Rebecca Mcdowall
About Rebecca Mcdowall
Rebecca Mcdowall serves as the Operations and Planning Manager for the Humanitarian Public Health Team at Save the Children, a position she has held since 2018. She has a background in global health and extensive experience in advocacy, fundraising, and project management.
Work at Save the Children
Rebecca Mcdowall has been employed at Save the Children since 2016, initially serving as a Pharmacy Advisor for eight years. In 2018, she transitioned to the role of Operations and Planning Manager within the Humanitarian Public Health Team. In her current position, she focuses on operational efficiency and strategic planning to enhance public health initiatives. Her work involves coordinating various projects aimed at improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Mcdowall holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and African Studies from SOAS University of London, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Global Health from University College London in 2015. Her academic background supports her expertise in medical supply chain management, proposal writing, and capacity building within the global health sector.
Background
Rebecca Mcdowall has a diverse background in public health and humanitarian work. She began her career as an HIV Peer Education Intern with AIESEC South Africa in 2009. She later volunteered at Terrence Higgins Trust as a BME Research Project Volunteer and worked as a Chlamydia Screening Assistant. Additionally, she gained experience in fundraising and communications as an intern at Stopaids: Uniting UK Voices on the Global Response.
Achievements
Rebecca Mcdowall is a Prince2 certified project management professional, indicating her proficiency in project management methodologies. She has developed skills in advocacy and fundraising, contributing to various initiatives within the global health sector. Her work has involved enhancing operational frameworks and improving health service delivery in humanitarian contexts.