Dr. Joel M. Mubiligi
Executive Director
Dr. Joel M. Mubiligi first started caring for patients as a physician at Kigali’s King Faisal Hospital. He later joined Partners In Health, known locally as Inshuti Mu Buzima, and led the decentralization and integration of HIV, NCD, mental health, oncology and surgery interventions within the Northern District of Burera whose public health system serves a catchment area of over 300,000 people. From 2013, he was the Medical Advisor to the Ministry of Health’s national Human Resources for Health program, where for two years before he rejoined PIH, he supported government efforts to develop training programs to produce a cadre of qualified health professionals in collaboration with more than 20 US institutions. Prior to his appointment to his current role as Executive Director, Joel was the Chief Medical Officer for Partners in health, where he oversaw national mentorship and quality improvement interventions for primary health care services, which successfully reduced neonatal, child and maternal mortality and translated into improved national policies and protocols for primary care.
In his current role, Joel leads a team of over 200+ people tasked with improving the quality of care provided to patients in oncology, NCDs, mental health, surgery, maternal, neonatal, adolescent, and child health by developing equitable, scalable, and patient-centered innovations in these clinical areas. He also serves as adjunct faculty and a member of the board of directors of the University of Global Health Equity, a PIH initiative that equips future physicians with the clinical knowledge and skills needed to effectively implement innovative public health solutions, lead and manage equitable health systems, and improve the delivery of care in rural communities.
Joel holds a medical degree in general medicine and surgery from the University of Rwanda, a Diploma in Tropical Medicine from the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and is currently completing an Msc in Global Public Health with the Queen Mary University in London. He proudly attributes his commitment to global health and dedication to value-driven leadership to his late mother, who has inspired him throughout his life with her dedication to nursing and compassionate care for the most vulnerable around her.
