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A. NKURUNZIZA

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Curriculum Vitae

A condensed view of academic appointments, education, expertise, and recognition. Last updated April 2026.

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Appointments

Academic positions

Portrait of Dr. Aimable Nkurunziza
2024 - present

Assistant Professor

School of Nursing, Faculty of Education and Professional Studies, Nipissing University

2023 - 2024

Post-Doctoral Fellow

University of Toronto

2011 - 2023

Faculty / Vice-Principal Academic and Research / Clinical Coordinator

Byumba School of Nursing and Midwifery (University of Rwanda)

Education

2023 - 2024

Post-Doctoral Fellowship

University of Toronto

2023

PhD, Nursing

Western University

2022

MPH, International Health

Mount Kenya University

2017

MSc, Nursing (Pediatric)

University of Rwanda

2010

BSc, Nursing

Kigali Health Institute

Recognition

2024

Best Dissertation Award

Western University

2024

Louise Rickwood PhD Scholarship in Nursing

Western University

2021 - 2022

Berman Family Graduate Award in Health Equity

Western University

2021 - 2022

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)

Government of Ontario

2021

Irene E. Nordwich Foundation Award

Western University

Expertise

Maternal, child, and adolescent health
Sexual and reproductive health
Family planning and comprehensive abortion care
Health equity and social determinants of health
Nursing and midwifery education
Mixed-methods and qualitative research

Languages

English · French · Kinyarwanda · Kiswahili

Credentials

PhD, MPH, MSc, BScN, RN