Key skills and expertise

With 34 years of experience in the health, education, and humanitarian aid sectors, the expert has demonstrated extensive expertise in project implementation and capacity building across multiple countries. Career highlights include significant advancements in health supply chain management and leadership roles in developing frameworks for pharmaceutical management. The expert has authored numerous publications and led international workshops, showcasing the ability to drive impactful results and influence global health initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with USAID on the MTaPS Program, focusing on strengthening pharmaceutical systems and managing conflicts of interest. Responsibilities have included leveraging local private sector capabilities in public health supply chains through technical assistance and capacity building. The scope of these projects spans regional and national levels, with activities conducted in various African and Pacific countries.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors, including civil society, NGOs, education, health, humanitarian aid, training, human resources, and decentralization and local development. Previously held roles involving project implementation, capacity building, and technical assistance. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes health supply chain management and workforce development. Geographic experience covers regional and country-specific projects in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, contributing to significant advancements in these sectors. The expert has worked in over 30 countries, including Australia, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Fiji, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Micronesia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Senegal, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, and Zambia. This extensive experience provides deep familiarity with regional development issues and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Proficient in English, the expert has utilized this language extensively in professional work across diverse international settings. Language competence has supported collaboration in multilingual teams and facilitated effective communication in various countries during project implementations and international conferences.