Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Expert | Public Health and Epidemiology

Accomplished MEL professional with 20+ years of experience leading data-driven health programs and system-strengthening initiatives across Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Pakistan. Expertise includes immunization, disease surveillance, epidemic preparedness, public health emergency management, nutrition, and HIV/AIDS programs. Currently M&E Advisor for Resolve to Save Lives, leading the Epidemic Ready Primary Health Care (ERPHC) initiative—developing M&E frameworks, digital data systems (ODK, Power BI), and performance monitoring aligned with the National Action Plan for Health Security. Previous roles include Senior Epidemiologist, CDC Pakistan, M&E Consultant, McKing Consulting/BMGF South Sudan, and Immunization Advisor & MEL Specialist, JSI Ethiopia, contributing to national immunization systems, operational research, and digital innovations for data quality and use. Skilled in building institutional M&E capacity, designing evidence-based frameworks, promoting adaptive learning, and supporting Ministries of Health, EPHI, WHO, UNICEF, Gavi. Proficient in statistical analysis (Python, R, SPSS, STATA, Epi Info), data visualization (Tableau, Power BI), digital data collection (Kobo, ODK, Survey CTO), and applying research findings for program improvement. Experienced in preparing M&E plans, frameworks, logframes, theory of change, and managing surveys, assessments, and evaluations.