Innocent Matthias

Experience

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  TEHSA

  May 2018 - Apr 2019

  President

  1. Created and led the Constitution Amendment Committee to Include Zanzibar Health Colleges and Universities in the Tanzania Students' Association2. Fundraised and fully funded 2 weeks students' trip to attend the IFEH International conference in Kampala, Uganda

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  Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  Deputy Minister of External Affairs & Outreach Programs

  Organized, Fundraised for and Coordinated University - Community Outreach Program, and Students' International Exposure Programs

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  Smart Me, Tanzania

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2024

  Founder

  1. Program Funded by the National Bank of Commerce (NBC) Tanzania2. Focused on Financial Literacy for Youth and Senior Citizens in Public Sector approaching Retirement3. Personal Finance (Savings, Investment, Planning/Budgeting)4. Finalist IBUA DEBATE, Dar es salaam by @FSDT, @BoT, @DSE

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  BL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd

  Apr 2019 - now

  Founder

  1. Leadership & Management2. Research & Development (Identifying Opportunities for Improvement and Expansion, Drug Formulation, Testing and Compliance)

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  Ministry of Health

  Nov 2020 - Oct 2021

  Public Health Practitioner

  1. Vaccine Program & Vaccination (attended RCH, Cold Chain Management)2. Hospital and Community Infection Prevention (IPC) Programs3. Researched on Hospita IPC Challenges and Way Forward to Achieve Zero Nasocomial Infection

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  IHC - The Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation ('the BMF') Strategic Investment Business Outfit

  Feb 2024 - Nov 2024

  Consultant

  1. Product & Service Development

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  Sahara Consult

  Sept 2024 - Nov 2024

  Senior Consultant

  Contracted to lead development of "Investing in Tanzania's Digital Inoovation Landscape" a Pocket Guide for European & African InvestorsThe Pocket Guide is developed under the Data Governance in Africa Initiative, Digital Social Innovation (DSI) 'Think Like an Investor' program, led by HAUS (Finnish Institute of Public Management Ltd) and ESTDEV (Estonian Centre for International Development). Through ‘Think Like an Investor’ program, the private sector is encouraged to leverage data in creating new services and products that can add societal value while promoting digital and economic transformation across borders in Tanzania.The Data Governance in Africa is a 3.5-year AU-EU partnership Initiative designed to foster human-centric data economy that supports sustainable growth across the continent. The Initiative supports the African Union (AU) and its member states to form development-oriented and human-centric data regulation, data use and data infrastructure at continental, regional and member states levels. The project is co-funded by the European Union, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, France, and Germany under the EU Global Gateway Strategy. It is implemented by Digital Africa, Enabel, ESTDEV, HAUS, Expertise France, and GIZ, under the Digital for Development (D4D) Hub. Show less

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  Tanzania Startup Association

  Nov 2024 - now

  Policy & Research Lead

  As Policy and Research Lead at the Tanzania Startup Association (TSA), I’m focused on shaping a thriving future for Tanzania's startup ecosystem. My work centers around making the business environment better for startups by driving evidence-based policy reforms, building strategic partnerships, and leading advocacy efforts that matter.In this role, I coordinate the ecosystem, manage relationships with key stakeholders, and collaborate closely with government bodies, private sector leaders, and international development partners. With a solid understanding of Tanzania's regulatory, legal, and business landscapes, I work to translate research into practical, real-world policy recommendations that help startups succeed. This is a strategic role that keeps TSA at the forefront of ecosystem growth, advocacy, and meaningful regulatory reform. Show less