Gladys Muhire
About Gladys Muhire
Gladys Muhire is a seasoned health supply chain professional, currently serving as the Health Supply Chain Team Lead at Catholic Relief Services since 2021. She has extensive experience in logistics and procurement, having previously worked at JSI Deliver and holding multiple roles at Catholic Relief Services since 2015.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Gladys Muhire holds multiple roles at Catholic Relief Services (CRS). She is currently the Health Supply Chain Team Lead, a position she has held since 2021. In addition, she serves as the Deputy Project Director, a role she has occupied since 2017, and as the Procurement and Supply Chain Manager since 2015. Furthermore, she has been the Regional Technical Advisor for Supply Chain Management since 2018. Her work involves overseeing health supply chain operations and ensuring effective project implementation in Guinea and through international telecommuting.
Education and Expertise
Gladys Muhire has an extensive educational background in health and pharmacy. She earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) from the National University of Rwanda, completing her studies from 2000 to 2005. She pursued further education at UPF Barcelona School of Management, achieving a Master's degree in Health and Pharmacoeconomics. Additionally, she studied at Mount Kenya University, where she obtained a Master's degree in International Public Health/International Health in 2013. Her academic qualifications support her expertise in health supply chain management.
Background in Logistics
Before her tenure at Catholic Relief Services, Gladys Muhire worked at JSI Deliver as a Logistics Advisor from 2008 to 2013 in Rwanda. During this five-year period, she gained valuable experience in logistics and supply chain management, which laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in health supply chain leadership.
Professional Experience in Guinea
Gladys Muhire has significant professional experience in Guinea, where she has been working with Catholic Relief Services since 2015. In her roles as Procurement and Supply Chain Manager and Deputy Project Director, she has contributed to various health initiatives and supply chain operations in the region. Her work has focused on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of health supply chains in Guinea.