Gill Schierhout

Gill Schierhout is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in program and project evaluations, specializing in complex public health and development initiatives in various countries, notably in lesser developed settings.

Recipient of the Australasian Evaluation Society Award for Excellence in Indigenous Evaluation in 2015.

Combines consulting expertise in both public and private sectors with academic research in public health and primary health care.

Extensive regional experience in countries such as Botswana, Ghana, Papua New Guinea, and many others in Africa, South East Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health from the University of Cape Town.

Currently serving as a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Health Systems Science in The George Institute for Global Health, UNSW Sydney.

Previous roles include Senior Research Fellow at The Kirby Institute, UNSW Australia, and Evaluation and Analysis Specialist at various prestigious organizations such as Mott McDonald Australia.

Possesses excellent knowledge and skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods using software like Stata, along with expertise in evidence synthesis for evaluation and research purposes.

Familiar with a wide range of evaluation and analytic techniques including randomized controlled trials, surveys, and qualitative evaluation methods.

Past experiences include key positions at reputable institutions like University College London and University of the Witwatersrand.

Founded Health and Development Africa and contributed to various significant projects for the Australian Aid Program and New Zealand Aid Program.