JESSICA MARGARET KAFUKO is a distinguished medical doctor with over three decades of experience in the fields of medicine and development assistance. Specializing in public health, the expert has accumulated 32 years of expertise, significantly contributing to international initiatives as part of USAID and UNICEF. At the heart of the expert's role is the design, management, and monitoring of substantial health and HIV/AIDS programs, including U.S. Presidential Initiatives like PEPFAR and PMI.

The expert has exceptional collaboration skills, having worked with numerous international funding bodies such as the Global Fund, WHO, and UNICEF, and providing technical assistance to ministries of health to develop policies and strategic frameworks. Leadership roles have seen the expert steer teams to successfully manage large budgets, spearhead strategic planning, and lead the development of comprehensive malaria operational plans in various countries. The notable achievements include leading significant operational planning efforts yielding budgets up to $75 million annually, improving social behavior change communications, and influencing health system reforms. Recognized for contributing to improving commodity access and availability, the expert developed grant applications and was instrumental in the expansion of the PMI program. Not only does the expert possess strong analytical, management, organizational, and training skills, but also demonstrates the ability to work independently and adapt to complex environments. Technical skills span areas such as data analysis and software adeptness, ensuring the expert remains a valuable asset to any project management team in the development sector.