Key skills and expertise

With over seventeen years of experience in healthcare management within the development sector, the expert is a seasoned Public Health Specialist. They have exceptional skills in program and project management, HRH capacity assessment, and stakeholder engagement. Career highlights include leading initiatives in Global Health Development, Health System Strengthening, and infectious disease control. The expert has successfully coordinated consortiums and managed projects with both local and international stakeholders, demonstrating a proven track record in strategic planning and implementation. Responsibilities have included senior positions in organizations such as CCCRN, UNICEF, and Catholic Relief Services.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as UNICEF, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), and Catholic Relief Services. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in the health sector, focusing on HIV-sensitive social service systems and AIDS relief. These projects were conducted in Nigeria, specifically in states like Imo and Akwa Ibom, with a focus on regional and national health initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions at key sectors such as Public Health, Community Development, NGOs, Gender and Human Rights, Social Development, and Public Sector Governance. Previously held roles such as Senior Community Systems Strengthening Specialist and ART Program Manager, focusing on program management, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. Their interdisciplinary expertise spans health system strengthening and advocacy, with a geographic focus on Nigeria, addressing both national and regional health initiatives. The expert has extensive experience working in Nigeria, engaging with various states such as Imo, Akwa Ibom, and others. Their work has involved significant collaboration with local governance structures and cultural dynamics, particularly in the health sector and HIV-sensitive social service systems. This includes long-term assignments and region-specific expertise in health system strengthening and community development initiatives.

Languages and education

Bringing fluency in English, one of the UN official languages, the expert has used this language extensively in professional settings, including international development projects and collaborations with global organizations. Additionally, they are proficient in Igbo, which has been utilized in local and regional engagements. The expert holds an M.Sc. in Public Health from Western Ville University, California, USA, and a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Additionally, they have earned certificates in Leadership and Management in Health from the University of Washington and in Project Leadership and Healthcare Management from Cornell University.