Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 15 years of experience in the health sector, the expert is proficient in maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, and infection prevention and control. Career highlights include leading initiatives for prominent organizations such as Marie Stopes Sierra Leone and the International Rescue Committee. Responsibilities have included project implementation, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation. Previously held roles such as Regional Clinical Training Officer and Deputy Program Manager have contributed to national and international health projects within Sierra Leone.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donor agencies like Cordaid Netherlands and USAID. Involvement has included providing technical assistance, capacity building, and project implementation in health sector initiatives. Notable projects include the Sierra Leone Saving Lives Phase 1 DFID and the Sustainable Nutrition and Agriculture Program (SNAP). These projects were executed at the national level, focusing on health improvement and disease surveillance in Sierra Leone, specifically in districts like Pujehun and Kambia.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the health sector, the expert has held positions such as Regional Clinical Training Officer, Health Data Officer, and Deputy Program Manager. Responsibilities have included project implementation, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation. Expertise encompasses maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, and infection prevention and control, with a focus on Sierra Leone. The interdisciplinary experience includes integrating health initiatives with nutrition and water and sanitation programs. Extensive geographic experience includes working in Sierra Leone, focusing on health sector initiatives in various districts, including Bo, Pujehun, Kambia, and Moyamba. This work has involved engagement with local governance and community health systems, providing a deep understanding of regional development challenges and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in language competences, the expert is fluent in English, a UN official language, and has fair proficiency in French. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings within Sierra Leone, particularly in roles involving national and international collaboration in the health sector. Educational qualifications include pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Health at Njala University, Sierra Leone. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Community Health and Clinical Sciences from the same university, completed in the 2017 to 2020 academic year. Additionally, a Higher Diploma in Community Health and Clinical Sciences was obtained from Njala University between September 2007 and June 2010.