Key skills and expertise

With 22 years of experience in global public health, the expert is a dedicated infectious disease specialist focusing on HIV, hepatitis, and TB. They excel in project leadership, implementing evidence-based programs and developing clinical protocols for vulnerable populations. Career highlights include managing health services and coordinating international health responses, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable achievements encompass assisting over 5,000 individuals and conducting more than 20,000 medical procedures. Responsibilities have included leading teams, developing strategic health initiatives, and contributing to impactful research and policy development.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and UNITAID, focusing on health sector projects. The expert's involvement included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in areas like HIV, hepatitis, and epidemic response. These projects were both national and regional, taking place in countries such as Brazil, Angola, and Lesotho, addressing healthcare challenges in underserved and remote areas.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions at the intersection of health, humanitarian aid and emergency response, science and innovation, program and resource management, and decentralization and local development. Previously held roles such as manager, deputy director, and medical coordinator, focusing on strategic planning, policy evaluation, and program implementation. Cross-cutting expertise includes developing clinical protocols and public policies, with a geographic scope covering countries like Brazil, Angola, and Myanmar. The expert has a strong track record in fostering collaboration across governmental, NGO, and institutional sectors to improve healthcare access.

Extensive geographic experience spans Angola, Brazil, Lesotho, Malawi, and Myanmar. The expert's work in these countries has involved addressing local health challenges and implementing public health initiatives. They have demonstrated a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Brazil and Angola, where they have engaged in long-term assignments. Expertise spans regional development issues, focusing on healthcare access and public health strategies in underserved and remote areas.

Languages and education

Bringing multilingual capabilities, the expert is a native Portuguese speaker and is fluent in English and Spanish, with advanced reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. They possess intermediate proficiency in reading Italian and basic skills in listening, speaking, and writing. These language competences have been utilized in international work settings across countries like Brazil, Angola, and Lesotho, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and enhancing engagement in diverse cultural contexts.

The expert holds a Master in HIV and Viral Hepatitis from Complutense University of Madrid/Carlos III Hospital in Spain. They earned a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in the United Kingdom. Additionally, they completed medical residencies in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine at the Federal University of São Paulo - Paulista School of Medicine in Brazil. The expert also obtained a medical degree from Fundação Técnico Educacional Souza Marques in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.