General Directorate
The General Directorate is the central leadership and administrative body of the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK). It provides overall strategic direction, institutional governance, and coordination of all hospital activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centered healthcare services.
Core Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership and Policy Implementation
Defines the hospital’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities, and ensures alignment with national health policies and regulations. - Hospital Administration and Governance
Oversees day-to-day operations, institutional management, and compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks governing public health institutions. - Coordination of Clinical and Support Services
Ensures effective collaboration between clinical, diagnostic, and support departments to maintain efficient and integrated healthcare delivery. - Human Resource Management
Supervises staff recruitment, development, performance management, and welfare to maintain a competent and motivated workforce. - Financial and Resource Management
Oversees budgeting, financial planning, and optimal use of hospital resources to ensure sustainability and accountability. - Quality Assurance and Patient Safety
Promotes continuous quality improvement, patient safety standards, and evidence-based healthcare practices across the institution. - Partnerships and Institutional Development
Strengthens collaboration with government bodies, academic institutions, health partners, and international organizations to advance healthcare, training, and research.
Through strong leadership, accountability, and innovation, the General Directorate ensures that CHUK continues to fulfill its mandate as a leading national referral and teaching hospital, committed to excellence in healthcare, education, and research.
Dr. Tharcisse Mpunga
Director General
Dr. Tharcisse Mpunga is an accomplished health leader with over 15 years of experience in Rwanda’s healthcare sector. As the current Director General of CHUK, he brings extensive expertise in health systems strengthening, clinical leadership, and public health strategy. Prior to this role, Dr. Mpunga led the development and implementation of the Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence (BCCOE), advancing specialized cancer care in Rwanda, and later served as Rwanda’s Minister of State in Charge of Primary Health Care from February 2020.
Dr. Mpunga also played a key leadership role in coordinating Rwanda’s national COVID-19 vaccination program, contributing to the successful nationwide rollout. Alongside his executive responsibilities, he is pursuing a doctoral degree in Cancer Epidemiology, focusing on infections associated with cancer in Rwanda and promoting practical, effective strategies for early detection of women’s cancers. His leadership reflects a strong commitment to improving healthcare quality, advancing research, and strengthening patient-centered care in Rwanda.