Key skills and expertise

With 12 years of experience in public health, the expert has demonstrated expertise in health emergency project implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Career highlights include successfully leading a $2 million CERF project and coordinating rapid response teams. Overseeing the planning of more than 20 public health interventions, the expert brings key skills in outbreak investigation, capacity building, and resource mobilization. Responsibilities have included holding leadership roles, providing technical guidance in both national and international health initiatives, and aligning local health strategies with global health targets.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with donors such as CERF, ECHO, BHA-USAID, and APHEF on health sector projects. These collaborations have involved project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building, with a national scope focusing on health emergency responses in South Sudan. The expert's role has included leading project coordination, conducting health needs assessments, and providing technical guidance to health authorities and partners.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the health sector, the expert has focused on monitoring and evaluation, project management, and disaster reduction and humanitarian relief. Previously held roles have involved planning, implementation, and coordination of health emergency projects in South Sudan. Responsibilities have included leading rapid response teams, conducting health needs assessments, and engaging in strategic partnerships with international donors. The expert's work is characterized by interdisciplinary expertise in aligning local health initiatives with global health targets. Extensive experience in South Sudan has provided a deep understanding of the region's health sector challenges and cultural dynamics, underscoring expertise in managing health projects in complex humanitarian contexts.

Languages and education

Proficient in English and Arabic, both official UN languages, the expert has utilized these language skills in professional settings, including work with international organizations and multilingual teams. Additionally, fluency in Nuer supports effective communication in local contexts within South Sudan. The expert holds an MSc in Public Health with a focus on Health System Policy and Management from the Royal Tropical Institute in the Netherlands. Additionally, they obtained a Professional Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Undergraduate education includes a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Juba, Sudan.