Jose Luis Castro

Josė Luis Castro Josė Luis has a account Executive Director, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease and CEO of Vital Strategies Paris Area, France 500+ connections Contact info Vital Strategies University of Pennsylvania About An innovative leader with the ability to build on an organization’s strengths to create program growth, implement and scale global health initiatives, and foster excellence in teaching, research, and international development. More than 25 years of experience managing complex public health and educational organizations and designing an... see more Featured No alt text provided for this image José Luis Castro Vital Strategies Mr. Castro has led a rapid expansion of Vital Strategies’ portfolio, working with governments to tackle the world’s leading killers, primarily in low- and middle-income countries. The organization now reaches into 60 countries, with offices in six, and has touched the lives of more than 2 billion people. Experience Vital Strategies Chief Executive Officer Company NameVital Strategies Dates EmployedJan 2016 – Present Employment Duration4 yrs 5 mos LocationNew York City As CEO, I have led the rapid expansion of Vital Strategies’ portfolio, working with governments to tackle the world’s leading killers, primarily in low- and middle-income countries. The organization now reaches into 60 countries, with offices in six, and has touched the lives of more than 2 billion people. Vital Strategies operating budget is $125 million and staff of 420. Under my leadership, Vital Strategies has gained recognition for several of its initiatives. For example, Resolve To Save Lives was acknowledged by Devex as one of the 10 most important moments in global health in 2017. And, the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics program’s (CRVS) joint proposal with Plan International for the MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change initiative was cited by the Center for High Impact Philanthropy as one of the 11 global “best bets” for philanthropic investment. … see more International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) Company NameInternational Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) Total Duration19 yrs TitleExecutive Director Dates EmployedApr 2014 – Present Employment Duration6 yrs 2 mos LocationParis Area, France Under my leadership and vision, The Union has expanded its global portfolio of projects and forged new strategic partnerships, including with the Global Fund, USAID, DFID, and Bloomberg Philanthropies. In addition to establishing the renowned International Management Development Program (IMDP), which has trained more than 4,000 managers from 30 countries. I have strengthened the organisation’s programmatic and operational functions. In 2014, I co-founded the Global TB Caucus, an international network of over 2,300 parliamentarians from more than 132 countries, with the Rt. Hon. Nick Herbert MP, of the UK, to accelerate progress against the tuberculosis epidemic. This revolutionary initiative remains one of the world’s largest political networks dedicated to advancing a global health priority. The Union's currently has a global staff of 850 and over 5,000 community health worker volunteers. As Director of Finance and Development, I helped grow the budget from US $4 million to $50 million annually. In addition, worked in key projects such as the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use. I pushed The Union to the forefront by designing an effective international grants management infrastructure that made possible that rapid implementation of the FIDELIS and Bloomberg Initiative grants programmes in almost 100 countries. … see more TitlePresident and CEO Dates EmployedApr 2013 – Jan 2016 Employment Duration2 yrs 10 mos LocationNew York City, worldwide The president develops strategy for the organization, manages external relationships with a variety of stakeholders including strategic partners and funding agencies, and oversees operations and administrative activities. Show 3 more roles World Health Organization, Regional Office for South East Asia Operations Research Coordinator Company NameWorld Health Organization, Regional Office for South East Asia Dates EmployedSep 1998 – Jun 2001 Employment Duration2 yrs 10 mos LocationNew Delhi, India Directed implementation of two pilot projects of public-private partnerships for tuberculosis control. One between the largest self-employed women’s association of India and the government of Ahmedabad City and the other between a private hospital and the city of Hyderabad. President Clinton visited this project on World TB Day during his visit to India in the 2000. -Provided technical, financial management, and logistical assistance to the Central Tuberculosis Division of the India’s Ministry of Health during program expansion nationally. -Managed consultant engagement for operational research and systems strengthening. -Drafted the technical specifications for involvement of NGOs in tuberculosis control that were approved as national policy by the Government of India. -Consulted frequently with officials of WHO, the British International Development Agency (DFID), the Danish Agency for International Development (DANIDA), the World Bank, and other international agencies and donors. … see more New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Company NameNew York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Total Duration7 yrs 9 mos TitleDirector of Operations, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control Dates EmployedJun 1994 – Sep 1998 Employment Duration4 yrs 4 mos LocationNew York City Directed human resources, financial management, procurement, grants and contracts, facilities management, and capital improvement program for a complex organization with 860 full time staff, 17 different labor unions, 22 sites, and a fleet of 150 vehicles in the City of New York. Supervised a team of 4 senior managers and over 70 staff. -Implemented customer service program that fostered creativity and innovation, making the Bureau of TB Control one of the most desirable places to work in the Department of Health. -Exceeded Bureau’s staff training and education targets by 100%, setting four consecutive annual performance records. -Ensured that 100% of staff received performance evaluations annually during four consecutive years. -Improved contracting and procurement services and implemented a contract monitoring system that received recognition from City and State officials. Contract processing time was reduced significantly. -Selected by Department of Health to be part of a task force of managers responsible for implementing change initiatives across the agency. -Appointed temporarily Deputy City Registrar of Vital Records to help clear a backlog of review and issuance of death certificates in New York City. … see more TitleAssistant Director of Operations, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control Dates EmployedMay 1993 – Jun 1994 Employment Duration1 yr 2 mos LocationNew York City Directed program expansion of grants and contracts worth $35 million annually, managing over 77 grants to academic institutions, hospitals, and community based organizations. Supervised the work of 5 staff and 40 contractors. -Oversaw the preparation and negotiation of multi-million dollar grants from donors such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the NY State AIDS Institute. … see more Show 1 more role Pace University Lecturer in Politics Company NamePace University Dates EmployedSep 1991 – Sep 1998 Employment Duration7 yrs 1 mo LocationNew York City Taught undergraduate courses in political science and international relations. Designed and taught two innovative courses: 1) Presidents, Prime Ministers and Other Chief Executives 2) Congresses, Parliaments, and other Legislatures. Also taught a course Dealing with Bureaucracy, International Issues and Trouble Spots, and American Government and Political Institutions which is part of the core curriculum. … see more Show 1 more experience Education University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Degree NameMPAField Of StudyGovernment administration Dates attended or expected graduation1988 – 1990 Pace University Pace University Degree NameBAField Of StudyPolitical Science Dates attended or expected graduation1984 – 1988 Activities and Societies: Model United Nations team