Episode 17: Dr Victoria Bakare on Starting in Global Health, Becoming an NHS Medical Director, and Founding Occuvia Health
Update: 2025-11-11
Description
From WHO internships to NHS executive leadership — with a startup in the mix.
In this episode, we speak with Dr Victoria Bakare, a GP whose career spans global health roles at the WHO, UN, and World Bank, a leadership position as Associate Medical Director at Kent Community NHS Foundation Trust, and the founding of Occuvia Health, a mission-driven occupational health company supporting charities and NGOs.
- 🌍 How a WHO internship opened the door to global health opportunities
- 🏥 What it takes to become a medical director early in your clinical career
- ⚙️ Why Victoria pivoted into occupational medicine — and found her true purpose there
- 🚀 The early stages of building Occuvia Health while balancing multiple roles and an MBA
- 🙏 How faith, flexibility, and bold decisions shaped a career across continents and sectors
Victoria’s journey is a masterclass in designing a meaningful, multi-dimensional career — on your own terms.
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