Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 23 years of experience in public health management, the expert excels in health system strengthening, governance, and capacity building. Career highlights include leading national and international projects, managing budgets exceeding $19,500,000, and enhancing community-based healthcare. The expert's skill set encompasses strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, and leadership development. Successfully implementing innovative health financing initiatives and performance-based financing models, the expert has held key leadership roles, including Program Manager and Deputy Team Leader, demonstrating strong analytical, communication, and team-building skills in challenging environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, EU, World Bank, and various UN agencies. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and strategic planning in the health sector. The expert has managed national-scale health projects in Afghanistan, focusing on governance, health system strengthening, and maternal and child health. Contributions to the development of national health strategies and engagement in innovative health financing initiatives have been significant, working closely with the Ministry of Public Health and other stakeholders.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the health sector, the expert has focused on public health, health system strengthening, and community-based healthcare in Afghanistan. Previously held roles such as Program Manager and Senior Technical Advisor have involved providing leadership in project implementation, strategic planning, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes governance, performance-based financing, and health policy development. The work has primarily been country-specific, addressing regional health challenges and collaborating with government and international stakeholders to enhance healthcare access and quality. Extensive experience in Afghanistan includes managing health projects across various provinces, including Kabul, Khost, Kandahar, and Bamyan, with significant engagement with national stakeholders contributing to regional development and healthcare improvements.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Dari, utilizing these languages extensively in professional settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. Their language proficiency has been integral in managing international development projects and engaging with diverse stakeholders in the health sector. Graduated with a degree in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine at the Islamic University of Afghanistan in 1994.