Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 13 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned MDR-TB specialist with more than 8 years dedicated to drug-resistant tuberculosis. Key qualifications include programmatic management of MDR-TB, clinical trials, and operational research. Career highlights include leading international initiatives, advising the Lesotho Ministry of Health, and collaborating with global organizations such as the WHO. Accomplishments involve developing national guidelines and managing donor-funded health projects. Responsibilities have included roles such as Site Principal Investigator for clinical trials and Senior MDRTB Clinician, showcasing expertise in training, policy development, and project management.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors like the Global Fund, UNITAID, and UNAIDS. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in the health sector, specifically focusing on multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and HIV/AIDS. These projects have been national in scope, primarily located in Lesotho, where the expert has contributed to developing and reviewing national guidelines and managing donor-funded health programs.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the health sector, the expert has focused extensively on multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and public health. Previously held roles such as Senior MDRTB Clinician, MDRTB Program Manager, and Site Principal Investigator for clinical trials. The expert has also contributed to developing health guidelines and policies in Lesotho. Their cross-cutting expertise includes clinical trials, operational research, and training healthcare workers. The work has primarily been national in scope, with significant contributions to health program management and policy advising in Lesotho. The expert has significant geographic experience in Lesotho, where they have been involved in managing multidrug-resistant tuberculosis programs and advising the Ministry of Health. This includes deep familiarity with local health governance and cultural dynamics. Additionally, the expert's educational background and initial medical training were completed in Nigeria, providing a strong understanding of regional health challenges in West Africa.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, the expert uses the language extensively in professional settings, including international collaborations and health program management in Lesotho. Although no formal language certifications are mentioned, English is integral to the expert's roles in multilingual and international teams. The expert holds an MBA in Organizational Leadership from the University of Zambia, completed between 2018 and 2020, and an MPH with a specialization in Epidemiology from the University of Liverpool, UK, completed between 2015 and 2018. Additionally, the expert earned an MBChB in Medicine & Surgery from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria, from 2004 to 2012, and a BSc in Botany from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, from 1998 to 2002.