Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
References
Accomplishments
Affiliations
REPORTING & ANALYSIS
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION
Timeline
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Fredrick Rwegerera

Rockville

Summary

Senior Global Health Security & HIV Technical Advisor with USAID, achieved 40% increase in HIV testing coverage and improved outbreak response capabilities. Proven expertise in program management and policy development, supported by strong data analysis skills. Collaborative approach to One Health coordination enhances cross-sectoral partnerships.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Global Health Security & HIV Technical Advisor

USAID
Tanzania & Washington
08.2018 - Current
  • Directed HIV prevention and pandemic preparedness programs in high-burden regions, aligning with PEPFAR and IHR frameworks, resulted in a 40% increase in HIV testing coverage among key populations, and a 25% decrease in HIV incidence in priority regions.
  • Led the implementation of community-based surveillance and IPC programs, achieving 90% compliance with WHO infection control benchmarks across 200+ healthcare facilities.
  • Coordinated with the Ministries of Health, Agriculture, and Environment to roll out One Health approaches, establishing multisectoral coordination platforms that are now institutionalized in five districts.
  • Spearheaded rapid emergency responses through EOCs, achieving 7-1-7 outbreak response targets for cholera and COVID-19 outbreaks, significantly reducing morbidity and mortality.
  • Led and managed over $50M in USAID-funded emergency response projects, delivering timely, coordinated interventions for COVID-19, Ebola, and other outbreaks, resulting in reduced transmission and improved recovery rates.
  • Spearheaded the development and implementation of national emergency preparedness and response plans, including risk assessments, multisectoral coordination, and resource optimization, aligned with the One Health approach.
  • Provided strategic and technical leadership to USAID, the government of Tanzania, and regional partners, enhancing outbreak detection, surveillance, and IPC capacity.
  • Co-chaired interagency response platforms, aligning donor efforts with U.S. government and host-country priorities. Strengthened public health systems by enhancing disease surveillance, expanding vaccination campaigns, and delivering evidence-based public health education.

Senior Technical Advisor –HIV

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Tanzania
02.2015 - 07.2018
  • Spearheaded national HIV prevention and treatment programs, achieving 35% increase in ART coverage and 25% reduction in new infections over three years.
  • Provided technical leadership in HIV testing, VMMC, PrEP, and PMTCT, ensuring over 90% linkage to care and optimal cascade performance.
  • Developed and implemented evidence-based prevention interventions, enhancing reach to key populations by 40% through peer-led outreach.
  • Enhanced data utilization for program improvement, conducting routine performance reviews that boosted reporting accuracy by 30%.
  • Supervised partner performance via SIMS visits and quality improvement plans, resulting in 50% reduction in programmatic gaps.
  • Advised health ministries on HIV policy development and guideline updates, promoting service sustainability and equity.
  • Directed COP/ROP planning and budget management for portfolios exceeding $60M annually, ensuring alignment with PEPFAR priorities.
  • Facilitated capacity building for over 1,200 health workers, advancing clinical skills and adherence counseling across programs.

National Immunization & Infectious Disease Program Manager

Ministry of Health, Tanzania
Tanzania
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Provided national leadership on immunization and outbreak preparedness, supporting the rollout of five new vaccines (HPV, IPV, rotavirus, etc.), increasing national coverage rates to above 90%.
  • Designed and implemented national risk communication plans and preparedness simulation exercises, contributing to Tanzania's improved JEE score (from 55% to 76%) within two years.
  • Built surveillance and health information systems across 26 regions, improving data reporting timeliness by 60%, and data quality indicators by 30%.
  • Facilitated cross-border health coordination with EAC member states, improving disease surveillance interoperability, and response time in border districts.
  • Advised senior leadership on policy and containment strategies, coordinated with NGOs, UN agencies, and government bodies, and ensured real-time mobilization of resources.
  • Maintained strict donor compliance while fostering sustainable partnerships, and leading data-driven reporting to demonstrate impact and guide adaptive management.

Education

Master of Medicine (MMED) -

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Tanzania

Doctor of Medicine (MD) -

Hubert Kairuki Memorial University
Tanzania

Skills

  • Global health security and pandemic preparedness
  • HIV prevention and programming
  • One Health coordination
  • Program management expertise
  • Data analysis skills
  • Policy development

Certification

  • Certificate: WHO Health Emergency Response (IHR Core Capacities)
  • Digital Tools: DHIS2, EOC platforms, Tableau, Power BI, SecuPi (familiar), Protegrity (familiar)

Languages

Languages: English (Fluent), Swahili (Native)

References

  • Anne, Murphy, Health office Director, amurphy@usaid.gov, USAID/Tanzania
  • Florence (Lory), Meoli, Chief, Child Health and Immunization Division, Office of Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition-Bureau for Global Health, fmeoli@usaid.gov
  • Robert, Stanley, Deputy Office director, rstanley@usaid.gov, USAID/Tanzania
  • Jonna, Jeurlink, Senior Country Manager, jjeurlink@gavi.org, GAVI

Accomplishments

  • Secured $15M in Pandemic Fund and Global Fund grants for HIV and GHS priorities by co-leading technical proposal development with government stakeholders.
  • Trained over 1,000 frontline health workers in WASH, IPC, and HIV services, contributing to sustained improvements in service delivery and outbreak response capacity.
  • Developed and rolled out national HIV prevention SOPs and clinical guidelines, in collaboration with the National AIDS Control Program and USG partners.

Affiliations

  • Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) Africa Working Group
  • Member, One High-Level Expert Panel (regional)
  • Advisory Member, National HIV Prevention Technical Working Group – Tanzania

REPORTING & ANALYSIS

  • Routinely submitted technical and narrative reports (weekly, monthly, PPR/OP), with data-backed insights used for decision-making by USAID Missions and Embassies.
  • Produced strategic dashboards tracking HIV prevention KPIs and 95-95-95 progress, improving program adaptiveness and resource allocation.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION

  • Led the planning and execution of multimillion-dollar HIV care, treatment, and prevention portfolios, ensuring alignment with PEPFAR strategic goals and delivering high-impact results across multiple partners.
  • Oversaw implementation plans, budgets, and performance monitoring tools (PMPs, financial reports), resulting in 95%+ compliance with program targets and timelines.
  • Conducted regular field visits and SIMS assessments, driving continuous quality improvement and strengthening service delivery across supported sites.
  • Directed annual COP and budget planning using the FAST tool, optimizing resource allocation and achieving cost savings through data-driven forecasting and obligation tracking. Produced high-quality strategic documents (COP, OPs, Congressional Justifications) that informed USG decision-making and increased funding predictability.

Timeline

Senior Global Health Security & HIV Technical Advisor

USAID
08.2018 - Current

Senior Technical Advisor –HIV

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
02.2015 - 07.2018

National Immunization & Infectious Disease Program Manager

Ministry of Health, Tanzania
01.2013 - 01.2015

Master of Medicine (MMED) -

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

Doctor of Medicine (MD) -

Hubert Kairuki Memorial University

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