Malik Jaffer Brings Health Workforce and Systems Expertise to CapacityPlus

IntraHealth International has named Malik Jaffer as CapacityPlus’s deputy director, human resources for health and health systems strengthening.

“We’re delighted that Malik is taking on this key position, and I’m confident that he will help us continue to create innovations for addressing the global health workforce crisis,” said Kate Tulenko, director of CapacityPlus and senior director for health systems innovation at IntraHealth.

Malik JafferJaffer has over 20 years of civil society, government, and private sector experience in management, strategic planning, systems strengthening, human resources, and building alliances, with experience working in about 50 countries.

“Every person on this planet has a right to access health care from a qualified provider,” said Jaffer. “I’m thrilled to contribute to the vital work of partnering with USAID, countries, and health workforce practitioners to help make health workers available wherever they’re needed, and help support them to do their jobs well.”

Prior to joining IntraHealth and CapacityPlus, Jaffer served as the senior technical advisor for USAID/Southern Africa and provided technical leadership within the US Government team on issues related to human capacity development and systems strengthening. Earlier positions include senior program advisor for Africa/Asia and regional manager for Africa at the American Red Cross. He has also worked as the assistant regional director for Asia/Middle East with Project HOPE and as country manager for the Aga Khan Foundation in Tanzania. Jaffer is coauthor of Healing with Happiness.

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