Samson Udho is a certified nurse-midwife from Uganda. He is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at Lira University. He holds a Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Nursing (Midwifery & Women’s Health) Degree from Makerere University, Uganda. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Samson is rated one of the top 500 emerging scientists in Uganda according to the Alper-Doger Scientific Index, 2022. 

His research is focused on strengthening the quality of maternal and newborn care, building multilevel interventions to prevent and eliminate intimate partner violence in women and girls, and building the capacity of the health workforce to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services, including family planning and comprehensive abortion care. Samson’s research work is contextually grounded in sub-Saharan Africa.

Peer-reviewed Publications

• Kabunga, Amir, Eustes Kigongo, Samson Udho, Ann Grace Auma, Ponsiano Okalo, Brenda Apili, Namata Halimah, and Viola Nalwoga. “Chronic stress and coping mechanisms among nurses in Lango sub‐region, northern Uganda.” Nursing Open (2023).
• Nakate, Mary Gorreth, Bernard Omech, Catherine Kwagala, Irene Gimbo, Augustine Bulitya, Julius Kyeswa, Enoch Katwere, Amir Kabunga, and Samson Udho. “Factors Influencing the Status of Adherence to Second Clinic Visit Among Clients Newly Diagnosed with HIV in Northern Uganda: A Mixed-Methods Study.” HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care (2023): 135-143.
• Kabunga, A., Acanga, A., Akello Abal, J., Kambugu Nabasirye, C., Namata, H., Mwesigwa, D., … & Udho, S. (2023). Phenomenology of Induced Abortion in Northern Uganda Among HIV-Positive Women Following an Unintended Pregnancy. Open Access Journal of Contraception, 73-82.
• Miyingo, Charles, Teddy Mpayenda, Ruth Nyole, Joan Ayinembabazi, Mujib Ssepuuya, Eddie Marvin Ssebuwufu, Sean Steven Puleh, Samson Udho, and Amir Kabunga. “HIV Treatment and Care of Adolescents: Perspectives of Adolescents on Community-Based Models in Northern Uganda.” HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care (2023): 105-114.
• Beja, Humphrey, Nakayiwa Daisy, Micheal Tonny Edek, Veronic Kobusinge, Oscar Akaki, Innocent Ocitti Owachgiu, and Samson Udho. “Barriers and Facilitators to Successful Intensive Adherence Counseling in Rural Northern Uganda: An Exploratory Interview with HIV-Positive Clients Using the COM-B Framework.” HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care (2022): 553-563.
• Udho, Samson, Joyce Nankumbi, Mariam Namutebi, David Mukunya, Grace Ndeezi, and James K. Tumwine. “Prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy and associated factors in northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study.” South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2022): 1-6.
• Jolle, Judith, Amir Kabunga, Tonny Owili Okello, Esther Oloi Kadito, Jimmy Aloka, Geoffrey Otiti, Agnes Adong Aluku, Edward Kumakech, and Samson Udho. “HIV-related stigma experiences and coping strategies among pregnant women in rural Uganda: A qualitative descriptive study.” Plos one 17, no. 10 (2022): e0272931.
• Nassaka, Laillah, and Samson Udho. “Low partograph completion in a public health facility in northern Uganda: a retrospective review of maternity records.” African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health 16, no. 3 (2022): 1-7.
• Ashley, Rebecca, Bahareh Goodarzi, Anna Horn, Hannah de Klerk, Susana E Ku, Jason K. Marcus, Kaveri Mayra et al. “A call for critical midwifery studies: Confronting systemic injustice in sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn care.” (2022).
• Kabunga, Amir, Lucas Goodgame Anyayo, Ponsiano Okalo, Brenda Apili, Viola Nalwoga, and Samson Udho. “Prevalence and contextual factors associated with compassion fatigue among nurses in northern Uganda.” PloS one 16, no. 9 (2021): e0257833.
• Benyumiza, Deo, Joan Fidelia Amongin, Isaac Ochaba, Morish Adupa, Naume Abuch, Constance Babirye Banula, and Samson Udho. “Factors Associated with Utilization of HIV Testing Services among Adolescents Aged 10-19 Years in Lira District, Northern Uganda: a Cross-Sectional Study.” BioMed Research International 2021 (2021).
• Kumakech, Edward, Julie Anathan, Samson Udho, Anna Grace Auma, Irene Atuhaire, Allan G. Nsubuga, and Bonaventure Ahaisibwe. “Graduate midwifery education in Uganda aiming to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.” Annals of Global Health 86, no. 1 (2020).
• Epuitai, Joshua, Samson Udho, Anna Grace Auma, and Rose Chalo Nabirye. “Intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Uganda.” African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health 13, no. 2 (2019): 1-5.

SAMSON UDHO (MSN, CNM)

1. BIODATA

Name:                Samson Udho

Date of Birth:   4th June 1990

Citizenship:      Ugandan

ID Number:       CM90033108HX5C

Address:            Lira University, P.O. Box 1035, Lira-Uganda

Telephone:       +256 785-588-257

Email:                sudho@lirauni.ac.ug

2. POSITION

Lecturer, Department of Nursing & Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Lira University, P.O. Box 1035, Lira-Uganda

3. CAREER SUMMARY

Samson Udho is a certified nurse-midwife from Uganda. He is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at Lira University. He holds a Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Nursing (Midwifery & Women’s Health) Degree from Makerere University, Uganda. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Samson is rated one of the top 500 emerging scientists in Uganda according to the Alper-Doger Scientific Index, 2022. 

His research is focused on strengthening the quality of maternal and newborn care, building multilevel interventions to prevent and eliminate intimate partner violence in women and girls, and building the capacity of the health workforce to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services, including family planning and comprehensive abortion care. Samson’s research work is contextually grounded in sub-Saharan Africa.

4. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND AWARDS

2020-To date: UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN, Cape Town-South Africa

                        Doctor of Philosophy, Nursing (Ph.D., Nursing)

2020-2020: ERASMUS UNIVERSITY, Rotterdam-Netherlands

                        Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR)

2016-2018: MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, Kampala-Uganda

                           Masters of Nursing-Midwifery & Women’s Health (MSNM)

2010-2014: MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, Kampala-Uganda

                        Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

2008-2009: KYAMBOGO COLLEGE SCHOOL, Kampala-Uganda

                        Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)

2003-2007: MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL-KAWEMPE, Kampala-Uganda

                        Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)

5. PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

June 2019 – To Date: Appointed as a Full-Time Lecturer in the Department of Nursing & Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Lira University on the 20th of June 2019.

• Classroom and clinical teaching, assessment, and mentorship of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research.
• Provision of clinical services at the University Teaching Hospital.
• Participating in institutional-based research and grant writing

March 2017 – June 2019: Appointed as a Full-Time Teaching Assistant in the Department of Nursing & Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Lira University on the 6th March 2017.

• Participated in the classroom and clinical teaching, assessment, and mentorship of undergraduate students
• Supervised undergraduate research
• Provided clinical services at the University Teaching Hospital

February 2016 – August 2016: Appointed as a Part-Time Teaching Assistant in the Department of Nursing & Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Lira University on the 29th of February 2016.

• Participated in the classroom and clinical teaching, assessment, and mentorship of undergraduate students
• Supervised undergraduate research

September 2015 – October 2015: Appointed as a Nurse/Midwife Supervisor, at Victoria Medical Clinic, Lira District, Northern Uganda on the 15th of September 2015.

• Managed outpatient medical cases
• Supervised lower cadre nurses and midwives and the facility operations
• Involved in community outreaches and radio health talk shows

August 2014 – August 2015: Posted as an intern Nurse/Midwife at Lira Regional Referral Hospital by the Ministry of Health-Uganda.                     

• Performed routine nursing and midwifery tasks
• Planned and coordinated day-to-day activities on the wards, and provided health education, outreaches, and counseling to patients and their families
• Involved IN mentoring and supervising at least 05 junior nurses, midwives, and students receiving their training from the Regional Referral Hospital.

6. SELECTED INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

March 2023- To Date: Appointed as Postgraduate Coordinator, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery

Lira University, Lira-Uganda.

• Coordinate the development and accreditation of the postgraduate programs
• Coordinate staff capacity building for postgraduate programs
• Coordinating teaching and learning for postgraduate students

June 2020- To Date: Co-Principal Investigator, Monitoring & Evaluation, Center of International Reproductive   Health Training (CIRHT)-Sexual and Reproductive Health Resource Center (SRHRC), Lira University.

• Monitoring and evaluating project activities
• Developing project evaluation tools
• Implementing project activities

March 2019- To Date: Appointed a member of the Senate, Programmes, Policy, and ICT committee of the Faculty of Health Science.

• Participation in the development and review of ICT policies at the University
• Generation of new ideas on how to improve ICT operations at the University

October 2018- To Date: Nominated as a Project Implementation Committee (PIC) Member, Lira University of project R25TW011210: Health-Professional Education Partnership Initiative-Transforming Ugandan Institutions Training against HIV/AIDS (HEPI-TUITAH).

• Training and mentorship of health workers and community extension workers (CHEWs) on issues of community engagement to support HIV projects at the hospital and community levels.
• Mentoring undergraduate students on research
• Participation in project review and management at the institutional level
• Participation in grant identification and writing for the sustainability of the project

7. RESEARCH GRANT AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS

June 2022: Center for International Reproductive Health Training at the University of Michigan (CIRHT-UM) Seed Grant

• Recipient of a micro-research grant to the tune of USD 5,000 from the Center for International Reproductive Health Training at the University of Michigan (CIRHT-UM) to research the quality of and satisfaction with post-abortion care services offered to women of reproductive age in northern Uganda.

October 2021: Marjorie Mclntosh Postgraduate Bursary in Midwifery and Child Nursing, University of Cape Town, South Africa

• Recipient of the Marjorie Mclntosh Postgraduate Bursary in Midwifery and Child Nursing to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

June 2019: International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), Hague-Netherlands

Young Midwife Leadership (YML), Program

• Recipient of the Young Midwife Leadership program award with the International Confederation of Midwives, Hague-Netherland

February 2016: Makerere University Swedish International Development Agency (Mak-SIDA) Bilateral Research Scholarship

• Recipient of the Makerere University Swedish International Development Agency (Mak-SIDA) bilateral research scholarship to pursue a Master of Nursing (Midwifery & Women’s Health) Degree at Makerere University, Uganda.

June 2010: Government of Uganda Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

• Recipient of the Government of Uganda undergraduate merit scholarship to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree at Makerere University, Uganda.

8. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES     A) Teaching, Assessment, and Supervision

Master of Public Health (MPH), Faculty of Public Health

• Course facilitator for PHL 7104: Gender and Reproductive Health since AY 2019/2020
• Internal examiner for MPH research dissertations
• Assess and examine assigned course units
• Participate in MPH research supervision since AY 2019/2020 as shown below:

Master of Midwifery Science, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery

• Course facilitator for MMS 7106: Advanced Clinical Practice, Ethics & Professionalism; MMS 7203: Theoretical Foundations & Research Methods since AY 2022/2023
• Course coordinator for MMS 7301: Family Planning & Reproductive Technologies with Practicum since AY 2022/2023
• Assess and examine assigned course units
• Participate in MMS research supervision since AY 2022/2023 as shown below:

Bachelor of Midwifery Science, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery

• Course coordinator for MSL 4103: Proposal Writing; MSL 4220: Project Research Report Writing; MSL 3202: Sexual and Reproductive Health since AY 2019/2020
• Course facilitator on other courses, namely MSL 4117: Abnormal Midwifery: First Clerkship; MSL 3105: Normal Midwifery; MSL 4118: Gynaecology; and MSL 3301: Domiciliary Care
• Coordinate and supervise undergraduate research
• Assess and examine assigned course units
• Participate in other academic-related duties as assigned

Bachelor of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health

• Course coordinator for PHL 3107: Maternal and Child Health (MCH): PHL 3206: Sexual and Reproductive Health since AY 2019/2020
• Assess and examine assigned course units
• Participate in other academic-related duties as assigned

1. B) Peer-reviewed Publications

• Kabunga, Amir, Eustes Kigongo, Samson Udho, Ann Grace Auma, Ponsiano Okalo, Brenda Apili, Namata Halimah, and Viola Nalwoga. “Chronic stress and coping mechanisms among nurses in Lango sub‐region, northern Uganda.” Nursing Open (2023).
• Nakate, Mary Gorreth, Bernard Omech, Catherine Kwagala, Irene Gimbo, Augustine Bulitya, Julius Kyeswa, Enoch Katwere, Amir Kabunga, and Samson Udho. “Factors Influencing the Status of Adherence to Second Clinic Visit Among Clients Newly Diagnosed with HIV in Northern Uganda: A Mixed-Methods Study.” HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care (2023): 135-143.
• Kabunga, A., Acanga, A., Akello Abal, J., Kambugu Nabasirye, C., Namata, H., Mwesigwa, D., … & Udho, S. (2023). Phenomenology of Induced Abortion in Northern Uganda Among HIV-Positive Women Following an Unintended Pregnancy. Open Access Journal of Contraception, 73-82.
• Miyingo, Charles, Teddy Mpayenda, Ruth Nyole, Joan Ayinembabazi, Mujib Ssepuuya, Eddie Marvin Ssebuwufu, Sean Steven Puleh, Samson Udho, and Amir Kabunga. “HIV Treatment and Care of Adolescents: Perspectives of Adolescents on Community-Based Models in Northern Uganda.” HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care (2023): 105-114.
• Beja, Humphrey, Nakayiwa Daisy, Micheal Tonny Edek, Veronic Kobusinge, Oscar Akaki, Innocent Ocitti Owachgiu, and Samson Udho. “Barriers and Facilitators to Successful Intensive Adherence Counseling in Rural Northern Uganda: An Exploratory Interview with HIV-Positive Clients Using the COM-B Framework.” HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care (2022): 553-563.
• Udho, Samson, Joyce Nankumbi, Mariam Namutebi, David Mukunya, Grace Ndeezi, and James K. Tumwine. “Prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy and associated factors in northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study.” South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2022): 1-6.
• Jolle, Judith, Amir Kabunga, Tonny Owili Okello, Esther Oloi Kadito, Jimmy Aloka, Geoffrey Otiti, Agnes Adong Aluku, Edward Kumakech, and Samson Udho. “HIV-related stigma experiences and coping strategies among pregnant women in rural Uganda: A qualitative descriptive study.” Plos one 17, no. 10 (2022): e0272931.
• Nassaka, Laillah, and Samson Udho. “Low partograph completion in a public health facility in northern Uganda: a retrospective review of maternity records.” African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health 16, no. 3 (2022): 1-7.
• Ashley, Rebecca, Bahareh Goodarzi, Anna Horn, Hannah de Klerk, Susana E Ku, Jason K. Marcus, Kaveri Mayra et al. “A call for critical midwifery studies: Confronting systemic injustice in sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn care.” (2022).
• Kabunga, Amir, Lucas Goodgame Anyayo, Ponsiano Okalo, Brenda Apili, Viola Nalwoga, and Samson Udho. “Prevalence and contextual factors associated with compassion fatigue among nurses in northern Uganda.” PloS one 16, no. 9 (2021): e0257833.
• Benyumiza, Deo, Joan Fidelia Amongin, Isaac Ochaba, Morish Adupa, Naume Abuch, Constance Babirye Banula, and Samson Udho. “Factors Associated with Utilization of HIV Testing Services among Adolescents Aged 10-19 Years in Lira District, Northern Uganda: a Cross-Sectional Study.” BioMed Research International 2021 (2021).
• Kumakech, Edward, Julie Anathan, Samson Udho, Anna Grace Auma, Irene Atuhaire, Allan G. Nsubuga, and Bonaventure Ahaisibwe. “Graduate midwifery education in Uganda aiming to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.” Annals of Global Health 86, no. 1 (2020).
• Epuitai, Joshua, Samson Udho, Anna Grace Auma, and Rose Chalo Nabirye. “Intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Uganda.” African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health 13, no. 2 (2019): 1-5.

1. C) International Conference Presentations

33^rd International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress, Bali, Indonesia, June 2023

• Presented a paper, “Experiences, magnitude, and drivers of disrespect and abuse of adolescents during facility-based childbirth in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review”
• Chaired a session on, “Decolonising/ indigenous perspectives 1”

2nd International Center for International Reproductive Health Training (CIRHT) Conference, Serena Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda, October 2022

• Presented a paper, “Predictors of intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) uptake among women of reproductive age in rural northern Uganda”

Nursing Now Challenge & World Innovation Summit for Health Pre-World Health Assembly Workshop, Virtual, May 2022

• Made a joint presentation on examining the role of nurses and midwives in promoting health equity

32nd International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress, Virtual, June 2021

• Chaired a session on fear of birth/grief where I moderated three presentations for presenters from Japan, Tanzania, and the Netherlands.

International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Africa Regional Conference 2019, Safari Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia, September 2019

• Chaired a session on promoting good nutrition, preventing antenatal complications

The 2nd Triennial Conference of the Lugina Africa Midwives Research Network (LAMRN 2018), Umozi Park, Lilongwe – Malawi, June 2018

• Presented a paper, “Prevalence of anemia and associated factors among pregnant women at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda”.

Regional Conference on Zoonotic Diseases in Eastern Africa, Enashipai Resort & Spa Naivasha, Kenya, March 2015

• Presented a paper, “Musculoskeletal brucellosis at Mulago Hospital in Uganda: percentage and clinical presentations”.

One Health Central and Eastern Africa (OHCEA), 1st International One Health Conference, Hilton Hotel Addis Ababa-Ethiopia, September 2013

• Presented a paper, “Community engagement in control and prevention of brucellosis in humans and animals in Lyantonde District-Western Uganda”. D) Selected Short-Term Training (2019-2022)

1. Manuscript Writing and Publication-CIRHT, Lira University, March 2023
2. Responsible Conduct of Research-Mbarara University, February 2022
3. Mixed-Methods Research, Global Women Research (GLOW)-University of Witwatersrand, September 2021
4. Public Engagement, a Route for Research Impact-Durham University, May 2021
5. Demystifying Qualitative Research in Global Maternal and Newborn Health-Global Women Research (GLOW), University of Witwatersrand, January 2021
6. Be a Leader, Develop a Leader-Case Western Reserve University, November 2020
7. Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change-Case Western Reserve University, October 2020
8. Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry-Case Western Reserve University, September 2020
9. Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change-Case Western Reserve University, June 2020
10. Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights-Makerere University School of Public Health, May 2020
11. Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence-Case Western Reserve University, March 2020
12. D. Preparedness-University of Cape Town, December 2019
13. Maternal Perinatal Death Surveillance and Review-RHITES -North, Lango, December 2019
14. Female Genital Mutilation- Global Health Learning Center, April 2019 9. COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Samson has peer-reviewed more than 10 manuscripts in top academic journals such as Plos One, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Nursing Open, and the African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health.
• Samson has trained 80 primary healthcare providers (PHCs) and community health extension workers on HIV care and management through the HEPI-TUITAH project
• Samson serves as Patron for various students’ associations namely, Lira University Midwifery Society (LUMS); Lira University Research and Innovation Club (LURIC); Patient-Centered Care Movement for Africa (PaCeM-Afro) Lira University Chapter; and Lira University Seventh Day Students’ Association.
• Chaired the scientific abstract committee for 2023 International Day of the Midwife (IDM) Symposium which took place in Soroti City.

10. SKILLS

11. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 1. National Midwives Association of Uganda (NMAU) since 2023              2. Association of Graduate Nurse and Midwives of Uganda (AGNMU) since 2019              3. Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC) since 2015              4. Uganda Nurses and Midwives Union (UNMU) since 2014                 5. Lira University Academic Staff Association (LUASA) since 2018
12. REFEREES

• Professor Jasper Ogwal-Okeng, Vice-Chancellor, Lira University

P.O. Box 1035, Lira-Uganda

Email: jogwal.okeng@gmail.com

Telephone: +256 775 330 389

• Anna Grace Auma, Dean

Faculty of N&M, Lira University

P.O. Box 1035, Lira-Uganda

Email: annauma@lirauni.ac.ug

Telephone: +256 772 354 232

13. CERTIFICATION

I, Mr. Udho Samson certify to the best of my knowledge and belief, that this resume correctly describes me, my qualifications, and my experience. I understand that any false statement described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if engaged.

Address: Lira University, P.O. Box 1035, Lira-Uganda

Telephone: +256 785-588-257

Email: sudho@lirauni.ac.ug