Heart Team Africa Foundation

Heart Team Africa Foundation

In the joy of others lies our own

Irene Mbonde

Ms. Irene Mbonde

Head Public Relations and Marketing

Marketing & Corporate Strategy Specialist | Development Practitioner | Stakeholder Engagement Expert Irene Charles Mbonde is an accomplished Marketing and Corporate Strategy Specialist with over 15 years of diverse experience in Stakeholders engagement, public health, business development, and business management. Currently serves as a Senior Corporate and International Relation of Muhimbili National Hospital, where leads strategic marketing initiatives to enhance corporate and international relation, public awareness of MNH specialized health services and strengthens stakeholder engagement with government, nationally and internationally Irene holds a master’s degree in business administration (Corporate Management) from Mzumbe University and an Advanced Diploma in Regional Planning fr

om the Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP), Dodoma. I am strong academic foundation is supported by specialized training in public expenditure tracking, policy analysis, research methods, and social accountability—skills that she has applied throughout her career to improve organizational performance and community outcomes. Throughout my professional journey, Irene has held senior roles including as Marketing Manager at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) Regional Marketing Manager at Cassandra Lingerie Limited, Marketing and Corporate Officer at Tanzania Occupational Health Services, and Project Coordinator at ADAP Tanzania, a Swiss-based environmental NGO. In these positions, she successfully led market expansion strategies, coordinated health awareness campaigns, ma

naged donor-funded programs, and facilitated policy advocacy efforts in rural and urban communities. My experience also includes working with vulnerable groups through organizations like REDESA and Africa, where I was contributed to baseline surveys and youth empowerment programs, and conducted impactful field research on community benefit sharing, small business development, and sustainable resource use. Irene is known for her excellent stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and ability to manage complex projects in dynamic environments. I am skilled in policy research, lobbying and advocacy, business development, strategic communications, and training delivery. I have hands-on expertise in tools such as Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), People-Owned Process (POP), and community pl

anning approaches. In addition to her professional work, I am committed to community empowerment and sustainable development and recognized for my strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and dedication to excellence and notable results.


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