Nurses
Medical Doctors
Community health workers
Allied health professionals
Cambodian Staff
AHC’s Executive Committee ensures all areas of the organisation have an equal voice while making operational decisions for the hospital.
AHC is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The 10-member board is responsible for supporting strategy and policy, as well as overseeing the organisation’s activities.
The AHC Advisory Group is an independent group of volunteers from various businesses and government institutions with knowledge, skills and experiences in leadership, management, marketing strategies, communications and public relations.
Hospital Director and CEO
Dr Pheaktra is one of AHC’s first paediatricians and has been with AHC since its founding in 1999.
As Hospital Director and CEO, he oversees all aspects of AHC from medical service delivery, education, operations, to organisational strategy.
Dr Pheaktra is a University of Health Sciences (UHS) clinical monitor, lecturer and paediatric committee member, as well as a member of the Siem Reap Medical Council.
Prior to joining the Executive Committee, Dr Pheaktra served as the Chief of the Emergency and Intensive Care Unit, Chief of Medicine and Deputy Hospital Director.
He is the founder of the Cambodian Developmental Milestone Assessment Tool (cDMAT) and his research to date has resulted in over 10 published scientific papers.
Healthcare Management Consultant
Before assuming the role of Healthcare Management Consultant, Prof Claudia was AHC’s CEO between 2015 and 2021. During her tenure as CEO, she developed AHC’s first strategic plan and implemented an organisational policy framework and quality assurance programme to cement AHC’s reputation for excellent and transparency.
Claudia’s focus on empowerment and capacity building, coupled with her vision of contributing to global child health knowledge, led her to launch AHC’s Saving Babies’ Lives programme.
Before joining AHC, Claudia worked as Director of Clinical Research at AHC’s Cambodia Oxford Medical Research Unit (COMRU).
Prior to that, Claudia worked as a research paediatrician in refugee camps along the Thailand – Myanmar border, leading research on pneumonia and sepsis that resulted in interventions that substantially reduce neonatal mortality.
Claudia is a UK-trained consultant paediatrician, associate professor and clinician scientist with the University of Oxford.
Her research to date has resulted in over 75 published scientific papers.
Deputy Hospital Director (Non-Clinical)
Maray joined AHC in 2001 as a volunteer ward clerk in our in-patient department, supporting the nursing team by documenting patient information reports.
After six months, she became part of our Administration Department and worked her way up to Director of Administration in 2015. In 2022, Maray joined the Executive Committee as Deputy Hospital Director (non-clinical) to support in organisational policy, legal affairs and strategy.
Deputy Hospital Director (Clinical)
Dr Pises is a paediatric cardiologist who has worked at AHC since 1999. He joined the Executive Committee in 2022, and now oversees all clinical departments which includes medical, nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, dental, eye clinic, in-patient and out-patient, neonatal, paediatric intensive care, emergency room and education.
Dr Pises is a clinical monitor and lecturer at the University of Health Sciences (UHS) and International University (IU).
Dr Pises is a board member of Medical Council of Cambodia in Siem Reap and an American Academic of Paediatric fellow.
His research to date has resulted in over 6 published scientific papers.
Director of Medical Department
“Having worked at AHC for over 20 years, I have seen many changes. The biggest change I have seen is our human resource. We started with 90% foreign staff. Nowadays, we are Cambodian strong. I see AHC as an excellent place to learn and work at. I love the culture of our hospital, treating all patients as if they were our own child.”
Director of Nursing Department
“I have worked at AHC since the beginning and I still enjoy working here today! Our ethos of compassionate and high quality medical care, professionalism and respect for patients’ rights are good examples for Cambodia’s developing health system. I have learned so much here at AHC and I love our culture of sharing knowledge and skills through trainings.”
Director of Community Department
“By working in rural communities, we can improve and protect the health of people there. We can reduce the rate of serious illnesses and death, protect people from violence and prevent children from malnutrition. Prosperous and secure communities is the foundation and requires participation from all of us.”
Director of Education Department
“It has been a great privilege to work at AHC since 1999. Having seen AHC develop and evolve over the last 24 years, I am constantly reminded of the importance of our work. I am very proud of the care we provide to our young patients and the work we do in the community. Regarding my role, I love my job so much as education is vital to build capacity of our staff but also health care professionals and medical students in Cambodia. They will use the knowledge and skills acquired at AHC in their daily practice, and in doing so, improve our healthcare system nationwide.“
Co-Director of Fundraising Department
“Having been with AHC for over 20 years, starting as a nurse and now as Co-Director of Fundraising, AHC has given me endless opportunities to learn and grow in my career. I am very proud to see fundraising efforts are encouraging our Cambodian donors to support us more and more. Our goal is that by 2026, 50% of the total funds raised will be from within Cambodia – I think we can achieve it!”
Co-Director of Fundraising Department
“I love AHC as I see the difference the committed staff are making for children and families every day. My hope is for the fundraising team to connect with donors to raise the funds we need to continue saving and improving children’s lives. With the support of generous supporters near and far – we can do it! We have talented people in our team and I’m excited to see the team grow, ready to take on challenges and grasp the opportunities of the future. I know I’ll remember my time at AHC for the rest of my life.“
Director of Finance Department
“Since arriving in September 2021 I have been overwhelmed by the dedication and professionalism of the medical and non-medical staff at AHC. It’s easy to see why AHC is so widely respected within Cambodia and by our supporters overseas. With the support of an excellent finance team, our role is to ensure financial sustainability, good governance and transparency at every step. After working in finance for 20 years, I can happily say that I have never worked with a better team.”
Director of HR Department
SBL Programme Co-Lead
“In 2001, I started working at AHC as a nurse. At AHC, my peers and I have had the opportunity to become high quality medical professionals, and not just on the clinical side. AHC has contributed to strengthening community health capacity to promote well-being of vulnerable people in potential risk areas. I am very glad to be part of AHC’s Saving Babies Lives Programme. We have a good collaboration with the Preah Vihear Provincial Health Department working together to improve neonatal healthcare through all levels of the healthcare system.”
Director of Administration Department
Director of IT
