Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 23 years of experience in public health and international development, the expert possesses strong leadership and management skills, specializing in health systems strengthening, HIV/AIDS, and reproductive health. Career highlights include leading national and regional projects, providing technical assistance, and capacity building. Previously held roles such as Country Coordinator and Project Director, the expert has managed multi-million dollar projects, achieving significant accomplishments in integrating family planning methods into health systems. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, program supervision, and stakeholder coordination. The expert's expertise extends to grant management, capacity building, and collaborating with international donors on health initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors like UNFPA, USAID, CDC, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UKAID, and Rutgers Netherlands, the expert has been involved in project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in health sectors. The focus has been on maternal, child, and newborn health, family planning, and HIV/AIDS. Worked across diverse projects, the expert has managed national and regional initiatives in Nigeria, contributing to programmatic issues and enhancing health systems and capacity building at community and national levels.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles in the health sector, focusing on public health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and family planning, the expert has held senior management positions, including Country Coordinator and Project Director. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, program implementation, capacity building, and stakeholder coordination. The expert possesses cross-cutting expertise in health systems strengthening and grant management, with a geographic focus on Nigeria. The background includes integrating digital solutions in health logistics and collaborating with international donors to enhance health outcomes. The expert's work spans across various Nigerian states, including Zamfara, Kano, Kebbi, Ebonyi, Gombe, Sokoto, Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa, providing deep familiarity with local governance and health systems.

Languages and education

With a background in English fluency and beginner's level proficiency in French, the expert's language skills have been utilized in international health projects, collaborating with multilingual teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders. Although specific certifications in these languages are not mentioned, professional roles have required effective communication and coordination in English, particularly in contexts involving international donors and health initiatives. The expert is pursuing a PhD in Public Health, focusing on Epidemiology, at Walden University, USA. Educational background includes a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Studies have encompassed epidemiology, community medicine, human resources management, strategic management, and healthcare management. Additionally, certifications in Data Processing and Management Information Systems and Computer Statistical Analysis were obtained from the University of Ilorin.