Karima Khalid is a lecturer and consultant at MUHAS with more than 10 years of experience in anaesthesia and critical care. Her expertise spans both clinical and non-clinical aspects of medicine, with a particular focus on capacity building in anaesthesia and critical care.

Karima has been involved in EECC from its inception leveraging research, advocacy and knowledge dissemination to elevate the standards of care for critically ill patients. She has co-authored several EECC and critical care related publications. Notable contributions include her involvement in the National Surgical Obstetric Anaesthesia Plan (NSOAP), SURG – Africa, WFSA SAFE & VAST courses, the EECC POETIC project, APPRISE project, and the current EECCiT project.

As a member of the ministry’s NSOAP technical working group, and one of the ten global specialists to the WFSA’s Critical Care Committee she has actively contributed to the development and implementation of strategies for improved anaesthesia and critical care. She is dedicated to making a lasting impact in anaesthesia and critical care, ensuring exceptional care for patients in need of critical care.

Tim Baker is an Associate Professor, Critical Care Physician and Anaesthesiologist. He is based in Dar es Salaam and is an Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Emergency Medicine at MUHAS. He has 20 years’ experience of global critical care research, programmatic and clinical work.

Tim is affiliated to Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, and LSHTM and QMUL in the UK. Tim has had consultancies and positions with WHO, the World Bank, USAID, PATH, WFSA, Ifakara Health Institute, and the Centre for Global Development. Tim is currently the Oxygen and Emergency/Critical Care Consultant in the UNICEF Eastern and Southern African Regional Office.

Tim leads global collaborative research and capacity building programs, especially around the health systems innovation, Essential Emergency and Critical Care.

Aneth Kaliza is a medical doctor and researcher in areas focusing in improving the standards and access to healthcare services. She is currently serving as the Program Coordinator for the POETIC MUHAS research group, whose work is tailored at enhancing care for critically ill patients through the implementation of Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC).

Anab Issa is a Medical Doctor and early career researcher. She graduated from MUHAS, where she then was a research assistant in two NIH funded projects: SPARCO and DETEC-TB. She is a member of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) and a 2022 awardee of an early career grant from NIHR through RSTMH. She is a member of the EECC global network and now works at the POETIC office as MUHAS coordinator for EECCiT. Anab’s interests lies in improving healthcare and health outcomes through impactful and relevant research.

Dr. Godfrey Barabona is an experienced researcher and  a clinician. He holds a PhD from Kumamoto University, Japan (2020) and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science (2011).  He is also a visiting Assistant Professor at Kumamoto university, Japan.  

At POETIC Tanzania, he manages research projects under the African Partnership for Perioperative and Critical care Research (APPRISE).

Anna Hvarfner is a visiting PhD student, from the Department of Global Public Health at Karolinska Institute, in the POETIC-Tanzania team and a Resident Physician in Family Medicine (SE). She graduated from Uppsala University (SE) as a Medical Doctor in 2019.

Alma Damasy is a dedicated pharmacist, public health and implementation Science specialist, and a researcher at POETIC MUHAS, serving as an Implementation science specialist.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Pharmacy from MUHAS in 2018, Alma pursued a master’s degree in public health and Implementation Science in 2023, further enriching her expertise.

With a focus on non-communicable diseases, Alma’s research endeavors reflect her profound commitment to advancing healthcare knowledge and practice. Her passion for research is evident in her contributions to the field, where she seeks to address pressing health challenges and improve outcomes for individuals and communities alike.

Charles Machumu is a Medical Doctor, who seamlessly integrates medical expertise and creative flair. Graduating from MUHAS in 2022, he embarked on a dual career path as a medical doctor and communication officer at POETIC MUHAS.

His passion for both medicine and the arts led him to excel in graphic design, photography, videography, and animation. Charles leverages these skills to enhance healthcare communication, recognizing the power of visual storytelling. He crafts engaging content for diverse audiences, bridging the gap between medicine and communication. Charles’ journey exemplifies interdisciplinary collaboration and dedication to improving healthcare in his community.

Elibariki Godfrey Mkumbo is a social science researcher with approximately 17 years of experience spanning various levels of research, predominantly within community and healthcare facility settings. He has dedicated much of his career to Ifakara Health Institute and has recently transitioned to Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences.

Throughout his career, he has authored numerous scientific articles, primarily focusing on maternal and newborn health, quality improvement strategies, community interventions, and critical care. Presently, he spearheads the community critical care research component for the EECCiT and POETIC projects. Elibariki possesses a special passion for understanding how aspects of behavior change and mindset influence healthcare provision and access.

In addition to his research endeavors, he serves as a counselor, coach, energy therapist, and psychotherapist