Key skills and expertise

With over 10 years of experience in international health, the expert has a strong focus on gender advocacy, project development, and implementation. Key qualifications include proficiency in epidemiology, vaccine sciences, and policy, along with robust skills in monitoring and evaluation. Responsibilities have included leading national health initiatives in Burkina Faso, such as developing a diarrheal disease surveillance plan and re-applying for CDC grants. As a coordinator and technical assistant, the expert has managed international collaborations, trained healthcare professionals, and developed communication strategies, achieving significant improvements in vaccination coverage and disease surveillance. Proficient in multiple languages and advanced in various analytical software, the expert brings a comprehensive skill set to the field.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations in the health sector, focusing on vaccine sciences and disease surveillance. Projects have been national in scope, particularly in Burkina Faso, and have included activities like developing national plans for disease surveillance and evaluating communication strategies for vaccine introduction. Additionally, the expert has contributed to capacity building by training health professionals and conducting research in various African countries.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across several sectors, including health, education, and gender advocacy. Previously held roles such as coordinator, technical assistant, and consultant have focused on project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise encompasses vaccine sciences, epidemiology, and communication strategies. The expert has led national health initiatives in Burkina Faso and contributed to projects in Benin and the Democratic Republic of Congo, showcasing a strong ability to integrate health interventions within local and regional contexts. Geographic experience is extensive in Burkina Faso, where the expert has collaborated with local and international partners to improve vaccination coverage and disease surveillance. Their work reflects a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics in West Africa, particularly in public health contexts.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, French, Mandingo, and Moore, with intermediate proficiency in Spanish. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international health projects, including translation tasks between English and French. Language competences have been crucial in coordinating with multilingual teams and developing communication strategies for health initiatives in diverse cultural contexts. The expert holds a Master of Science in Public Health with a focus on Global Diseases Epidemiology and Control from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA, obtained in May 2019. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Health Sciences Pre-Clinical with a minor in Health Service Administration from the University of Central Florida, USA, in May 2016.