in health systems strengthening and community engagement. The geographic scope of work includes regional and country-specific projects in Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, and New Zealand, with a focus on improving health outcomes and service delivery. Extensive experience in these countries has led to a deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, French, and Swahili, the expert has utilized these language skills in various professional contexts, including in-country work across Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, and New Zealand. These competencies have facilitated effective communication in multilingual teams and contributed to successful international collaboration and project management in health programs. Educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi, Kenya (2000), a Master of Public Health from the University of Auckland, New Zealand (2005), a Diploma in Program Management from the Kenya Institute of Management (2013), and a Master’s in Leadership and Management from the Management University of Africa (2016). These qualifications reflect a strong foundation in medicine, public health, program management, and leadership.