Michael Mahande PhD
Professor Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University CollegeResearch Area(s)
- Reproductive Health Epidemiology
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- maternal and newborn health
Profile
Professor. Michael Johnson Mahande is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology & Applied Biostatistics at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University (KCMC University) in Tanzania, where he teaches Advanced Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Research Methodology for both undergraduate and postgraduate medical students as well as supervision of student projects [Masters & PhDs]. He has over 20 years of extensive experience working with health systems in developing countries, conducting research, program monitoring and evaluations in areas of Reproductive maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH), health system and structural factors associated with pregnancy outcomes and complications, HIV prevention, Family planning and women cancer. Professor Mahande has experiences in research management, analysis of complex data from maternally-linked medical registry & survey data, team building, and working with local and international community organizations to mention a few. He also has wealth of experience in community-based programs and research from both training and field experience.
Education Profile
| 2012 -2015 | PhD in Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics (University of Bergen (Norway). |
| 2009-2012 | Masters of International Health (Major: Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics) (University of Bergen (Norway). |
| 2004-2005 | Master of Public Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Tanzania. |
| 1996-2000 | Bachelor of Science in Animal Science (BSc.) Sokoine University, Tanzania. |
Positions and Honors
| 2021-date: | Associate Professor, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Tanzania |
| 2021-Sept,2025: | Deputy Director for Strategic Information (SI) & Research, Management and Development for Health (MDH), Tanzania |
| 2021-2022: | Director of Quality of Assurance, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Tanzania |
| 2017- 2020: | Senior Lecturer, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Tanzania |
| 2015-2021: | Head, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University (KCMUCo), Tanzania |
| 2012-2016: | Lecturer, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Tanzania |
| 2007-2012: | Assistant Lecturer, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo) Tanzania |
| 2007: Jan-July: | Field work manager Mwanza Intervention Trial Unit, NIMR Mwanza, Tanzania |
| 2003–2006: | Research and Project Coordinator, Kilimanjaro Centre for Community ophthalmology, Tanzania |
| 2001–2002: | Project Manager: CARITAS –Dar es Salaam Archdiocese, Tanzania |