Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of professional experience, including 15 years in global supply chain management for health products, the expert has led both national and international projects. Specializing in areas such as HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, and maternal and child health, key qualifications include technical leadership, coordination, quantification, warehousing, and distribution. They have effectively managed supply chains, ensuring timely procurement and delivery, while leading task forces for strategic transitions. Career highlights include overseeing USG procured commodities and contributing significantly to health system strengthening in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, Global Fund, and World Bank. The expert's involvement includes project implementation and technical assistance in health sector projects, focusing on supply chain management for health products related to HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, and maternal and child health. These projects, national in scope, were primarily conducted in the Democratic Republic of Congo and involved capacity building, warehousing, distribution, and quality assurance processes.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in various sectors, including health, humanitarian aid, logistics, procurement, monitoring and evaluation, and pollution and waste management, the expert has held leadership roles such as Supply Chain Team Lead and Coordinator. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating supply chain management with public health initiatives, primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Responsibilities have included technical leadership, coordination, warehousing, distribution, and quality assurance, contributing to both national and international projects. The expert has extensive experience working in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. Their long-term involvement in the country has included managing health-related supply chain projects and collaborating with national and international partners to strengthen health systems and improve public health outcomes.

Languages and education

The expert is a native speaker of Swahili and Lingala and is fluent in English and French. They have utilized their language skills in professional settings, including in-country work in the Democratic Republic of Congo and collaboration with multilingual teams. These language competencies have supported their ability to manage international projects and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. The expert holds a Master’s degree in Global Health from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health in the USA, focusing on global supply chain policy, HIV management, and public health evaluation. They also possess a Diploma in Management, Business, and Administration from C.E.M.A Institute in the Democratic Republic of Congo, covering leadership, global logistics, and finance. Additionally, they have a Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Lubumbashi University, Democratic Republic of Congo, with studies in pharmacology, biology, and supply chain management.