ALFRED TWAGIRAMUNGU
Mokolo,Cameroon
Summary
Strategic, impact-driven public health leader, and medical doctor with over 15 years of expertise orchestrating high-stakes humanitarian interventions across Africa. Proven ability to mobilize multi-million-dollar health, nutrition, and protection programs under crisis conditions, including epidemic responses, and refugee support. Distinguished by a unique blend of clinical excellence, emergency coordination, budget stewardship, and policy development, with a reputation for fostering resilient health systems, and elevating global health standards. Bilingual in English and French.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Coordinator
International Medical Corps – Cameroon
01.2022 - Current
- Directed emergency and development programs valued at $5M+ annually, delivering life-saving health services to 100,000+ beneficiaries in conflict-affected regions.
- Championed cross-sector synergy, driving cohesion between health, WASH, nutrition, and protection initiatives while ensuring compliance with donor standards.
- Built strategic partnerships with UN agencies, INGOs, and local governments, securing program sustainability and regional influence.
Medical Coordinator & Field Coordinator
International Medical Corps – DR Congo
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Orchestrated multi-epidemic responses, including halting the 11th Ebola outbreak, through rapid deployment and operational leadership.
- Authored institutional Standard Operating Procedures for IMC, institutionalizing best practices across international operations.
- Secured multi-year donor commitments via meticulous budget oversight, performance reporting, and outcome-driven project execution.
Family Planning & Adolescent SRH Team Leader
Jhpiego/MCSP Rwanda – USAID Project
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Engineered Rwanda’s national FP/ASRH framework, influencing policy and service delivery across 10 districts, 12 hospitals, and 159 health centers.
- Spearheaded scientific knowledge-sharing, achieving an unprecedented 82% acceptance rate for abstracts at ICFP.
- Trained and empowered over 12,000 community health workers, driving nationwide reproductive health outcomes.
Medical Doctor, AU-ASEOWA Mission
African Union – Liberia
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Led frontline medical operations during West Africa's Ebola crisis, directly contributing to Liberia’s return to health service stability.
- Managed clinical teams and psychosocial support units, ensuring comprehensive patient care amid epidemic conditions.
Director, Bushenge District Hospital
Ministry of Health – Rwanda
12.2006 - 06.2012
- Governed a hospital and its network serving 215,000+ citizens, delivering strategic leadership in resource management, HR, and clinical excellence.
- Achieved measurable health system improvements: increased immunization coverage, reduced maternal mortality, and enhanced HIV program outcomes.
Education
Master’s Degree - Public Health (MPH)
National University of Rwanda – School of Public Health
Rwanda01.2010
Bachelor - General Medicine
National University of Rwanda – Faculty of Medicine
Rwanda01.2004
Skills
- Humanitarian program leadership
- Emergency response management
- Strategic budget control
- Cross-sector team development
- Multi-stakeholder negotiation
- Language proficiency: English, French, Kinyarwanda
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SPSS software expertise
- Project management
- Budget oversight
- Data analysis
References
Available upon request.
Publications
Lead author on 14 abstracts accepted at the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP), including oral, flash, and poster presentations.
Timeline
Field Coordinator
International Medical Corps – Cameroon
01.2022 - Current
Medical Coordinator & Field Coordinator
International Medical Corps – DR Congo
10.2018 - 12.2021
Family Planning & Adolescent SRH Team Leader
Jhpiego/MCSP Rwanda – USAID Project
07.2015 - 10.2018
Medical Doctor, AU-ASEOWA Mission
African Union – Liberia
09.2014 - 02.2015
Director, Bushenge District Hospital
Ministry of Health – Rwanda
12.2006 - 06.2012
Master’s Degree - Public Health (MPH)
National University of Rwanda – School of Public Health
Bachelor - General Medicine
National University of Rwanda – Faculty of Medicine
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