About Dr Francis Matete

Dr Matete is a highly experienced psychiatrist with over three decades of specialist practice
across New Zealand, the UK, and Kenya. He has held senior leadership roles in public health
and private psychiatry, including Clinical Director of Kilimani Hospital in Kenya and Specialist
Consultant roles at Waikato and Lakes District Health Boards. Currently practising in New
Zealand, he provides comprehensive adult psychiatric care with a special focus on ADHD,
mood disorders, forensic psychiatry, and culturally responsive mental health.
For patients, Dr Matete is available exclusively through MSQ Health for private psychiatric
assessments and consultations, including ADHD diagnosis and treatment.

Qualifications & Training

• MBChB – University of Nairobi, Kenya (1976)
• MRCPsych – Royal College of Psychiatrists, London, UK (1983)
• Vocationally registered in Psychiatry – Medical Council of New Zealand
• Affiliate Member – Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
• Certificate in Resuscitation & Emergency Care – NZ Resuscitation Council (2022)

Clinical Expertise

• ADHD diagnosis & management (adults)
• Bipolar and schizophrenia diagnosis & management
• Mood & anxiety disorders
• Forensic psychiatry & medico-legal assessments
• Rehabilitation & community psychiatry
• Crisis intervention & acute mental health
• Psychopharmacotherapy & psychotherapy (supportive, interpersonal, insight-
  oriented)

Career Highlights

• Consultant Psychiatrist (Locum) – Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Rotorua, NZ (2023–present)
• Consultant Psychiatrist – Hutt Valley, NZ (2022–2023)
• Clinical Director – Kilimani Hospital, Kisumu, Kenya (2014–2022)
• Specialist Consultant Psychiatrist – Waikato DHB, Thames, NZ (2004–2014)
• Consultant Psychiatrist – Lakes DHB, Rotorua, NZ (2001–2004)
• Established the first specialist mental health hospital in Western Kenya (2014–2022)
• Commended by the NZ Appeal Court for Excellence in Forensic Psychiatry (2004)
• Pioneered forensic psychiatric services in Nyanza Province, Kenya (1980s)

Academic & Research Contributions

• Published widely on psychological morbidity, HIV, domestic violence, forensic
  psychiatry, and addiction.
• Presented at international conferences across Europe, Africa, and Australasia.
• Former Clinical Supervisor & Peer Review Group Chair for RANZCP (2007–2013).
• Member of UNESCO International Bioethics Committee (1993).

Professional Philosophy

Dr Matete’s professional philosophy is grounded in delivering safe, high-quality psychiatric
care that is evidence-based and culturally responsive. Throughout his career, he has
combined clinical leadership with direct patient care, specialising in ADHD, mood disorders,
forensic psychiatry, and medico-legal assessments. He emphasises collaboration, respect,
and functional recovery, while supporting patients, families, and communities to achieve
sustainable wellbeing. His approach also extends to teaching and mentoring, ensuring that
future generations of psychiatrists are equipped with the skills and values required for
excellence in mental health care.