Paul Bartilol
Health Economics and Policy Expert
Highest degree :
Masters
Field of study :
Economics, Political science, public policy
Location :
Nairobi
Citizenships :
Kenyan
Experience :
10 Year(s)
Countries :
Kenya, Uganda, Madagascar, Zambia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Egypt, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Ethiopia
Gender :
Male
Sectors :
Quality Assurance
Project development specialist- strategy design- financial tracking- monitoring and evaluation
Economic evaluation
Data analyst
Cost Analyst
A versatile statistician-economist with deep expertise in MEAL systems, grant management, economic evaluation, and project implementation. Skilled in applying statistical and econometric methods to assess impact and value-for-money, they lead data-driven strategies that enhance program effectiveness and donor accountability. With a strong track record in managing multi-country initiatives, developing compliant proposals, and translating insights into adaptive learning, they bring analytical rigor, strategic leadership, and a commitment to inclusive development.
Technical Advisor MEAL & Systematic Cost Analysis
Remote
Catholic Relief Services
July 2023
-September 2025
Led the design and implementation of robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks across multi-country programs, ensuring data-driven decision-making and adaptive learning. I oversaw grant management functions including proposal development, donor compliance, and performance reporting, while streamlining systems that improved accountability and cost-effectiveness. Notably, I spearheaded the integration of economic evaluation tools that enhanced value-for-money assessments, contributed to successful audits, and secured multi-million-dollar funding renewals through evidence-backed impact narratives. Led the documentation of best practices across program implementation cycles, synthesizing lessons learned, success stories, and innovative approaches into actionable knowledge products. This contributed to improved program design, peer learning, and donor engagement. Achievements include producing high-impact case studies, facilitating cross-country knowledge exchange, and informing strategic adaptations that enhanced effectiveness and scalability. Leveraged data analytics to strengthen systems, improve decision-making, and drive measurable impact by designing dashboards, scorecards, and predictive models that transformed raw data into actionable insights for supervisors, managers, and policymakers.
Project MEAL Officer
Nairobi
Ministry of Health Kenya
November 2022
-June 2023
Designed and operationalized monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems that strengthened program performance and adaptive management. Developed and executed comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including mid-term and end-term evaluations that informed strategic pivots and validated impact. I coordinated data collection, analysis, and stakeholder engagement to ensure rigorous, participatory assessments. My work strengthened accountability and learning across multi-sectoral projects, directly influencing program redesign and donor confidence. Notably, I led evaluations that uncovered cost-efficiency gains and contributed to securing renewed funding and scaling of high-impact interventions.
Project Coordinator
Nairobi
Ministry of Health Kenya
May 2018
-June 2023
Served as a key government representative in donor meetings, fostering strategic partnerships and ensuring alignment between national priorities and donor-funded initiatives. I led grant management functions for World Bank-supported program, overseeing proposal development, compliance, and performance reporting. My coordination efforts streamlined multi-stakeholder engagement, accelerated project delivery, and strengthened fiduciary oversight. Notably, I contributed to the successful negotiation and renewal of multi-million dollar grants, and championed evidence-based reporting that enhanced donor confidence and program scalability. Additionally, coordinated health systems strengthening activities focused on essential medicines and supplies, aligning with national pharmaceutical policies. Led stakeholder engagement, capacity-building for health workers, and rollout of digital inventory tools. Achievements include reducing stock out rates by 30% across 50+ facilities, integrating medicines data into district systems, and improving compliance with WHO storage standards. Strengthened accountability through supervision and data audits, enhancing service delivery and resilience.
Health Economics and Policy
Nairobi
University of Nairobi
May 2020
-December 2022
Economics principldes and policy aspects biased to Health Sector
Biostatistics
Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
September 2012
-November 2016
Statistical analyses and modeling
Private Public Partnerships
Copenhagen
COWI
2018
Learnt on the concepts, frameworks, and practices that underpin partnerships where governments leverage private capital, expertise, and innovation to deliver public goods. Further, understood how PPPs can help close infrastructure gaps, improve efficiency, and enhance service delivery while balancing risks and responsibilities between public and private partners.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Seattle
University of Washington
2020
Understood how to plan, collect, analyze, and use data to improve program effectiveness. They emphasize results-based management, accountability, and learning across the project lifecycle. Participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical tools to strengthen program design, track progress, and assess impact.
Project Management
Seattle
University of Washington
2020
This course equiped me with the knowledge, tools, and techniques to effectively plan, execute, monitor, and close projects across diverse sectors. Emphasizing both technical and leadership skills, it blends theory with practical applications to prepare learners for managing projects in dynamic, resource-constrained environments
Implementation Science
Seattle
University of Washington
2021
Undrerstood the intersection of research, policy, and practice; Focused on evidence translation into real-world impact.
Data Aanalytics
Team collaboration
Team Coordination
Communication & Leadership skills
Business Administration