Key skills and expertise

With 13 years of experience, the expert excels in monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and management within the health sector. They have led projects in Nigeria and Sierra Leone, establishing monitoring and evaluation systems and conducting data quality assessments. Career highlights include setting up the PEPFAR M&E reporting system and coordinating household verification for over 5,000 beneficiaries. Previously held roles include managing multidisciplinary teams and building partnerships with donors and government agencies to drive impactful health initiatives. Responsibilities have included data analysis, capacity building, and effective communication.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience, the expert has collaborated with international donors such as PEPFAR, USAID, CDC, and HRSA. Their involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building within the health sector. They have managed donor-funded health programs at both national and regional levels in Nigeria and Sierra Leone, focusing on monitoring and evaluation, HIV/AIDS program support, and health system strengthening. Work has involved setting up M&E systems, conducting data quality assessments, and supporting donor reporting and program performance enhancement.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked primarily in the health sector, focusing on monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and program management. Background includes positions at roles such as Program Management Consultant, Strategic Information Advisor, and Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor. Expertise includes data analysis, capacity building, and managing multidisciplinary teams. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific projects in Nigeria and Sierra Leone, with cross-cutting expertise in health systems strengthening and collaboration with international donors and local stakeholders to enhance program outcomes.

Worked across diverse projects in Nigeria and Sierra Leone, engaging in long-term assignments in the health sector. Responsibilities have included implementing and managing health programs, setting up monitoring and evaluation systems, and collaborating with local stakeholders. This experience has provided a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, enabling effective addressing of regional development issues in these countries.

Languages and education

With a background in English proficiency and beginner-level skills in French, the expert has utilized these languages extensively in professional settings, including in-country work in Nigeria and Sierra Leone, and in collaboration with multilingual teams. No specific certifications or formal qualifications in languages are mentioned.

The expert holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, and a Doctor of Pharmacy/Bachelor of Pharmacy (PharmD/BPharm) from the University of Benin, Nigeria. Additionally, they have pursued a Public Leadership Credential at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, USA, and completed a certificate course in Public Policy Analysis at The London School of Economics and Political Science, UK. These academic achievements underscore expertise in public health and pharmacy.