Atuganile Musyani
DAR ES SALAAM,Tanzania
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise with seven years in data and analysis interpretation, prevention and disease control, and research, monitoring, and evaluations. Demonstrates strong leadership and teamwork skills, with a proven track record in disease surveillance. Proficient in epidemiological software such as STATA, and QGIS. Adept at project planning with a focus on enhancing public health outcomes. Committed to advancing a career in epidemiology by leveraging analytical skills to drive impactful health initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFICER-Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA)
Amref Health Africa
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
2021.10 - 2026.02
- Oversee global health security initiatives in 8 high-risk regions bordering nearby countries
- Strengthen through capacity building on Early Warning and Alert Response (EWAR) by supporting EBS performance at national, regional, and council EBS desks, as well as health facilities and community levels, to improve EBS management in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.
- Enhance EBS performance at EBS desk, health facility, and community levels in mainland and Zanzibar
- Facilitate EBS data management practices, including IBS and EBS data analysis, through providing technical support in development of regional and council epidemiologic bulletin and data linkage in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar
- Enhance IBS and EBS data linkage through electronic platforms in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar
- Coordinate preparation, presentation and sharing of project updates and data on daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
- Participate in development, improvement, and dissemination of procedures, guidelines, policies, and other standard operating procedures (SOPs) on emergency preparedness and response initiatives in the country.
- Contribute to research, learning, and advocacy related to EBS, public health security, and disease outbreak management.
- Enhance monitoring and evaluation framework for IPC interventions in healthcare facilities in Kigoma region
- Supported planning, organizing, and procurement of laboratory reagents and consumables, and facilitated laboratory preparedness for outbreak-prone diseases in collaboration with national and regional laboratory systems.
Epidemiologist Officer: SLL Project
Amref Health Africa
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
2025.01 - 2025.12
- Support the establishment of life course immunization
- Provide technical support to the Ministry of Health (MOH) in developing programmatic tools aligned with the Immunization Agenda 2030.
- Collaborate with the MOH to develop an integrated, life-course immunization strategy that ensures continuity of vaccination across all age groups.
- Coordinate and facilitate immunization partner meetings to review progress, update, and finalize the Big Catch-up guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Capacity building for data officers at the regional and council levels on immunization data management.
- Supported in the provision of capacity building to HCWs, CHWs, and local leaders on immunization.
TECHNICAL OFFICER-GHSA
ICAP, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health LLC
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2021.02 - 2021.09
- Oversee implementation of global health security initiatives for early warning and response (EWAR)
- Facilitated capacity building through training, mentorship and supportive supervision of regional and council surveillance officers, health care workers, community health workers and community stakeholders in one health approach on Event-Based Surveillance for early warning and response
- In close collaboration with government authorities and national coordinating bodies, support creation of mechanisms to intensify response efforts, such as event-based surveillance and outbreak response
- Participated in development of guidelines, and standard operating procedures on emergency preparedness and response including National EBS guideline, Emergency, Operating Centre guide and Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and national and regional response plan for emergencies
- Ensured well planning by liaising with government officials, budgeting and executing of fieldwork activities.
REGIONAL FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGIST
Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Training Program (TFELTP)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
2019.07 - 2020.12
- Participated in rapid response preparedness for COVID-19 in Mbeya and Rukwa regions including signal reporting and management including HCWs, CHWs and R/CHMT training
- Participated in planning, budgeting and emergency meetings in response to COVID-19 outbreak and other public health initiatives in regions including outbreak control initiatives
- Participated in COVID-19 at EBS desks in Mbeya and Rukwa region
- Participated in capacity building to regional and council health team on out break response efforts through training and presentation.
FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGIST
TFELTP
Dodoma, Tanzania
2018.10 - 2020.10
- On-job competency-based training at National TB and Leprosy Program, including supervising TB activities, and assessment of prisons to advise on measures to prevent and control TB in prisons in Tanzania.
- Conducted surveillance system evaluation (TB in mining surveillance evaluation), and dataset analysis (Contribution of private sectors in TB notification in Tanzania)
- Participated in development of key program documents including National NTLP Strategic Plan from
- Wrote and submitted final reports detailing successes and failures in each investigation and recommended corrective actions
- Participated in workshops and seminars on data consolidation, program management, and data management.
FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGIST
TFELT
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
2018.10 - 2020.09
- Completed a two-year competency-based course on epidemiology.
- Assisted in outbreak investigations, including cholera in Tanga, legionella in Arusha, Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar, rabies in Mbeya, and dengue in Dar es Salaam.
- Contributed to final reports detailing successes and failures in each investigation and suggested corrective actions.
- Developed a well-researched paper outlining research methodologies and results on tuberculosis in mining sites.
PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT HIV/AIDS COORDINATOR
PASADA
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2017.01 - 2018.09
- Oversaw all matters pertaining to adolescent and pediatric HIV care and treatment, including adolescents and pediatric HIV testing and counseling, initiation of HIV care and treatment.
- Organized ART clinics follow up with all children and adolescents, including ARV refill, ART drug adherence, HIV, sexual reproductive health, family planning health education, psychosocial support and counselling, tuberculosis prevention, screening and diagnosis, and provision of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT)
- Organized an orientation and capacity-building workshop for healthcare workers and community health workers on adolescent and pediatric HIV prevention
- Developed annual and quarterly work plans, project reports, and budgets as per donor guidance
- Participated in the development of the program implementation model for effective adolescent and pediatric HIV care and treatment, including the referral network model between the community-based outreach and health facility services
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring consistency in quality and service delivery.
- Assisted in budget preparation and financial planning procedures.
HIV/AIDS MEDICAL OFFICER (CLINICIAN)
PASADA
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
2014.05 - 2016.01
- Provided clinical care to HIV patients in the Clinic including management of opportunistic Infections including Tuberculosis (TB) screening and health education
- Screened all pregnant mothers and ensured they were referred (escorted) to PMTCT services on time
- Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, including delivery of patient care, and medical care.
TUTORIAL ASSISTANT
Kampala International University
DAR ES SALAAM, DAR ES SALAAM CITY COUNCIL
2014.04 - 2014.05
- Assisted in delivering lectures and tutorials in physiology and basic sciences.
- Prepared and supported teaching materials under the supervision of senior lecturers.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
MEDICAL DOCTOR-INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Temeke Hospital
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
2012.09 - 2013.09
- Investigating and diagnosing sick and injured patients on their ailments and then arranging appropriate treatments for them
- Performed patient consultations and physical examinations, assessing and planning individual treatment requirements.
- Keeping up to date with thelatest treatments, medicines, and medical developments
- Discussed symptoms, diagnoses, and prognoses with patients and caregivers to support informed medical decisions.
- Maintained strong relationships with patients, ensuring their comfort during visits.
- Updating and maintaining accurate patient records
- Supervising other administrative and junior healthcare staff.
- Achieved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive medical care.
Education
Master in Science - Applied Epidemiology
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 2018.10 - 2020.10
Doctor of Medicine - Medical Doctor
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences
Mwanza, Tanzania 2007.09 - 2012.08
Certificate - Occupational Health
University of Bergen and Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Online 2019.01 - 2019.01
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Science
Loleza Secondary School
Mbeya, Tanzania 2004.05 - 2006.02
Advanced certificate of secondary education - Science subjects
Mbeya Secondary School
Mbeya, Tanzania 2000.01 - 2003.11
Skills
- Data and Analysis Interpretation
- Prevention and Disease Control
- Research, Monitoring, and Evaluations
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Disease surveillance
- Experience with epidemiological software, including STATA, and QGIS
- Project planning
- Climate change impact awareness
- After-action reporting
Certification
- Google Project Management Certificate, Google / Coursera, 2024
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Institute, 2024
- Safeguarding Course, Amref Health Africa, 2024
- Ethics Course, Amref Health Africa, 2024
- Foundations of Project Management, Google, 2024
- Interpretation of Study Findings (FETP), CDC Tanzania / FETP, 2024
Affiliations
- Registered in Tanzania Field Epidemiology Association (2020)
- Registered by the Medical Council of Tanzania (2014)
- Member of Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) (2014)
PUBLICATION
- Implementation of early warning, alert, and response: an experience from the Marburg virus disease outbreak response in Kagera, Tanzania, March to May 2023, Plos One, 2025, Corresponding author
- Opportunities for NCD screening and control efforts among people living with HIV/AIDS attending care and treatment clinic at theregional referral hospital in Dar es Salaam, Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 2024, Corresponding author
- Assessment of risk communication and community engagement interventions during the Marburg virus disease outbreak in Kagera region, Northwestern Tanzania, Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 2025, Co-author
- Infection prevention and control of highly infectious pathogens in resource-limited countries: an experience from Marburg viral disease outbreak in Kagera Region - Tanzania, BMC Infectious Diseases, 2025, Co-author
- Infection prevention and control of highly infectious pathogens in resource-limited countries: an experience from Marburg viral disease outbreak in Kagera Region, Tanzania, BMC Infectious Diseases, 2024, Co-author
AWARDS
A TEPHINET CVD Small grant: Awarded a 2019-2020 Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Small Grants with a title “Integrated Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Treatment and Care among People Living with HIV/AIDS Attending Care and Treatment Center in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania”. The project was implemented for six months at Temeke Regional Referral Hospital. The publication is underway., The best Abstract Presenter: Awarded the Senior Best Female Abstract Presenter at the 11th Tanzania Health Summit by the Honorable Dr. Ally Hussein Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar, following presentation of the abstract titled “Strengthened Event-Based Surveillance to Enhance Timely Alert Detection and Reporting for Immediate Control of Outbreaks in Four Regions.”
CONFERENCES
- 12th Tanzania Health Summit, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 1st to 3rd October 2025: Participated in different forums and got connected with health professionals from all over the world.
- Forum on Scenarios for Climate and Societal Futures, Leeds, United Kingdom, 16–18 July 2025: The Third Scenarios Forum brought together over 300 in-person delegates alongside virtual participants and aimed to advance the integration and application of climate, health, equity, biodiversity, and justice scenarios and also implemented a "Living Lab" approach to test sustainable practices in real time, ensuring that the methods practiced in the forum were themselves aligned with the sustainability values being promoted.
- 11th Tanzania Health Summit, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 1st to 3rd October 2024, Presented an abstract "Strengthened Event-based Surveillance to Enhance Timely Alert Detection and Reporting for Immediate Control of Outbreaks in Four Regions" and was awarded the best female senior abstract presenter
- At the 7th Tanzania Health Summit, held in Dodoma, Tanzania, from the 25th to the 26th of November 2020, two e-posters were presented. "The predictors of unfavorable tuberculosis treatment outcomes among mineworkers in Tanzania" and 2. "Integrated Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Type II Treatment and Care Among People Living with HIV/AIDS Attending Care and Treatment Center in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania”
- 9th Tanzania Health Summit held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 11th to 13th October 2022. Presented an abstract, “Use of technology to provide continued education to sub-national level event-based surveillance coordinators in six high-risk regions in mainland Tanzania in 2021/2022.”
- 7th Tanzania Health Summit, held in Dodoma, Tanzania, 25th to 26th November 2020, presented two e-posters: 1. "The predictors of unfavorable tuberculosis treatment outcomes among mineworkers in Tanzania” and 2. "Integrated Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Type II Treatment and Care Among People Living with HIV/AIDS Attending Care and Treatment Center in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania."
- East African FETPs Conference on COVID-19 Response, Virtual, 18th to 20th November 2020, Presented Poster "Effective surveillance system as a key to effective detection, prevention, and control of COVID-19 disease: An experience from the Rukwa region.”
- Muhimbili NCD conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 9th to 10th November 2020: Presented poster “Integrated Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Type II Treatment and Care Among People Living with HIV/AIDS Attending Care and Treatment Center in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania."
- At the PATA 2017 Continental Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, 21st to 26th October 2017, PASADA shared best practices in adolescent and pediatric care, case finding, differentiated service delivery, and resilience-building. The summit provided a regional platform for action, bringing together policymakers, program implementers, and frontline health providers.
- The 47th Union World Conference on Lung Health, Liverpool, United Kingdom, 25th to 29th October 2016, presented two posters: 1. "Strong standard operating procedure: a key to effective implementation of isoniazid preventive therapy" and 2. "The quality and special care to clients using limited resources—the story of PASADA" presented an e-poster. 3. "Psycho-social support to children and adolescents with HIV and infected with tuberculosis: a forgotten crucial element for TB-HIV treatment adherence."
Accomplishments
A TEPHINET CVD small grant:
Awarded a 2019-2020 Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Small Grant with the title “Integrated Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Treatment and Care among People Living with HIV/AIDS Attending Care and Treatment Center in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania." The project was implemented for six months at Temeke Regional Referral Hospital. The publication is underway.
The Best Abstract Presenter:
Awarded the Senior Best Female Abstract Presenter at the 11th Tanzania Health Summit by the Honorable Dr. Ally Hussein Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar, following presentation of the abstract titled “Strengthened Event-Based Surveillance to Enhance Timely Alert Detection and Reporting for Immediate Control of Outbreaks in Four Regions.”
LANGUAGES
English and Kiswahili
INTERESTS/HOBBIES
Reading books, travelling and gardening.
REFERENCES
- Florence, Temu, Dr., Florence.Temu@Amref.org, +255 754 785 515, Amref Health Africa, Country Director, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Daniel, Magesa, Dr., djmagesa@yahoo.com, +255 754 307 750, The United States Center for Disease Control (CDC), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Rogath, Kishimba, Dr., rogathkishimba@gmail.com, +255 784 724330, Medical Epidemiologist TFELTP, and Ministry of Health, Dodoma, Tanzania
Disclaimer
I hereby approve the content of this curriculum vitae, confirming that all information provided is accurate and reflective of my qualifications, experience, and achievements. Atuganile Musyani
Timeline
Epidemiologist Officer: SLL Project
Amref Health Africa
2025.01 - 2025.12
EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFICER-Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA)
Amref Health Africa
2021.10 - 2026.02
TECHNICAL OFFICER-GHSA
ICAP, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health LLC
2021.02 - 2021.09
REGIONAL FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGIST
Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Training Program (TFELTP)
2019.07 - 2020.12
Certificate - Occupational Health
University of Bergen and Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
2019.01 - 2019.01
FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGIST
TFELTP
2018.10 - 2020.10
FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGIST
TFELT
2018.10 - 2020.09
Master in Science - Applied Epidemiology
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
2018.10 - 2020.10
PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT HIV/AIDS COORDINATOR
PASADA
2017.01 - 2018.09
HIV/AIDS MEDICAL OFFICER (CLINICIAN)
PASADA
2014.05 - 2016.01
TUTORIAL ASSISTANT
Kampala International University
2014.04 - 2014.05
MEDICAL DOCTOR-INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Temeke Hospital
2012.09 - 2013.09
Doctor of Medicine - Medical Doctor
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences
2007.09 - 2012.08
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Science
Loleza Secondary School
2004.05 - 2006.02
Advanced certificate of secondary education - Science subjects
Mbeya Secondary School
2000.01 - 2003.11