Sherif Kaldas
About Sherif Kaldas
Sherif Kaldas serves as the Director of the Health Sector Models Branch at the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care in Ontario, where he oversees the allocation of nearly $10 billion in health funding. He has a strong background in economics and has developed complex funding models to support health system reform.
Current Role at Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Sherif Kaldas serves as the Director of the Health Sector Models Branch at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing complex funding models that are essential for health system funding reform in Ontario. His work involves overseeing the annual allocation of nearly $10 billion in funding, which supports hospitals, community care access centres, and long-term care homes.
Previous Experience in Health Sector Management
Before his current position, Sherif Kaldas worked as a Manager at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care from 2007 to 2016. During this nine-year tenure, he gained extensive experience in managing relationships with various health sector stakeholders. His background in management has contributed to his current leadership role in health sector funding.
Education and Academic Background
Sherif Kaldas studied at York University, where he earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Economics from 1986 to 1991. He also pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics, completing all but the dissertation from 1986 to 1992. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in health sector funding and policy.
Contributions to Health Sector Innovation
In his role at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Sherif Kaldas is recognized for promoting innovation and fostering a positive work environment within the health sector. His leadership emphasizes the importance of collaboration and forward-thinking strategies in addressing the challenges faced by the health system.