Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 15 years of professional experience, including 10 years in global health and 7 years in leadership roles, the expert is a global health physician with a strong background in project management, team building, and operational improvement. Career highlights include leading national and regional health initiatives, such as scaling up community health worker supervision in Mali and Ivory Coast, impacting millions. Previously held roles such as Director of Technical Assistance at Muso Health and Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Partners In Health, the expert has overseen multi-million dollar budgets and health system strengthening projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

With extensive experience collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with organizations including the World Bank, Global Fund, USAID, UNICEF, and WHO. Responsibilities have included providing technical assistance and advocacy for health system reforms in Francophone West Africa, specifically in Mali and Ivory Coast. The work focused on strengthening primary healthcare and community health systems, with projects impacting millions of people. The expert's involvement was regional in scope, addressing sector-specific health reforms and capacity building initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving health, education, and local development sectors. In health, the expert has held senior roles focusing on health system strengthening and chronic care management. Their work in education includes mentoring and lecturing on global health. Background includes positions at Partners In Health and Muso Health, contributing to local development through partnerships and capacity building initiatives. Cross-cutting expertise spans project management and operational improvement, with a geographic focus on West and East Africa, particularly in Mali, Ivory Coast, and Rwanda. The expert has demonstrated a deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly in the health sector.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is fluent in English, French, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, and Lingala. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including working with multilingual teams and providing technical assistance across Francophone West Africa. The expert's language competences have facilitated effective communication and collaboration with international organizations, governments, and local communities in diverse regions. The expert holds an MBBS degree from the National University of Rwanda and has earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom. Additionally, they obtained a Professional Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, with studies conducted in Kampala, and completed a Professional Certificate in Public Health Leadership from the University of Washington, with coursework in Nairobi.