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Dr. Alice is a Registered Nurse-Midwife, academic, and researcher with over 15 years of teaching experience at the University of Rwanda. She currently serves as a Lecturer at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, where she contributes to postgraduate teaching, student supervision, curriculum development, and academic leadership.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honors) from the former Kigali Health Institute in Rwanda and a Master of Science in Nursing (Maternal and Neonatal Health) from Moi University, Kenya. In 2024, she completed her PhD in Nursing Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, supported by a prestigious CARTA scholarship awarded in 2020. She also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education from the University of Rwanda.
Dr. Alice’s research focuses on maternal, neonatal, and reproductive health, with particular emphasis on Respectful Maternity Care, sexual and reproductive health and rights, health systems strengthening, and implementation research. Her doctoral research significantly advanced understanding of disrespect and abuse during childbirth in Rwanda and contributed evidence-informed, culturally responsive strategies to promote respectful and dignified maternity care.
She has led and co-led several nationally and internationally funded research projects and has published more than 22 peer-reviewed articles and an insight. An experienced research mentor, she has supervised 14 completed MSc theses and is currently supervising 3 MSc, 3 PhD, and 1 DNP candidates, including students involved in international collaborations.
Beyond research and teaching, Dr. Alice holds several leadership roles. She is Co-Chair of the International Partnerships Committee at the school level, leads the neonatal nursing track, and served as Chair of the Scientific Committee for the first conference of the Rwanda Association of Nurses and Midwives. She is also a member of the Education Committee of the National Council of Nurses and Midwives and has contributed as a peer reviewer for international journals and conferences. Her work has been presented at high-profile scientific forums across Africa, Europe, and the United States.
In her post-PhD career, Dr. Alice aims to strengthen implementation science and policy-relevant research in maternal and child health across Africa. Her long-term goal is to translate research into practice and policy, advance the nursing and midwifery professions, and mentor the next generation of African nurse scientists and leaders.
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