Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 12 years of experience in the public health sector, the expert is proficient in policy advocacy, strategy formulation, program management, and field implementation. Career highlights include leading teams in international development projects with Médecins Sans Frontières, focusing on health initiatives in Cambodia, Japan, and Myanmar. Notable accomplishments involve developing national strategies for viral hepatitis and managing HIV/TB projects that impacted over 1,400 patients. Previously held roles such as Advocacy and Communication Manager and Regional Advocacy Officer, demonstrating strong capabilities in team management and capacity building.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in various capacities, including Advocacy and Communication Manager and Regional Advocacy Officer. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in the health sector, with a particular focus on viral hepatitis and HIV/TB programs. Contributed to regional and national strategies in Cambodia, Japan, and Myanmar, working closely with government officials, WHO bodies, and civil society organizations to advance public health objectives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the health and advocacy sectors, the expert has held key roles such as Advocacy and Communication Manager and Regional Advocacy Officer. Responsibilities have included policy advocacy, program management, and strategy development. They have contributed to public health initiatives in Southeast Asia, focusing on infectious diseases like HIV, TB, and hepatitis. Their interdisciplinary expertise spans technical support, capacity building, and collaboration with governmental and non-governmental organizations, with a geographic scope covering Myanmar, Cambodia, and Japan. Extensive geographic experience in Southeast Asia has provided deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, including long-term assignments and leadership roles in these countries.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in Burmese, English, and Javanese, utilizing these language skills in diverse professional contexts, including international development projects and collaboration with multilingual teams across Southeast Asia. The educational background includes being a current PhD candidate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology at the University of Tokyo, Japan. They obtained a Master of Health Science specializing in Global Health Policy from the same institution. Additionally, they hold a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Medicine (I) in Yangon, Myanmar, and completed a Diploma for Tropical Medicine and Health at Nagasaki University, Japan.