Dr Beth Engelbrecht

Twitter: @BethSnr

Dr Beth Engelbrecht is the Emeritus HOD of the Western Cape Health Department, an Honorary Associate Professor of UCT School of Public Health, and Faculty member for the Institute of Health Improvement (IHI), an international NGO. She is a qualified medical doctor with postgraduate qualifications in Family and Community Medicine. She has been in Public Service as a senior manager for 30 years across two Provinces. She concluded her career in the Western Cape as the first female Head of Health (2015 – 2020). In 2020 she was awarded the best HOD in the country. She has a keen interest in health systems, leadership and learning organizations, governance, and stewardship. She has authored several articles and chapters.