Biography

Dr. Lima Rahman is a highly accomplished public health specialist with over 26 years of experience in both developmental and humanitarian health programs. She holds an MBBS degree and a Master’s in Population and Reproductive Health Research from Mahidol University, Thailand. Her career spans a variety of senior management roles across Bangladesh and other Asian regions, specializing in sexual and reproductive health, maternal and newborn health, adolescent health, HIV/AIDS, and nutrition.

Throughout her career, Dr. Rahman has demonstrated a strong capacity for program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, with expertise in resource mobilization, partnership management, advocacy & policy reform. She has led numerous large-scale health and nutrition projects, managing multi-million-dollar portfolios, including interventions in the Rohingya refugee response and COVID-19 pandemic. She has been instrumental in developing strategic plans and fostering collaborations with national governments, technical agencies, international organizations, research organizations, academia and professional bodies as well as grass-root and community networks.

Her contributions extend to technical leadership in SRHR programs; sustainability and transition; capacity building initiatives, diversity & inclusion, gender transformative response strategies. She has worked extensively with government ministries and NGOs to improve health systems and advocate for policy changes. Dr. Rahman is also a prolific researcher in the field of biomedical and social research, with multiple publications and representing Bangladesh in global health discussions, particularly primary health care for universal health coverage and ICT4D.
Her leadership in improving health outcomes, building resilient systems, and promoting equitable access to healthcare has made a significant impact in Bangladesh and the broader South Asian region.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define vision, drive growth, foster innovation, and identify market opportunities.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure efficient, compliant operations, allocate resources effectively, and maintain quality standards.
• Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization to ensure profitability.
• Client Relations: Cultivate strong relationships, pursue new business, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Team Leadership: Lead senior management, support talent development, and monitor performance.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure regulatory adherence, mitigate risks, and uphold ethical standards.
• External Relations: Represent the company in industry forums, manage public relations, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use analytics for continuous improvement and performance tracking.