Tal Ben-Jaaqov

About Tal Ben-Jaaqov

Highly driven and resourceful global health professional with over 8 years of experience in managing and supporting projects in health systems strengthening, emergency response and development in low resource settings in Africa (Burundi, Rwanda, Ghana, Liberia, Namibia, DRC, Mali) and Southeast Asia (Laos). Proven track record of working in fast paced multicultural environments with diverse teams to improve processes, drive change management, and deliver high quality project work under complex public health initiatives. Extensive experience working with USG-funded programs (USAID, CDC) and multilateral donors (WB, ECHO, GAVI) with demonstrated skills in project management, performance monitoring, training, program design, budgeting, financial management and capacity development. Passionate and effective team member with a proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, problem solve, adapt, and take initiative. Recognized for strong communication and relationship building as evidenced by effectively collaborating with local governments, partners, and civil society at all levels of the health system in both English and French-speaking environments.

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Jhpiego

   Jan 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• The Hebrew University

  Master of Public Policy (MPP), International Development, 94.0

  2011 — 2013

• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London

  Master of Public Health (MPH), Public health in low and middle income countries

  2016 — 2017

• The Hebrew University

  Bachelor's degree, Sociology and Anthropology, 91.3

  2008 — 2011