User:Woropom/John Francis Mugisha



= Background and Early Life =

John Francis Mugisha is a Ugandan Public Health Scientist, Social Scientist, researcher, education administrator and the current Vice-Chancellor of Cavendish University Uganda. He is the Vice Chairman of the Uganda Vice Chancellors’ Forum and formerly the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Uganda Martyrs University. He is a Member of the East African Science and Technology Commission.

Mugisha was born in 1970 to Rev Abel Katekyeza (RIP) and Faith Katekyeza, a "Munyankole by tribe" and is married to Khellen Evelyn Musiime.

Education
Mugisha attended Ruyonza Primary School (Ruabare Sub-county, Ntungamo District), went to Rugarama Secondary School for his Ordinary Level and Kyamate Secondary School and Bwanga High School for his Advanced Level. He was then admitted to Makerere University Kampala in 1992, completed in 1995 and graduated in 1996 with degree of Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences majoring in Political Science and Social Administration. After five years of work in the Public Service, he joined Uganda Martyrs University in 2001 for a Master of Science in Health Services Management and completed in 2002. In the year 2007, he joined Keele University (UK) for a PhD in Health Planning and Management and graduated in 2011.

== Professional Background ==


 * Installed as Vice Chancellor, Cavendish University Uganda in a ceremony presided over by the Late former president of Tanzania and Chancellor – Cavendish University Uganda (April 2017-to date)
 * Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs, Cavendish University Uganda (2016-17)
 * Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, Uganda Martyrs University (2011-16)
 * Member of the Governing Council, Uganda Martyrs University (2005-07. 2011-13)
 * Visiting Speaker, University of Keele, England (2007-10)
 * Visiting Speaker, University of Padova, Italy (2003-05) under auspices of CUAMM
 * Visiting Speaker Queen Margaret University, Scotland (2010) under auspices
 * Visiting Speaker, Queen Margaret University, Scotland (2010)
 * Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, Uganda Martyrs University (2002-16)
 * Senior Hospital Administrator, under Ministry of Health, Uganda (1996-02)
 * International Consultant in Health Planning and Management
 * Scholar of Health Services Planning and Management
 * Associate Professor of Health Planning and Management
 * Academic Leader (passed through all academic levels)
 * Vice Chairperson of the Uganda Vice Chancellors Forum

== Memberships, Awards, Accolades and Honours ==


 * Recipient of The Presidential Golden Independence Medal, the highest award in Uganda for a person who is not Head of State, for contribution to Education and Public Health
 * Fellowship award from the Africa Institute of Public Health Professionals
 * Member, Uganda National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (UNITAG)
 * Vice Chairman (formerly Treasurer), Uganda Vice Chancellors Forum (UVCF)
 * Founding Director, Rwentobo High School, Ntungamo district
 * Member Uganda Society for Health Scientists
 * Advisor and Examiner for PhD students in various universities in Africa


 * Cordaid Scholarship for Master of Science (HSM) Programme
 * Cordaid Scholarship for Doctor of Philosophy Programme

Publications

 * Muwanguzi, D.G; Ochieg, O.G; Kibaara, K.R; Mugisha, J.F; Muluya, K.F; Kithuka, P (July 2020). "Challenges Faced by Health Unit Management Committees in Rendering Health Services to Communities in East-Central Uganda". Direct Research Journal of Public Health and Environmental Technology. 5 (5): 84–91. ISSN 2734-2182. https://doi.org/10.26765/DRJPHET
 * Muwanguzi, D.G; Ochieng, O.G; Kibaara, KR; Mugisha, J.F; Muluya, K.M; Kithuka, P. (July 2020). "An Enabling Environment for the Effective Performance of Health Unit Management Committees (HUMCs) in Health Centres in Busoga Sub-region. Direct Research Journal of Public Health and Environmental Technology Vol. 5 (5), pp. 77-83. https://doi.org/10.26765/DRJPHET
 * Muluya, K.M; Kibaara, K.R; Kithuka, P; Mugisha, J.F; Muwanguzi, DG; Ochieng, OG; Wananda, I. (June 2020). "Training of Mothers for Attitude Change to Support Community Based Referrals for Maternal Outcome in East-Central Uganda". Direct Research Journal of Public Health and Environmental Technology Vol. 5 (4), pp. 63-71.https://doi.org/10.26765/DRJPHET
 * Atuhaire, S; Odukogbe, A.A; Mugisha J.F; Ojengbede, O.A. (April 2020) "The persistent challenges and strategies for effective rehabilitation among obstetric fistula patients at Kitovu Mission Hospital, Uganda: a qualitative study". Int J Community Med Public Health. 7(4):1580-1586. https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20201478
 * Atuhaire, S; Odukogbe, A.A; Mugisha J.F; Ojengbede, O.A. "The levels of self-efficacy among obstetric fistula patients in different repair categories at St. Joseph Kitovu Hospital, Uganda. A cross-sectional survey". Obstetrics & Gynecology International Journal; Volume 11 Issue 2 - 2020 5. DOI: 10.15406/ogij.2020.11.00499
 * Atuhaire, S; Odukogbe, A.A; Mugisha J.F; Ojengbede, O.A. (Feb. 2020). "The Relationship Between Self-fulfilling Prophecies and Social Reintegration Among Obstetric Fistula Patients in Different Repair Categories at St. Joseph Kitovu Hospital, Uganda". Gynecolology & Obstetrics (Sunnyvale), Vol.10 Iss.10 No:517. doi: 10.35248/2161-10932.2020.10.517
 * Atuhaire, S; Odukogbe, A.A; Mugisha J.F; Ojengbede, O.A. (March 2020) "Self-efficacy for Re-acceptance in Communities Among Obstetric Fistula Patients in Africa: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Data". Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 8(2): 39-44. doi: 10.11648/j.jgo.20200802.12
 * Atuhaire, S; Odukogbe, A.A; Mugisha J.F; Ojengbede, O.A.(March 2020). "Extent of involvement in social rehabilitation among obstetric fistula patients at Kitovu Hospital, Uganda". Journal of Rehabilitation Therapy. 2(1):6-15
 * Atuhaire, S; Mugisha J.F. (Feb. 2020). "Determinants of antenatal care visits and their impact on the choice of birthplace among mothers in Uganda: a systematic review". Obstet & Gynecology International Journal. 11(1):77‒81. DOI: 10.15406/ogij.2020.11.00492
 * Muluya, K.M; Kibaara, K.R; Kithuka, P; Mugisha, J.F; Muwanguzi, D.G; Ochieng, OG; Wananda, I. (June 2020). "Influence of Communication Systems for Community-Based Referrals on Maternal Outcome in the Selected Districts of East-Central Uganda". Direct Research Journal of Public Health and Environmental Technology Vol. 5 (4), pp. 52-62. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26765/DRJPHET11668688
 * Atuhaire, S; Odukogbe, A.A; Mugisha J.F; Ojengbede, O.A. (April 2020). "Association of Socio-Demographic and Obstetric Factors with Obstetric Fistula Patients’ Perceptions towards life Fulfilment in Kitovu Hospital, Uganda". International Journal of Community Medicine & Public Health. 7(4):1220-1227. DOI:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20201423
 * Muluya KM., Kithuka P., Kibaara K.R., Mugisha J.F. (2019). "Community    engagement to improve maternal and neonatal health in East-Central Region, Uganda: A case of selected Health Facilities". Journal of Research Innovation and     Implications in Education. 3(3), pp 20-29. DOI: http://jriie.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/JRIIE-3-3-003.pdf
 * Muwanguzi D.G; Otieno    G.O; Kibaara K.R; Mugisha J.F.; Muluya K.M. (2019). "Training of Health Units Management Committees (HUMCs)     and Performance of Health Centers in Eastern Uganda" . Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education. 3(3), pp 9-19. DOI: http://jriie.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/JRIIE-3-3-002.pdf
 * Muwanguzi D.G; Otieno G.O; Kibaara K.R; Mugisha J.F.; Muluya K.M. (2019). "Correlates of Non-adherence to Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) among Adolescents at Namungalwe Health Centre IV Iganga District". Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education. 3(2), pp 24-32. DOI: https://jriie.com/category/vol-3-iss-2/
 * Muluya K.M., Kibara K.R., Kithuka P., Mugisha J.F. (2019). "Training of Motorcycle (Boda-boda) Riders to Improve on Maternal Referrals from the Community in Selected Districts of East Central Uganda. A Baseline Survey". Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education. 3(2), pp 63-76. DOI: http://jriie.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/JRIIE-3-2-008.pdf
 * Muwanguzi D.G., Ochieng G.O., Kibara K.R., Mugisha J.F. (2019). "Pillars to Effective Performance of Health Unit Management Committees (HUMCs) in Eastern Uganda". Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education. 3(3), pp 30-37. DOI: jriiejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/JRIIE-3-3-004.pdf
 * Muwanguzi D.G., Ochieng G.O., Kibara K.R., Mugisha J.F. (2019). "Evaluation of Utilization of Health Management Information System by Health Unit Management Committees in Luuka District, Uganda". Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education. 3(2), pp 9-17. DOI: http://jriie.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/JRIIE-3-2-002.pdf
 * Kiwujja J., Mugisha J.F. (2019). "Sexual risk associated with gambling among the youth in Rubaga Division, Kampala". International Journal of Health Planning and Management 2018;1-13. DOI: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/hpm.2804
 * Atuhaire S., Ojengbede O.A., Mugisha J.F.,Ondukogbe ATA (2018). "Social Reintegration and Rehabilitation of Obstetric Fistula Patients Before and After Repair in Sub-Sharan Africa: A Systematic Review". Nepalese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. November 24(1) pp5-14. DOI: https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/NJOG/article/view/21846
 * Buuka - Zziwa G., Anguyo R.O., Govule P., Mugisha J.F., Ayiko R. (2015). "The Effects of Performance Based Financing on the Health Centres of Jinja Diocese, Uganda". International Journal of Public Health Research, vol. 3(4): 162-167; Available online at http://www.openscienceonline.com/journal/archive2?journalId=718&paperId=2013
 * Govule P., Mugisha J.F., Katongole S.P., Maniple E., Nanyingi M., Anguyo A.O. (2015). "Application of Workload Indicators of Staffing Needs (WISN) in Determining Health Workers’ Requirements for Mityana General Hospital, Uganda". International Journal of Public Health Research. 3(5), pp 254-263. DOI: http://www.openscienceonline.com/journal/archive2?journalId=718&paperId=2148
 * Katongole S.P., Mugisha J.F., Anguyo R.O., Maniple E.B., Nantume L.W. (2015). "Perceptions of Health Workers and Managers on the Use of Non-Monetary Human Resource Motivation Tools in General Hospitals of Central Uganda". International Journal of Public Health Research. 3(5), pp 264-270. DOI: http://www.openscienceonline.com/journal/archive2?journalId=718&paperId=2373
 * Kajungu T.M. and Mugisha J.F. (2015). "Role of Remuneration in Retention of Health Workforce in a Rural District Setting in Uganda". International Journal of Public Health Research. 3 (1), pp. 94-10. DOI: http://www.openscienceonline.com/journal/archive2?journalId=718&paperId=1363
 * Musiime K.E. and Mugisha J.F. (2015). "Factors Associated with Sexual Behaviour among Students of Uganda Martyrs University". International Journal of Public Health Research. 3 (1), pp. 85-93. DOI: http://www.openscienceonline.com/journal/archive2?journalId=718&paperId=1347
 * Mugisha J.F. (2015). "Improving Continuing Professional Development for Health Workers: Is Learning Theory Relevant"? The American Journal of Innovative Research and Applied Sciences; 1(2):85-93. DOI:  https://www.american-jiras.com/Abstract_5315.html
 * Ngabirano M., Mugisha J.F. (2015). "Decentralisation Policy and the Governance of Kampala City in Uganda. [E-case study]". Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR). DOI: http://54.72.213.104/MRPPCases/Case31-Martyrs/index5.html.
 * Wandera LN., Mugisha JF., Katongole SP. (2014). Work Place Violence and Its Management in Uganda’s Regional Referral Hospitals. International Journal of Public Health Research.  Vol. 2(6) pp. 78-84. DOI: http://www.openscienceonline.com/journal/archive2?journalId=718&paperId=1244
 * Mugisha J.F. (2009). "Using Information and Communication Technology to Revitalise Continuing Professional Development for Rural Health Professionals: Evidence from a Pilot Project. Rural and Remote Health 9: 1222 (International online Journal). DOI: http://www.rrh.org.au/publishedarticles/article_print_1222.pdf
 * Mugisha J.F. (April 2009). Interaction of Continuing Professional Development, Organisational Culture and Performance in Health Service Organisations: A Concept Paper. Health Policy and Development. 7(1), pp. 51-59. DOI: http://www.bioline.org.br/request?hp09007
 * Mugisha J.F. and Namaganda G. (April 2008). "Using the workload Indicator of Staffing Needs (WISN) Methodology to Assess the Work Pressure among the Nursing Staff of Lacor Hospital". Health Policy and Development. 6 (1), pp. 1-15. DOI: http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?hp08003
 * Barugahara P., Maniple, E. and Mugisha J.F. (2008). "The Challenges of Managing Government-Seconded Health Workers in Private-Not-for-Profit Health Facilities of Kibaale District, Uganda". Health Policy and Development, 6(3) pp 142-152. DOI: http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?hp08017
 * Mugisha J.F., Maniple E., Pemba S.K., Petit, P. (April 2007). "Funding Mechanisms for PNFP Health Training Institutions in Uganda". Health Policy and Development, 5(1) pp. 35-47. DOI: http://www.bioline.org.br/request?hp07005
 * Mugisha J.F, (December 2004). "Reduction of User Fees in the Private-Not-for-Profit Hospitals in Uganda: Implications for Equity and Sustainability". Health Policy and Development; 2(3), pp. 209-216. DOI: http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?hp04034
 * Mugisha J.F. (December 2003). Unrest over Health Sector Remuneration: What is the Problem"? Health Policy and Development. 1(1) pp. 1-20. DOI: http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?hp03002