Director’s Corner
Director’s Corner
Makessa K. Bility
Executive Director, Health Tech Liberia
Leading Health Tech Liberia’s vision to use technology, local talent, and partnerships to strengthen health systems across Liberia.
About Makessa
Makessa K. Bility leads Health Tech Liberia with a focus on using digital tools, data, and systems thinking to strengthen how health services are delivered and accessed.
With experience working alongside health workers, communities, and government partners, Makessa is passionate about designing solutions that are practical, people-centered, and grounded in Liberia’s realities. Her work brings together public health, technology, and local innovation.
At Health Tech Liberia, she oversees strategy, partnerships, and implementation across programs that support clinics, community health workers, and training institutions.
Message from the Director
Why Health Tech Liberia invests in digital tools, local capacity, and long-term partnerships.
“Across Liberia, health workers are doing extraordinary work with limited resources. Our responsibility at Health Tech Liberia is to ensure they have tools that make their jobs easier, not harder.
When we introduce digital systems, we start by listening: What is already working in the facility or community? What is slowing down care? What would truly help a nurse, a community health worker, or a data officer at the end of a long day?
Our theory of change is simple: when health workers have the right tools, accurate data, and support, they can transform how care is delivered. That transformation belongs first to them and to the communities they serve — technology is there to support, not replace, that leadership.”
– Makessa K. Bility
Leadership Priorities
Under Makessa’s leadership, Health Tech Liberia is focused on a set of core priorities that guide our programs and partnerships.
1. Centering Health Workers
Ensuring solutions are co-designed with nurses, clinicians, and community health workers so tools match real workflows.
- Regular feedback loops with frontline teams
- Human-centered design workshops
- Supportive supervision and training
2. Building Strong Data Systems
Improving how data is collected, shared, and used so decisions are grounded in evidence from facilities and communities.
- Digital registers and reporting tools
- Dashboards for facility and program leads
- Support for data quality and use
3. Growing Local Capacity
Investing in Liberian health and technology talent to design, manage, and sustain digital health systems.
- E-learning and in-person training
- Mentorship for health and tech teams
- Partnerships with training institutions
4. Partnering for Impact
Working closely with government, communities, and partners to align technology with national priorities and local needs.
- Joint planning with stakeholders
- Shared learning and adaptation
- Long-term collaboration, not short-term projects
Snapshots from the Field
Moments that reflect the work Health Tech Liberia is doing across Liberia – from clinics and training rooms to community meetings.
Director’s Highlights
Key moments and milestones from Makessa’s leadership at Health Tech Liberia.
Strengthening digital tools in clinics
Guided the introduction and refinement of digital health tools to support data capture and follow-up in selected health facilities.
Launching e-learning for health and tech teams
Helped shape Health Tech Liberia’s e-learning offerings so health workers, students, and technologists can build skills remotely.
Deepening partnerships with institutions
Strengthened collaboration with government, training institutions, and partner organizations to align digital health efforts.
“Technology alone does not improve health systems. People do. Our role is to ensure that the tools we introduce make it easier for people to do their best work.”
– Makessa K. Bility
Connect with the Director’s Office
To learn more about Health Tech Liberia, explore partnerships, or invite Makessa to speak about digital health and systems strengthening, get in touch with our team.
