This directorate ensures efficient management of resources, strategic planning, and administrative excellence to support quality healthcare delivery.
Mr. Ezekiel Joachim
Director of Planning, Finance and AdministrationMr. Ezekiel Joachim oversees the hospital’s planning, financial management, and administrative functions. He ensures efficient resource utilization, strategic development, and operational excellence to support sustainable healthcare delivery and institutional growth.
Ms. Leah Mnyambwa
Head of DepartmentDepartment of Human Resources
The Human Resources (HR) department at St. Francis Regional Referral Hospital Ifakara is responsible for managing the hospital’s workforce to ensure effective delivery of healthcare services. It handles staff recruitment, selection, placement, and orientation of new employees. The department also manages employee records, salaries, benefits, leave, and performance appraisals. In addition, it supports staff development through training, capacity building, and professional development programs. The HR department ensures compliance with labor laws, promotes good workplace relations, handles staff welfare and grievances, and helps maintain discipline and motivation among employees. Overall, it ensures that the hospital has a competent, well-managed, and motivated workforce to provide quality patient care.
Mr. Donarth Millita
Chief AccountantDepartment of Finance
The Finance Department at St. Francis Regional Referral Hospital is responsible for managing all financial activities of the hospital to ensure proper utilization of resources and compliance with financial regulations and policies. The department plays a key role in financial planning, budgeting, and resource management to support effective healthcare service delivery. Its core responsibilities include preparation and management of hospital budgets, monitoring income and expenditure, and ensuring that financial resources are utilized efficiently, economically, and transparently. The department also oversees payment processing, including staff salaries, supplier and procurement payments, and billing and collection of hospital service revenues. In addition, the Finance Department maintains accurate financial records, prepares periodic financial statements and management reports, and facilitates both internal and external audit processes. The department further ensures accountability and transparency in financial management while working closely with other hospital departments to support smooth operations and sustainable delivery of quality healthcare services.
Tito Mwashiuya
Head of DepartmentDepartment of Planning
The planning department at St. Francis Regional Referral Hospital Ifakara is responsible for coordinating the hospital’s development, service improvement, and long-term strategic goals. It prepares short-term and long-term plans for hospital growth, including infrastructure development, equipment needs, and expansion of health services. The department also collects and analyzes data to guide decision-making, monitors the implementation of hospital projects, and evaluates performance against set targets. In addition, it works with other departments to identify priorities, allocate resources efficiently, and support policy implementation. Overall, the planning department ensures that the hospital operates in an organized, efficient, and goal-oriented manner to improve healthcare delivery.
George Msangila
Head of DepartmentDepartment of ICT
The ICT (Information and Communication Technology) department at St. Francis Regional Referral Hospital Ifakara is responsible for managing all computer systems, networks, and digital communication services within the hospital. It ensures the smooth operation of hospital information systems used for patient registration, medical records, laboratory results, and billing. The department maintains hardware and software, provides technical support to staff, and ensures data security and confidentiality. It also supports communication systems such as internet, email, and internal networks, and helps integrate digital solutions to improve efficiency in healthcare delivery. In addition, the ICT department assists in data management, reporting, and system upgrades to support better decision-making and overall hospital performance.
Robert Martin
Head of DepartmentDepartment of Real Estate & Engineering
The Real Estate and Engineering department at St. Francis Regional Referral Hospital Ifakara is responsible for the maintenance, development, and management of the hospital’s physical infrastructure and facilities. It oversees building construction, repairs, and renovation of hospital structures to ensure they are safe and functional. The department also manages utilities such as water supply, electricity, sanitation systems, and medical gases, ensuring they operate efficiently. In addition, it maintains medical equipment, handles preventive and corrective maintenance, and supports facility expansion and planning. It also ensures a safe, clean, and well-functioning hospital environment, working closely with other departments to support smooth healthcare delivery.
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