Dr. Emmanuel Wamalwa
HoD and Lecturer, Public Health Department
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| Name: | Dr. Emmanuel Wamalwa |
|---|---|
| Mobile: | +254 709 972 000 |
| E-mail: | ewamalwa@daystae.ac.ke |
| Website: | None |
| Updated: | 29 Sep, 2023 |
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About
I am a Public Health Expert with over 20 years successive experience in development and humanitarian contexts. I have led large-scale Public Health program design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, research, training, learning and advocacy initiatives with the aim improving health and development outcomes across a wide range of populations. This has included leading Public Health programs implemented with funding support from the US Government (PEPFAR through USAID and CDC; and the National Institutes of Health), the Global Fund, the European Union, the Canadian Government, the UK government, various foundations and Private Sector actors among other development partners.
I have also provided high level Public Health advisory, research and coordination support to various agencies. For instance, working as a Public Health Advisor, and Member of Kenya Council of Governors (COG)/USAID Kenya & East Africa Team of Experts, providing high level
Public Health advisory, research, policy, legislative and coordination support to COG and its health committee, the apex body that brings together 47 Governors who are heads of devolved units in Kenya. This also included supporting the Council in preparations for the transition and induction of new county government leadership, development of COG health positions, policy and legislative reviews and advisory, supporting adaptive learning of the COG health committee and counties, and capacity building. In addition to this, I have led the development of various strategies, polices and guidelines, including developing communication materials such as policy briefs, position papers and opinion pieces. For instance, I have previously supported the development of the Kenya Family Planning Self-care guidelines, as a WHO consultant.
In recent years, I have made vast contributions to the reproductive, maternal and child health program evaluation space, leading over 100 program evaluation activities with strong qualitative and quantitative components, and authoring evaluation reports and other public health communication products. Through these activities, I have led teams to talk to thousands of women, men, boys and girls, including the most vulnerable within communities on how to improve Public Health program design and delivery. But I have also talked to technocrats, practitioners, managers, academicians, politicians, activists, development partners’ representatives and leaders with the same objective. This has allowed me to foster measurement and learning for Public Health programs, thus improve efficiency, effectiveness, service access, sustainability and other important program tenets on one hand, but also show the mirror back to Public Health program designers and implementers so as to better re-imagine citizen centered programs. I have published works in peer-reviewed journals, supported development of book chapters and presented at various scientific conferences. I have also directly contributed to the development and critique of a wide range of policies, strategies, guidelines, learning agendas, evaluation methodologies and legal instruments that have Public Health implications; but also policy communication materials such as policy briefs, position papers and opinion pieces.
As the inaugural Chair of the Public Health Department at Daystar University, I have supported the development of a Master of Public Health program that is tailor made to equip students with the essential Public Health knowledge and skills for policy, planning, analysis, management and research while motivating graduates to be innovative, creative and acutely aware of their social responsibilities as Public Health Practitioners. An effective human resource for health remains a critical pillar for countries to realize their Public Health dreams.
Academic Qualification
Recent Publications
Teaches
- Epidemiology
- Communicable Diseases Control
- Non Communicable Diseases
- Research Methodology
- Project Development and implementation
- Public Health Law and Policy
- Disaster Management
Relevant Links
Publications
Journals
Wegs C, Creanga AA, Galavotti C, Wamalwa E (2016). Community Dialogue to Shift Social Norms and Enable Family Planning: An Evaluation of the Family Planning Results Initiative in Kenya. PLoS ONE 11(4): e0153907. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0153907
Published2016
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Wamalwa Emmanuel, Neyole Edward, Poipoi Moses, Ringera William, Otomu Geoffrey, Bitok, Monicah and Mbaluka Rosemary., Condom use determinants and practices among People living with HIV in Kisii County, Kenya., Open AIDS Journal, 2015, 9, 104-111.
Published2015
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Emmanuel Wamalwa, Edward Neyole, Moses Poipoi, Monicah Bitok., Knowledge Levels and Gaps on Preventing HIV Transmission among People Living With HIV in Kisii County, Western Kenya. Journal of Human and Social Science Research; Vol. 07 (02), 2015, 030-041. ISSN 2331-4974
Published2015
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Kendra Siekmans, Salim Sohani, James Kisia, Kioko Kiilu, Emmanuel Wamalwa, Florence Nelima, David Odhiambo Otieno, Andrew Nyandigisi, Willis Akhwale and Augustine Ngindu; Community case management of malaria: a pro-poor intervention in rural Kenya; Int Health journal, July 2013, doi:10.1093/inthealth/iht017
Published2013
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James Kisia, Florence Nelima, David Odhiambo Otieno, Kioko Kiilu, Wamalwa Emmanuel, Salim Sohani, Kendra Siekmans, Andrew Nyandigisi, Willis Akhwale, Factors associated with utilization of Community Health Workers in improving access to malaria treatment among children in Kenya, Malaria journal, July 2012, 11: 248, doi 10.1186/1475-2875-11-248
Published2012
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Rebecca K. Papas, John E. Sidle, Emmanuel S. Wamalwa, Thomas O. Okumu, Joseph L. Goulet, Stephen A. Maisto, R. Scott Braithwaite, Amy C. Justice; Estimating alcohol content of traditional brew in Western Kenya using culturally relevant methods: the case for cost over volume; AIDS and Behaviour, August 2010, Volume 14, Issue 4, pp 836-844
Published2010
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Collaborator/Investigator in: C Celum; A Wald; J R Lingappa et al.; Acyclovir and transmission of HIV-1 from persons infected with HIV-1 and HSV-2.; The New England Journal of Medicine, 2010 February 4; 362(5): 427–439.
Published2010
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Papas, R. K., Ayuku, D. O., Sidle, J. E., Omolo, O. E., Ballidawa, J. B., Songole, R., Owino-Ong'or, W., Wamalwa, E. S., Nafula, T. N., Martino, S., Maisto, S. A., Goulet, J. L., and Justice, A. C. A stage 1 cognitive behavioural trial to reduce alcohol use among HIV-infected Kenyans. Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research in press. 2008.
Published2008
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Activities
Public Lectures
Published2022
Guest Speaker, University of Nairobi, 2022. Speech Theme: Project Management and Implementation control. Meeting convened by the Health Professional Education Partnership Initiative (HEPI) Kenya, which brings together the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Maseno University and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology and their affiliated county teaching hospitals with an objective to develop trainees with skills in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Implementation science and research.
Published2021
Guest Speaker, University of Nairobi, 2021. Speech Theme: Project Management and Implementation control. Meeting convened by the Health Professional Education Partnership Initiative (HEPI) Kenya, which brings together the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Maseno University and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology and their affiliated county teaching hospitals with an objective to develop trainees with skills in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Implementation science and research.
Published2020
Guest Speaker, University of Nairobi, 2020. Speech Theme: Health Project Management. Meeting convened by the Health Professional Education Partnership Initiative (HEPI) Kenya, which brings together the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Maseno University and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology and their affiliated county teaching hospitals with an objective to develop trainees with skills in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Implementation science and research.
Published2018
Key Note Speaker, 1st Siaya County Health and Research Conference, 18th - 20th September 2018;
Published2018
Guest Speaker, University of Nairobi, 2018. Speech Theme: Health Project’s Cycle Management. Meeting convened by the Health Professional Education Partnership Initiative (HEPI) Kenya, which brings together the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Maseno University and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology and their affiliated county teaching hospitals with an objective to develop trainees with skills in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Implementation science and research.
Published2017
Guest Speaker, CORE 2017, Vienna, Austria. Speech Theme: Rethinking Health Care: Corporates new role in Developing Countries. Meeting comprised of pharmacautical Executives from around the world. Convened by the Paul A.G Hartmann Group.
Published2017
Guest Speaker, University of Nairobi, 2017. Speech Theme: Health Project’s design and development for impact. Meeting convened by the University of Nairobi Paediatrics Department and comprosed of researchers and paediatric graduate students from the University of Nairobi.
Published2016
Guest Speaker, University of Nairobi, 2016. Speech Theme: Health Project’s in the Non-Governmental Organization Space. Meeting convened by the University of Nairobi Paediatrics Department and comprosed of researchers and paediatric graduate students from the University of Nairobi.
Conferences
Published2015
Wamalwa Emmanuel S, Neyole Edward, Poipoi Moses, Bitok Monicah C., Client Satisfaction with HIV Care and Treatment services in Western Kenya., 18th International Conference on AIDS and STI’s in Africa (ICASA) 2015, Harare, Zimbabwe. Abstract Number THUPDB009.
Published2015
Wamalwa Emmanuel S, Neyole Edward, Poipoi Moses, Bitok Monicah C., Knowledge on Preventing Mother to Child Transmission: Determinants and drivers among People Living with HIV in Western Kenya, 18th International Conference on AIDS and STI’s in Africa (ICASA) 2015, Harare, Zimbabwe. Abstract Number THUPDC039.
Published2015
Wamalwa Emmanuel S, Neyole Edward, Poipoi Moses, Bitok Monicah C., Sexual partners and risk behaviours among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Kisii County, Western Kenya,.18th International Conference on AIDS and STI’s in Africa (ICASA) 2015, Harare, Zimbabwe. Abstract Number MOPDC077.
Published2015
Wamalwa Emmanuel S, Neyole Edward, Poipoi Moses, Bitok Monicah C., Knowledge gaps on sexual HIV transmission prevention among people living with HIV in Western Kenya., 18th International Conference On AIDS and STI’s in Africa (ICASA) 2015, Harare, Zimbabwe. Abstract Number MOPDC074.
Published2015
Omare J., Odoyo P., Otogo J., Ringera W., & Wamalwa E. Retention of HIV-positive pregnant and lactating women using ART in Kisii County, Kenya., 18th International Conference On AIDS and STI’s in Africa (ICASA) 2015, Harare, Zimbabwe. Abstract Number MOPDB015.
Published2010
Wamalwa, S.E, Were, E. O, Baliddawa, J.B, Bitok, M.C, Wafula, S.W; Relating safe sex and HIV care practices to Couples HIV counselling and Testing among People living with HIV/AIDS attending the AMPATH HIV care clinics in Eldoret, Kenya, AIDS 2010 – XVIII International AIDS Conference: Abstract no. CDC0636.
Published2010
Wamalwa, S.E, Were, E. O, Baliddawa, J.B, Bitok. M, Knowledge and perceptions on couples HIV counseling and testing among health workers working at the AMPATH HIV comprehensive care clinics in Eldoret, Kenya , AIDS 2010 – XVIII International AIDS Conference: Abstract no. MOPE0412
Manuals
Published2016
Adolescent Empowerment: Primary learner’s Manual. 2016. Published and printed by the Kenya Institute of Curricular Development. ISBN No. 978-9966-31-476-5.
Published2016
Adolescent Empowerment: Primary teacher’s Manual. 2016. Published and printed by the Kenya Institute of Curricular Development. ISBN No. 978-9966-31-476-5
Published2016
Adolescent Empowerment: Secondary teacher’s Manual. 2016. Published and printed by the Kenya Institute of Curricular Development. ISBN No. 978-9966-31-475-8.
Published2016
Adolescent Empowerment: Secondary learner’s Manual. 2016. Published and printed by the Kenya Institute of Curricular Development. ISBN No. 978-9966-31-477-2.
Published2016
Adolescent Empowerment: Out of school youth learner’s Manual. 2016. Published and printed by the Kenya Institute of Curricular Development. ISBN No. 978-9966-31-478-9.
Published2016
Adolescent Empowerment: Out of School youth teacher’s Manual. 2016. Published and printed by the Kenya Institute of Curricular Development. ISBN No. 978-9966-31-473-4.
Published2016
Adolescent Empowerment: Opinion leader’s Manual. 2016. Published and printed by the Kenya Institute of Curricular Development. ISBN No. 978-9966-31-479-6.
Research Interests
Implementation research on primary health care in resource limited or disaster contexts, thus informing public health policy and practice. This includes a focus of sexual, reproductive, maternal, child and adolescent health at the primary health care level. More recently, developed research interest in implementation research around non-communicable diseases in emergency and disaster contexts.
Title of Main Research Projects
- Midterm Evaluation for the Removing Barriers: Improving Access to Women’s and Girls’ SRHR, Ethiopia and Kenya – Funded by FOKUS Norway.
- End Term Evaluation for the Sexual, Reproductive and Gender Based Violence Project in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement – Funded by UNFPA
- Study on the Effectiveness of a combined approach towards Improving Utilization of Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Services in Kisumu and Kakamega Counties, Kenya – Funded by USAID through Jhpiego Corporation.
- Evaluation of the dynamics of contraceptive discontinuation and method switch among women of reproductive age in Migori and Kitui Counties, Kenya – Funded by USAID through Jhpiego Corporation
- End Term Evaluation for the Human Resource for Eye Health Initiative for Sub Saharan Africa - Funded by Orbis International.
- End of Project Evaluation for the Cholera and Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Project in Marsabit and Mombasa Counties, Kenya – Funded by Norwegian Red Cross and Kenya Red Cross Society.
- Mid Term Review for the Afya County and National Support Program (Afya Halisi) for Kitui County - Funded by USAID through Jhpiego Corporation.
- Baseline Assessment for the Scale-Up of CFK Africa’s Health and Nutrition Program in Kajiado, Kilifi, Kiambu, Kisumu, Machakos, Mombasa, Nakuru and Nairobi Counties – CFK Africa.
- Emollient Scooping Survey in Busia and Bungoma Counties – Funded by Save the Children and GSK.
- Evaluating the Effect of a Savings and Loaning intervention on uptake of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Services in Busia and Bungoma County, Western Kenya - Funded by Save the Children;
- Impact of Covid-19 on Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases in Meru and Nairobi Counties - Funded by Danish Red Cross;
- Non-Communicable Diseases in Emergencies Study - Funded by Kenya Red Cross Society;
- Rapid Sanitation Marketing Survey and Enhanced Capacity for Implementing Sustainable Sanitation Campaign in Homa Bay County - Funded by Plan International
- Evaluating organizational Capacity Evaluation for prospective and current program implementing partners in Kenya – Funded by CBM International
- Baseline Evaluation for the Afya County and National Support Program (Afya Halisi) for Kitui County - Funded by USAID through Jhpiego Corporation.
- Baseline Evaluation for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases for Healthy Lifestyle Project - Funded by Kenya Red Cross Society and Danish Red Cross.
- Measuring the impact of re-oriented Traditional Birth Attendants and Religious leaders on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child health indicators: An anecdotal evidence gathering study, Mandera County – Funded by the European Union through Save the Children.
- Endline evaluation for the accelerating the reduction in maternal, new-born and child mortality Project in Mandera County – Funded by Save the Children.
- Endline Evaluation of the Integrated Health Outreach Programme in Isiolo County – Funded by Kenya Red Cross Society and the Japanese Red Cross .
- Endline Evaluation for the Enabling Sustainable Health Equity (ESHE), Delivering Increased Family Planning Across Rural Kenya Component - Funded by UKAID/DFID through Save the Children
- Endline Evaluation for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases for Healthy Lifestyle Project - Funded by Danish Red Cross and Kenya Red Cross Society
- Endline Evaluation for the HIV and TB Program in Kakuma and Daadab Refugee Camps - Funded by the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM), through the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and Kenya Red Cross Society.