DR. Lena Matata

I am a public health doctor, project manager and researcher. I have attained a Master of Science degree in Global Health at the University of Oxford, and Master of Science degree in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) (Edinburgh University).
I have 14 years work experience in East and West African regions as a public health doctor, senior project manager, researcher in key global health challenges: infectious diseases (specifically TB, HIV, malaria, pneumonia, pandemic diseases), antimicrobial resistance (AMR), neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), non-communicable diseases (NCDs), child health, and digital health. I have led and implemented impactful public health projects in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Malawi and Sierra Leone.
I have advanced language skills in English and Swahili. Intermediate skills in French, beginners level Arabic.

Public Health professional with 14 years of cross-sector leadership in global health across East and West Africa. Holds dual Master of Science degrees in Global Health (University of Oxford) and Non Communicable Diseases (University of Edinburgh). Proven ability to lead complex, multi-country global health projects.
Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, stakeholder engagement, project quality and excellence, capacity building, team leadership, monitoring and evaluation and implementation of high-impact interventions. Skilled in navigating multi-cultural environments engaging with government bodies, NGOs, donors, communities and international organizations.
Dr. Lena’s professional journey spans sub-Saharan Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, South Sudan, and Sierra Leone), and has provided strategic leadership for impactful large-scale, global health projects in public health, non-communicable diseases, infectious and pandemic diseases, digital health, maternal and child health, health policy and has worked in complex environments including in emergency settings with government officials, Ministries of Health, NGOs, international agencies, academia/research and private partners, regulatory agencies, civil society, donors and communities.