Director
Michael has been responsible for managing our operations across the Southern Africa region since 2010. During this period, he has managed the implementation of large-scale projects funded by Aidsfonds, Global Fund, Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) and USAID/PEPFAR. Michael has been instrumental in overseeing the implementation of the SADC Cross-Border Initiative (CBI), which seeks to increase the delivery and uptake of HIV and related health services amongst key and priority populations in sub-Saharan Africa. This involved establishing and implementing 29 North Star Alliance Blue Box clinics across 11 SADC countries. Michael has worked closely with local Ministries of Health in numerous countries and established a relationship with them which has led to strong health system strengthening between North Star and Ministries of Health. His experience in setting up clinics in difficult locations has been the key for North Star reaching these hard to reach populations, along with his experience of previously working for a large logistics company in Southern Africa enables him to understand these Key Populations needs and further adapt our service delivery model to ensure the end-user is receiving what is required in the unique settings that we operate in.
Director
Eva has worked as a leader and manager in the NGO sector for more than 20 years. She has managed a wide range of programmes in both rural and urban set-ups. As the Regional Director for East Africa, Eva provides strategic direction and leadership. Since the early years of her career, Eva has been a strong advocate for deserving populations. She has studied social work, management and is currently pursuing a course in sustainable human development.
Director
Rozaan has been working within North Star’s finance team since 2007 starting in Southern Africa. In 2020, she has been promoted to Finance Director for the Alliance, taking end responsibility for all the financials. Rozaan is a result-driven manager with over ten years of finance experience skilled in providing professional financial services to ensure compliance with fiduciary policies, procedures and practices and to enable efficient and transparent financial management. Additionally, Rozaan ensures that financial risks held within North Star’s portfolio are effectively and efficiently mitigated and reporting is managed diligently.
