Prof. William Macharia Mutebi

Prof. William Macharia Mutebi (often referred to simply as Dr. Mutebi) is a distinguished Kenyan paediatrician, oncologist, and academic leader. He is currently a Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the Aga Khan University (East Africa) and has played a pioneering role in paediatric haematology, oncology, and clinical epidemiology in Kenya and the wider region. 
Education & Training
1)MBChB (Medicine) – University of Nairobi, 1980.
2)Master of Medicine in Paediatrics – University of Nairobi, 1986.
3)Diploma in Haematology & Oncology – McMaster University, Canada, 1991.
4)MSc in Clinical Epidemiology – McMaster University, Canada, 1991.
5)Certificate in Tropical Medicine – University of Nairobi, 1986.
Career Highlights
1)Aga Khan University (Nairobi) 
a)Professor, Department of Paediatrics & Child Health.
b)Associate Dean, Research, Faculty of Health Sciences (2017–present).
c)Founding Chair, Department of Paediatrics & Child Health (2007–2016).
2)University of Nairobi 
a)Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics (1998–2006).
b)Director, Clinical Epidemiology Unit.
3)Clinical Practice 
a)Consultant Paediatrician & Haemato-Oncologist, Aga Khan University (1986–2012).
b)Consultant Paediatrician, Kenyatta National Hospital (1987–2006).
c)District Paediatrician & Medical Superintendent, Kiambu District Hospital (1986–1987).
Leadership & Affiliations
1)Eastern Africa Ambassador, Association of Academic Health Centers International.
2)Board Member, International Clinical Epidemiology Network (INCLEN).
3)Secretary-General, Africa Chapter of INCLEN (AFRICLEN).
4)WHO/AFRO Advisory Committee – Health Research & Development.
5)Chair, Kenya Technical Working Group on National Health Research Policy.
6)Chair, Murang’a County Level 5 Referral Hospital Health Management Board.
Research & Contributions
1)Published 50+ peer-reviewed papers in international journals.
2)Research interests: paediatric oncology, child health, health systems, and diagnostic technologies for newborns and children.
3)Supervises medical residents and fellows in paediatric haematology-oncology.
4)Actively involved in NEST360 initiative, reducing neonatal and maternal mortality in Africa.