James is an accomplished Public Health Specialist with 17 years of experience managing and supporting public health programs across both development and emergency contexts in sub-Saharan Africa. He has worked with various international non-governmental organizations, providing leadership in health systems strengthening and delivering impactful community health interventions.

His expertise spans a broad spectrum of public health areas including Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Nutrition, HIV prevention, care and treatment, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, youth empowerment and public health research. He is known for his commitment to evidence-based programming, strong leadership and a strategic approach to program management.

An accomplished researcher, James has published findings in reputable peer-reviewed public health journals and regularly presents his work and best practices at both national and international forums. His research interests are grounded in practical implementation and learning, reflecting his dedication to advancing public health outcomes through innovation and evidence.

James holds a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Public Health from Makerere University. He has earned diplomas in Health Services Management, Humanitarian Health and Nutrition (Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine) and Leadership (Colorado Leadership Institute in partnership with Compassion International). He has also obtained several certifications, including Monitoring and Evaluation, Infant and Young Child Feeding programming, Proposal Writing, Evidence-Based Parenting Interventions, Project Planning and Management from Uganda Management Institute and training in global health, sustainability and technology.