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Binja Basimike
Healthcare Business Systems Consultant
Professional Background
Binja Basimike is a seasoned Healthcare Business Systems Consultant with over seven years of experience working in healthcare IT. Her expertise lies in the complete lifecycle of healthcare system implementations, ranging from the initial conception and development stages to training and onboarding end users. Her notable career includes successfully leading a multimillion-dollar system conversion project at a student healthcare brokerage firm in Boston, MA. This achievement demonstrates her strong project management skills and her ability to navigate complex healthcare environments effectively.
Prior to her current role, Binja dedicated two years to working at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. In the Cancer Survivorship department, she collaborated closely with exercise physiologists and oncocardiologists, focusing on the improvement of well-being for female cancer survivors. This experience not only honed her technical skills but also deepened her understanding of the patient experience within the healthcare system, reinforcing her commitment to producing client-centric solutions.
Education and Achievements
Binja is proudly a double alumna of Northeastern University, having earned both her B.S. in Health Sciences and her Master’s in Public Health. Her educational background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of health systems and public health frameworks, which she effectively applies in her professional roles. She further enriched her academic credentials by completing a Master's degree in Public Health with a focus on Urban Health at Boston University.
Her dedication to healthcare excellence is also evident in her various certifications. Binja is a certified HealthRules Payor Product and Benefit Configurator, as well as a HealthEdge CareManager Configuration Specialist. Additionally, she is proficient in Logi Analytics as an Ad Hoc Configuration and Report Builder, and she's an administrator for both Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics 365, underscoring her technical prowess in healthcare IT.
Recognizing her impactful contributions, Binja received the Bouvé College Service Medal, an honor reflecting her commitment and service to her academic community. She is also a published co-author in the field of oncology, contributing to the acclaimed work, "Excellent Care for Cancer Survivors: A Guide to Fully Meet Their Needs in Medical Offices and in the Community," illustrating her dedication to improving care for oncology patients.
Community Involvement
Beyond her technical and academic accomplishments, Binja is deeply committed to community service and empowerment. She is an active member of the American Public Health Association, demonstrating her dedication to advancing public health initiatives. As a mentor and ambassador in Northeastern University’s Women Who Empower program, she supports and uplifts young women pursuing careers in healthcare and related fields.
Furthermore, she serves as a member of the Bouvé College of Health Science’s MPH Young Alumni Board, where she contributes her insights and experiences to help shape the future of public health education.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to her consultancy and mentorship roles, Binja is the founder of Africancocktail.com. This innovative platform celebrates and promotes women's empowerment through blogging and local and national events. Her work on this website is a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit and her passion for uplifting women while fostering a community of support and innovation.
Recently relocating from Boston, MA, Binja now resides in Kinshasa, DRC, where she continues to pursue her professional endeavors and community work with invigorated zeal. Her journey, marked by both personal and professional growth, positions her as a leader in the healthcare IT landscape and an advocate for women’s empowerment globally.
