Nurses and advanced practice providers have historically been undervalued and underutilized in global health, yet they comprise the majority of the global health workforce. The Global Nursing Impact Series aims to provide a platform for leading nurses and advanced practice providers to share the impact that they are making in the field of global health through research, advocacy, collaboration, innovation, and more. Invited speakers will present for 20 minutes followed by a 10-minute Q&A session.
The lecture series is hosted by the Center for Global Nursing (CGN) on the second Tuesday of each month on Zoom. More CGN events can be found on the CGN website.
Speakers
Meshack John, BSN, RN
Perioperative Nurse Trainer, Muhimbili National Hospital
Meshack John is a Perioperative Nurse Trainer in the pediatric operating rooms at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He is dedicated to improving surgical care for children and focuses on maintaining high standards of patient safety, efficiency, and comfort in the operating room. In addition to his clinical work, Meshack is actively engaged in research and innovation in perioperative nursing. He is committed to strengthening nursing capacity through education and mentorship, supporting nurses in peripheral hospitals and newly employed staff in the theatre unit. His efforts aim to enhance patient outcomes and promote a culture of continuous learning in surgical care.
Meshack serves as faculty for the Muhimbili National Hospital Perioperative Nursing Training Program. He is also a 2025 Global Nursing Research Seed Award recipient, co-leading a project to create and implement a preceptor training course for operating room nurses at Muhimbili National Hospital.
Nira Matunda, BSN, RN
Perioperative Nursing Officer, Muhimbili National Hospital
Nira Matunda is a perioperative nursing officer at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She is committed to improving the quality of perioperative services and ensuring safe, high-quality care for surgical patients. In addition to her clinical role, Nira serves as faculty in the perioperative nursing training program, where she supports the development of the next generation of nursing professionals. She is known for her dedication to patient care and her passion for advancing perioperative nursing practice. Through her clinical work and teaching, Nira strives to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the continued growth and excellence of perioperative services.
Along with Meshack, Nira serves as faculty for the Muhimbili National Hospital Perioperative Nursing Training Program. She is also a 2025 Global Nursing Research Seed Award recipient, co-leading a project to create and implement a preceptor training course for operating room nurses at Muhimbili National Hospital.
UCSF welcomes all participants to our events. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event because of a disability, please contact Pilar Deer at pilar.deer@ucsf.edu as soon as possible.