Patricia Wamala, MA

Patricia is a Senior Programs Management specialist with over 20 years of experience specializing in program design, implementation, and sustainability in reproductive, maternal, and child health. Previously, Patricia led the WHO Kenya Country Office’s efforts to guide the Ministry of Health to implement sexual and reproductive health and rights interventions and policies. Prior to WHO, she oversaw the Global Programs’ international NGO grantmaking portfolio at the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, and she served in various leadership and health delivery roles at CHAI Uganda. She led public and private sector advocacy efforts in FHI 360 Uganda’s Community-Based Access to Injectable Contraceptives project, informing a landmark policy amendment to deliver injectable contraceptives in hard-to-reach areas. Patricia holds a B.A. in Social Sciences and M.A. in Social Sector Planning and Management from Makerere University Kampala.