Key skills and expertise

With 13 years of experience, the expert is highly skilled in epidemiological surveillance, statistical data analysis, and monitoring and evaluation. Having managed projects for both local and international initiatives, the expert has held significant roles with organizations like Médecins Sans Frontières and the Clinton Health Access Initiative. Leadership roles have included serving as Country Coordinator for the Data Impact Program in Cameroon. The expert has achieved measurable improvements in data systems and health program evaluations and has provided technical assistance and capacity building in the health sector across various African countries.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Clinton Health Access Initiative. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in the health sector. The expert has managed national-scale projects in Cameroon and West Africa, focusing on data impact and malaria control programs. Work with Médecins Sans Frontières has involved epidemiological projects across various African countries, including Chad, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across several key sectors, including health, monitoring and evaluation, statistics and data analysis, project management, research and innovation, and disaster reduction and humanitarian relief. Previously held roles such as Country Coordinator, Epidemiologist Manager, and M&E Officer have involved responsibilities in program implementation, data analysis, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes applying statistical analysis to health decision-making and managing health programs across multiple African countries, enhancing both local and regional health initiatives. Extensive geographic experience includes work in Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Senegal, and Benin. Roles have involved deep engagement with local health governance and regional development issues, especially in public health and epidemiology. The expert has undertaken both short-term and long-term assignments, developing a nuanced understanding of the cultural dynamics and health challenges in these regions.

Languages and education

Bringing a strong linguistic capability, the expert is a native French speaker and fluent in English. These language skills have been utilized extensively in professional settings, including in-country work across various African nations and collaboration with multilingual teams. The ability to communicate effectively in both languages has supported roles in international health initiatives and project coordination. The expert holds two Master's degrees: one in Epidemiology and Public Health from Dschang University, Cameroon, and another in Health Economics and International Development from the University of Auvergne, France. Additionally, a diploma in Methods and Practices in Epidemiology was earned from Bordeaux Segalen University, France. The academic background is rooted in biomedical sciences, with a professional degree from the University of Dschang, Cameroon.