Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 23 years of experience in public health management, the expert has focused on primary health care, project development, and program management. With strong skills in stakeholder mobilization, monitoring and evaluation, and leadership, the expert has successfully implemented health programs with international organizations and local initiatives. Career highlights include significant reductions in maternal morbidity and mortality. Previously held roles such as County Coordinator and Referral Health Network Manager involved ensuring health service delivery, capacity building, and strategic planning, demonstrating expertise in managing complex health projects and leading diverse teams.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as UNICEF and the Health Pooled Fund (HPF) consortium. The expert's involvement included project implementation, capacity building, and technical assistance in the health sector. These projects were national and sector-specific, focusing on essential health services, maternal and child health, and nutrition. Geographic scope included South Sudan, particularly in regions like Renk County, Aweil West County, and Kapoeta State.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked in key sectors such as health, humanitarian aid, and emergency response, primarily within South Sudan. Responsibilities have included roles such as County Coordinator and Referral Health Network Manager, focusing on project implementation, management, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating health and nutrition services and developing strategic partnerships for regional health initiatives. Geographic experience extends to South Sudan and Kenya, with long-term assignments in regions such as Renk County, Aweil West County, and Kapoeta State, where the expert has developed a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in Arabic, English, Nuer, and Swahili. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams in the health and humanitarian sectors. This linguistic competence has facilitated effective communication and coordination in diverse cultural settings. The expert holds a Master of Public Health from Kampala University, Uganda, and a Bachelor of Public Health from Mount Kenya University, Kenya. Additional qualifications include a Diploma in Public Health from the Kenya Institute of Development Studies, with earlier education completed at Napata Secondary School and Juba Primary School in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya.