Samuel Ohouo Brou

Supported health strategy development, governance, and quality improvement processes. Coordinated the validation of the National Health Development Plan 2024-2030 and pre-validation of the 2024 State of the Health Sector Report. Contributed to HRH management, produced and disseminated Health Accounts, and analyzed health financing systems using the HFPM. Strengthened coordination between the Minis

Collaborated with Gavi and the Ministry of Health to define project objectives and ensure strategic alignment. Conducted an in-depth organizational assessment of the EPI/PMU structure and developed action plans with performance indicators. Supported strategic data use, resolved vaccine management issues, and strengthened collaboration with Civil Society Organizations. Oversaw fund management, esta

Provided technical support for the implementation and monitoring of the National Health Plan 2021-2025 and facilitated development cooperation among partners. Contributed to the establishment of a national HRH observatory and the compilation of health professional accounts. Supported the creation of a geolocalized database of healthcare facilities and contributed to the analysis of national health

Provided technical assistance to the National RMNCAH programme and Health Districts, focusing on Maternal, Perinatal Deaths Surveillance and Response (MPDSR). Supported the Ministry of Health in addressing inequities and ensuring universal health coverage for comprehensive sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health care. Contributed to strengthening health systems to respond to the needs o

Oversaw and coordinated health financing initiatives for KPMG's regional office, maintaining effective communication with Ministry of Health teams. Developed strategies to reduce financial gaps and addressed budgetary needs in the health sector. Supported resource mobilization efforts and coordinated the implementation of the Ministry of Health's Fiduciary Management Unit. Prepared detailed techni

Monitored and evaluated the implementation of the National Health Plan and supervised the USD 35 million Performance-Based Financing (PBF) project. Served as the focal point for SDG 3, coordinating indicators and drafting the implementation report. Strengthened partnerships with bilateral and multilateral partners and facilitated discussions with the African Development Bank. Contributed to the de

Organized and facilitated national Health Financing Dialogues in Benin, Burkina Faso, and Côte d’Ivoire to address health budget allocation, management, and efficiency. Facilitated the National Health Financing Dialogue in Benin and drafted the road map for the National Health Financing Strategy. Designed and launched the National Health Financing Platform and related Technical Working Groups.

Served as Activity Manager, providing technical support for developing and finalizing a Performance-Based Financing (PBF) model for health services. Led and coordinated the drafting of the Anti-Retroviral Treatment Costing study, used to advocate for increased national funding for HIV/AIDS. Contributed to the design and finalization of the annual PEPFAR/USAID COP elaboration and the National PBF S

Coordinated the elaboration and adoption of the first National Performance-Based Financing (PBF) Strategy and served as MDG 4 Focal Point. Led reflection on future health needs and proposed strategic orientations and operational measures. Managed the development and implementation of the PBF strategy and coordinated the development of public investment projects. Contributed to the design and imple

Obtained a DESS (Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées) in Health Economics. The program involved advanced coursework and research, culminating in a thesis analyzing the funding of the National Reproductive Health Program.

Completed a Health Economics Internship focused on program funding analysis. Conducted a detailed analysis of the funding mechanisms for the National Reproductive Health Program covering the period 2000-2005.

Earned a Medical Degree (MD) after completing an eleven-year program. Studied foundational medical sciences, clinical practices, and public health principles.