Rosemary is an experienced public health professional with a rich and diverse background in pharmacy, procurement, supply chain management, and business management. With over 20 years of experience, she has made significant contributions to various health sector programs across mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. Her expertise spans multiple areas, including HIV care and treatment, malaria, maternal and newborn health, laboratory services, Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets (ADDO) programs, nutrition, supply chain, and procurement.

Throughout her career, Rosemary has played a pivotal role in key health initiatives, such as the formation and institutionalization of the AIDS Trust Fund through the Health Policy Plus project and the development of a pharmacy model for the HIV electronic commodity management tool.

Her leadership and management experience are extensive. Rosemary has held senior positions, including Program Director at the Clinton Health Access Initiative, Technical Director at the JSI Deliver Project, Country Coordinator at the Health Policy Plus project, and CEO at COUNSENUTH. She has also demonstrated significant expertise in auditing procurement processes for health and non-health products, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies to promote fair and transparent practices.

Additionally, Rosemary has profound knowledge of logistics and supply chain systems, having assessed these systems at all levels, identifying risks, and proposing actionable solutions. She has supported Global Fund portfolios in Zambia, Nigeria, Mauritius, and Angola.

Currently, Rosemary serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors at the Medical Stores Department. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from JSS College in India, an Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), UK, and an MBA from the Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI). Rosemary is an active member of the Institute of Directors and holds a Mastery Certification.