Dr. Nonkululeko Boikhutso serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital in Johannesburg. A medical doctor specializing in public health medicine, she brings extensive experience in health systems leadership, governance, and hospital administration.
Dr. Boikhutso has led complex healthcare organizations, overseeing clinical operations, financial sustainability, and long-term strategic planning. Her work includes close collaboration with governing boards, government ministries, academic institutions, and international partners.
Her expertise in governance, workforce development, quality improvement, and institutional partnerships brings an important health systems perspective to the ICUDDR Board, aligning closely with ICUDDR’s growing focus on sustainability and systems change.