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Biography
Dr. Alfred John Msasu holds a Master of Science in Health Informatics and a Bachelor of Medicine from the University of Dar es Salaam. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Health System Management from the Galilee International Management Institute in Israel.
Dr. Msasu currently serves as the Medical Officer In-charge at the UDSM Hospital and as the UDSM HIV/AIDS and Non-Communicable Diseases Coordinator. Since 2021, he has also been appointed as the focal person for the University of Dar es Salaam in the implementation of Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3 Plus) Project, a Regional initiative led by UNESCO. This project aims to promote the health and well-being of students in Higher and Tertiary Education Institutions across Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) countries.
Research Interest
- RESEARCH AREA:
Reducing Unintentional Persistent Organic Pollutants (UPOPs) and Mercury Releases from the Health Sector in Tanzania
RESEARCH TOPIC
Assessment of Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) and Mercury Practices in the Health Care Sector
CLIENT:
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
ROLE: National Consultant
DESCRIPTION:
Led a comprehensive assessment of health care waste management (HCWM) systems and mercury-related practices across public and private health facilities in Dar es Salaam. The assignment involved evaluating current HCWM infrastructure, identifying gaps in mercury handling and disposal, and providing recommendations to align with National and International Environmental and Health Standards, including the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
RESEARCH TOPIC
Challenges of Using Health Information for Action in Managing District Health Systems and Programs – A Case of Eastern Tanzania
Role: Researcher (MSc. Health Informatics Dissertation)
Description: Investigated the barriers to effective use of health information in decision-making and program management at the district level.
2. RESEARCH TOPIC
Drivers of HIV Infection among University of Dar es Salaam Students (Unpublished)
Role: Co-Principal Researcher
Description: Analyzed behavioral and systemic factors contributing to the risk of HIV infection among university students.
3. RESEARCH TOPIC
Assessment of Health Services Delivery at the University of Dar es Salaam Health Centre (UHC)
Role: Researcher
Description: To evaluate the quality and accessibility of health services at UHC and propose strategies for improving and sustaining service delivery.
4. RESEARCH TOPIC
Factors Affecting Birth Intervals among Reproductive-Age Women in Ilongero Village, Singida Rural District (Unpublished)
Role: Student Researcher (Part of Community Medicine Course, MUHAS)
Description: Assessed knowledge and use of family planning methods among women of reproductive age.
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Projects
1. Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3 Plus) Project
The O3 Plus project aims to ensure that young people in higher and tertiary education institutions across the Southern African Development Community (SADC), particularly in Tanzania, achieve positive outcomes in health, education, and gender equality. It focuses on reducing new HIV infections, unintended pregnancies, and gender-based violence. Through these efforts, the project empowers learners to reach their full educational potential and to contribute meaningfully as graduates, professionals, and young leaders to national and regional development.
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