Professional Summary

An accomplished Health Economist with 32 years of experience in Health System Strengthening, Public Finance Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Governance, Evaluation, and Research at national and international levels. Successfully managed projects funded by EU, AusAID, USAID, WB, ADB, WHO, UNICEF, DFID, and National and State Governments, known for meeting reporting standards. Demonstrates excellent project leadership, staff management, and the ability to work in government and corporate sectors. Committed to enhancing the capacity of individuals, organisations, and agencies to implement locally relevant policies and interventions in alignment with current international development priorities.

Areas of Expertise

•    Health Economics and Financing 
•    Health Emergency Preparedness / One Health
•    Social Health Protection 
•    Health System Strengthening 
•    District Health Systems 
•    Evaluations / Surveys / Assessments 
•    Public Finance Management 
•    Team Leadership    

•    Project Management 
•    Teaching, training, and capacity building
•    Training Material Development 
•    Research and Publications 
•    Partnership and Collaboration 
•    Report writing, presentation
•    Experience working with various governments
•    Proficient in computers and computing software

Critical Skills

1. Statistics: Understand tools like CUP analysis, time series, and cross-sectional studies.
2. Research Skills: Proficient in sampling, mapping, and designing large-scale surveys.
3. Healthcare Financing: knowledgeable about WTP studies, HEF, SDG, Trust funds, and other funding sources.
4. Cost Analysis: Handle step-down costing and gauge health outcomes using standard measures.
5. Budgeting: Skilled in planning, forecasting, and managing budgets.
6. Costing Methods: Know a range of approaches, from complete to differential costing.
7. Financial Insights: Able to balance financial metrics with community benefits.
8. Strategic Planning: Use tools like MTEF and MTSP effectively.
9. System Improvement: Strengthen various facets of health service delivery.
10. Policy Analysis: Evaluate and understand the impact of health policies.
11. Insurance Plans: Design tailored insurance models for varied populations, including SHI and NHI.
12. Tech Proficiency: Good with MS Office, SPSS, and other software.
13. Grants and Funding: Understand the World Bank, USAID, and other grant protocols.
14. Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly in interdisciplinary health teams.
15. Communication: Skilled in presenting findings to both experts and the general public.
16. Risk Management: Anticipate and plan for potential challenges.
17. Advocacy: Translate research into actionable insights.
18. Writing Skills: Make complex health topics easy for everyone to understand.
19. Networking: Build and maintain professional relationships in the health sector.
20. Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest in health research and methodologies.

• Years of professional experience: 31 years