Ngaruko Tharcisse

NGARUKO Tharcisse is an experienced professional in the field of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), currently serving as the Director of the WASH Program at Village Health Works since December 2020. In this role, NGARUKO oversees the implementation of WASH interventions both in the hospital and the surrounding community, coordinating activities with various technical departments and providing support to field teams. Previous roles at Village Health Works include WASH & IPC Program Officer and Head of the Hygiene Department, where extensive responsibilities included managing hygiene standards, biomedical waste, and sanitary facilities. Prior experience includes serving as a Hygiene and Sanitation Coordinator at Initiative Citoyenne pour l'Environnement et le Développement Durable. NGARUKO holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health from Institut National de Santé Public and is pursuing a Master's degree in Public Health at Mount Kigali University.