Dr. Rita Mbeba is a public health specialist and senior development sector leader with over 18 years of experience in programming, strategic planning, social behaviour change, and health management. She currently serves as Country Director of Girl Effect Tanzania, a role she has held since 2023, leading strategic and innovative initiatives that advance maternal, child, and adolescent health. Her career spans over a decade of senior management experience, including eight years as Program Lead at MSI Tanzania, Senior Youth Advisor at Pathfinder, and five years at Amref Health Africa, building a consistent track record of community-centered leadership and impactful program delivery.
Dr. Mbeba holds a PhD in Leadership and Business, an MBA in Health Leadership and Management, and a Master of Public Health, alongside an Honorary Doctorate in Christian Leadership and Business. She was recognized among the Top 25 Women Leaders in Africa at the WIMA Awards (2024) and named among the Top 100 Career Women in Africa (2024).
She is passionate about transforming the lives of young people and believes deeply in the power of clear, purposeful communication to drive lasting change.
Fun fact: Dr. Mbeba has passion for changing lives especially lives of young people and loves teaching and clarifying things to people