Education
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Liverpool, 2001
Master in Education, University of Liverpool, 1992
Certificate in Education, Bolton Institute of Higher Education, 1988
Advanced Diploma in Midwifery, Bolton Hospital, 1984
Registered Midwife, Fazakerley School of Midwifery, Liverpool, 1978
Registered General Nurse, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool, 1977
Current areas of teaching
Complications of Childbearing
Evidence Based Practice
Reproductive Epidemiology
Research Methodology
Research interests
Empowering the Midwife as the Expert in Normal Birth
Strategies to Reduce Perinatal and Maternal Mortality
Narrowing the Theory Practice Gap
Advocating Evidence Based Midwifery Practice
Safe Motherhood and SDGS
Experience
Professor/Adjunct Faculty, Aga Khan University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Uganda, 2021 – Present
Professor, Aga Khan University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Uganda, 2016 – 2020
Assistant Director (Nursing and Midwifery), Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, 2011 – 2016
Midwifery Research and Development Specialist, Al Wasl Hospital, Dubai, 2008 – 2010
Consultant Midwife, Liverpool Women’s Hospital Principal Lecturer, Midwifery Research, University of Central Lancashire, 2002 – 2008
Regional Co-ordinator (CESDI and Perinatal Surveys), University of Liverpool/Mersey SHA, 1993 – 2002
Senior Lecturer, Liverpool John Moore’s University, 1991 – 1993
Midwife Teacher, Liverpool Maternity Hospital, 1988 – 1991
Teaching Community Midwife, St Helens and Knowsley AHA, 1981–1988
Staff Midwife/Sister, Whiston Maternity Hospital, 1979 –1981
School Nurse, Liverpool Health Authority, 1977 – 1978
Professional associations
Member, Royal College of Midwives
Member, International Confederation of Midwives
Member, Association of Radical Midwives
Awards and honours
Awarded Fellowship for Royal College of Midwives, 2018
Appointed Honorary Professor of Midwifery, Salford University, UK, 2017
Corniche Hospital Award for Midwifery Development, 2013
Abu Dhabi Excellence Award for Midwifery Programme, 2012
Dubai Excellence Award for Midwifery Programme, 2009
National Award for Innovation in Practice R.C.M, 2008
Higher Pass Master’s in Education, 1992
Distinction in Practice Certificate in Education, 1988
Top Student Midwife, Fazakerly Hospital, 1978
Top Student Nurse, Broadgreen Hospital, 1977
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