Dr. Irene Djuanda, MD

Director of Operations

Dr. Irene Djuanda holds the position of Director of Operations at the CPDSS. With her unique background as a Medical Doctor, Dr. Djuanda brings a human-centric approach to project management, focusing heavily on the social impact and health logistics of development projects.

International Education: Dr. Djuanda received her medical degree from the Technical University of Munich Faculty of Medicine in Germany, graduating in 1996 . She later completed her residency in Internal Medicine at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts, from 2002 to 2005 . She is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine .

Previous Medical & Administrative Roles: Before transitioning to development work, Dr. Djuanda practiced as an internist for over 20 years, most recently in Caribou, Maine, where she was affiliated with Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services . Her clinical expertise includes managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension . She also contributed to medical research, co-authoring a study on anti-cancer drugs published in Investigational New Drugs .

It was her firsthand experience with the social determinants of health in a rural healthcare setting that spurred her move into international development, focusing on the health infrastructure of public projects.

At CPDSS, she is the linchpin of daily activities, overseeing the logistical coordination between field teams, contractors, and government agencies. She ensures that projects—ranging from sanitation systems to hospital construction—are delivered on time and meet the strict safety and quality standards required by the state.