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Dr. Rumanzi Benita Bushari

Dr. Rumanzi Benita Bushari is a Ugandan scholar, researcher, and leader in the field of population studies and public health.

Early Life and Education

Dr. Bushari was born on November 7, 1980, in Uganda. He holds a:

- Doctorate in Education Administration from the University of Belford (2013) - Master's in Population and Reproductive Health from Makerere University (2007) - Bachelor's in Social Sciences from Makerere University (2003) - Advanced Certificate of Education from Kigezi College Butobere (1999) - Uganda Certificate of Secondary Education from Bukinda Secondary School (1997) - Primary Leaving Examination from Nyeikunama Primary School (1993)

Career

Dr. Bushari has held various leadership roles, including:

- Director, Africa Population Institute (2009-present) - Operations Manager, East Africa Population Initiative (2008-2009) - Technical Assistant, National Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda (2008) - Team Leader, Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics (2003-2006) - Research Assistant, Makerere University Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics (2003-2006)

Research and Publications

Dr. Bushari has published several research papers on population studies, public health, and education. His notable works include:

- "Indigenous knowledge on Placenta Disposal, an implication on safe motherhood in Uganda, a case of the Kigezi Region" (2016) - "Disaster risk reduction, Uganda Chapter, a case of Bududa Landslides" (2016) - "Male Anatomy and Physiologic impact on reproductive health" (2015) - "Beating the Odds, the unlimited engine for success" (2014) - "Education in hard-to-reach Africa, a contention to development" (2013) - "Contraceptive use among women living with HIV in Uganda" (2007)

Skills

Dr. Bushari possesses expertise in:

- Strategic management - Planning - Organizing - Interpersonal skills - Monitoring and evaluation - Research - Leadership - Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, SPSS, STATA, Epi-info, Eviews, SUDAN, Atlas TI, Coral Draw, Adobe Photoshop)

Memberships and Associations

Dr. Bushari is a member of:

- Union of African Population Studies - Makerere University Statistics Association - Hold the Child International NGO - Africa Population Institute - East Africa Population Initiative

Personal Information

- Address: P.O. Box 10842, Kampala, Uganda - Phone: +256 772 836 998 - Languages: English, Runyakitara, Luganda, Kiswahili