Beatrice Wanyara Gatumia

Engagement Director Health at Busara Center for Behavioral Economics

Beatrice Wanyara Gatumia has extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Since 2023, they have been working as an Engagement Director Health at Busara. Previously, they held various roles at RECON-Digital from 2008 to the present, including Director and Founding Partner. From 2019 to 2023, they served as the Clinical Business Lead at Amref Health Innovations. In addition, they worked as the UHC Lead at Amref Enterprise Limited from April to September 2019. Beatrice also has experience at GSK, where they held positions such as Medical Lead Access Medicines Emerging markets and Medical Advisor from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, they worked at the Kenyan-Heart National Foundation as a Projects Consultant from 2010 to 2015.

Beatrice Wanyara Gatumia has an extensive education history in the field of healthcare and public health. In 2001, they enrolled at the University of Nairobi and completed their Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChBS) in 2007. Additionally, in December 2007, they obtained their certification as a Medical Doctor from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (KMPDB).

In 2010, Beatrice pursued further education and enrolled at the University of London, where they earned a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) with a specialization in Environment and Health in 2014. Beatrice then obtained a Diploma in Public Health, although the details of the institution or the year of completion are unknown.

During their time at the University of London, Beatrice had the opportunity to expand their knowledge and gain practical experience. In 2013-2014, they attended the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health as a Lown Fellow, focused on Epidemiology with a specialization in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention.

To enhance their expertise even further, Beatrice pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health Economics at the University of South Wales starting in 2018. As of now, there is no information regarding the expected end year for this program.

Overall, Beatrice Wanyara Gatumia has a comprehensive educational background in medicine, public health, and health economics. Their certifications as a Medical Doctor and their diverse academic experiences demonstrate their commitment to professional development and acquiring multidisciplinary expertise in the field of healthcare.

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  • Engagement Director Health

    January, 2023 - present