Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 34 years of experience in public health, the expert specializes in program management, disease surveillance, epidemic response, and health financing. Career highlights include leading international projects funded by USAID, UNICEF, and the World Bank, with a focus on capacity building and health system strengthening. The expert has successfully managed regional projects for ECOWAS member states, established Centers for Epidemic Surveillance, and enhanced health outcomes through strategic planning and policy development. Responsibilities have included overseeing technical teams and ensuring high-quality project implementation and reporting.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID, UNICEF, the World Bank, and the Global Funds. Worked across diverse projects involving project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in the health sector. The scope of work has been both regional and national, covering areas like disease surveillance, reproductive health, and health system strengthening. Geographic locations of involvement include West Africa, with specific projects in Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Tunisia, Benin, and Mauritania.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in public health, health financing, and capacity development, the expert has held roles such as project manager, senior consultant, and technical advisor. Responsibilities have included program design, implementation, and evaluation. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise encompasses health system strengthening and disease surveillance. The geographic scope of work is primarily regional, focusing on West Africa, where initiatives have been led for organizations like WAHO and collaborations with international donors have improved health outcomes. Extensive geographic experience includes working in countries such as Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, Tunisia, Mauritania, and Cameroon, gaining deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and French, utilizing these languages in diverse professional contexts, including international and regional health projects. Collaboration with multilingual teams and interaction with stakeholders in various countries have enhanced communication and project implementation across language barriers. The expert holds a Master of Public Health from Emory University, USA, and a Doctorate in Medicine from the Catholic Medical University of Lille, France. Additionally, a Master's in Business Administration from the Institute of Business and Administration of Lille II, France, and a Tropical Disease & Public Health Degree from the University of Paris VI, France, further bolster the expert's qualifications.