Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 35 years of experience, the expert is adept in health program management, monitoring, and evaluation. Career highlights include expertise in HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, policy development, and health systems. The expert has led multi-country evaluations and strategic planning initiatives, collaborating with international agencies such as UNAIDS and UNICEF. Responsibilities have included directing the University of Manitoba's programs in Kenya and contributing to national health strategies. Leadership roles have encompassed team management and project oversight, ensuring effective implementation and evaluation of health initiatives across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors including CIDA, USAID, PAHO, WHO, UNAIDS, UNICEF, World Bank, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in health and development sectors. Projects have been regional and national in scope, focusing on areas such as HIV/AIDS, health systems, and policy development. Geographic locations of work include Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including health, civil society, NGOs, monitoring and evaluation, and training. Previously held roles such as team leader and director, with responsibilities in project management, strategic planning, and policy development. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating health systems with development initiatives and capacity building. The geographic scope of work is extensive, covering regional and country-specific projects primarily in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, with significant contributions to HIV/AIDS and reproductive health programs. The expert has extensive geographic experience, having lived, worked, or visited over 85 countries, with a strong focus on Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Particularly deep familiarity exists with local governance and cultural dynamics in Kenya, where the expert has directed health programs and facilitated NGO creation. Long-term assignments and consultancies have also been conducted in countries such as Malawi, Ethiopia, and India, contributing to region-specific expertise in health systems and policy development.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is fluent in English, with it being the mother tongue. French proficiency is supported by the Canadian Civil Service French exam, indicating good reading and conversational skills, and fair writing ability. Spanish is used at a fair level for reading and conversation. These language skills have been utilized in international settings, contributing to multilingual teams and facilitating communication in diverse global projects. The expert holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the School of Public Health, Harvard University, USA, and a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H) from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London, UK. Additionally, the expert earned a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in Biology and English from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada.