Jean Baptiste Sagahutu Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL PROFILE

Surname Sagahutu

Name Jean Baptiste

Date of birth 10/03/1975

Place of birth Muhanga-Rwanda

Nationality Rwandese

Marital status Married

Address University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Cell phone +250-*********

E-mail

ad4a2p@r.postjobfree.com, j.b.sagahutu@ur .ac.rw

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Period Levels Schools Qualifications

2014-2018

High education University of Cape

Town,South Africa

PhD in Physiotherapy

2007-2009 High education University of the western Cape, South Africa

Masters in Physiotherapy

1999-2001 Post secondary Kigali Health Institute Higher Advanced Diploma in Physiotherapy

1991-1998 Advanced level GS Rwankuba Advanced level certificate 1983-1990 Primary level Kabgayi Primary School Primary leaving Certificate WORKING EXPERIENCE

From June 2022 till now: Associate Professor of Physiotherapy at University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy Department.

From 2018 till now: Postgraduate Study Coordinator at University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences.

From 2013-2022: Lecturer at University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy Department.

From 2009-2013: Assistant Lecturer in former Kigali Health Institute (KHI), Faculty of Allied Health Science, Physiotherapy Department.

2003-2009: Physiotherapist at Gahini Hospital and Rehabilitation Center (GRC): Duties and responsibilities included correction of various congenital deformities, especially club foot by the use of Ponseti Method of Casting among others. PUBLICATIONS

1. Allen Ingabire JC, Stewart, A., Sagahutu, J.B., Urimubenshi, G., Bucyibaruta, G., Pilusa, S. et al., 2024, ‘Prevalence and levels of disability post road traffic orthopaedic injuries in Rwanda’, African Journal of Disability 13(0), a1251. https://doi.org/10.4102/ ajod.v13i0.1251.

Jean Baptiste Sagahutu Curriculum Vitae

2. Allen Ingabire JC, Stewart A, Uwakunda C, Mugisha D, Sagahutu JB, Urimubenshi G, Tumusiime DK and Bucyibaruta G (2024). Factors affecting social integration after road traffic orthopaedic injuries in Rwanda. Front. Rehabil. Sci. 4:1287980. doi: 10.3389/fresc.2023.1287980.

3. Ngarambe, R., Sagahutu, J.B., Nuhu, A. & Tumusiime, D.K., 2023, ‘Functioning among persons with lower limb amputation with or without prostheses in Rwanda’, African Journal of Disability 12(0), a1193. https://doi.org/10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1193 4. Nshimiyimana, J., Sagahutu, J.B., Ndahiriwe, C.C., Rukundo, J.D., Abayisenga, O., Bizimungu, P., Mbonyumurerwa, P., Niyitegeka, J.C, 2023 “Functional Outcomes of Stroke Survivors after Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Program at a Tertiary University Teaching Hospital in Rwanda”, Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences Vol. 6 No. 2. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/rjmhs.v6i2.10

5. Gatera Fiston Kitema, Anita Laidlaw, Veronica O’Carroll, Jean Baptiste Sagahutu & Andrew Blaikie (2023): The status and outcomes of interprofessional health education in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review, Journal of Interprofessional Care, DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2023.2168631

6. Veronica O’Carroll, Obaid Kousha, Gatera Fiston Kitema, Jean Baptiste Sagahutu, Ndayambaje Denys, Dieudonne Kayiranga, Nadine Rujeni & Andrew Blaikie (2023): Interprofessional Arclight eye health workshop: impact on students’ clinical identification and ophthalmic skills, Journal of Interprofessional Care, DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2023.2168257

7. Ngarambe, R., Sagahutu, J.B., Nuhu, A. & Tumusiime, D.K., 2022, ‘The status and use of prosthetic devices by persons with lower limb amputation in Rwanda’, African Journal of Disability 11(0), a1081. https://doi.org/10.4102/ajod. v11i0.1081 8. Sagahutu, J. B., Kagwiza, J., Cilliers, F., & Jelsma, J. (2021). The impact of a training programme incorporating the conceptual framework of the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) on knowledge and attitudes regarding interprofessional practice in Rwandan health professionals: a cluster randomized control trial. BMC Medical Education, 21(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909021-02537-7

9. Veronica O’Carroll, Jean Baptiste Sagahutu, Denys Ndayambaje, Dieudonne Kayiranga, Gatera Fiston Kitema, Nadine Rujeni & Andrew Blaikie (2020): Evaluation of a pilot interprofessional Arclight™ workshop for healthcare students in Rwanda: promoting collaborativepractice in eye health, Journal of Interprofessional Care. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2020.1782356

10. Sagahutu JB, Kagwiza J, Cilliers F, Jelsma J (2020) The impact of a training programme incorporating the conceptual framework of the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) on behaviour regarding interprofessional practice in Rwandan health professionals: A cluster randomized control trial. PLoS ONE 15(2): e0226247.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone. 0226247 Jean Baptiste Sagahutu Curriculum Vitae

11. Nuhu A, Nishimwe BH, Nteziryayo JB, Nyirahabimana AF, Kumurenzi A, Sagahutu JB. Profile of Injuries Among Sitting Volleyball Players with Disabilities in Rwanda. Rwanda J Med Heal Sci. 2019;2(3):258 64.

12. Sagahutu, J. B., & Nuhu, A. (2019). A descriptive study on work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Nigerian Journal of Medical Rehabilitation, 20(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.34058/njmr.v20i1.173

13. Urimunshi G., Sagahutu J.B, Nuhu A., Tumusiime D., Kagwiza J., (2015). Profile of Disability in Selected Districts in Rwanda. African Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences. 7(1-2) 25-31.

14. Sagahutu J.B. & Struthers P. (2014). Psychosocial Environmental Barriers to School Attendance among Children with Disabilities in Two Community Based Rehabilitation in Rwanda. Scientific Research: Advances in Applied Sociology. 4(6)149- 155

15. M’kumbuzi V. R. P., Sagahutu J.B., Kagwiza J., Urimubenshi G., and Mostert-Wentzel K.

(2014). The emerging pattern of disability in Rwanda. Disability and Rehabilitation: An international, multidisciplinary journal 36(6)472-4778. 16. Sagahutu J.B., Tuyizere M., Struthers P. (2013). Physical Environmental Barriers to School Attendance among Children with Disabilities in two Community Based Rehabilitation Centres in Rwanda. Rwanda Journal of Health Sciences, 2(1)10-15. 17. M’kumbuzi V.R.P, Beattie P., Nelson R.M., Chevan J., Sagahutu J.B. (2011). Developing an Internationally Valid and Reliable Tool for Measuring Patient Satisfaction with Outpatient Physiotherapy Services, Physiotherapy Vol. 97, Supplement S1. 18. M’kumbuzi V.R.P, Shumba T., Sagahutu J.B., Hughes D., Kagwiza J., Uwitonze A. (2011). Determining the need for rehabilitation services in rural Africa: the prevalence of disability in northern Namibia & northern Rwanda. Physiotherapy Vol. 97, SupplementS1

GRANTS

1. March 2020: PhD student grant from the Scottish Funding Council. Title: Interprofessional eye care education utilising the International Classification of Functioning Disability & Health framework and Arclight devices amongst health care science students at the University of Rwanda.

2. December 2021: Open Grant Under the UR-Sweden Collaboration. Title: Socio- economic impact of long-term disability arising from road traffic injuries in Rwanda. 3. November 2022: Open cycle under the UR-Sweden Collaboration. Title: Integration of Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice at CMHS- University of Rwanda.

Jean Baptiste Sagahutu Curriculum Vitae

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION

1. External examiner for Master’s Degree Thesis in Physiotherapy entitled: “A Comparison of Treatment Protocols for Infants with Motor Delay”, at University of Cape Town, South Africa.

2. External examiner for Master’s Degree Thesis in Physiotherapy entitled: “The relationship between leisure time physical activity and health-related fitness: A singleblinded study” at University of Cape Town, South Africa 3. External Examiner for Master’s Degree Project in Child Development entitled:

“CECHE Model of Early Intervention for Children with Cerebral Palsy in Low Resourced Settings (CECHE Model for CP)”. University of Haifa, Israel. PEER REVIEW

1. Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences

2. South Africa Journal of Physiotherapy

3. Disability and Rehabilitation

4. Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences affiliated with the University of Johannesburg

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

1. M’kumbuzi V., Shumba T., Sagahutu J.B., Hughes D., Kagwiza J., Uwitonze A.

“Determining the need for rehabilitation services in rural Africa: the prevalence of disability in northern Namibia & northern Rwanda”. WCPT's 16th International Congress took place in Amsterdam, Netherlands from 20-23 June 2011. ** Awarded First Prize in Africa**

2. Sagahutu J.B, Habimana J.C., Maniragaba F., Mushimiyimana, D. & Uwamahoro Y.

“Activity Limitation & Participation Restriction among Adults with Diabetes at Rwanda Diabetic Association: A Need for Multi-Disciplinary Management”. International Scientific Conference on NCDs, Kigali, Rwanda, June 2016.

3. Sagahutu J.B., Cilliers F., Kagwiza J. & Jelsma J. “The use International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in improving knowledge and attitudes regarding interprofessional practice”. 8th Annual Cerebrating Health Sciences Education Conference at University of cape Town, South Africa, August 2016. 4. Sagahutu J.B., Cilliers F., Kagwiza J. & Jelsma J. “The use of ICF in improving knowledge, attitudes and behaviour regarding interprofessional practice among Health Professionals in Rwanda ”. Second International Symposium: ICF Education hosted by South Africa Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and WHO-Family of International Classifications (FIC) at Cape Town, South Africa, June 2017. 5. Sagahutu J.B., Cilliers F., Kagwiza J. & Jelsma J. “Use of ICF in improving behaviour regarding interprofessional practice among Health Professionals in Rwanda”. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress at cape Town Convention Centre, South Africa, July 2017.

Jean Baptiste Sagahutu Curriculum Vitae

6. Sagahutu J.B., Cilliers F., Kagwiza J. & Jelsma J. “Impact of ICF in improving behaviour regarding interprofessional practice among Health Professionals in Rwanda”. Third International Symposium: ICF Education, Hamburg, Germany, April 2018. 7. Sagahutu J.B. “Barriers to school attendance among children with disabilities in two Community Based Rehabilitation in Rwanda”. 6th CBR Africa Conference in Lusaka, Zambia, May 2018.

8. Sagahutu J.B., Cilliers F., Kagwiza J. & Jelsma J. “Impact of ICF in improving Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour regarding Interprofessional Practice among Health Professionals in Rwanda”. Africa Health Agenda International Conference organised by AMREF, 5- 7 March 2019. Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali – Rwanda. 9. Sagahutu J.B., Cilliers F., Kagwiza J. & Jelsma J. “Impact of ICF in improving Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour regarding Interprofessional Practice among Health Professionals in Rwanda ”. Second Interprofessional Education & Collaborative Practice for Africa Conference. 30 July - 2 August 2019, Nairobi, Kenya. 10. Kumurenzi A., Sagahutu J.B., Kanyoni M., Hakorimana R.C., Kamweru A., Gasana J. Interdisciplinary Community Attachment to determine Prevalence of Disability and Rehabilitation Needs in Selected Villages in Rwanda: Baseline survey for CBR programme. 11th OTARG Conference, 26-30 August, Kigali-Rwanda. EDITORIAL BOARD

International Advisory Board of SA GESONDHED, Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, South Africa (https://hsag.co.za/index.php/hsag/pages/view/editorial-team) EDITORIAL BOARD

1. Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Africa Network Country Representative for Rwanda.

2. Member of National Community Based Rehabilitation/Inclusive Development

(CBR/CBID)

3. Member of Rwanda National Medical Committee appointed by Ministry of Health on Categorization of Persons with Disabilities

4. Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission medical committee for screening and categorise ex-combatant with disabilities 5. Rwanda Allied Health Professional council

5. Rwanda Physiotherapy Association

Assoc. Prof. Jean Baptiste Sagahutu (PhD)

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