Beata Mukabahire
Project Manager
Kigali
Summary
I am a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), with over 10 years of experience in oral health, hygiene, and sanitation promotion, and 8 years of proven success in project management. I hold a Bachelor’s degree with honors in Dental Therapy from the University of Rwanda – College of Medicine and Health Sciences (formerly Kigali Health Institute). Driven by enthusiasm, organization, and self-motivation, I have led impactful health initiatives across Rwanda. Over the past decade, I successfully managed three major oral health and hand hygiene projects in collaboration with key stakeholders including the Ministry of Health, Rwanda Biomedical Centre, Ministry of Education, and local authorities. My leadership contributed to the development and launch of Rwanda’s first-ever National Oral Health Strategic Plan, the School Oral Health Promotion Program, and the integration of oral health into the national non-communicable diseases (NCDs) framework through my work with the Rwanda NCD Alliance (RNCDA). I bring extensive experience working with National Authorities, international and nonprofit organizations in multicultural environments, combining technical expertise with strategic vision to drive sustainable health outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Officer, Healthy Teeth for Life Project
SOS Children’s Villages in Rwanda/National Office
01.2023 - Current
- Led the successful implementation of the Healthy Teeth for Life Project, funded by CISU through Dental Health without Borders, ensuring strategic planning, execution, and reporting met international standards.
- Facilitated collaboration between international and local stakeholders—including Dental Health Without Borders, SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda, Rwanda Biomedical Centre, Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education—resulting in strengthened partnerships and coordinated oral health efforts.
- Pioneered the development of Rwanda’s first School-Based Oral Health Promotion Program, to be integrated into national health and education strategies.
- Empowered over 50,000 beneficiaries, including schoolchildren, teachers, and community members, through targeted oral health education and hygiene promotion activities.
- Designed and delivered capacity-building workshops for diverse groups of health professionals and volunteers, enhancing national competencies in oral health promotion and disease prevention.
- Successfully advocated for the inclusion of oral health within the national non-communicable disease (NCD) agenda, influencing Rwanda NCD Alliance and related societies to expand their scope and integrate oral health into their strategic frameworks.
- Oversaw financial and administrative operations, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and efficient resource utilization across all project components.
- Main responsibilities and achievement
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
Project Officer, Sustainable Oral Health Activities in Rwanda
SOS Children’s Villages in Rwanda/National Office
12.2018 - 07.2022
- Ensured strategic partnerships with Rwanda Biomedical Centre, Ministry of Education, and local authorities, directly contributing to the successful rollout and sustainability of the oral health project.
- Advocated for oral Health that successfully let for the development of the first ever National Oral Health strategic plan in Rwanda
- Led and managed all project activities across schools and communities, ensuring timely execution, quality delivery, and alignment with national health priorities.
- Oversaw financial and administrative operations, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and efficient resource utilization across all project components.
- Coordinated monitoring and evaluation efforts across four districts, enabling data-driven insights and continuous improvement of program outcomes.
- Designed and facilitated capacity-building sessions for teachers, nurses, community health workers, and local leaders, strengthening grassroots engagement and expanding oral health knowledge at the community level.
- Organize and train teachers, nurses, community health workers and local community
- Main Responsibilities
Project Officer, Basic Package of Oral Care for Rwanda Children
SOS Children’s Villages in Rwanda/National Office
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Planned and Coordinated the implementation of the project activities in 13 schools
- Ensured the follow up of project financial management and administration in relation to the donor requirement
- Used the project to showcase Basic Package of Oral Care (BPOC) good practice and to strengthen the linkage with community and key stakeholders and recommended by WHO.
- Trained 617 community health workers, 302 Friends of Families
Education
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Dental Therapy
Kigali Health Institute
Kigali-Rwanda02.2012
Skills
- Overall Project Management
- Project planning and budgeting
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Strong Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Team work
- Attention to details
- Time management
- Adaptability and constant learning
- Critical thinking
- Ability to listen carefully
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer literacy
Accomplishments
- Strategic success Developed and Launched National Oral Health Strategy, for Oral Health covering 100% of the population of Rwanda Supported the development of National school program for oral health to cover 100% of the primary schools in Rwanda
- Professional Training Initiative Developed courses and Trained over 1000 health professionals in oral care, enhancing community support.
- Project School Coordination Implemented project in 13 schools, improving oral care knowledge and practice with 90% participation increase.
- Provided health education to 23,178 from 26 schools
- Workshops and Training Conducted workshops for 1000 staff, raising oral health awareness by 80%.
- Community and clinical outreach coordination Coordinated 20 community outreach with international professionals that reach to 25,153 people.
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) by Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Certificate in Leadership development by Principle Eight
LINGUISTIC KNOWLEDGE
English : Advanced
French : Advanced
Timeline
Project Officer, Healthy Teeth for Life Project
SOS Children’s Villages in Rwanda/National Office
01.2023 - Current
Project Officer, Sustainable Oral Health Activities in Rwanda
SOS Children’s Villages in Rwanda/National Office
12.2018 - 07.2022
Project Officer, Basic Package of Oral Care for Rwanda Children
SOS Children’s Villages in Rwanda/National Office
07.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Dental Therapy
Kigali Health Institute
Disclaimer
I, Beata MUKABAHIRE declares that the information provided above is true and correct.
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