Karrar Karrar
About Karrar Karrar
Karrar Karrar serves as the Interim Head of Health Policy at Save the Children UK, a position he has held since 2018. He has a strong background in pharmacy and health policy, with experience at various organizations including the NHS and the World Health Organization.
Current Role at Save the Children
Karrar Karrar serves as the Interim Head of Health Policy at Save the Children UK. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to health policy development and implementation. His role focuses on improving health outcomes for children and families, aligning with the organization's mission to promote children's rights and well-being.
Previous Experience at Save the Children International
Prior to his current role, Karrar worked as a Global Pharmacy Advisor at Save the Children International for five months in 2019. In this capacity, he provided expertise in pharmacy practices to enhance health services in various regions, ensuring access to essential medicines for vulnerable populations.
Education and Expertise in Health Policy
Karrar Karrar holds a Master's degree in International Health Policy and Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), which he completed from 2016 to 2017. He also obtained a Master's degree in Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy from Cardiff University, studying from 2014 to 2016, and a Master's degree in Pharmacy from Cardiff University from 2009 to 2013.
Professional Background in Pharmacy
Karrar has extensive experience in the pharmacy sector. He worked as a Clinical Pharmacist at NHS in the University Hospital of Wales from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he completed pharmacy internships at Parallon and Velindre Cancer Centre in 2012. His experience also includes serving as a Researcher at the Access to Medicine Foundation from 2017 to 2018 and as a Delegate for a Technical Briefing Seminar on Essential Medicines at the World Health Organization in 2017.