Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 10 years of experience in public health, the expert excels in epidemiology and humanitarian project management. Core skills include: Project coordination and management; Disease surveillance and outbreak response (e.g., Mpox, Diphtheria, Lassa Fever); Monitoring and evaluation; Capacity building; Operational research and data analysis; Utilizing ICT in public health initiatives. The expert has authored 25 peer-reviewed publications and held leadership roles such as Epidemiology Activity Manager, Public Health Specialist, and Nutrition Program Officer.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked on diverse public health and nutrition projects funded by international donors, including UNICEF, CDC, USAID, BHA, ECHO, WFP, Give Well, and private donors through MSF. Responsibilities included: Project implementation and coordination; Technical assistance and capacity building. The projects were regional and national in scale, with a focus on improving health outcomes in vulnerable populations.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has extensive experience in public health sectors, particularly in Africa, with work across countries such as Nigeria, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Chad, Niger, Mali, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon. The focus has been on regional development and addressing health challenges and emergency in complex and resource-limited environments.

Languages and education

Native French speaker, proficient in English (B2 level), with experience working in multilingual teams across Africa. 

Background includes positions at academic institutions, with the expert pursuing a PhD in ICT applications in public health at ICT University, Cameroon. Educational background features a master’s in international Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid from Kalu Institute, Spain, and a master’s in public health and Epidemiology from the University of Dschang, Cameroon. Additionally, the expert obtained a University Diploma in Nutritional Epidemiology from the University of Bordeaux, France, and a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences from the University of Dschang, Cameroon.