Orit Efrati Lev Appointed Deputy Director General for Operations at Health Ministry

Orit Efrati Lev, 44, has been appointed Deputy Director General for Operations at the Ministry of Health. Efrati Lev has been with the Ministry of Health for fifteen years, serving the last six as Senior Director of Procurement. In her previous roles, she led the ministry's procurement system, responsible for contracts worth billions of shekels annually across various fields. She spearheaded significant efforts to streamline government procurement mechanisms, develop advanced contracting models, and expand collaborations with governmental and public entities.

Beyond her routine duties, Efrati Lev played a crucial role in ensuring the operational continuity of the health system during emergencies. She led complex procurement and operational solutions, secured essential products and services, and strengthened the national supply chain. This included her work during the COVID-19 pandemic and the current war.

Moshe Bar Siman Tov, Director General of the Ministry of Health, praised Efrati Lev's extensive experience, particularly her central role during the pandemic and the war. He expressed confidence in her ability to excel in her new position, emphasizing that strong operational management in routine times is the critical foundation for emergency preparedness, saving lives, and ensuring optimal medical care for all citizens.

Efrati Lev stated that she views the appointment as a great privilege and a significant responsibility. She thanked the Director General and Hassan Ismail Qadmi, her predecessor, for their trust and for paving the way for the unit's establishment. She believes that operational and procurement infrastructures are strategic levers that enable the ministry to implement its policies. In her new role, she aims to develop and lead a systemic operational concept, strengthening the link between planning and execution to address present and future challenges.