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Hi, I'm Dr. Udho!| Based in Lira, Uganda
Nurse-midwife, academic, and research leader advancing maternal, reproductive, and adolescent health through scholarship, mentorship, and evidence-based practice with 10+ years of experience at Lira University.
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Samson Udho
Senior Lecturer in Midwifery and Women's Health
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Hello there! I'm Dr. Samson Udho, a nurse-midwife, academic, and research leader with extensive experience in graduate education, research leadership, and academic quality assurance.
He serves as a Senior Lecturer in Midwifery and Women's Health at Lira University and currently holds the position of Acting Deputy Chief, Directorate of Graduate Training and Research, where he contributes to strengthening postgraduate training, research governance, and scholarly excellence within the university. Dr. Udho holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, a Master's degree in Midwifery and Women's Health, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Makerere University. An accomplished researcher, he has published more than 40 peer-reviewed articles in reputable international journals and actively contributes to the global scientific community as a manuscript reviewer. His expertise spans qualitative and quantitative research methods, implementation science, and health systems research, particularly in maternal health, adolescent health, and respectful maternity care. He has supervised numerous postgraduate students, examined graduate theses, and successfully secured and co-led competitive research grants supporting multi-country initiatives focused on improving maternal and adolescent health outcomes.
- Credentials
- PhD, MSN, BSN, RN/M
- Born In
- Uganda
- sudho@lirauni.ac.ug
- Phone
- +256 785-588-257
- Experience
Everything about me!
Feb 2026 – Present
Acting Deputy Chief
Directorate of Graduate Training and Research — Lira University
Strategic leadership and coordination of graduate training and research activities across the university.
- Led development and institutional approval of Lira University's Intellectual Property (IP) Policy
- Organized the first University-wide Research and Innovation Exhibition
- Streamlined postgraduate supervision processes with standardized guidelines and monitoring tools
July 2025 – Present
Senior Lecturer in Midwifery and Women's Health
Department of Midwifery — Lira University
Full-time senior academic role in midwifery education, research, and postgraduate training.
- Trained the first cohort of Master of Midwifery Science students — 7 graduates
- Published six articles in high-impact, open-access peer-reviewed journals
- Supervised four postgraduate and ten undergraduate research projects to completion
March 2023 – January 2026
Postgraduate Coordinator
Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery — Lira University
Coordinated all postgraduate programs within the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery.
- Led operational management of the Master of Midwifery Science program to first cohort graduation
- Developed new programs: Master of Nursing Science (Trauma & Emergency Nursing) and Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Organized five Faculty Higher Degrees Committee meetings for research proposals and dissertations
June 2019 – June 2025
Lecturer in Midwifery
Department of Midwifery — Lira University
Classroom and clinical teaching, research, and community engagement across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Published twenty articles in high-impact, open-access peer-reviewed journals
- Presented scientific papers at five international conferences
- Supervised three postgraduate and fifteen undergraduate research projects
January 2025 – Present
Co-Principal Investigator
CIRHT–University of Michigan Project, Phase 3 — Lira University
Co-leading Phase 3 of the Center of International Reproductive Health Training project to strengthen SRHR services and research capacity.
- Led capacity-building for project research team in quality improvement methodologies
- Coordinated infrastructural upgrades at Lira University Teaching Hospital
- Contributed to ethical approval by LUREC and UNCST
March 2017 – June 2019
Teaching Assistant in Midwifery
Department of Midwifery — Lira University
Full-time teaching assistant supporting undergraduate midwifery and public health programs.
- Contributed to graduation of two undergraduate cohorts
- Published two articles in high-impact peer-reviewed journals
- Presented at three international conferences
June 2022 – June 2023
Co-Principal Investigator
CIRHT–University of Michigan Project, Phase II (SERS-SRHR) — Lira University
Co-led the Strengthening Education, Research, and Service Delivery for SRHR project in Northern Uganda.
- Built research capacity for over 120 pre-service and in-service healthcare professionals
- Facilitated five research skills training workshops
- Mentored five interdisciplinary teams resulting in 15 peer-reviewed publications
August 2014 – August 2015
Intern Nurse/Midwife
Lira Regional Referral Hospital — Ministry of Health, Uganda
Clinical internship providing inpatient and outpatient care across key hospital departments.
- Completed rotations in pediatrics, internal medicine, surgery, and obstetrics & gynecology
- Led ward teams in patient-centered care and health education sessions
- Mentored junior students and staff in leadership and professional responsibility
- Services
How I Can Support You
Research. Capacity Building. Academic Excellence.
Research Capacity Development
Strengthen research systems and cultures in universities, health institutions, and development organizations.
Grant Writing & Funding Success
Turn research ideas into competitive, funded proposals with support from concept to submission.
External Examination & Quality Assurance
Independent postgraduate examination and academic programme assessment across nursing, midwifery, and public health.
Doctoral Opponent & Thesis Review
Critical, independent scholarship review for PhD candidates, supervisors, and institutions.
Guest Lecturing & Academic Facilitation
Evidence-based teaching and facilitation for universities, conferences, and professional development programmes.
Why Clients and Institutions Choose Me
40+ Peer-Reviewed Publications
PhD in Nursing
Senior Lecturer, Midwifery & Women's Health
International Conference Speaker
Postgraduate Supervisor & Examiner
Research Capacity Builder
Multi-Million Dollar Grant Experience
International Research Collaborator
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you need research training, grant support, external examination, or guest lecturing, I am available for consultations and institutional partnerships. Reach out to discuss your needs and how we can collaborate.
- Projects
Recent completed works
01
European Union – Horizon Europe Programme
M-CARE: Integrated Care Model for Cardiometabolic and Mental Health Conditions
July 2025 – June 2029
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International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada
CAFFP-PAC: Comprehensive Adolescent-Friendly Family Planning and Post-Abortion Care
January 2025 – December 2027
View details03
Center of International Reproductive Health Training (CIRHT) – University of Michigan
CIRHT Phase III: Improving SRH Services at Lira University Teaching Hospitals
January 2025 – January 2026
View details04
Lira University Research and Innovation Funds (LURIF)
Adolescents' Experiences of Childbirth in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda
November 2023 – November 2024
View details05
Center of International Reproductive Health Training (CIRHT) – University of Michigan
SERS-SRHR: Strengthening Education, Research, and Service Delivery for SRHR
June 2022 – June 2023
View details06
Center of International Reproductive Health Training (CIRHT) – University of Michigan
Sexual Reproductive Health Resource Center (SRHRC) Project
June 2021 – June 2022
View details- Partners
Funders & collaborators
Funder
EU Horizon Europe
Multi-country M-CARE integrated care research consortium
Funder
IDRC Canada
CAFFP-PAC adolescent SRHR research in Northern Uganda
Funder
CIRHT–University of Michigan
Multi-phase SRHR education, research, and service delivery partnership
Institution
Lira University
Primary academic affiliation and host institution for research and teaching
Lira, Uganda
Funder
LURIF
Internal research grants supporting faculty-led studies
Institution
Makerere University
Alma mater — BSN and MSNM degrees; Mak-SIDA bilateral research scholarship
Kampala, Uganda
Institution
University of Cape Town
PhD in Nursing; Marjorie McIntosh Postgraduate Bursary recipient
Cape Town, South Africa
Institution
University of Calgary
CAFFP-PAC post-doctoral training partner institution
Calgary, Canada
Institution
Erasmus University
Postgraduate Diploma in Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Funder
HEPI-TUITAH
Health-Professional Education Partnership Initiative – HIV/AIDS training (Grant R25TW011210)
Collaborator
ICM
Young Midwife Leadership Program and triennial congress participation
The Hague, Netherlands
Institution
University of Rwanda
External examiner partnership for School of Nursing and Midwifery
Kigali, Rwanda
- Recognition
Fellowships & awards
2025
Fellowship
Selected for advanced post-doctoral training through the IDRC-funded CAFFP-PAC project, contributing to adolescent SRHR research leadership in Northern Uganda.
CAFFP-PAC Post-Doctoral Award
2021
Scholarship
Supported doctoral research in nursing and midwifery at one of Africa's leading universities.
Marjorie McIntosh Postgraduate Bursary in Midwifery and Child Nursing
2019
Fellowship
Honoured among a global cohort of midwife leaders committed to advancing maternal and newborn health through evidence-based practice and professional advocacy.
Young Midwife Leadership (YML) Program
2016
Scholarship
Funded master's training that laid the foundation for a career in midwifery research and academic leadership.
Makerere University Mak-SIDA Bilateral Research Scholarship
- Blog
My blog & news
First Lira University Research Dissemination Conference
Organizing the inaugural annual research dissemination, entrepreneurship, and exhibition conference at Lira University.
Learn MoreExternal Examiner at University of Rwanda
Providing independent academic assessment for nursing and midwifery programmes at UR-CMHS.
Learn MoreLaunching the CAFFP-PAC Adolescent SRHR Project
Co-investigator on IDRC-funded project enhancing adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Northern Uganda.
Learn MoreChampioning Person-Centered Care Through PaCeM-Afro
Mentoring student champions of respectful, person-centered healthcare at Lira University.
Learn MorePresenting at the XXIV FIGO World Congress in Paris
Research findings on person-centered maternity care and post-abortion care presented at the world's leading obstetrics and gynecology congress.
Learn MoreICM Triennial Congress — Bali 2023
Presenting a scoping review on disrespect and abuse of adolescents during childbirth at the International Confederation of Midwives congress.
Learn More- Let's Connect
Get in touch
I'm currently available to take on new projects. Feel free to send me a message — you can contact me anytime.
- +256 785-588-257
- sudho@lirauni.ac.ug
- Lira University, Lira, Uganda