MADAKTARI - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Founder, Madaktari Africa / Member, Board of Directors
Dilan is a neurosurgeon and founder of Madaktari Africa. His neurosurgical expertise is in complex brain surgery and leveraging new technology to advance brain and spine care. He is also known for advancing global neurosurgery and global health initiatives. Recognizing an unmet need for medical education in rural areas of Africa, Dilan founded Madaktari Africa. He also was also the founding dean of the Center for Global Health at the Medical University of South Carolina. His groundbreaking work in global neurosurgery development is documented in "A Surgeon in the Village: An American Doctor Teaches Brain Surgery in Africa," by Pulitzer-nominated journalist Tony Bartleme. Dilan is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons an the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- EP Lead for Cardiology Programs in Tanzania / Member, Board of Directors
Matt is a cardiologist in Lynchburg, Virginia and is affiliated with Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Virginia School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He has completed several trips to Tanzania and successfully implanted many devices and trained the team at JKCI to perform these complex interventions. He collaborated closely with Medtronic US to get the devices donated.
Job Titles:
- Director of Cardiac Catheterization and Associate Program Director Cardiology Fellowship With Naples Heart Institute
- Medical Director / President, Board of Directors
Mazen is the Director of Cardiac Catheterization and Associate Program Director Cardiology Fellowship with Naples Heart Institute (Naples Healthcare System) in Naples, Florida . He greatly enjoys working alongside his friends and colleagues in Tanzania to advance both clinical and research programs at the JKCI. Mazen is currently focused on implementing data-driven quality improvement initiatives in the Cardiac Cath Lab at the JKCI and developing cardiovascular disease and risk factor screening programs in Tanzania.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Country Director / Member, Board of Directors
Mohamed is a senior cardiologist, personal physician to His Excellency, former President Jakaya Kikwete, and director of the cardiology centre at Muhimbili hospital complex. Mohamed is our guru when it comes to advancing medical care. Mohamed is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Job Titles:
- Immediate past President, Board of Directors
Peter is a senior cardiologist based in Lynchburg, Virginia. His enthusiasm and energy are contagious. Peter was one of the pioneers in creating the first government run Cath Lab in Tanzania. He has now set his goal to contribute to establishing the first centre of excellence for cardiology in Tanzania. Peter is based in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA.
Faith Temba PA to Prof. Mohamed Janabi Focal point for Madaktari Africa visiting teams Faith joined the JKCI team two years ago and has since made a big impact. Faith is organised, structured and knows hot to get things done. Our volunteers are in safe hands with Faith!
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
With over thirty years of progressive business experience that ranges from Fortune 100 companies to small start-up ventures. Michael Hecomovich has had the opportunity to develop a broad base of skills in general management, sales, marketing, and business development. He has been involved in the start-up and growth of eleven different companies. He also has experience in turnaround and growth ventures in positions of general management, sales, marketing, and operations at all levels. As a result, he has an in-depth understanding of the issues regarding new companies, business development and leadership. Mike was the founder and Chairman/CEO of Global Marketing Services, the exclusive sales and marketing organization that represented IBM Printing Supplies in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for ten years. Currently his focus is on his family's commercial real estate business.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Nurse
Mollie is a pediatric cardiac nurse with over 10 years' experience in Cardiac ICU's, Cardiac Cath and EP labs, and in outpatient settings. She has experience in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Echocardiography, and in Cardiac Device care and follow-up (pacemakers and ICD's). Mollie also has considerable experience volunteering in Africa, including Ethiopia and Tanzania.