Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 28 years of experience, the expert is a Global Health, Program Management, and Policy Development Specialist. They have led both international and local health initiatives, providing technical assistance and advisory services in public health formulation, advocacy, and accountability. Demonstrating extensive project management skills, they have successfully managed multi-million-dollar public health projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery. The expert has played pivotal leadership roles in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and donor-funded programs, contributing to significant policy changes and health system strengthening across Africa. Their proven track record includes successfully drafting and negotiating proposals for major donors.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as USAID, DFID, Global Fund, UN, and EU, the expert has been deeply involved in project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building within the health sector. Their work encompasses managing public health programs, conducting evaluations, and advising on health policy and financing. The projects have been regional and national in scope, covering West, Central, and East Africa, including countries like Senegal, Nigeria, and Burkina Faso.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving the health, civil society, and NGO sectors, the expert has held senior roles such as Global Health Adviser and Consultant. They have led health system evaluations, policy development, and capacity building initiatives across West, Central, and East Africa. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes digitalization in health systems and integrating sexual and reproductive health with HIV/AIDS responses. The expert has managed multi-country projects, providing technical assistance and strategic leadership in public health, governance, and advocacy. They possess deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly in Francophone and Anglophone African regions, with significant work in Senegal, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, and Benin.

Languages and education

Previously held roles have required fluency in English and French, utilized extensively in professional settings across West, Central, and East Africa. Their language skills have been instrumental in leading multilingual teams, engaging in international networking, and facilitating high-level policy dialogues and workshops with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, international organizations, and civil society groups. Background includes positions at prestigious institutions, holding an Executive MBA in Operations Management and Project Management from Quantic School of Business and Technology, USA, a Master of Sciences in International Management of Public Services Organizations from New York University, USA, and a Master of Public Health in Health System Management in Developing Countries from Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health, USA. Additionally, they have an Advanced Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Institut Superieur de Management and a Graduate Diploma in Managing Public Health Programs in Developing Countries from Harvard School of Public Health, USA.