Mr Murtaza Mukhtar

Murtaza Mukhtar is an accomplished healthcare leader with over 13 years of experience in hospital operations and management. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Ajman University (2012) and is a certified Infectious Disease Pharmacist accredited by the Society of Infectious Disease Pharmacists (SIDP), USA. At the Aga Khan Hospital, Murtaza has led Pharmacy, Outpatient Services, and Special Projects, and currently serves as the Head of Hospital Clinical Operations.

He has played a vital role in transforming healthcare delivery through strategic initiatives and innovation. In 2013, he established the Oncology Department, expanding access to cancer care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he led the development of the Pigia Daktari teleconsultation app, enabling virtual care continuity. Murtaza also directed the transition of the hospital’s Health Management Information System (HMIS) to the paperless Meditech Expanse platform, integrating 19 facilities nationwide and enhancing research capabilities through localized data.

A key contributor to three successful Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditations, he has driven the launch of advanced programs such as bariatric, arthroscopic, endo-laser, and cosmetic surgeries, helping reverse medical tourism. Passionate about innovation, he works closely with the Ministry of Health to strengthen Tanzania’s position as a regional medical tourism hub.