Who We Are
Connected by Purpose
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a global nonprofit that partners with governments, health organizations, and the private sector to build health systems countries can lead and sustain. We combine technical expertise with practical strategies, tools, and management support to turn priorities into action and improve access to quality care.
Our people bring this purpose to life. We work with trust and respect, take responsibility for our contributions, and learn from one another and our partners. Together, we cultivate a culture where people can contribute, grow, and find new ways to make a lasting difference.
Our Mission
We work shoulder to shoulder with countries and communities to save lives and improve the health of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people by building strong, resilient, sustainable health systems.
Our Vision
A world where everyone has the opportunity for a healthy life.
Our culture and values
How we achieve our mission matters. We want MSH to be a place where people are connected by purpose, treat one another with respect, take responsibility for their work, and have the opportunity to contribute and grow.
Our organizational values guide how we work with colleagues and partners:
Respect
Accountability
Impact
Equity
The Tao of Leadership
In the late 1960s, MSH founder Dr. Ron O’Connor was introduced to a poem based on the Tao Te Ching, “The Tao of Leadership,” by a Japanese doctor in Nepal with whom he worked, Dr. Noboru Iwamura. Dr. Iwamura embodied the selflessness and humility that inspired Dr. O’Connor and are expressed in the Tao of Leadership. These values still resonate today in our daily work and serve as continuing inspiration to our staff in the many countries where we work.