Maurice Mutisya

Joseph Maurice Mutisya is a public health researcher and the Director of Research at ZizHeAfrique, where he leads the Education Research Program within the ZizHeAfrique Foundation in Kenya. Since joining the Foundation in 2022, he has guided field-based research initiatives that sit at the nexus of education and health, with a focus on translating evidence into practical strategies for improving health outcomes and educational engagement. Professional profile - Expertise: Field-based research in public health, with a specialization in Behaviour Change Communication. His work emphasizes the design, implementation, and evaluation of interventions that influence knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to health behaviors. - Research focus: Public health research conducted in real-world settings, leveraging field insights to inform education initiatives and health promotion activities. - Leadership and collaboration: As Director of Research, he oversees the development of research agendas within the Education Research Program, fosters multidisciplinary collaboration, and champions the translation of findings into policy and practice. Academic background and affiliation - Affiliation: ZizHeAfrique Foundation, Kenya (since 2022) - Department: Education Research Program - Context: Works within a Foundation setting where the Education Research Program concentrates on educational research with implications for public health and community well-being. Research interests and contributions - Core interests include field-based public health research, behavior change communication, health education, and community engagement. - Contributions center on guiding rigorous research design, overseeing project implementation, and ensuring dissemination of findings that can inform educational and health interventions in Kenyan communities. - Impact-oriented approach: Emphasizes translating research into practical guidance for program design, implementation, and policy development to enhance health outcomes and educational experiences. Future directions - Continued leadership in field-driven public health research within education settings. - Strengthening cross-sector collaborations to scale effective communication strategies and health-promotion interventions. - Advancing capacity-building in public health and education research through mentorship and partnership with community and policy stakeholders.