I am looking for remote opportunities in healthcare, healthtech and digital health, particularly across healthcare operations, programme management, implementation, service delivery and business operations. I enjoy solving operational problems, improving processes, coordinating across teams and helping organisations scale effectively.
Flexible remote working from the UAE.

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Senior Project & PMO Coordinator | UAE Local • UK Remote • US/EU Fully Remote | UK Passport | Expert in Cross-Border Project Delivery, Healthcare
What I'm looking for
I am an international Project Manager and Operations Coordinator (PRINCE2 & APM certified) with over 8 years of experience spearheading delivery, governance, and compliance across highly regulated global sectors. My portfolio spans major initiatives for European health-tech providers, public sector bodies, environmental agencies, and international NGOs.
As an established Independent Contractor, I specialise in agile, project-based deployments—stepping into fast-paced corporate and regulated environments to rapidly coordinate cross-border compliance, PMO frameworks, and operational rollouts.
My core strength lies in cross-border execution. I excel at managing multi-country stakeholder workflows, navigating complex international compliance frameworks, and driving large-scale project lifecycles across diverse cultures and technical environments.
Core Competencies: End-to-End Project Management | Global PMO Setup & Governance | Risk & RAID Mitigation | International Compliance & Credentialling | Cross-Functional & Multicultural Leadership.
I partner with global, US, and European companies looking for an elite, autonomous delivery specialist to scale operations without geographical borders.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Global Provider Network Credentialling Specialist
Optum
Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 (2 months)
Contributed to an international PMO team building and scaling a medical provider network across 40+ countries. Spearheaded credentialling verification for international physicians and clinics in alignment with US Veterans Benefits Association standards.
Independent Contractor – Project & Operations Coordination
Self Employed
Aug 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 4 months)
Delivered contract roles across healthcare, NGO, consultancy, and operational environments, supporting onboarding, compliance coordination, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery across international teams.
PMO Coordinator
NWS Strategic
Mar 2024 - Aug 2024 (5 months)
Maintained RAID logs, compliance trackers, and reporting dashboards across multiple global workstreams. Coordinated onboarding and mobilization documentation for international personnel and monitored progress against timelines.
Project Coordinator
Emirates Nature WWF
Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (3 months)
Coordinated multi-stakeholder activities, managed documentation, and supported leadership reporting through accurate tracking of actions and deliverables across a large-scale international programme.
Senior IT Project Coordinator
Orion Health
Aug 2022 - Feb 2023 (6 months)
Coordinated clinical and technical stakeholders during healthcare system implementation projects across multiple international sites. Supported onboarding and training coordination for healthcare users, ensuring readiness and compliance with operational processes.
Environmental Public Health Scientist
UK Health Security Agency
Oct 2021 - Mar 2022 (5 months)
Operated within a highly regulated public health environment supporting operational coordination and resource planning. Reviewed environmental permit and impact assessment documentation and contributed to evidence-based public health advice.
Project and Contract Support Officer
Environment Agency
Oct 2016 - Oct 2021 (5 years)
Coordinated project documentation, compliance processes, governance records, and operational reporting activities. Successfully led and delivered a national training rollout to over 3,000 staff on time and within budget.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Imperial College London
Master of Science, Environment Health Technology
2014 - 2015
Pursued a Master of Science in Environment Health Technology at Imperial College London from September 2014 to August 2015.
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
2005 - 2009
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the Federal University of Technology Owerri from January 2005 to June 2009.
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