MR. SAMUEL LOPAR

Title/Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), Master of Science in Advance Nursing Practice (APN), Certified Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Department: Department of Nursing and Clinical Studies
Contact Address: Mama Ngina University College
Email: kipunaa.lopar@student.mnu.ac.ke
Position: Chairperson, Department of Nursing and Clinical Studies
Area of Specialization: Advanced Nursing Practice (Community Health Nursing and Primary Health Care); Maternal and Child Health; Nursing Education; Implementation Science

Mr. Lopar is the current and founding Chairperson of the Department of Nursing and Clinical Studies at Mama Ngina University College. He is a seasoned advanced nurse practitioner, nurse educator, Health leader, and researcher with over two decades of progressive experience in nursing practice, academia, and public health administration. He is a certified Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Community Health Nursing and Primary Health Care) with additional qualifications in strategic leadership, health systems strengthening, and adaptive leadership.

He was former roles Acting Director of Nursing Services and County Chief Nursing Officer West Pokot County, where he provided strategic oversight and led policy implementation for nursing services. He has also served as a lecturer at Ortum School of Nursing, actively participating in curriculum development, clinical mentorship, and capacity building. His passion for education is matched by a commitment to research, His areas of academic research interest are maternal and child health, implementation science approaches and nursing education.

Beyond academia and public service, he is a dedicated community leader and advocate. He has contributed to numerous health-related initiatives, including maternal and child health outreach programs, community-based health volunteer training, and COVID-19 response efforts. He also serves on various boards and committees, including school management boards. As a lifelong volunteer with the Kenya Red Cross and chair of local development initiatives, he exemplifies a model of servant leadership rooted in community empowerment, evidence-based practice, and strategic health improvement.