Randika Goonatilleke

Dr. Randika Goonatilleke is a Medical Officer in Emergency Medicine at Kings Hospital and a Medical Technology Consultant with a strong focus on health systems innovation and accessibility. With a background in communicable disease prevention and public health leadership, Randika has led district-level initiatives in Vavuniya to strengthen community-based healthcare programmes and chronic disease management.

An alumnus of the Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) Scholarship Programme, Randika brings a multidisciplinary perspective that bridges clinical practice, technology, and leadership.

Randika’s leadership philosophy centres on empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making. He believes effective healthcare leadership starts with curiosity and the courage to improve systems, not titles or seniority. His recent HLA project focuses on building an accessible mental health support platform across South Asia, connecting users to therapy, self-help resources, and community support.

Outside medicine, Randika is passionate about mentoring emerging healthcare leaders, encouraging innovation that balances clinical integrity with human-centred design. He enjoys spending time with his Golden Retriever, Loki, and playing board games with friends.

Through the HLA mentoring programme, Randika hopes to support scholars in developing purpose-driven projects, building resilience in leadership, and learning how to navigate the intersection between healthcare, technology, and social impact.