Positively impact the health of vulnerable populations through contributions to continuous improvements in health systems management, leadership and, state-of-the-art technical knowledge. I have a sound understanding of priority public health issues in the developing world. I am skilled in program design, strategic planning, implementation management including community mobilization and development of change ideas to improve facility and community level health services. I have long experience in negotiating and engaging with Ministries of Health, bilateral missions and multilateral donors in sub-Saharan Africa. I have a good track record and experience in the management of complex projects and in working with partner institutions (public and private) in maternal and child health, nutrition, infectious diseases and HIV/AIDS. I bring experience in organization and institutional capacity development with strong interpersonal and leadership skills in leading teams to enhance productivity.
Objective:
Apply health systems management, leadership and, state-of-the-art technical knowledge to improve the status of vulnerable populations in the developing world. I have a good understanding of the political, socioeconomic, cultural factors influencing the management of international development assistance. Fully conversant with managerial and organizational factors influencing project management and implementation. Experienced leader in management of health program. Served in senior leadership capacities for a major bilateral donor and development partner NGOs. Field experience and expertise comes from working and collaborating with Ministries of Health and development partners in East, Central and southern Africa. Energetic and innovative thinker with a proven track record of managing programs that have produced results. Key areas of interest: maternal and child health- malaria, immunization, nutrition, OVCs, Community mobilization