Governance Team

Dr. Etukoit Bernard Michael, TASO's dedicated Executive Director, is a distinguished Public Health Specialist with a remarkable 17-year journey in comprehensive HIV/AIDS programming. His illustrious career at TASO began in 2001 as a Medical Coordinator, progressing through various roles, including ART Coordinator, Deputy Director Programs, and Director Programs. His dynamic leadership saw him serve as the Activity Deputy Executive Director and Grants and Program Design Advisor. In October 2014, he took on the pivotal role of Acting Executive Director, later assuming the position permanently. Dr. Etukoit's expertise lies in strategic planning, program design, and direction in HIV/AIDS programming, with a focus on evidence-based combination HIV prevention. He has successfully managed multi-donor funded projects, overseeing annual budgets of up to US$ 25 Million, impacting over 100,000 primary beneficiaries. A stalwart in monitoring and evaluating grant projects, Dr. Etukoit possesses exceptional strategic and operational planning skills. His leadership extends to the WHO Tuberculosis roster, and he has played a key role in the development of numerous projects at TASO, collaborating with major donors such as USAID, CDC, CSF, Irish Aid, Global Fund, and Apac District HCT project. Dr. Etukoit is an invaluable resource and contributes significantly to public health programming. His ongoing interest in developing efficient and sustainable health financing models underscores his commitment to advancing solutions in public health.