Grâce Mabiala-Maye

Grâce Mabiala-Maye is a Congolese physician and health systems researcher with expertise in frontline clinical service, implementation science, and policy advocacy.

She served as a medical officer in the rural Republic of Congo, providing care to 58,000+ people, including refugees and asylum seekers. She holds an MD and an MPH. She is currently completing her PhD in Health Services and Policy Research and an MBA in Health Care Management at the University of Nebraska System.

Dr. Mabiala-Maye combines clinical expertise, public health training, and business acumen to translate evidence into contextually adapted, financially sustainable solutions that strengthen health systems for the world’s most vulnerable communities.

As a bilingual professional, she created Voice from the Field, a podcast documenting rural health challenges and proposing evidence-based solutions across francophone Africa. She also works on the BEAT Cancer Project and collaborates with local NGO to support rural Congolese communities.

Driven by compassion, evidence, and faith, Dr. Mabiala-Maye works to create health systems that respect every life and serve every community with dignity.

Grâce Mabiala-Maye is a Congolese physician and health systems researcher with expertise in frontline clinical service, implementation science, and policy advocacy.

She served as a medical officer in the rural Republic of Congo, providing care to 58,000+ people, including refugees and asylum seekers. She holds an MD and an MPH. She is currently completing her PhD in Health Services and Policy Research and an MBA in Health Care Management at the University of Nebraska System.

Dr. Mabiala-Maye combines clinical expertise, public health training, and business acumen to translate evidence into contextually adapted, financially sustainable solutions that strengthen health systems for the world’s most vulnerable communities.

As a bilingual professional, she created Voice from the Field, a podcast documenting rural health challenges and proposing evidence-based solutions across francophone Africa. She also works on the BEAT Cancer Project and collaborates with local NGO to support rural Congolese communities.

Driven by compassion, evidence, and faith, Dr. Mabiala-Maye works to create health systems that respect every life and serve every community with dignity.

“Healing begins where compassion meets action. My purpose is to serve, to listen, and to build systems where every mother and every child is seen, valued, and cared for.”

Education

Professional Experience

Skills & Expertise

LANGUAGES

  • French : Native Fluency. Born in Congo. MD and clinical practice in French.

  • English: Fluent. PhD in US. Published research articles.

  • Bilingual Professional Capacity : Simultaneous interpretation in clinical settings. Translation of technical documents.

COMMUNICATION

  • Writing : Three peer-reviewed publications. Policy briefs.

  • Speaking : Podcast host. Conferences presentations.

  • Advocacy : Created health podcast. Policy recommendations.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

  • Maternal and Child Health : Advanced Clinical and programmatic knowledge. Delivered 58,000+ consultations in rural Congo. PhD research

  • Health Systems : Operated health center. Trained staff. WHO frameworks.

  • Implementation Science : PhD focus. Published research. CFIR framework.

  • Research Design : Mixed methods. Three publications. Implementation focus.

  • Project Management : BEAT Cancer coordinator. Multi-partner. Budget oversight.

  • Data Analysis : SPSS, Stata, SAS, GIS, Dedoose. Survey design.

  • Team Leadership : Trained nursing team. Capacity building.