Key skills and expertise

With over 7 years of experience in health management, the expert specializes in public health, vaccination, and social and behavior change (SBC). Demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills, the expert has coordinated national and regional health initiatives, including polio vaccination campaigns with UNICEF in Angola. Their expertise encompasses team management, capacity building, and community engagement. Career highlights include developing management systems to enhance team capabilities and achieving set targets in health projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with UNICEF as a National Consultant in Angola, focusing on health sector projects, particularly the polio vaccination campaign. Their involvement included project implementation and capacity building at the national level, supporting the Ministry of Health of Angola. The work was conducted in Luanda and involved coordinating social and behavior change activities to enhance vaccination efforts across various municipalities.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked primarily in the health sector, taking on roles in health management, public health, and vaccination campaigns. They have held leadership positions, managing teams and coordinating projects at both national and regional levels in Angola. Responsibilities have included project implementation, capacity building, and community engagement, demonstrating interdisciplinary knowledge in social and behavior change communication within health initiatives. The expert's work in Angola, particularly in Luanda and Dundo, has provided them with a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional health development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in English, French, and Portuguese. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings, particularly in Angola, where the expert worked on health projects with international organizations like UNICEF, engaging with multilingual teams and local communities. The expert holds a degree in Institutions Health Management from Mwene-ditu Higher Institute of Medical Sciences in R.D. Congo, completed between November 2014 and July 2016. Their studies focused on personnel management, health management, and resource planning. Additionally, they graduated in Nursing from the same institution, with coursework in pediatric nursing, emergency care, and administration. They also completed a course on nutritional deficiencies for kids treatment at Mindluster in 2024.