Anda Čakša

Anda Čakša

Minister for Education and Science
anda.caksa [at] izm.gov.lv
  • EDUCATION
    • 2008 –2010 –Riga Stradiņš University, Faculty of Continuing Education, study programme "Psychodynamic Psychotherapy"
    • 2006 –2007– Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration, MBA in Health Care Management
    • 1999 –2002 – Riga Stradiņš University, residency in paediatrics
    • 1992–1999 – Medical Academy of Latvia, medical degree
  • WORK EXPERIENCE
    • Since 14 December 2022 Minister for Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia
    • 1 November 2022 – 13 December 2022– Member of 14th Saeima
    • November 2018 –2022 –  Member of 13th Saeima
    • 2016 –2019 –  Minister for Health of the Republic of Latvia
    • July 2011–2016 – Children's Clinical University Hospital, Chair of Board
    • March 2016 – June 2016 –  Advisor to the Minister for Health for Medical Treatment Affairs
    • March 2014 – January 2016 – Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, Board Member
    • December 2008 –2011 – "Ewopharma AG/Allergan", Director of the Baltic Business Unit
    • March 2003– November 2008 – “Sanofi Aventis Latvia” Ltd., Director, Market Access & Public Affairs
    • 2001 –2005 –  Children's Clinical University Hospital, paediatrician at Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
    • 1999–2002 – Medical Academy of Latvia, Faculty of Paediatrics, senior laboratory assistant
  • OTHER PROJECTS
    • 2009 –2010 – Lecturer at the Latvian School of Cosmetologists – "Business Development Opportunities in Cosmetology"
    • 2005–2007 – Development and maintenance of Acute Coronary Syndrome Registry
    • 2002 –2004 – Membership in Development and Support Fund of the Children's Clinical University Hospital, Board Member
    • 2005–2007 – Head of Rural Psychiatrists' Association Foundation Project
  • SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATION
    • 9-15 November 2014 – Professional Certificate in Strategic Health Planning (London, UK)
    • 10-13 June 2014 – Healthcare ecosystem. European Hospital and Healthcare Federation (Oulu, Finland)
    • 5-6 February 2014 – Hospital accreditation. DNV international accreditation standards for hospitals. DNV Healthcare (Rīga, LV)
    • 13 November 2013 – 28 November 2013 - Health System Management Galilee International Management Institute (Nahalal, Israel)
    • 14-15 October 2013–12 November 2013 – Leadership for high performance teams. Consortium programme for senior managers with Liam Ulvhag (Rīga, LV)
    • 3 -7 September 2012 – Health Management Programme, Singapore Cooperation Programme Training Award (Singapore)
    • March 2011 – Effective Health Care Resource Management Programme, Stockholm School of Economics (Rīga, LV)
    • November 2010 - Bay Group International – management group training
    • April 2010 - Bay Group International – SSN and coaching
    • April 2009 - Bay Group International – SSN, interview and presentation skills
    • August 2008 - Training in change management
    • November 2005 - Mercury International, marketing strategy
    • August 2005 - Communication Academy, Lobby and Style, Latvia’s experience
    • May 2001- American International Healthcare Alliance, Medical informatics
    • November 2000 - American International Health Alliance, Medical Informatics
  • LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
    • Latvian– native
    • English – fluent
    • Russian– fluent