Experience

Universidad Salvadoreña Alberto Masferrer

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Preventive/public Health and Health Management professor

  • Jan 2008 - Present

  In charge to teach the following subjects: Preventive/public Health and Health Management which are focused on developing skills in the undergraduate students to learn the basics in: 1 ) Situational Diagnosis of Health and ex ante evaluation, 2)Prioritizing Health Problems, 3) Planning tools: Problem Tree Analysis 4) The Logical Framework Approach 5) Determining Project Budget 6) Design Operational Plan, 7) Preparation of technical and financial reports 8 ) Project impact assessment ( ex post evaluation) 9) Fundraising . Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy.

• Catedrático de Fitoterapia

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2017

  Docente de la cátedra de Fitoterapia de la carrera Técnico en uso y manejo de Plantas Medicinales, Facultad de Química y Farmacia.



Centro de Salud Integramed

• Director

  • Oct 2006 - Present

  Medical director of Integramed Medical Center. In charge of administrative duties and to coordinate a team of 5 health professionals. Spokesman and in charge of commercial/business agreement with companies. Attending physician, private practice. Tended children and adults as general medicine practitioner. Medical examiner for Pan-American Life Insurance Company and Aseguradora Suiza Salvadorena (ASESUISA) Integrative medicine practitioner harmonizing alternative and complementary medicine to regular medical practice. Health Trainer for companies on preventive health, well-being, healthy habits, sexual and reproductive health, mind-body health, preventive diets.



Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador

• El Salvador
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Alternative Medicine Professor

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2014

  Professor of the Alternative Medicine subject in Medicine School for pre-graduate students with the main objective of teaching the evidence behind the Complementary and Alternative Medicines most commonly used by outpatients and the synergy or contraindications these therapies could have with the mainstream medicine. Professor of the Alternative Medicine subject in Medicine School for pre-graduate students with the main objective of teaching the evidence behind the Complementary and Alternative Medicines most commonly used by outpatients and the synergy or contraindications these therapies could have with the mainstream medicine.



UNAIDS

• Switzerland
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• HIV-Aids specialist consultant for UNAIDS-World Health Organization

  • Jul 2014 - Sep 2014

  Member of a multidisciplinary team which conducted a Joint Assessment of El Salvador Tuberculosis national strategy as a requirement to apply for grants to the Global Fund for Fight against HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria. Member of a multidisciplinary team which conducted a Joint Assessment of El Salvador Tuberculosis national strategy as a requirement to apply for grants to the Global Fund for Fight against HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria.



USAID/PASCA

• HIV-Aids specialist consultant for U.S. Agency for International Development/PASCA

  • Dec 2013 - Jan 2014

  Qualitative assessment to identify progress, challenges and gaps in the implementation of the El Salvador National Multi Sectoral Strategic Plan on STD/HIV/AIDS 2011-2015. Qualitative assessment to identify progress, challenges and gaps in the implementation of the El Salvador National Multi Sectoral Strategic Plan on STD/HIV/AIDS 2011-2015.

• HIV-Aids specialist consultant for U.S. Agency for International Development/PASCA

  • Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

  The objectives of the consultancy were: 1) To assess the National Response to HIV El Salvador Annual Operating Plan 2011-2012 involving the main national stakeholders and 2) To develop an Annual Operating Plan 2013 for the National Response to HIV based on the National Strategic Multisectoral Plan on STI/HIV/AIDS (PENM 2011-2015). The objectives of the consultancy were: 1) To assess the National Response to HIV El Salvador Annual Operating Plan 2011-2012 involving the main national stakeholders and 2) To develop an Annual Operating Plan 2013 for the National Response to HIV based on the National Strategic Multisectoral Plan on STI/HIV/AIDS (PENM 2011-2015).

• HIV-Aids specialist consultant for UNAIDS El Salvador

  • Aug 2011 - Feb 2012

  The purpose the first part of the assignment was to document key lessons learned and experiences of the entire National Strategy Applications (NSA) process (from Expression of Interest stage to the final submission of the NSA) from a country perspective. This report was used to inform the development and supporting documentation of the NSA Third Learning Wave as well as informing wider development of UNAIDS support to strategic plans. The second part of the assignment focused on the modification of the El Salvador HIV/AIDS National Strategy in order to make it a sounder and more robust guiding tool based on the conclusions obtained in the Joint Assessment of the National Strategy team.



USAID/GH Tech Project

• HIV-Aids specialist consultant for U.S. Agency for International Development/GH Tech Project

  • Sep 2011 - Nov 2011

  The overall purpose of this assignment was to assist the US Government team in Central America (CDC and USAID) to identifying needs and gaps about regional Prevention with Positives (PwP) programming and recommending what the US Gov. team should support. The overall purpose of this assignment was to assist the US Government team in Central America (CDC and USAID) to identifying needs and gaps about regional Prevention with Positives (PwP) programming and recommending what the US Gov. team should support.

• Health Systems and Medical Interventions Specialist/ HIV-Aids specialist consultant/Deputy Team Lead

  • Sep 2010 - Nov 2010

  The purposes of this consultancy were to determine the effectiveness of HIV/AIDS prevention programs for targeted beneficiaries to: document the degree to which program objectives have been met, provide information about service delivery that will be useful to program staff (USAID/Honduras) and other audiences, and enable program staff to make changes that improve program effectiveness. As the health sector systems and medical interventions specialist on the team, I had primary responsibility for developing the report sections on Sexually Transmitted Infection Control. Programs, the Local Capacity Building Component and Social change communication. As Deputy Team Leader, I represented the Team in Dr. Terrell’s (Team leader) absence.http://hivhealthclearinghouse.unesco.org/sites/default/files/resources/1.401_Honduras_HIV_Prevention_Evaluation_FINAL_Public_-_508_3.29.11.pdf

• Consultant specialist in Health Development for U.S. Agency for International Development/GH Tech

  • Feb 2010 - Mar 2010

  The purpose of the consultancy was to support USAID/El Salvador’s Office of Human Investment in designing a 5 year Strategy to support the health sector of El Salvador in implementing and achieving the objectives of the Government of El Salvador’s development plan for the social sector in the health area.

• HIV-Aids specialist consultant for U.S. Agency for International Development/GH Tech Project

  • Nov 2009 - Jan 2010

  The purpose of this consultancy was to assess the situation of El Salvador HIV/AIDS response, including identification of key stakeholders and their contribution and to identify key needs and opportunities of this HIV/AIDS response. Finally in this assignment the team suggested to USAID/El Salvador future strategies, interventions and activities to address those needs, including an estimated budget and an estimated timeline to do so.

• HIV-Aids specialist consultant for UNAIDS El Salvador

  • Oct 2009 - Dec 2009

  Consultancy to conduct an assessment and recommendation report of UNAIDS´ Joint Team, UNGASS Three Ones implementation and Programme Acceleration Funds (PAF) based on summarize information from National HIV/AIDS Response key actors. The report with suggestions to improve the implementation of Three Ones and PAF. Consultancy to conduct an assessment and recommendation report of UNAIDS´ Joint Team, UNGASS Three Ones implementation and Programme Acceleration Funds (PAF) based on summarize information from National HIV/AIDS Response key actors. The report with suggestions to improve the implementation of Three Ones and PAF.



Catholic Relief Services

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Health Consultant at community-level on nutritional habits for Catholic Relief Services

  • Jul 2009 - Oct 2009

  This consultancy was a field research to take anthropometric measures to adults and children and conducting food habits survey to the population of the rural area of Department of San Miguel and Morazan. The results and recommendation of this research were the baseline for “Agriculture for Nutrition” project funded by Howard G Buffett Foundation and Catholic Relief Services. This consultancy was a field research to take anthropometric measures to adults and children and conducting food habits survey to the population of the rural area of Department of San Miguel and Morazan. The results and recommendation of this research were the baseline for “Agriculture for Nutrition” project funded by Howard G Buffett Foundation and Catholic Relief Services.



USAID/HPI

• HIV-Aids specialist consultant for Ministry of Public Health - HPI/USAID

  • Dec 2008 - Feb 2009

  Consultancy to conduct the 2008 Annual Operating Plan (AOP) evaluation and to design the 2009 AOP of the National STI/HIV/AIDS program of the Ministry of Public Health and the National Response to HIV/AIDS. Consultancy to conduct the 2008 Annual Operating Plan (AOP) evaluation and to design the 2009 AOP of the National STI/HIV/AIDS program of the Ministry of Public Health and the National Response to HIV/AIDS.

• HIV-Aids specialist consultant for Catholic Relief Services and Caritas El Salvador

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2008

  Consultancy for designing Five Year Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS of Caritas El Salvador, designing Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDS for Pastoral Care of the Catholic Church in El Salvador and designing the First-year Operational Plan to implement the above Strategy. Consultancy for designing Five Year Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS of Caritas El Salvador, designing Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDS for Pastoral Care of the Catholic Church in El Salvador and designing the First-year Operational Plan to implement the above Strategy.

• HIV-Aids specialist consultant for UNAIDS and El Salvador Secretary of Youth

  • Feb 2008 - Jul 2008

  Consultancy to design a Permanent Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Program to be implemented at the Youth Centers for Integral Education nationwide. This program included topics to promote solidarity in adolescents for people living with HIV. Consultancy to design a Permanent Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Program to be implemented at the Youth Centers for Integral Education nationwide. This program included topics to promote solidarity in adolescents for people living with HIV.

• HIV-Aids specialist consultant for Ministry of Public Health - HPI/USAID

  • Jan 2008 - Mar 2008

  Consultancy to conduct the 2007 Annual Operating Plan (AOP) evaluation and to design the 2008 AOP of the National STI/HIV/AIDS program of the Ministry of Public Health and the National Response to HIV/AIDS. Consultancy to conduct the 2007 Annual Operating Plan (AOP) evaluation and to design the 2008 AOP of the National STI/HIV/AIDS program of the Ministry of Public Health and the National Response to HIV/AIDS.



USAID/PASMO

• HIV-Aids specialist consultant for Ministry of Public Health - PASMO/USAID

  • May 2007 - Jul 2007

  As a consultant, I was the National Coordinator of the first HIV Testing Day, in charge to facilitate coordination between governmental institutions, civil society and multilateral organizations to conduct this nationwide event.I also was a technical advisor for advertising campaign "Get Tested" and Spokesman of the Ministry of Public Health in regard to the National HIV Testing Day for the media. The consultancy included a final report of the National HIV Testing Day implementation in El Salvador.Lean more: http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/article/2007/06/20070628111153ndyblehs0.7690699.html#axzz4319G5bBl

• HIV-Aids specialist consultant for Ministry of Public Health - HPI/USAID

  • Dec 2006 - Jan 2007

  Consultant to conduct the 2006 Annual Operating Plan (AOP) evaluation and to design the 2007 AOP of the National STI/HIV/AIDS Program, Ministry of Public Health and the El Salvador National Response to HIV AIDS. Consultant to conduct the 2006 Annual Operating Plan (AOP) evaluation and to design the 2007 AOP of the National STI/HIV/AIDS Program, Ministry of Public Health and the El Salvador National Response to HIV AIDS.



Secretaría de la Juventud, Gobierno de El Salvador

• Coordinator of Youth Welfare and Integrative Health

  • Jan 2006 - Sep 2006

  In charge of:Implementation and monitoring of health and sports projects at the Secretariat of Youth.Implementation and technical monitoring of projects to prevent HIV/AIDS/STIs.Coordination with other government agencies and NGOs for the projects implementation and the creation of institutional networks focused on preventive health for youth.Liaison person between Youth Secretariat with the Ministry of Health. In charge of:Implementation and monitoring of health and sports projects at the Secretariat of Youth.Implementation and technical monitoring of projects to prevent HIV/AIDS/STIs.Coordination with other government agencies and NGOs for the projects implementation and the creation of institutional networks focused on preventive health for youth.Liaison person between Youth Secretariat with the Ministry of Health.



UNICEF Latin America and Caribbean

• Panama
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• HIV-Aids specialist consultant for The United Nations Children's Fund

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Responsible to conduct an analysis of the National Response to HIV/AIDS and to design a project proposal based on the UNICEF HIV/AIDS 4Ps strategy and to design a project proposal to strengthen the Mother to Child Transmission (MTCT) national response. Responsible to conduct an analysis of the National Response to HIV/AIDS and to design a project proposal based on the UNICEF HIV/AIDS 4Ps strategy and to design a project proposal to strengthen the Mother to Child Transmission (MTCT) national response.



Ministerio de Salud de El Salvador

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Partner for Comprehensive Health and HIV/AIDS/STI Projects at the Youth Secretariat

  • Feb 2005 - Dec 2005

  I was responsible for:Technical implementation and monitoring of integrated youth health projects within the Secretariat of Youth.Implementation and technical monitoring of projects for the prevention of HIV/ AIDS/STI in the Secretariat of Youth.Coordination with other government agencies and NGOs for implementation of projects and the creation of institutional networks focused on preventive health for youth.Liaison person between Youth Secretariat with the Ministry of Health. I was responsible for:Technical implementation and monitoring of integrated youth health projects within the Secretariat of Youth.Implementation and technical monitoring of projects for the prevention of HIV/ AIDS/STI in the Secretariat of Youth.Coordination with other government agencies and NGOs for implementation of projects and the creation of institutional networks focused on preventive health for youth.Liaison person between Youth Secretariat with the Ministry of Health.



World Health Organization

• Bangladesh
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public health consultant for Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

  • Apr 2005 - May 2005

  This consultancy was an in-site assessment of a community-level Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) project results conducted by PAHO, American Red Cross and the Salvadoran Red Cross in 2003-2005 in three suburban municipalities. This assigment was to summarize the lessons learned and constraints of such project as well. This consultancy was an in-site assessment of a community-level Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) project results conducted by PAHO, American Red Cross and the Salvadoran Red Cross in 2003-2005 in three suburban municipalities. This assigment was to summarize the lessons learned and constraints of such project as well.

• Technical Coordinator of Comprehensive Health, Youth at risk and HIV/AIDS Projects

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

  Technical coordination of child survival projects through the Integrated Management Of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy focused on building up networks of trained volunteers in communities and coordinate these networks with the Ministry of Health in the departments of Ahuachapán, Sonsonate, Santa Ana, Usulután, San Miguel, La Union and Morazan. These projects were coordinated with the Pan American Health Organization, USAID, UNICEF, MSPAS, BASICS II and national NGOs.Technical and administrative coordination of integrated development project for youth and adolescents at risk which focused on the development of values, sex education, the practice of peace building and conflict transformation at the community level. These projects were developed in coordination with Asociacion Agape de El Salvador, COIDESAM, CRIPDES and Youth Ministry of the Diocese of San Vicente.Coordination of community projects to prevent HIV/AIDS and promoting solidarity with those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in rural and urban areas of San Miguel, Usulutan, Cuscatlan, La Paz, La Libertad, Sonsonate and San Salvador. The coordination of these projects was done in association with a national NGO Consortium in collaboration with the STI/HIV/AIDS Program of Ministry of Health.

• Medical Intern

  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2001

  Medical Intern in the areas of Pediatrics, OB-GYN, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Public Health. Medical Intern in the areas of Pediatrics, OB-GYN, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Public Health.