The expert is a global health physician with a decade of professional experience, of which seven years involved leadership and management roles at senior levels. In their current position as Director of Technical Assistance at Muso Health Inc., they contribute to strengthening national health systems for primary healthcare and community health by advising governments in Mali and Ivory Coast, among other global health organizations across Francophone West Africa. Their work includes leading a team focused on scaling up community health worker supervision and enhancing primary care centers. Previously, the expert served as Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Partners In Health, where they spearheaded district-level transformations to establish service delivery and training hubs for Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health Care. This role included managing a budget of $6 million. During their tenure as Medical Coordinator with the American Refugee Committee and Clinical Director at Butaro District Hospital, they demonstrated ability in coordinating with health authorities, NGOs, and donors, ensuring efficient fund utilization, and leading teams of healthcare professionals. The expert holds multiple qualifications, including an MBBS from National University of Rwanda, and advanced diplomas in Clinical Research and Tropical Medicine from the University of Liverpool and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, respectively. Their skills span verbal and written communication, project management, team building, and advocacy, with additional language proficiency in English, French, Kinyarwanda, Lingala, and Swahili. Throughout their career, the expert has collaborated with several high-profile international funding organizations like the World Bank, Global Fund, and USAID, effectively engaging in advocacy and country-level health reforms. They are a pioneering force in the implementation of health initiatives and an advocate for healthcare delivery and systems improvement in resource-limited settings. Their notable achievements include negotiating a partnership agreement between Partners In Health and local government, participating in the establishment of East Africa's first free cancer care facility, and securing contracts for digital health service usage in Rwanda.