Tony Mugisa

Lecturer

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Experienced public health professional, educator, and researcher with over 19 years of dedicated service improving community health outcomes in Uganda. Passionate clinical officer, academic, and national trainer skilled in teaching, curriculum development, leadership mentoring, performance management, and applied research. Proven ability to adapt quickly in multicultural settings, facilitate training, and lead high-impact initiatives in primary health care, malaria control, HIV/AIDS, human resources for health, and community engagement. Strong communicator and charismatic leader focused on innovation, integrity, results, and continuous learning. Currently advancing a PhD in Public Health while contributing as a lecturer, researcher, and mentor.

Academic Qualifications

Year	Institution	Qualification	Award / Status
2023 – Present	Kampala International University – Western Campus	PhD in Public Health	Third-year candidate; coursework completed, research proposal approved by REC, currently on data collection
2011 – 2013	Mountains of the Moon University	Master of Public Health	Master of Public Health
2007 – 2010	Mountains of the Moon University	Bachelor of Science in Public Health	First Class Honours
2000 – 2003	School of Clinical Officers, Fort Portal	Clinical Medicine and Community Health	Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health
1998 – 2000	Mpanga Senior Secondary School	Advanced Level (A-Level)	Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
1994 – 1999	Mpanga Senior Secondary School	Ordinary Level (O-Level)	Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
1988 – 1993	St. Johns Yerya Primary School	Primary Education	Primary Leaving Examination (PLE)

Additional Professional Training & Certificates

Comprehensive training in HIV/AIDS and TB care
Certificate in Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Care (Infectious Disease Institute)
Certificate in Good Clinical Practices
Training in Public Speaking
Training in Leadership and Governance
Training in Global Health

Factors associated with uptake of human papilloma virus vaccine among adolescent girls: A cross sectional survey on insights into HPV Infection Prevention in Kabarole District, Western Uganda, Published: March 10, 2025 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0306960
Ethnobotanical survey of plant mosquito repellents: Knowledge, utilization, and application methods for malaria prevention in the Rwenzori Region, Western Uganda
Evaluating the effectiveness of Plant-Based Repellents in Mosquito bite control and Malaria Prevention: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis
Chemical Composition and Bioactive Constituents of Plant Species with Mosquito Repellent Properties: A Systematic Review
Prevalence and associated factors of malaria epidemics in rural communities
Improving health care service delivery using improved health worker individual performance management practices
Factors associated with early retention on antiretroviral care among people living with HIV/AIDS

Rif III Project: Exploring the Development of Plant based repellent in Western Uganda