Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 27 years of experience, the expert is a Public Health Specialist with a focus on health systems strengthening, project management, and emergency preparedness. Career highlights include roles such as Technical Director and Medical Director for PEPFAR programs, leading initiatives in HIV prevention and treatment across Tanzania. The expert has successfully expanded care services, reaching underserved communities and significantly increasing ART coverage. Key skills encompass data analysis, training, and operations management, with certifications in human research. Leadership has been demonstrated through collaboration with local and international stakeholders to enhance healthcare delivery.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as PEPFAR and USAID/CDC. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in the health sector, focusing on HIV prevention, care, and treatment services. The projects have been regional in scope, covering multiple regions in Tanzania, including Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Dodoma, Njombe, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, and Shinyanga. The expert has also provided operational guidance and strengthened health systems through joint planning with local government authorities and health management teams.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in health, training, statistics, program and resource management, and research, the expert has held significant roles such as Technical Director and Medical Director, focusing on health systems strengthening and emergency preparedness. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating community and facility-based care services. The geographic scope of work is primarily regional, with a focus on Tanzania, where initiatives in HIV prevention and treatment have been led, collaborating with local and international stakeholders to enhance healthcare delivery. Extensive geographic experience in Tanzania includes work across multiple regions, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in the health sector.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and a native speaker of Swahili, the expert also possesses proficient skills in Russian. These language competences have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work across Tanzania and collaboration with multilingual teams in international health projects. The expert's language skills facilitate effective communication and coordination in diverse cultural and linguistic environments. Educational background includes a Master in Public Health Methodology from the University of Brussels, Belgium, and a Doctor of Medicine Degree from Kursk State Medical University, Russia. Additionally, a Diploma in Clinical Medicine was obtained from Sengerema Clinical Officers Training Centre in Tanzania, providing a strong foundation in public health and clinical medicine.