I am a public health and development professional with 18 years of experience strengthening Rwanda's health system and delivering RMNCAH and malaria interventions. I have led multidisciplinary teams, designed, implemented and evaluated health programs, and produced timely reports, abstracts, bulletins and best practices. Fluent in English, French and Kinyarwanda, I excel at program management, M&E, capacity building, and data-driven decision making, working with diverse stakeholders to achieve sustainable health outcomes.

Mathieu NIYONKURU

I am a public health and development professional with 18 years of experience strengthening Rwanda's health system and delivering RMNCAH and malaria interventions. I have led multidisciplinary teams, designed, implemented and evaluated health programs, and produced timely reports, abstracts, bulletins and best practices. Fluent in English, French and Kinyarwanda, I excel at program management, M&E, capacity building, and data-driven decision making, working with diverse stakeholders to achieve sustainable health outcomes.

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I am a public health and development professional with 18 years of experience strengthening Rwanda’s health system and delivering RMNCAH and malaria interventions. I have led multidisciplinary teams, designed, implemented and evaluated health programs, and produced timely reports, abstracts, bulletins and best practices.

Fluent in English, French and Kinyarwanda, I excel at program management, M&E, capacity building, and data-driven decision making, working with diverse stakeholders to achieve sustainable health outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Kinyarwanda
Fluent
Swahili
Advanced

Work Experience

Zonal manager at JHPIEGO/USAID Tubeho Project Northern zone
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Lead the development of project work plans, budgets, and reports, as well as the administration and execution of project operations in 5 supported districts, 8 hospitals, and 86 health centers.
Zonal Coordinator at IntraHealth International/ USAID Ingobyi Activity Western zone
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Provide management and technical leadership for the project activities in zones, contributing to timely development of districts work plans, budgets and reports.
Community Health Specialist at IntraHealth International/ USAID Ingobyi Activity in Southern and Central Zones
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021
Support MoH/RBC to design and develop community health programs guidelines and policies, leading related interventions and ensuring community health program data are systematically collected.
Research nurse at Partners in Health
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Collect, analyzes qualitative and quantitative data from post-partum women who delivered by C-section in Kirehe hospital settings and communities using telemedicine technology.
District Coordinator at Jhpiego/ USAID MCSP in Musanze District
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019
Manage implementation of program activities at district level including planning, executing and monitoring these activities in coordination with technical teams.
District Health M&E Officer at Ministry of Health/ Global Fund
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Led for Development of Gakenke District Health Strategic Plan, providing technical support to District Hospitals and Health Centers in planning, budgeting and M&E.
Manager of Kibogora Health Center at Nyamasheke District/Ministry of Health
October 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Prepared the health strategic plan, annual operation plans and budget, effectively managing health center resources.
Zonal Manager at Jhpiego/USAID Tubeho Project
April 12, 2025 - April 12, 2025
Provide management and technical leadership to project activities; establish partnerships with district authorities; oversee zonal operations; ensure program quality in RMNCAH and malaria services; supervise staff; support budgeting, planning and reporting; represent the project at zonal level.
Zonal Coordinator at IntraHealth International / USAID Ingobyi Activity (Western Zone)
July 26, 2023 - July 26, 2023
Provide leadership to project activities in the Western zone; develop district work plans and budgets; ensure technical assistance and quality service delivery; supervise zone-based staff; coordinate with districts and HQ to overcome implementation bottlenecks and enhance results.
Community Health Specialist at IntraHealth International / USAID Ingobyi Activity (Southern Zone)
February 28, 2021 - February 28, 2021
Plan and implement community health interventions (iCCM, HBM, CBP/CBMNH, CN) and ensure integration with MOH/RBC; conduct trainings, mentoring and supervision of CHWs; contribute to MEL data collection and reporting; support materials and tools development.
District Coordinator at Jhpiego / USAID MCSP Rwanda
July 31, 2018 - July 31, 2018
Oversee MCSP RMNCH/malaria activities across Musanze district facilities; coordinate with hospitals and health centers; support policy/guideline development and district planning; ensure timely reporting and data use for decision making.
District Health M&E Officer at Global Fund
August 31, 2016 - August 31, 2016
Led development of the District Health Strategic Plan and M&E framework; conducted maternal and neonatal death audits; supported planning, budgeting and M&E at district level; contributed to district performance improvements and data-driven decision making.
Head Nurse at Kibogora Health Center
October 31, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Managed health center operations, supervision of staff, budgeting, collaboration with local authorities, and community engagement; contributed to improving RMNCH and malaria service indicators and CBHI coverage.

Education

Masters’ of Public Health at Mount Kenya University/ Rwanda
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Diploma in Bible studies at Bible and Theology in Two Witness Ministries, Inc., USA
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
A0 in Public health at Institut Supérieur des Techniques Médicales de Bukavu (ISTM Bukavu)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Advanced diploma in General Nursing at Kigali Health Institute (KHI)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
A2 in Nursing sciences at Groupe Scolaire Frank Adamson Kibogora
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1998
Master’s of Public Health / M&E Specialization at Mount Kenya University, Rwanda
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Diploma in Bible studies at Bible and Theology in Two Witness Ministries, Inc., USA
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
A0 in Public health / Health Institutions management option at Institut Supérieur des Techniques Médicales de Bukavu (ISTM Bukavu)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
A1 in General Nursing at Kigali Health Institute (KHI)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
A2 in Nursing sciences at Groupe Scolaire Frank Adamson Kibogora
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Conducting Effective One on Ones
October 10, 2023 - November 25, 2025
Developing Performance Objectives
October 11, 2023 - November 25, 2025
IT Onboarding Program for Staff
October 13, 2023 - November 25, 2025
Jhpiego’s OneDrive Proposal Library
October 16, 2023 - November 25, 2025
Reducing Unconscious Bias in Interviews
October 16, 2023 - November 25, 2025
Self-Management - Stress Management for Everyone
October 16, 2023 - November 25, 2025
New Staff Orientation (Global Hires) / Jhpiego
October 23, 2023 - November 25, 2025
Project Management Essentials
April 26, 2023 - November 25, 2025
US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 2.0
April 1, 2022 - November 25, 2025
Human Trafficking Awareness
April 1, 2022 - November 25, 2025
Safeguarding Children 1.0
April 1, 2022 - November 25, 2025
Understanding Sexual Harassment 2.0
April 1, 2022 - November 25, 2025
HIV/AIDS Legal and Requirements
February 1, 2022 - November 25, 2025
Global Health eLearning Center / KM
October 1, 2021 - November 25, 2025
Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (COBEC)
July 1, 2021 - November 25, 2025
US Abortion and FP Requirements 2020, 2021, 2022
January 1, 2020 - November 25, 2025
World Health Organization Health Workers Guide to Immunization and IMCI
January 15, 2018 - November 25, 2025
Preventing Postpartum Hemorrhage
November 1, 2017 - November 25, 2025
Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health
November 1, 2017 - November 25, 2025
IUD revision 2
August 1, 2017 - November 25, 2025
Data Use for Program Managers
May 1, 2017 - November 25, 2025
Jhpiego Project Management course
February 16, 2017 - November 25, 2025
Data Quality
November 1, 2016 - November 25, 2025
Demographic and Health Surveys Data use
November 1, 2016 - November 25, 2025
Harassment Prevention - Last Mile Learning
September 1, 2016 - November 25, 2025
Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care
September 1, 2016 - November 25, 2025
Project Management @ Jhpiego Certified Champion
February 1, 2021 - November 25, 2025
Focused Antenatal Care
January 1, 2007 - November 25, 2025
Logistic management of reproductive health products
December 8, 2010 - November 25, 2025
Monitoring & Evaluation basics
April 1, 2013 - November 25, 2025
QGIS / HMIS
May 23, 2016 - November 25, 2025
DevInfo
January 1, 2015 - November 25, 2025
ICT (MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer)
September 3, 2007 - November 25, 2025
Management of programs and projects supported by USA NGOs
April 26, 2007 - November 25, 2025
STIs Management
November 8, 2010 - November 25, 2025
District Hospital trainer in Epi Info
January 1, 2010 - November 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Education, Professional Services