ABOUT US
The Health and Well-being Department (HWD) is dedicated to fostering a healthier and more vibrant community by providing comprehensive resources and support. We focus on promoting physical, mental, and emotional wellness through a wide range of programs and services designed to meet the diverse needs of our community.
The primary objectives of HWD:
  • Coordination and internal control over public health and sanitary-epidemiological well-being at the University;
  • Maintenance and development of a healthy lifestyle, prevention of diseases, physical and psychological health promotion among students, employees, and other members of the University community;
  • Planning, organization and coordination of activities related to occupational health, health services and health insurance programs in the University;
  • Organization and provision of psychological assistance in the University;
  • Coordination and development of conditions for individuals with disabilities and special needs in the University, including complex measures with the participation of divisions and organizations of the University;
  • Develop and implement the University’s strategic goals and operational plans within Division`s competence;
  • Participate in the processes of risk identification, assessment, management, control, monitoring and generation of relevant reports in accordance with set functional areas and within the framework of the Integrated Risk Management System.
HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS
  • Marat Tavassov
    Managing Director for Environmental Safety, Health and Wellbeing
    MD, MS, EMBA, PMP
    mtavassov@nu.edu.kz
    Overall supervision, assessment, development, planning and coordination of the University’s activities related to occupational health and safety, provision of healthcare services, health insurance, public health, mental health and wellbeing;
  • Laura Ukbenova
    General Manager
    MBA

    laura.ukbenova@nu.edu.kz
    +7(7172)70-6046
    • Occupational health and safety, provision of healthcare services, health insurance, public health
    • Administration of international and local health insurance for the Faculty and Staff
    • Development of internal policies
  • Kuanysh Kunanbayev
    Senior Health Services Manager, MD

    kuanysh.kunanbayev@nu.edu.kz
    +7(7172)70-5859
    • Contract administration for the Student Health Insurance Program;
    • Health services for NU community
    • Participation in the development of internal policies
    • University event support.
  • Nazerke Tolukhanova

    Senior Occupational Health Manager, MPH


    nazerke.toleukhanova@nu.edu.kz

    +7(7172)70-6253

    • Occupation health services;
    • Organization, coordination, and monitoring of the mandatory and preventive medical check-ups of the faculty and staff;
    • Vaccination surveillance of the faculty and staff
    • Participation in the development of internal policies

  • Renat Karabaliyev

    Manager


    renat.karabaliyev@nu.edu.kz

    +7(7172)70-5836

    • Contact administration for the Faculty and Staff health insurance and medical check-up programs;
    • Account management of health insurance program;
    • Healthcare services budgeting and monitoring.

  • Moldir Musabayeva

    Public Health Manager MPH

    moldir.mussabayeva@nu.edu.kz

    +7(7172)70-9178

    • Public health awareness development;
    • HSE related community wide communication;
    • Public health related events and new HSE initiative development

  • Ayagoz Gimran

    Occupational Health Manager, MPH

    ayagoz.zhumagaliyeva@nu.edu.kz +7(7172)70-9408

    • Occupation health services;
    • Reviewing medical documents on student enrolment;
    • Medical check-up of students;
    • Vaccination surveillance in students;
    • Mandatory medical check-up administration;

  • Arailym Yeltay

    Manager

    MPH

    arailym.yeltay@nu.edu.kz

    +7(7172)70-9131

    • Assistance in the work of a Managing Director;
    • Participation in the planning, organizing, conducting and monitoring activities on health, well-being and safety at the University;
    • Participation in the development of internal policies