Lesotho – MCC - Digital Health Companct
The Lesotho Digital Health Compact is a 5 year program aiming to profoundly transform the Primary Healthcare System by improving and innovating the digital healthcare infrastructure of the country.. It aims to enhance interoperability among health management information systems (HMIS), integrating tools such as electronic medical records (EMR), laboratory and pharmacy systems, and a digital referral system. This initiative emphasizes improving data exchange to support primary health care (PHC) and gender-based violence (GBV) services while enhancing financial management at the district level.
Key activities include assessments of existing digital health infrastructure, implementing secure systems for data sharing, and capacity building for local staff. The project plans to establish a robust architecture for an interoperable HMIS ecosystem, incorporating user-friendly data analytics and reporting features. It also supports the design and deployment of training programs for health workers and IT staff to ensure sustainable system use. Integration of private-sector health data and improved connectivity. The initiative seeks to achieve improved health outcomes and efficiency in health service delivery.
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Pre Project Management, Project and Consortium SetUp, Project Strategy, Bid Management, Negotiations, Start-Up,
https://www.mcc.gov/blog/entry/blog-121123-digital-health-lesotho/
Tonga – ADB – Implementation of the National Health Information System
The digital health project in Tonga focused on implementing a unified Health Information System (HIS) to streamline patient data management across the country's healthcare facilities. This system enables healthcare providers to access, update, and share longitudinal health records, integrating existing tools such as pharmacy inventory management (mSupply) and digital imaging (Voyager PACS). It also supports offline access for mobile clinics, synchronizing data when connectivity is restored, and facilitates data integration with DHIS2 for anonymized reporting.
Key functionalities include admission, discharge, and transfer (ADT) management, either by integrating or replacing the existing WebPAS system. The project emphasized change management, training, and familiarizing healthcare workers with the transition from paper-based workflows to electronic systems. Services provided included centralizing IT infrastructure in a National Data Center, implementing interoperability standards like HL7 and SNOMED CT, and conducting data migration with deduplication. Additional efforts involved standardizing protocols, improving public health insights through unified reporting, and promoting interoperability to enhance healthcare delivery in Tonga's unique island structure.
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Pre Project Management, Project and Consortium SetUp, Project Strategy, Bid Management, Negotiations, Start-Up,
Haiti - Medical and technical services in a container hospital, in Saint Louis du Nord, Haiti
The Austrian-Haitian Community Hospital provided extensive services to support healthcare delivery in Haiti after the devastating 2010 earthquake. It was initially established as an emergency hospital and later transitioned into a mother-and-child facility, equipped with additional medical resources. The hospital benefited from the deployment of international medical experts in gynecology, surgery, and anesthesia, who offered specialized care, managed surgical interventions, and provided training for local medical, nursing, and technical staff. Key services included the installation, maintenance, and support of medical facilities, including containerized hospitals under challenging conditions. The hospital implemented and maintained biomedical and MEP equipment, established a quality management system, and provided technical support for hospital operations. Training programs for local personnel were a major focus, ensuring sustainable technical and medical expertise within the community. The team also managed the overall transition of operations to a fully local team, ensuring long-term continuity of care and hospital management.
Role:Technical Project Manager, Expert Sourcing and Deployment, Project Set Up
Sustainable support for the community hospital in St Louis du Nord | Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung
Eswatini - World Bank - Technical Assistance to Conduct Biomed Equipment Assessment and Produce a Biomedical Equipment Strategy Plan
The project titled "Technical Assistance to Conduct Biomed Equipment Assessment and Produce a Biomedical Equipment Strategy Plan" was conducted in Eswatini, funded by the World Bank and completed in 2022. It aimed to strengthen the health system to enhance service coverage and care quality, focusing on three components: health service delivery, community demand for health services, and strengthening the Ministry of Health's capacity. A situational analysis of the Biomedical Engineering Unit was conducted, followed by the development of a 5-year strategic plan with clear objectives, performance measures, and an implementation budget. The plan also included technical guidelines for equipment procurement, installation, and maintenance. Updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for biomedical engineering were created, supported by research and analysis. Staffing norms were reviewed and designed in collaboration with the Human Resource Unit, considering regional needs and clinic support. Lastly, a training plan was developed to enhance the skills of biomedical technical staff, focusing on critical equipment.
| Project Manager, Project Set Up incl. Experts and Partners, |
Rwanda – African Development Bank - Strategic Plan for East Africa’s Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Engineering and E-Health (CEBE)
The East African Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Engineering and eHealth (CEBE) is a collaborative initiative between the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the East African Community (EAC). The project aims to strengthen regional capacity in Biomedical Engineering, eHealth, and Rehabilitation and Mobility Science (RMS). Its mission is to produce skilled professionals, enhance health technologies, and foster innovation in digital health and home-grown technology solutions. A strategic plan was developed to ensure CEBE fulfills its mandate and sustains its operations beyond project funding. Key outputs included a six-year strategic plan, a comprehensive business plan, and strategies for communication and capacity building. These efforts are designed to address regional needs, improve health systems, and establish a foundation for long-term innovation. The project was implemented in partnership with the University of Rwanda and spanned 2021 to 2023.
Project Manager, Project Set Up incl. Experts and Partners,
Central Asia – Asian Development Bank - Addressing Health Threats in Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Countries and the Caucasus
The project aimed to enhance health system capacities in Central Asian and Caucasus countries through innovative digital health solutions. It supported policy dialogues with governments to address health challenges, focusing on COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. The work involved assessing digital health infrastructure, identifying innovative solutions, and facilitating their deployment by customizing them for local contexts. The initiative also emphasized developing a repository of sustainable, open-source solutions and fostering health system integration for long-term viability. Key deliverables included enhancing pandemic response, developing regional health cooperation strategies, and supporting the implementation of pilot projects. Capacity-building activities included crafting challenge statements for open innovation contests and preparing governments to adopt and evaluate solutions. This comprehensive approach aimed to strengthen regional health systems and improve preparedness for future health threats.
Project Set Up, Expert Bid Management, Sourcing, Partner management, Contract Management, Scope Extension, Backstopping,
Gabon – Ministry of Health - Management, maintenance and training in 6 regional hospitals and 4 University hospitals
This 15 years project in Gabon has supported 10 regional and central hospitals (with a total of 1,483 beds) in achieving high-quality operational management. The hospitals, with capacities ranging from 80 to 400 beds, collectively handle over 351,950 outpatient visits, 253,208 inpatient admissions, and 18,410 births annually.
The initiative provided comprehensive services including operational management (medical, nursing, and financial), training of local staff, technical management (maintenance and supply chain of spare parts), turn-key implementation, and project management. Key expert teams, consisting of hospital managers, chief medical officers, technical directors, training specialists, and biomedical technicians, were deployed across the hospitals. A centralized project management office ensured efficient coordination, supply chain management, and maintenance contract oversight.
The project focused on achieving cost control, transparency, and professional financial and administrative management while fostering collaboration with local staff. It improved facility management and maintenance, optimized the supply chain for spare parts, and implemented training programs for hospital staff to enhance quality and efficiency.
The results included sustainable improvements, such as know-how transfer, specialist training for medical staff, medical exchange with international experts, faster response times for equipment breakdowns, and extended biomedical equipment lifecycles. This long-term partnership has strengthened healthcare delivery in Gabon through mutual trust, professionalism, and operational excellence.
Role: Project Management, Backstopping, Key Account, Hospital Management, Supply Chaing Management,