Dynamic public health professional with a Medical Degree and a Master’s Degree in Public Health Methodology. More than 12 years of public health experience, including almost 4 years as the Senior Health Specialist at USAID/Burkina Faso, focusing on the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), but also on family planning, HIV, Global Health Security Agenda and WASH projects. Employment history also includes the Ministry of Health of Burkina Faso and the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burkina Faso. Key skills include proficient knowledge of US government rules and USAID regulations, proven management experience as activity manager for seven USAID health projects, and collaborative working relationships with Ministry of Health counterparts, Global Fund and other key donors and stakeholders intervening in Burkina Faso. Additional attributes include a good understanding and expertise in social and behavior change programming (SBC), self-motivation to take initiative, problem solving skills, a passion for results, strong communication and interpersonal skills, including fluency in French and English, positive attitude and supportive team player.