Kawahya Tizhe - Public Health Expert for Readiness

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Geneva, Switzerland

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Experience

Jun 2026 - Present

4 months

Public Health Expert - Contract

Mercor

Contributed to Project Atlas as a domain expert supporting the design of realistic, long-horizon professional tasks for AI agent evaluation. Developed complex, public health-relevant workflows that test an AI agent's ability to navigate ambiguous prompts, synthesise information across distributed files and systems, manage multi-step dependencies, handle errors, and produce high-quality professional deliverables.
Applied public health expertise to design task scenarios involving emergency preparedness, operational readiness, health systems strengthening, risk assessment, surveillance, and policy-oriented decision-making. Responsibilities included creating task prompts, golden solutions, rubrics, and evaluation criteria aligned with real-world professional standards. At the same time, ensuring outputs were action-focused, ethically grounded, and suitable for assessing advanced AI performance in realistic organisational environments.

Dec 2022 - Present

3 years 10 months

Geneva, Switzerland

Internal Medicine Resident

Hopital de la Tour

Reviewed and discussed inpatient cases, applying clinical reasoning to develop differential diagnoses, formulate evidence-based management plans, prescribe treatments, and determine appropriate diagnostic investigations.
Supported patient care in the Emergency Department through triage, initial clinical assessment, prioritisation of acute presentations, and multidisciplinary coordination to optimise patient flow and timely interventions.
Coordinated and interpreted diagnostic investigations, including laboratory and imaging studies, integrating findings into clinical decision-making while ensuring comprehensive documentation and effective clinical handovers throughout hospitalisation.
Participated in ongoing patient evaluation, monitoring treatment response, reassessing management plans as clinical conditions evolved, and contributing to discharge planning, discharge summaries, and continuity of care through appropriate follow-up arrangements.

Jul 2021 - Dec 2025

4 years 6 months

Geneva, Switzerland

Operational Readiness and Country Readiness Strengthening Specialist / Member, Incident Management Support Team (IMST)

World Health Organization (WHO)

Led the end-to-end design and deployment of an AI-enabled Readiness Intelligence Tool across five pilot countries, translating epidemiological, climate, fragility and health-system data into actionable risk insights and readiness recommendations.
Co-designed a multi-partner digital intelligence platform integrating surveillance and outbreak data to support strategic decision-making, prioritisation and operational planning for high-risk countries.
Defined user requirements, data flows, governance arrangements and interoperability standards with regional offices, country teams and technical partners to enable scalable platform adoption.
Integrated AI-enabled readiness insights into decision workflows, including situation reporting, early action triggers, risk prioritisation and operational planning.
Advised country and regional stakeholders on anticipatory action, scenario planning, surge readiness and pre-positioning strategies, aligning analytics outputs with national response priorities and partner investments.
Produced strategic analysis and technical products that helped senior stakeholders prioritise hazards, countries, operational actions and funding needs in complex emergency contexts.

Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

6 months

Geneva, Switzerland

Technical Consultant

World Health Organization Department of Health and Migration

Reviewed and synthesised 108+ National Vaccine Deployment Plans for COVID-19, generating strategic recommendations for governments and regional teams on delivery readiness, equity and implementation gaps.
Produced policy reports, executive briefings and stakeholder materials for WHO senior leadership and partners including Gavi, IOM, IFRC and UNHCR, translating complex public-health and access issues into actionable policy and programme priorities.
Developed country profiles, evidence syntheses and decision-support products that informed advocacy, programme design, partner coordination and funding discussions.
Coordinated across multilateral partners and Member States on health equity, inclusion and migration-sensitive service delivery, supporting alignment of policy, operations and partner engagement.
Managed the donor Multi-Partner Trust Fund platform on behalf of WHO as co-chair, strengthening reporting transparency, stakeholder communication and multi-partner coordination.

Feb 2019 - Present

7 years 8 months

Baltimore, United States

Senior Research Fellow - Global Health, Climate, Food Security and Surveillance

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Directed a portfolio of research and implementation initiatives at the intersection of global health, climate, food security, surveillance and AI-enabled decision support.
Co-led the design and prototyping of an AI-supported Readiness Intelligence Tool, combining climate, mobility, agriculture and health data to generate early-warning signals and operational readiness insights.
Produced policy briefs, technical reports and peer-reviewed outputs translating advanced analytics into practical recommendations for decision-makers in low-resource and fragile settings.
Worked with multidisciplinary stakeholders to connect data, analytics and operational planning, strengthening early action and readiness approaches in complex environments.
Helped shape evidence and implementation approaches demonstrating how AI-enhanced surveillance and readiness intelligence can improve prioritisation, preparedness and response decision-making.

Aug 2018 - Feb 2019

7 months

Geneva, Switzerland

Technical Consultant - Fragile, Conflict-Affected and Vulnerable Settings (FCV)

World Health Organization

Supported HQ-led strategic planning and operational response design for fragile and conflict-affected countries, including Venezuela, Nigeria and Bangladesh.
Led data analysis, forecasting and microplanning for Lassa Fever and Yellow Fever responses, linking epidemiological evidence to budgeting, vaccine deployment and operational decision-making.
Contributed to frameworks for integrating UHC and emergency operations, helping align surveillance, service delivery and health-systems priorities in complex settings.
Developed project proposals, technical concept notes and resource mobilisation materials that supported successful funding requests, including CERF and Gavi-linked grants.
Worked across technical and operational teams to translate field needs into structured plans, priorities and implementation actions for FCV country contexts.

Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

10 months

Baltimore, United States

Graduate Assistant

Center for AIDS Research, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Supported development and optimisation of health data and reporting systems for HIV, TB and malaria programmes, contributing to stronger visibility, monitoring and decision-making.
Conducted data quality reviews, performance reporting and analytics support for donor-facing programme management and monitoring requirements.
Coordinated with Global Fund country teams and Country Coordination Mechanisms to align data processes, reporting structures and grant-related information needs.
Contributed to projects involving disease surveillance and data systems, building practical experience in health informatics, system integration and performance measurement.
Strengthened programme teams' ability to use routine data for planning, reporting and accountability across donor-supported health initiatives.

Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

10 months

Baltimore, United States

Research Assistant, PACTE-VIH Programme

Center for Public Health and Human Rights, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Supported a multi-country research programme on HIV treatment adherence and counselling models across West and Central Africa.
Contributed to evidence synthesis, literature review, data collection and analysis, supporting publication development and policy-relevant outputs.
Supported the preparation of technical reports, manuscripts and briefing materials for academic and programme audiences.
Supported documentation and evidence reviews relevant to vaccine deployment, service delivery and broader health-system performance.
Built experience in translating research findings into structured outputs for policy and programme use.

May 2016 - Jun 2017

1 year 2 months

Ado, Nigeria

Medical Officer

Mararaba-Gurku Medical Centre

Managed clinical care delivery across emergency and infectious disease services, contributing to operational efficiency and quality of care.
Worked with multidisciplinary teams to improve continuity of care, case management and service responsiveness in a resource-constrained setting.

Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

1 year 1 month

Abuja, Nigeria

Medical Officer

University of Abuja Teaching Hospital

Delivered hospital-based clinical care across multidisciplinary teams in a tertiary-care environment.
Strengthened practical knowledge of health-system operations, clinical workflows and service delivery in regulated healthcare settings.

Feb 2009 - Jan 2010

1 year

Abuja, Nigeria

Medical Internship

National Hospital

Completed rotating internship across major clinical departments in a national referral hospital.
Built foundational experience in clinical practice, patient management and multidisciplinary teamwork

Dec 2008 - Jan 2011

2 years 2 months

Abuja, Nigeria

Project Manager

Nigerian Ministry of Health

Managed national and partner-facing programmes in HIV prevention, treatment and care in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, NACA and international stakeholders.
Coordinated implementation of ART services, community outreach and adherence support, improving programme delivery in high-burden settings.
Served as liaison within the Office of the Honourable Minister of Health, supporting alignment across government priorities, partner coordination and programme execution.
Led training and stakeholder engagement on HIV/TB co-infection management, strengthening provider capacity and programme effectiveness.
Oversaw performance monitoring, data analysis and reporting, using evidence to inform programme adjustments and donor dialogue.

Sep 2008 - Jan 2011

2 years 5 months

Nigeria

Project Coordinator - International Cancer Week and World Cancer Day Campaign

Nigerian Medical Association / Ministry of Health

Coordinated large-scale, multi-stakeholder public-health campaigns in partnership with the Nigerian Medical Association and Ministry of Health.
Led planning and delivery of awareness, advocacy and engagement activities focused on early detection, screening and access to cancer care.
Managed collaboration across professional associations, civil society and media stakeholders to increase campaign reach and policy visibility.
Supported development of public-facing messaging, outreach materials and implementation plans across multiple states.
Built practical experience in cross-sector coordination, stakeholder mobilisation and programme execution at scale.

Aug 2008 - Jul 2014

6 years

Nigeria

Advocate and Trainer of Trainers (TOT) - Reproductive Health and Rights

Ipas, in collaboration with the African Union

Led advocacy, training and stakeholder engagement initiatives on reproductive health and rights, working with health professionals, policymakers and civil society actors.
Designed and delivered capacity-building programmes for providers and trainers, supporting service readiness and improved access to care.
Contributed to regional policy dialogue on women's rights, legal reform and health-system barriers, including advocacy linked to the CEDAW Bill and African Union processes.
Worked across institutional and community stakeholders to support policy uptake, systems change and implementation of sensitive health programmes.
Built strong experience in training design, stakeholder influence and change-oriented programme delivery.

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Experienced in Healthcare, Government and Administration, and Agriculture.

Healthcare

Government and Administration

Agriculture

Business area experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Operations, Research and Development, Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

Strategy

Operations

Research and Development

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Product Development

Skills

Project Management
Digital Transformation And Operating Model Design
Ai Strategy And Use-Case Identification
Global Health Governance
Public Health
Health Diplomacy
Emergency Preparedness And Response
Risk Assessment And Risk Analysis
Strategic Planning
Multilateral Negotiations
Organizational And Planning Skills
Monitoring And Evaluation (M&E)
Ai-Enabled Decision Support And Intelligence Platforms
Ai Governance, Risk And Responsible Ai
Stakeholder Engagement And Executive Advisory
Business Case Development And Value Realisation
Transformation Roadmaps And Implementation Planning
Cross-Functional Programme Leadership
Data Analytics, Surveillance And Readiness Intelligence
Multi-Partner Coordination And Alliance Management
Healthcare, Public Sector And Regulated Environments
Nist Ai Risk Management Framework (Rmf)
Iso/Iec 42001
Eu Ai Act
Oecd Ai Principles
Prompt Engineering
Ai Use Case Prioritization
Risk Registers
Monte Carlo Simulation
Proof Of Concept (Poc) Planning
Roadmapping
Kpi And Dashboard Development
Surveillance Data Analysis
Health Intelligence Platforms
Data Quality Review
Strategic Briefing Development
Policy Analysis

Languages

English

Native

Hausa

Native

French

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2020 - Sep 2022

Institut de Hautes Études Internationales et du Développement (IHEID)

Master in Anthropology and Sociology of Development · Anthropology and Sociology of Development · Geneva, Switzerland

Jul 2017 - May 2018

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Master of Public Health · Public Health · Baltimore, United States

Feb 2006 - Dec 2014

University of Maiduguri

Doctor of Medicine · Medicine · Maiduguri, Nigeria

Certifications & licenses

Certified AI Governance Professional

Swiss Cyber Institute

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Healthcare 17 y

Avg length 2 y 3 m

Longest experience 7 y 7 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 3 (Nigeria, Switzerland, United States)

Primary country Nigeria

Expertise

Recent roles Public Health Expert - Contract, Internal Medicine Resident, Operational Readiness and Country Readiness Strengthening Specialist / Member, Incident Management Support Team (IMST)

Main industries Healthcare, Government and Administration, Agriculture

Main business areas Strategy, Operations, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Member since

August 2026

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Kawahya is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Kawahya speaks the following languages: English (Native), Hausa (Native), French (Intermediate).

Kawahya has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Kawahya has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Kawahya may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Kawahya would be well-suited for roles such as: Public Health Expert - Contract, Internal Medicine Resident, Operational Readiness and Country Readiness Strengthening Specialist / Member, Incident Management Support Team (IMST).

Kawahya's most recent position is Public Health Expert - Contract at Mercor.

In recent years, Kawahya has worked for Mercor, Hopital de la Tour, World Health Organization (WHO), and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Kawahya is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Government and Administration, and Agriculture.

Kawahya is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Operations, and Research and Development. Kawahya also has some experience in Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

Kawahya has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Agriculture, and Government and Administration.

Kawahya has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development, Strategy, and Information Technology.

Kawahya holds a Doctorate in Medicine from University of Maiduguri, a Master in Anthropology and Sociology of Development from Institut de Hautes Études Internationales et du Développement (IHEID) and a Master in Public Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Kawahya has 1 certificate: Certified AI Governance Professional.

Kawahya is immediately available for suitable projects.

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