Marcello Castrillo
Expertise
Marcelo Castrillo has a background in strengthening health system management and facilitating human resource development at the operational level through multifaceted approaches. Specializing in monitoring, evaluation, and operational research. He has also crafted integrated clinical case management protocols to ensure optimal quality of care and health system resilience.
Technical Competencies
Topical sectors include reproductive health, family planning, HIV/AIDS and malaria. Enhancing monitoring and evaluation systems across diverse settings notably through USAID's MEL platforms.
Education
San Andres University, School of Medicine, La Paz, Bolivia, Medical PhD (general practice), concentration in infectious diseases
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Master of Public Health, specializing in Maternal and Child Health (MCH)
Tulane School of Public Health, H. Humprey Fellow on Advanced Studies in Epidemiology and Tropical Medicines
Country Experience
Argentina, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Grenadines, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
Languages
Spanish, English, and Portuguese
Thinking About
Noticing a trend where health systems receive less external technical and financial support, with local governments needing to absorb these responsibilities. Recognizing that governments might be in need of improved management and human resource development.
Most Proud Of
My first job involved working on the eradication of malaria along the border between Bolivia and Brazil, which included navigating the tributaries of the Amazon. In many places, I was told that I was the first doctor ever to arrive.
Passion
Bicycle riding, mountain hiking, and woodworking
