Axel Hoffmann

Professional Activities

  • Head of Teaching and Training Unit, responsible for postgraduate master program in International Health, and activities of the institute in continuing education for several professions
  • Represents the STI postgraduate Master in International Health in the new Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+)
  • Working with several partners (WHO, GTZ, etc.) in the field of knowledge management and knowledge transfer in the health sector

Higher Education & Qualifications

  • Full Diploma in Psychologie, 1986, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg/Germany
  • PhD, 1993, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg/Germany

Work Experience

  • 1987 – 1989, junior scientist, evaluation of public health pension schemes, University Freiburg
  • 1989 – 1993, senior scientist, evaluation of national AIDS prevention strategy in Germany, University Freiburg
  • 1993 – 1997, Head of the German Agency for Public Health
  • Since 1998, Head of Teaching Training Unit at Swiss Tropical Institute; consultancies related to curriculum development, human resources and knowledge management.