Christopher Bwanika

Visionary and adaptable leader with 13 years of international experience in partnerships, strategy, and innovation across the global health, technology, and policy sectors. Demonstrated professional excellence through impactful roles in USAID and PEPFAR-funded projects. Holds a Master's in Health Economics and Policy from the London School of Economics (LSE), recipient of the prestigious Brian-Abel Smith Prize for the best student dissertation. Exceptional ability in building strategic partnerships, leading multicultural teams, and driving transformative initiatives. Committed to leveraging global expertise, cultural intelligence, and innovative solutions to enhance organizational performance and social impact in North America.

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 2010
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems
• Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research
• GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Biologics (ICH Focus)
• Human Subjects Protection (HSP)
• Certified Health Economist (CHE)
• Africa Impact Initiative Pre-Incubator Program, University of Toronto, 2023

• Trainee, Royal Society for Public Health
• Canadian Health Economics Association
• Member, International Health Economics Association (iHEA)
• Registered Expert, UNAIDS Technical Support Mechanism
• Consultant, Oxford Policy Management

• The Correlates of Catastrophic Health Expenditure in LMICs, Health Economics Review, 2024, pending review
• Effects of COVID-19, control measures, and program adaptation on prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission service uptake in Central Region, Uganda, BMC Public Health
• Predictors of all-cause mortality among people diagnosed with advanced HIV disease in Mubende region, Uganda: A retrospective cohort study, BMC Infectious Diseases
• Human Papillomavirus epidemiology among women seeking HIV care at two Ugandan rural hospitals, BMC Infectious Diseases

• Volunteer, Journey Home Community, Burnaby, Canada, 06/01/24, Present, Provide up to 10 hours weekly assisting newcomers and refugees in integrating into Canadian society., Offer guidance and support to individuals navigating new environments.
• Mentor and Advisor, Global Youth Empowerment Programs, United Nations Development Program in collaboration with the Nabagereka Development Foundation, 2020, Present, Guided over 150 young professionals in global health careers., Led initiatives to improve education and healthcare access in underserved communities.
• Board Advisor, International Non-Profit Organizations, 2022, Present, Provided governance for NGOs focused on health, education, and economic empowerment., Raised over $5 million for charitable programs.

• Football
• Technology innovation
• Sustainable development advocacy

• The impact of COVID-19 and its control measures on PMTCT services access in central Uganda, International Workshop on HIV & Women, Washington, Seattle
• Impact of Surge Interventions on PrEP uptake and HIV seroconversion in Mubende region, Uganda, International Workshop on HIV & Women, Washington, Seattle
• High Viral Load Suppression Rates Among People Living With HIV Receiving Multi-Month Dispensing, Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI)
• Predictors of Second Dose Tetanus Diptheria Vaccination Uptake Among Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Clients in Mubende Region, Uganda, International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA)
• Unmasking the Elusive: Delineation of the characteristics of VMMC Clients that are not followed up at postoperative day 14 in Mubende's PEPFAR Sites, UGANDA AIDS COMMISSION HIV/AIDS SYMPOSIUM