Ssanyu Josette
RESEARCHER
Highest degree :
Masters
Field of study :
HEALTH RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Location :
KAMPALA
Citizenships :
Ugandan
Experience :
10 Year(s)
Countries :
Uganda
Gender :
Female
Sectors :
PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH
Health Systems Research and Localization Lead with over 10 years’ experience in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health systems strengthening, implementation research, and frontline capacity building in both humanitarian and development settings. I specialize in translating evidence into adaptive programming and supporting local actors to improve service delivery in resource-constrained environments. Currently completing a Master of Health Services Research at Makerere University.
MASTERS IN HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
July 2023
-November 2025
Focused on health systems strengthening, implementation research, monitoring & evaluation, quality improvement, and evidence-based policy translation. Coursework included research design, biostatistics, epidemiology, Cost Effective Analysis, Health Policy & Financing, Impact evaluation, Large Database organization & Analysis and advanced data analysis (Stata) amongst others.
Executive Masters in Business Administration (Financial Management)
Bugolobi
Uganda Technology and Management University
July 2016
-September 2018
Focused on strategic financial planning, budgeting, organizational leadership, project financing, and managerial decision-making. Strengthened competencies in resource allocation, financial analysis, governance, and performance management within institutional and development program contexts.
Commonwealth Professional Fellowship
United Kingdom
BRITISH COUNCIL Attached to the British Dietetic Association
August 2013
-December 2013
Engaged in a Commonwealth/British Council professional exchange focused on strengthening nutrition and dietetics education, clinical practice, and public health nutrition programming. Collaborated with British dietetic institutions and universities to review and enhance curriculum and training approaches. Delivered guest lectures on the management of acute malnutrition and shared implementation experiences in integrating nutrition within HIV care programs. Presented best practices in public health nutrition and contributed to knowledge exchange between UK and Ugandan academic and professional bodies.