MEET THEÂ TEAM
Once upon a time there was a Malawian man who moved his family to the UK from Malawi in pursuit of greener pastures, but with time his heart kept calling him back to his homeland and each time he went home his heart would break. The healthcare system was in shambles and getting worse with each visit. Instead of choosing to ignore the issue he started to ask `How can I help?', with a lot of soul searching the answers started coming to him. There was a clear difference in the way the different social economic classes accessed healthcare. Those who could afford private healthcare were able to access a different level of care than those who could not. The average Malawian went straight to the hospital to seek treatment for most health issues, even the ones that could easily be treated in an outpatient setting. He started to ask 'Why was this the case?'. With the more questions he asked, the more answers he received. He decided that it was time he did something to give back and with that Global Solutions Limited (GSL) was born.
It is Mr. Thoko Michael Chikwanas mission to change healthcare delivery in Malawi. As such he has brought together a team of key players, all with the shared vision of improving healthcare in Malawi. The purpose of this article is to provide an introduction to the team behind the innovation. It is GSLs mission to revolutionize the way primary healthcare is delivered in Malawi. This will be achieved by the introduction of an affordable medical scheme aimed at those in the low income social bracket. The idea is to enable this population group to access high quality healthcare that is both affordable and efficient. With this being an innovative way of doing things the most highly populated township has been selected as the pilot site for this new initiative.
TM Chikwana
MANAGING DIRECTOR/PROMOTER
Michael is a UK Clinical Advisor who has worked for the National Health Service for over 20 yrs. He is also an entrepreneur and founder of GSL. His role has been managing the GSL project on the ground in preparation for the launch. He has also been involved in linking GSL and other local and International stakeholders and partners.
Maggie Fatch
SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR
Has been instrumental in sensitizing the local community chiefs on our project
Vicky Petre
UK SCHEMES AMBASSADOR / DIRECTOR
Vicky is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the UK. She is responsible for promoting GSL in the UK by fundraising to help finance the initial pilot clinic and she is also responsible for the recruitment of volunteers to travel out to Africa to help build a better Healthcare System. Clinical responsibility in policy and procedures, working in collaboration with partnered clinics, Vicky will also be involved in the delivery of patient care within the clinics.
Euphrasia Nazombe
LEGAL ADVISOR
Euphrasia is responsible for all legal matters for the organisation
Mr Steven Amani
TECHNOLOGY ADVISER
Responsible for the introduction and maintenance of modern technology to the overall systems with appropriate software integration. Mr. Amani has been looking at what system can incorporate a patients digital record for partnered clinics all aimed at improving the patients journey
Dr Fatsani Dogani
HEALTH CARE CONSULTANT
Focusing on Patient Safety, Communication, and the Patient experience, ensuring patient safety and excellent customer service is at the forefront of our care.
Dr Stanley Daudi
HEALTH CARE CONSULTANT
Responsible for overseeing the quality of Clinical Care and enforce standards to ensure patients are treated with courtesy, ethically and preservation of their rights, will also be involved in the delivery of medical care.