Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 31 years of experience in health and program management, the expert has developed extensive expertise in public health issues affecting low and middle-income countries. With a background in project cycle management, she excels in design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Her technical expertise in HIV/AIDS is complemented by strong skills in partnership development with international agencies. Career highlights include leading projects across Africa and Europe, managing teams, and securing funding for initiatives aimed at strengthening health systems and developing health policies. Responsibilities have included directing projects and providing consultancy services, resulting in significant improvements in health program outcomes.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the European Union, the World Bank, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Her involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations in health sector initiatives. She has contributed to projects like strengthening regional hospitals in Mali, supporting routine immunization in Nigeria, and developing HIV/AIDS policies in South Africa. These projects have been both national and regional in scope, involving countries like Ukraine, Cameroon, and Mali, where she has applied her expertise to achieve impactful results.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in the health sector, focusing on public health, HIV/AIDS, and health systems strengthening. Previously held roles such as Public Health Consultant, Project Director, and Team Leader, managing international and national health projects. Her interdisciplinary knowledge includes project cycle management and partnership development with international agencies. She has worked regionally across Africa, Europe, and Asia, implementing health initiatives in countries such as France, Ukraine, and Cameroon. Her expertise extends to capacity building, policy development, and evaluation in health and humanitarian contexts. Her assignments have included long-term roles and consultancy in countries like Ukraine and Cameroon, where she has engaged with local governance and cultural dynamics to implement effective health strategies.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native French speaker and fluent in English, demonstrating proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. She has utilized these language skills extensively in international settings, engaging with multilingual teams and conducting project work across various countries. Her ability to communicate effectively in both languages has facilitated collaboration with international agencies and partners in diverse health and development projects. She also possesses a basic understanding of Spanish. Her educational background includes a Medical Doctor degree and a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and World Health from the University Pierre and Marie Curie, France. She also earned a Master of Science in Public Health in Developing Countries from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK. Additionally, she obtained a University Diploma in Statistical Methods from the Centre d’Enseignement de la Statistique Appliquée à la Médecine et à la biologie Médicale, France. She completed a Certificat in Applied Epidemiology at the EHESP French School of Public Health and participated in a MOOC on Ebola at the Université de Genève, Switzerland.