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Dirk Essink is an Assistant Professor at the Athena Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Global Health with a focus on health systems and transdisciplinary research. He obtained his PhD in health system innovation, particularly examining the role of NGOs in change processes. His current research predominantly centers on Vietnam, Lao PDR, Ethiopia, and South Sudan, with primary interests in integrating and translating knowledge into public health policy strategies that support the scaling of health systems. Key research areas include quality of care in humanitarian settings, quality care for sexual and reproductive health, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, and agenda setting in research. Essink's work is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the integration of diverse research methodologies to address global health challenges.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.