Rebecca Mc Dowall
About Rebecca Mc Dowall
Rebecca McDowall is a Change Project Manager at Save the Children UK, with over a decade of experience in health programming within non-governmental organizations. She holds a Master of Science in Global Health and Development from University College London and has previously held various roles, including Operations and Planning Manager and Pharmacy Advisor at Save the Children UK.
Current Role as Change Project Manager
Rebecca Mc Dowall currently serves as Change Project Manager at Save the Children UK, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on managing change initiatives within the organization, utilizing her extensive experience in health programming and project management. Her responsibilities include mentoring teams and facilitating workshops aimed at personal development and wellbeing.
Previous Experience at Save the Children UK
Rebecca Mc Dowall has held multiple positions at Save the Children UK. She worked as Operations and Planning Manager in the Humanitarian Public Health Team from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, she served as Pharmacy Advisor (Projects & Quality) from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she was an Account Manager for Corporate Partnerships from 2015 to 2016, contributing to various health initiatives and operational strategies.
Educational Background
Rebecca Mc Dowall holds a Master of Science in Global Health and Development from University College London, which she completed from 2014 to 2015. She also earned a BA in African Studies and Development Studies with First Class Honours from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, from 2008 to 2011. Furthermore, she achieved a PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate in Project Management from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT in 2017.
Experience in Non-Governmental Organizations
With over a decade of experience in non-governmental organizations, Rebecca Mc Dowall has worked extensively in health programming. Her previous roles include serving as Operations Lead for the Emergency Health Unit at Save the Children International in Mozambique and as a Chlamydia Screening Assistant at Terrence Higgins Trust. She has also contributed to various projects as a Programme Manager at Levin Sources and as a Fundraising and Communications Intern at the UK Consortium on AIDS & International Development.
Training and Development Initiatives
Rebecca Mc Dowall has developed training programs focused on mental health and wellbeing. She is experienced in facilitating workshops and training sessions, emphasizing personal development and team management. Her commitment to mentoring and managing teams reflects her dedication to fostering a supportive work environment within the organizations she has been part of.