Anthony Kiwanuka

Anthony Kiwanuka

Lecturer

Biography

Lecturer Uganda Christian University, School of Social Sciences, Department of Social Work.

Education

Research and Publications

  • Kiwanuka, A. Impact of stigma on HIV treatment seeking behavior among the youth living with HIV and AIDS in sub- Saharan Africa: Critical Review of literature. International Journal of HIV – Related Problems HIV and AIDS Review.
  • Kiwanuka, A. (2022). Barriers of HIV Treatment-Seeking Behavior among Youths Living with HIV in Uganda: A Qualitative Study. International Journal of HIV – Related Problems HIV and AIDS Review. Printed
  • Kiwanuka, A. (2021). Experiences and Ways People Living with HIV and AIDS deal with their lives. African Health Services. Printed
  • Kiwanuka, A. Understanding community responses to the situation of adolescents affected and infected by HIV/AIDS: Lessons for the society.In process
  • Kiwanuka, A. (submitted to journal reviewers) Unifying Social Work and Faith-Based Communities in Combating Stigma: A Social Work Paper.In press
  • Vocational Training Education And Rural Transformation Case Study: Nangabo Sub-County Wakiso District Uganda (2007) M A Thesis
  • Survival Strategies of Poor Households Living in Urban Settings: A Case of Families in Slums of Kawempe Division Uganda (2005).B A Thesis.
  • Kiwanuka, A. (2012). Unifying Social Work and Faith-Based Communities in Combating Stigma. NACSW at St. Louis –Missouri USA.Invited
  • Kiwanuka , A. (2018). Social work practitioners and students in the legal systems International Conference for Professional Social Work and sustainable Development in Africa. Kigali - RwandaInvited
  • Kiwanuka, A. (2023). Maltreatment of children and poor upbringing in slums of Kampala – Haruv- 8th International PhD students’ mentorship on child Maltreatment- IsraelInvited

Roles and Responsibilities

  • District Coordinator, National organization for civic education and monitoring. - Rakai District, Uganda 1992-1996
  • Head Teacher Mbuye- Kiteredde Primary School, Uganda 1989-2006Administration and management of the school, Supervision of the school for over 800 children, Fundraising funds for school needs.
  • Project Coordinator. 2000-2006 Write up and design relief projects for orphans, elderly and youth groups, Coordinating projects concerning vulnerable groups, Executing, monitoring and evaluating projects, Writing reports and accountability of grants .
  • Counselor Rakai District -Uganda. 2005-2006Counselor for youth and people living with HIV/Aids, Provided evaluation and treatment services to adults and families, with complex psychosocial needs independently and with supervision as needed in organized society, Informed and clarified for individuals and their families the services and facility policies and resources, Evaluated the Non-Governmental Organizations’ social networks in the District-Uganda.
  • Senior Support Worker. 2008Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients, promoting their equality and dignity at all times, Assist with patient hygiene, elimination and mobility, physical comfort, eating and drinking, whilst observing and reporting specific changes, Observe and report changes in clients’ conditions to the management, Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the care home; contribute to care plans for the clients and writing reports, Supporting clients in day-to-day basic tasks such as bathing, feeding, moving and handling, Support clients in both their recreational and therapeutic activities, Participate in the monthly review of a service user’s engagement in activities, Support service users in maintaining relationships and contact with the significant people in their lives such as family and friends.
  • Supporting clients with old age with Beneficial Check Ups Programs at Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly. Westhill Homes, Caterham, London. 2010
  • Supporting patients with individual psychotherapy at the Fantus Health Centre Cook County Health and Hospital System. 2011.

Memberships

  • Temporary Member of NACSW. 2012
  • Temporary Member of NASW- Chicago. 2010