Nadia Tekkal, MSc

Profile

Public health consultant with over ten years’ experience in evidence synthesis, monitoring and evaluation, qualitative research and the management of multi-country public health projects. Skilled in literature and scoping reviews, documentary reviews, key informant interviews, focus group discussions and comparative cross-country analysis to inform strategic decision-making.

Strong track record in highly collaborative, multi-stakeholder settings with Ministries of Health, development partners and international technical working groups, including health systems strengthening and the development of analytical frameworks, Theories of Change and roadmaps to support policy dialogue and programme design.

Work history

Since January 2024: Independent Consultant — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Independent Public Health Consultant, associated with the international public health consulting firm Sigia (www.sigia.pt ).

  • Provision of consulting services focused on the development and implementation of innovative and impactful solutions to address current and emerging public health challenges.
  • Strategic support in the design, coordination, management, monitoring and evaluation of health projects and programmes, with expertise in international contexts and resource-limited settings.
  • Services include qualitative and documentary reviews to synthesize evidence in support of health systems strengthening, and the development of analytical frameworks, Theories of Change, and results frameworks to inform policy dialogue and programme design.
  • Close collaboration with international consulting teams and institutional partners in iterative, review-driven processes involving feedback and validation cycles.
  • Specific experience:
      1. Scoping review on digital community-based surveillance for the World Bank.
      1. Support to the development of a Pandemic Fund proposal, Kyrgyz Republic.

01/2020 – 05/2023: AMPC International Health Consultants — Weesp, the Netherlands

  • Provision of technical advisory services in health infrastructure development and health services management.
  • Conducted situational analyses, needs assessments, and qualitative stakeholder consultations to inform project design and investment decisions.
  • International assignments spanning the entire project lifecycle from inception and development to procurement, implementation, and operational support.
  • Specialised in funding acquisition, project design, monitoring and evaluation, logical frameworks, market studies, demand forecasting, functional planning, clinical modelling, and procurement support.
  • Responsible for sourcing leads, developing proposals, and leading the acquisition process of new assignments.
  • Specific experience:
      1. Development of a successful funding proposal for a female oncology project in Rwanda.
    • 2020–2023. Provision of technical support for a health system strengthening project in Ivory Coast.
      1. Procurement support for a new hospital in Mozambique.
      1. Evaluation of two maternal and newborn health projects conducted in 45 hospitals across Kyrgyzstan by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
      1. Technical support for the development of an infectious disease treatment centre in Togo.
      1. Development of master plans for three district hospitals in Burundi.
      1. Studies and development of funding application documents for two hospitals in Mali.

02/2010 – 03/2016: PharmAccess Foundation — Amsterdam, the Netherlands

  • Provision of technical and strategic advisory support for the development, management, and strengthening of health services across diverse country contexts, working closely with Ministries of Health, development partners, and private-sector stakeholders.
  • Design, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of complex, multi-country health programmes, with a strong focus on health systems strengthening, service organisation, and institutional capacity building.
  • Coordination of a large, multi-country HIV workplace programme implemented in 26 countries for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, supporting programme governance, institutional oversight, and alignment with national health systems.
  • Qualitative and mixed-methods assessments, including stakeholder interviews, focus group discussions, and document reviews, to inform programme design, implementation adjustments, and strategic decision-making.
  • Supported institutional strengthening through workforce planning, service modelling, and capacity-building initiatives in collaboration with government counterparts and implementing partners.
  • Translated analytical findings into clear technical reports, policy-relevant recommendations, and strategic inputs for donors, government institutions, and programme leadership.
  • Contributed to the development of analytical frameworks, feasibility studies, and funding proposals to support institutional decision-making and long-term sustainability of health interventions.
  • Acted as a liaison between country teams, institutional partners, and donors, facilitating coordination, feedback loops, and iterative review processes across multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Specific experience:
    • 2012–2016. Feasibility studies and elaboration of a funding proposal for the development of two hospitals in Kirundo Province, Burundi.
    • 2010–2016. Management and coordination of a workplace HIV prevention and treatment programme across 26 countries for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
      1. Technical studies for the establishment of a public-private partnership (PPP) for laboratory service provision in Albania.
    • 2010–2015. Feasibility studies and elaboration of a funding proposal for the development of two hospitals in Beira Province, Mozambique.
      1. Health sector review and policy advisory, Albania.
    • 2010–2013. Feasibility studies and elaboration of a funding proposal for the development of a hospital and five polyclinics in Ghana.
    • 2012–2013. Technical assistance for the development and structuring of public-private partnerships (PPPs) for the establishment of two healthcare facilities in Nigeria.
      1. Development of a practical guide for establishing public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

11/2007 – 05/2009: Key Media — Singapore

Conference Producer. Managed full-cycle conference production, from market research, programme design and high-level speaker engagement through marketing oversight, sponsorship and sales coordination, on-site operational delivery, and post-event analysis reporting.

02/2004 – 07/2007: Club Petit Pierrot — London, United Kingdom

Supervisor. Managed eight teaching centres, overseeing curriculum development, teaching teams and client relations, and led customer relations to drive new enrolments and re-enrolments.

Education

  • Master of Science in Public Health (specialisation in Health Services Management) — London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (2019). Thesis: Assessing the impact of social franchising on the quality of health care services in low- and middle-income countries: A review of the literature using a systematic approach.
  • Master’s Degree in English Language, Literature, and Civilization (LLCE) — Université Paris III – Sorbonne Nouvelle (2003).

Languages

  • French: native speaker. English: fluent. Portuguese: fluent. Spanish: intermediate.

IT skills

  • Microsoft Office, Zotero, Rayyan: expert proficiency.
  • Operating systems: Microsoft Windows and macOS.

Professional associations

  • Since 2024 — Member of Women in Global Health, UAE Chapter.