Professional Experience
Bridging clinical practice, public health policy, and digital health innovation
Current Roles
Public Health Physician
ULS Gaia Espinho
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Leading public health initiatives and clinical practice within one of Portugal's largest healthcare systems. Responsible for developing and implementing evidence-based public health strategies that serve diverse populations across the Gaia and Espinho regions.
- Designed and implemented population health screening programs, improving early detection rates
- Developed digital health workflows that enhanced operational efficiency and patient care quality
- Led multidisciplinary teams in public health response initiatives and preventive care programs
- Integrated data analytics into clinical decision-making processes
Programs Coordinator
Direção Executiva do SNS (National Health Service Executive Board)
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Coordinating strategic health programs at the national level, focusing on digital transformation initiatives and system optimization across Portugal's National Health Service.
- Coordinated national digital health implementation strategies across multiple health regions
- Developed performance metrics and analytics frameworks for national health programs
- Facilitated stakeholder collaboration between health institutions and technology providers
- Contributed to policy development for digital health integration and interoperability standards
External Consultant
WHO/Europe (World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe)
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Providing expertise on digital health policy development and implementation strategies for European health systems, contributing to WHO/Europe's digital health transformation initiatives.
- Advised on digital health policy frameworks for European member states
- Contributed to international research on health system digitalization
- Participated in cross-border health data sharing and interoperability initiatives
- Developed recommendations for sustainable digital health implementation models
Industry Fellow & Lecturer
Academic & Industry Collaboration
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Bridging academia and industry through research collaboration, teaching, and knowledge transfer in digital health and public health domains.
- Lectured on digital health implementation and health data science
- Supervised research projects on health information systems and data analytics
- Facilitated industry-academia partnerships for digital health innovation
- Mentored students and early-career researchers in health data science
Key Areas of Expertise
Digital Health Implementation
Leading the integration of digital technologies in healthcare settings, from system design to user adoption and impact measurement.
Public Health Strategy
Developing evidence-based public health policies and programs that leverage data analytics and digital tools for population health management.
Health Data Analytics
Applying advanced analytics and visualization techniques to health data for improved decision-making and operational efficiency.
International Collaboration
Contributing to global health initiatives through WHO/Europe and cross-border digital health policy development.
Academic-Industry Bridge
Facilitating knowledge transfer between academic research and practical healthcare implementation through teaching and research collaboration.
System Integration
Managing complex health information system implementations and ensuring interoperability across healthcare networks.
Professional Impact
Healthcare Systems
Contributing to digital transformation across national and regional healthcare networks serving millions of patients.
International Reach
WHO/Europe consultation work impacting digital health policy across European member states.
Academic Contribution
Teaching and mentoring the next generation of digital health professionals and researchers.
Cross-Sector Collaboration
Facilitating partnerships between healthcare institutions, technology providers, and academic institutions.
Professional Collaboration
I'm interested in collaborating on digital health initiatives, public health research, and health system optimization projects.