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).

Dr. Pendo Saro is a public health specialist and medical doctor specializing in health systems strengthening and policy development research. She focuses on community health, service integration, and policy analysis, working closely with governments and international organizations to implement evidence-based strategies. Passionate about bridging policy and practice, she is dedicated to capacity building and improving healthcare resilience, particularly in resource-limited settings.

Godfrey Barabona MD, PhD,  is a senior project manager and Tanzania lead for projects under the African Partnership for Perioperative and Critical care Research (APPRISE). He is also an honorary lecturer at Muhimbili University of health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania and a visiting asistant professor at Kumamoto university, Japan.

Anna Hvarfner, MD, is a visiting PhD student, from the Department of Global Public Health at Karolinska Institute. She has been engaged in EECC for many years, starting off with a master thesis on the “vital-signs-directed-therapy protocol. Currently, Anna is involved in projects within the implementaion of EECC in Tanzania– coordinating capacity building approaches; and the African Partnership for
Perioperative and Cricital Care Research – researching bottlenecks to the provision of EECC in health facilities.

Alma Damasy is a dedicated pharmacist and a specialist in public health and implementation science.

At the POETIC Tanzania office, she serves as a researcher and implementation science specialist, focusing on designing and implementing evidence-based interventions across various healthcare settings in Tanzania.

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