Key Skills and Expertise

Bringing over 30 years of experience in health system strengthening, policy development, and project management, the expert has led international health initiatives and developed national health policies. Career highlights include managing multi-million euro projects and holding leadership roles in organizations such as WHO, UNICEF, and the European Commission. Key skills encompass strategic planning, financial management, and capacity building across regions including Afghanistan, Uganda, and Moldova.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with WHO, UNICEF, the European Commission, Belgian Development Agency, Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency, and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in health sector projects across regions such as Afghanistan, Uganda, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Moldova.

Sectors and Geographic Focus

Worked across diverse projects involving health, social development, and program management sectors. Previously held roles such as Senior Health Programme Specialist, Consultant, and Team Leader. The expert possesses interdisciplinary expertise in health system strengthening, policy development, and project management, with a focus on integrating health services and improving healthcare delivery in regions including Afghanistan, Uganda, and Moldova.

The expert has extensive geographic experience in Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Romania, Tajikistan, Uganda, and Uzbekistan. They possess deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in health system strengthening and policy development. Their work includes long-term assignments and recurring involvement in these regions, contributing to regional development and international cooperation projects.

Languages and Education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in Romanian, Russian, and English, with excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. They have good reading skills and basic speaking and writing abilities in French. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams across various regions.

The expert holds a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from The Centre for Financial and Management Studies, University of London, UK. They also obtained a Master of Public Health from The Joseph H. and Belle R. Braun Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Israel. Additionally, they completed a Certificate of Clinical Training Program in Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology and a Medicinae Doctor degree specializing in Paediatrics from the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova.