Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 39 years of experience in public health, the expert specializes in epidemiology, nutrition, immunization, and infectious diseases. Key skills include managing large-scale health programs, stakeholder management, and proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Responsibilities have included managing multi-million-dollar projects ranging from $3 million to $95 million in Asia and Africa. Career highlights include collaborating with organizations like WHO and UNICEF, authoring over 30 publications, and leading initiatives to mitigate diseases such as COVID-19, Cholera, and Polio.

Project experience and donor exposure.

With a background in working with international donors, the expert has collaborated with the CDC, USAID, WHO, UNICEF, World Bank, Rotary International, and the Gates Foundation. Experience includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building within the health sector, focusing on immunization and disease eradication. Projects have been conducted on both regional and national scales, addressing areas like COVID-19, Cholera, and Polio mitigation, across various geographic locations in Asia and Africa.

Sectors and geographic focus.

Worked across diverse sectors including health, monitoring and evaluation, urban development, water and sanitation, and disaster reduction. Previously held roles such as Chief of Party, Program Director, and Technical Advisor, with responsibilities in project management and stakeholder coordination. The expert possesses cross-cutting expertise in integrating digital tools and artificial intelligence into health initiatives. The geographic scope of work spans regional and country-specific projects in Asia and Africa, focusing on strengthening health systems and managing large-scale public health programs. Extensive geographic experience includes countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Senegal, South Sudan, Uganda, USA, Uzbekistan, and Zimbabwe, with long-term assignments and a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education.

The expert is fluent in English, utilizing this language extensively in professional settings, including collaborations with international organizations and participation in multilingual teams. The language competence has been applied in various contexts, such as project management and coordination with global partners across different countries. Educational background includes a Ph.D. in Health Care Administration and a Master in Public Health from Atlantic International University, USA. Additional qualifications encompass a Master of Public Health from the University of Liverpool, UK, and a Master of Science in Nutrition from University College Dublin, Ireland. The expert also completed a General Management Program at Harvard Business School, USA, and a Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence at the McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin, USA. Other credentials include a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Sylhet Medical College, Bangladesh.