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Emmanuel  Mpolya

Emmanuel Mpolya

Aruha,Tanzania

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in research and analysis, critical analysis, and quantitative research. Demonstrates teaching excellence through lecture preparation, student support, and thesis supervision. Proficient in statistical programming and analysis, with a strong focus on publication development and research management. Committed to fostering student mentoring and advancing academic success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Associate Professor

NM-AIST
Arusha, Tanzania
12.2023 - Current
  • Conducted lectures, seminars, and practical workshops for comprehensive student development.
  • Conducted lectures, seminars and practical workshops for comprehensive student development.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary research projects, fostering intellectual growth.
  • Reviewed manuscripts for academic journals, maintaining rigorous standards of peer review.
  • Supervised doctoral candidates' research work, ensuring high standard of scholarship.

Senior Lecturer

NM-AIST
Arusha, Tanzania
05.2018 - 12.2023
  • Conducted extensive research within the field of epidemiology, staying abreast of latest developments.
  • Led seminars and workshops within the department, promoting intellectual discourse amongst peers.est developments.
  • Led seminars and workshops within department, promoting intellectual discourse amongst peers.
  • Published research findings regularly, contributing to the scholarly community.

Lecturer

NM-AIST
Arusha, Tanzania
04.2014 - 04.2018
  • Conducted research, contributed to the knowledge base in the field of epidemiology of infectious diseases, environment, nutrition and implementation science
  • Developed comprehensive course curriculum by aligning with university standards.
  • Managed administrative tasks related to coursework, streamlined the evaluation process.
  • Contributed to departmental meetings and committees for strategic decision-making.
  • Published scholarly articles by conducting rigorous research studies.
  • Reviewed and revised curriculum regularly, maintained course relevance in an evolving society.

Curriculum Development Assistant

I-TECH
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
11.2007 - 03.2008
  • Contributed towards strategic planning sessions, offering fresh perspectives on growth initiatives during the co-creation of curricula with members from the Ministry of Health, Tanzania
  • Monitored project progress to ensure alignment with objectives and timelines in collaboration with our partners
  • Facilitated interdepartmental communication, promoting a collaborative work environment.
  • Developed curricula and training materials for mid-level health professionals

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
Dar es Salaam/ Tanzania
10/2002 - 09/2006

Master of Medical Sciences (MMedSci) - Health Economics and Epidemiology

Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
Sendai/Japan
04/2009 - 03/2011

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Theoretical Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Graduate University for Advanced Studies-SOKENDAI
Hayama/Japan
04/2011 - 03/2014

Skills

  • Research and analysis
  • Critical analysis
  • Lecture preparation
  • Quantitative research
  • Student support
  • Statistical analysis
  • Research management
  • Publication development
  • Student mentoring
  • Statistical programming
  • Teaching excellence
  • Thesis supervision

Languages

English
Fluent
Swahili
Native
Japanese
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Music
  • Current geopolitical and economic news
  • Style (architecture, creative art)
  • Soccer

Accomplishments

1. Fulbright Africa Senior Research Fellow at the University of Washington (UW), Seattle, based at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) between August 2023 to April 2024

2. Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) in Durban South Africa between November 2019-October 2021

3. Global Health Leadership Fellow for AfyaBora Program by the University of Washington, between June 2018 to June 2019

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate Professor

NM-AIST
12.2023 - Current

Senior Lecturer

NM-AIST
05.2018 - 12.2023

Lecturer

NM-AIST
04.2014 - 04.2018

Curriculum Development Assistant

I-TECH
11.2007 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
10/2002 - 09/2006

Master of Medical Sciences (MMedSci) - Health Economics and Epidemiology

Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
04/2009 - 03/2011

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Theoretical Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Graduate University for Advanced Studies-SOKENDAI
04/2011 - 03/2014
Emmanuel Mpolya