Meet our Newest Educators! 

At Seed Global Health, we believe strong health systems start with strong health workers. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome a new cohort of Seed educators—skilled doctors, nurses, and midwives—who will support the training of the next generation of health professionals across Malawi, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Zambia. 

This year’s group includes three nurses, 10 midwives, five family medicine physicians, two pediatricians, two OB/GYNs, and two emergency medicine doctors. Drawn from Uganda, Nigeria, Tanzania, Malawi, and beyond, 75% of Seed educators come from the African continent, underscoring our commitment to African-led health system strengthening and South-South collaboration. 

Seed educators are more than teachers. They are mentors, clinicians, and catalysts for lasting change. Through classroom instruction and bedside mentorship, they help move students from theory to practice using a competency-based approach. But their impact goes further – modelling evidence-based care, improving clinical systems, and elevating the quality of services across entire health facilities. 

In 2024 alone, nearly 4,000 doctors, nurses, and midwives were trained and mentored by Seed educators. By working side-by-side with partner institutions, Seed educators build local capacity, improve patient outcomes, and create ripple effects that last long after their placement ends. 

“This collaboration is at the heart of building a healthier future for all,” said program manager Daniel Spearman. “We’re proud to support partners in growing a thriving, skilled health workforce that can meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.” 

We asked three of the new educators what this opportunity means to them: 

“I am looking forward to directly contributing to saving lives through providing quality education, advocacy and mentorship. This opportunity will fulfill my calling as an advocate in global health,” said Zainab Senessie, midwifery educator at the Kenema School of Midwifery in Sierra Leone. 

“I was fortunate to work with the emergency medicine residency program at Makerere University and Mulago National Referral Hospital last year when I was a global health fellow and am excited to be returning as a Seed educator this year.  

“The opportunity to be part of establishing a new specialty, one whose expertise is in great demand, and helping teach the first generations of emergency medicine physicians in Uganda is both a privilege and an honor. The medical acuity is high, the patient volume is impressive, and the difference a well-trained emergency doctor can make cannot be overstated. I’m ecstatic to be a part of this program for the coming year,” said Tenaya Wilson-Charles, emergency medicine educator at Makerere University in Uganda. 

“Working alongside local healthcare providers to improve child health outcomes is both a privilege and a profound responsibility. This opportunity with Seed has given me a chance to combine my passion for pediatric medicine with my commitment to education and global health. I’m eager to learn from the Malawian community while contributing sustainable, collaborative solutions that empower the next generation of caregivers,” said Tsedina Kebede Tesfaye, pediatrics educator at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Malawi.

Interested in joining this movement? Learn how to become a Seed educator.