Key skills and expertise

With over 40 years in international development cooperation, the expert is a medical doctor and public health specialist focusing on primary health care in low- and middle-income countries. Bringing extensive experience in project evaluations, results-oriented monitoring, and health information systems management, the expert has led numerous international initiatives. Responsibilities have included providing technical assistance and capacity building, achieving significant improvements in health systems and program evaluations across Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Commission, UNFPA, AECID, and Médecins Sans Frontières. Involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in the health sector. The expert has worked on regional and national projects across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, including countries like Angola, Bolivia, Equatorial Guinea, and Honduras. The work has focused on strengthening health systems, improving health information systems, and enhancing primary health care strategies.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as project coordinator, team leader, and technical consultant in the health sector, with a focus on public health, preventive medicine, and primary health care. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge includes capacity building and institutional development, with a geographic scope covering Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Career highlights include integrating health governance with local development strategies to ensure sustainable health outcomes. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, with significant long-term assignments in Equatorial Guinea, Angola, and Bolivia. Familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics in these regions, particularly in health sector governance and development issues, is notable. The expert's work has also involved projects in countries such as Honduras, Zambia, and Indonesia, showcasing the ability to navigate diverse regional challenges and contribute to sustainable development initiatives.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese, with excellent writing and reporting skills in all four languages. These language skills have been utilized in various international settings, including in-country work across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, as well as in multilingual teams for project evaluations and technical assistance. The expert holds a Master's degree in Public Health with an emphasis on pedagogy from the School of Public Health of Mexico, Mexico D.F. Additionally, the expert is a Specialist in Preventive Medicine and Public Health certified by the Ministry of Education, Spain, and graduated in Medicine and Surgery from Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain.