Africa Health Business appoints new head of operations
A pharmaceutical professional with more than 15 years of experience, Dr Munene’s expertise includes strategic planning, business development, team leadership and management of key stakeholder relationships in health.
CAPE TOWN, January 17 (ANA) – The Nairobi-based health consultancy Africa Health Business (AHB) has appointed Dr Daniella Munene as its head of operations.
AHB aims to change the business of health across Africa.
A pharmaceutical professional with more than 15 years of experience, Munene’s expertise includes strategic planning, business development, team leadership and management of key stakeholder relationships in health.
Her strong network of key decision-makers and health leaders within the private sector and her solid project management skills and deep knowledge of the African health-care industry are great assets for AHB, the consultancy said in a statement on Monday.
“It is a real honour to have been appointed head of operations at Africa Health Business. I am very excited at the prospect of leading the consultancy side of the company as it continues to grow. I am keen to continue working with local and international partners to strengthen Africa’s health-care systems via solid public-private partnerships,” Munene said.
“I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Munene as our head of operations, effective immediately, leading the consultancy team and overseeing the AHB Knowledge & Network Platform. I envision a great future for Africa Health Business with Dr Munene joining the leadership team at the company,” said the executive chairperson of AHB.
Munene also serves as a director at the Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF), providing strategic direction for the federation of private health sector actors in Kenya.
Prior to this, Munene held the position of chief executive officer of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya, focusing on advocacy, policy, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, mentorship and coaching. Her vast experience comprises positions within the public, private and development space.
The Africa Health Business Symposium (AHBS) is a pan-African conference focused on African health care.
Via AHBS, AHB has set the pace towards constructive working relationships between the public and private sectors, creating a more enabling environment for the private health sector on the African continent.
– African News Agency (ANA); Editing by Yaron Blecher
