Key skills and expertise

With over 20 years of experience in public health, this expert brings strong skills in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and health communications. Career highlights include leading initiatives with international organizations such as USAID and UNICEF, focusing on maternal, newborn, and child health. The expert has developed national health strategies and managed projects worth over $25 million. Responsibilities have included providing technical assistance, building high-performing teams, and demonstrating success in capacity building and resource mobilization for health projects in Nigeria and across Africa.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors like USAID, DFID, UNICEF, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The expert's involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in the health sector, particularly in maternal, newborn, and child health. They have managed national and regional projects in Nigeria and across Eastern and Southern Africa, contributing to policy development and health system strengthening initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as consultant, program manager, and technical advisor, providing leadership in project implementation and capacity building within the health sector. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes integrating health communications and monitoring and evaluation into health initiatives. They have contributed significantly to regional and national health strategies in Nigeria and across Eastern and Southern Africa, demonstrating a strong understanding of health systems strengthening and policy development. Their extensive geographic experience in Nigeria and work with UNICEF in over 20 countries, including Kenya, showcases a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in maternal, newborn, and child health.

Languages and education

With a background in English fluency, the expert uses this language extensively in professional settings, including international collaborations and project management with organizations such as USAID and UNICEF. They have some proficiency in French, beneficial for working in multilingual teams and engaging in regional initiatives across Africa. Additionally, the expert speaks local Nigerian languages, enhancing communication in local contexts. Their educational background includes a Master of Public Health in Medical Demography from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria. They also hold a Diploma in Public Health Policy and Management from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA. This education is complemented by certificates in project management, global health research, and resource mobilization from institutions in the USA and Ghana.