Author and writer; Global Health, Humanitarian, Human Rights, Development
Emeritus Professor of Global Health and Humanitarian Affairs
University of Manchester
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Apr 2012 - Present
Manchester, United Kingdom
Senior Advisor
Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean
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Sep 2020 - Present
Chief Executive
Defeat-NCD Partnership
Jan 2018 - Jul 2019
Geneva Area, Switzerland
Special Adviser
World Humanitarian Summit
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2016
Geneva Area, Switzerland
Under Secretary General for National Society and Knowledge Development
IFRC
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Jul 2010 - Jan 2012
Geneva Area, Switzerland
Special Adviser
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Dec 2002 - Feb 2003
Special Adviser
UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
May 2002 - Nov 2002
Head of Conflict & Humanitarian Affairs Dept
UK Department for International Development
Jan 1998 - Apr 2002
Head of Conflict Prevention & Humanitarian Policy Section, Emergency Aid Dept
Overseas Development Administration, UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Jan 1994 - Dec 1997
Senior Health & Population Adviser
Overseas Development Administration, UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Jan 1990 - Dec 1994
Deputy Director, National UK AIDS Programme
Health Education Authority
Jan 1987 - Dec 1990
Public Health Specialist (training)
Cambridge Health Authority
Jan 1984 - Dec 1987
Hospital doctor, and general medical practitioner
UK National Health Service
Jan 1980 - Dec 1984