Dr. Norbert Foster

BIOGRAPHY OF DR. N. FORSTER
SUMMARY:
Dr. Norbert Paul FORSTER, MBChB, MSc, has broad experience related to
Namibia’s post-independence health system. He holds postgraduate qualifications
in health economics and health-care management. Since 2007 he has been Deputy
Permanent Secretary in Namibias’ Ministry of Health and Social Services,
responsible for leading its health and social service programmes. He is a member
of the steering and executive committees of the Ministry and of the Medical and
Dental Council of Namibia. Since 2010, he has been chairperson of the Board of
Namibia’s first School of Medicine. Previously, he was Under Secretary, Health
and Social Welfare Policy (2001-2007), during which time he chaired Namibia’s
National Aids Executive Committee (NAEC). As head of the MoHSS Policy and
Planning division (1993-2001) he led the establishment of the strategic planning
system for the health sector in Namibia.