Denise User
@deniseuser1
Global health advisor driving donor-funded HIV/TB/malaria programs and health systems strengthening across West and Central Africa.
CameroonWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic, results-driven global health leader with an MD, MPH, and PMP, with 8+ years designing, managing, and optimizing multi-million-dollar HIV, TB, malaria, and health systems programs across West and Central Africa.
I have led cross-functional teams of up to 45+ staff, managed $51M+ Global Fund investments, influenced national policy (co-developing Cameroon's 2020 HIV Treatment Guidelines), and delivered measurable program outcomes including 85% viral suppression and a 50% reduction in advanced HIV mortality at a major referral site.
I am committed to evidence-driven advocacy, resource mobilization, and scalable innovations (national viral load scorecard, community-led monitoring strategies) that improve access to care, strengthen governance, and maximize donor impact for vulnerable populations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
PIProvides high-level advisory support managing $51M+ Global Fund investments across Guinea, Niger, and Senegal, improving grant alignment with national health strategies and strengthening cross-country operational performance for 45+ staff.
PIDirected delivery of $51M Global Fund grants across West Africa, supervised a core team and coordinated malaria distribution reaching 1M+ beneficiaries while advancing community-led grant-making and donor compliance.
Site Project Manager / Physician
CBCHS HIV-Free Project
Oct 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years)
Oversaw care for 3,000+ PLHIV monthly, achieving 85% viral suppression and reducing advanced HIV mortality by 50%; introduced targeted testing that doubled diagnoses and developed a viral load scorecard adopted nationally.
Adult & Pediatric Care Focal
CBCHS HIV-Free Centre
Apr 2019 - Sep 2019 (5 months)
Improved pediatric HIV testing coverage and EID follow-up, implementing data-driven strategies that closed performance gaps and strengthened adherence to PMTCT guidelines.
Clinical Mentor
CBCHS HIV-Free Centre
Jul 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Mentored clinicians to support 95-95-95 targets by improving case finding, retention, and viral suppression and enabled adoption of quality improvement frameworks across supported facilities.
SIMS Supervisor Intern
CBCHS HIV-Free South West
Oct 2017 - Jun 2018 (8 months)
Conducted SIMS assessments across supported facilities in partnership with CDC Atlanta, trained health workers on IPT integration, and developed remediation plans that improved ART adherence.
House Officer
Regional & District Hospitals
Nov 2016 - Jun 2017 (7 months)
Provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care across surgery, obstetrics/gynecology, medicine and pediatrics while supporting multidisciplinary HIV care and treatment committees.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UEUniversity of Edinburgh
Master of Public Health, Public Health
2020 - 2023
Completed a Master of Public Health via distance learning as a Commonwealth Scholar, focusing on public health practice and systems strengthening.
University of Buea
Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
2011 - 2018
Completed Doctor of Medicine training with clinical rotations across surgery, obstetrics/gynecology, medicine, and pediatrics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
CameroonAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
Interested in hiring Denise?
You can contact Denise and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message DeniseFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
