Sinikka Mönkäre (born 6 March 1947) is a Finnish physician and politician who served as minister in different cabinets of Finland.

[3][5] During her term she supported the construction of a new nuclear power plant.

[8] On 23 September 2005, she was removed from office upon her request and replaced by Tuula Haatainen in the post.

[2] Mönkäre was appointed managing director of the state-run Finnish Slot Machine Association (RAY) in 2006.

[10] She was appointed board member for the University of Turku in February 2010.