Name: Dominic Mbithi
Job Title: General Manager
Department: Sales and Service
Years with the Company: 14
Location : Artemis Life Sciences , Kas Tanzania
Work & Career
Q: Can you briefly describe your role at the company?
I develop and execute strategic plans, align departmental goals with long-term objectives, oversee budgeting, procurement, logistics, and customer service, lead vendor negotiations, and represent Kas Medics in industry forums and government consultations.
Q: What do you enjoy most about your job?
Seeing our clients satisfied with our services, solving problems through strategic thinking, introducing new technologies to Tanzania, and building collaborative partnerships with hospitals, labs, NGOs, and vendors.
Q: What has been your proudest achievement here?
Successfully implementing projects that positioned Kas Medics as a trusted partner and contributed to the company’s growth.
Q: What’s the most challenging part of your role?
Balancing long-term goals like expanding digital pathology with the day-to-day demands of procurement, logistics, and vendor coordination. Adapting advanced technologies to local infrastructure, resolving compliance issues, and managing stakeholder relationships requires resilience and diplomacy.
Beyond the Desk
Q: Tell us something interesting about yourself outside of work.
I enjoy listening to music, walking around farms, meeting friends, and reading business books and articles.
Q: What’s one thing your colleagues might be surprised to know about you?
That I am both very emotional and strongly goal-oriented.
Q: Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show?
Books: Playing to Win by A.G. Lafley & Roger L. Martin, Measure What Matters by John Doerr
TV Show: Shark Tank
Motivation & Advice
Q: What keeps you motivated at work?
Seeing healthcare improve in Tanzania, solving challenges in the sector, and bringing global advancements that meet local needs.
Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
To integrate my technical expertise with sales and marketing — advice from Nishitha Kulsthretha that has shaped how I lead.
Q: Any tips for maintaining a healthy work-life balance?
Have a clear work plan and make sure personal life family, loved ones, and friends is not compromised.
