Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 19 years of experience in the health and humanitarian sectors, the expert possesses strong leadership, management, and facilitation skills. They have led significant HIV care and treatment projects in Malawi, collaborating with international organizations like Jhpiego. Responsibilities have included project planning, financial management, and capacity building. Career highlights include developing evidence-based clinical materials and mentoring staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The expert has authored abstracts and contributed to policy development, showcasing expertise in program implementation and evaluation. Their technical skills extend to data-driven decision-making and quality improvement approaches.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with Jhpiego, a donor-funded organization, on various health-related initiatives in Malawi. Previously held roles such as HIV Care and Treatment Advisor and District Team Lead, where the expert was involved in project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. These projects focused on health sector improvements, specifically HIV care and treatment, and were implemented on a national scale. Responsibilities included coordinating with stakeholders, managing financial resources, and ensuring program goals were met in alignment with donor requirements.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors including health, humanitarian aid, emergency response, poverty reduction, training, and water and sanitation, the expert has held leadership and advisory roles, managing projects and providing technical assistance. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes program and resource management, with a focus on health systems and HIV care. The expert's work has been primarily country-specific to Malawi, where they have implemented and overseen initiatives that intersect with governance and community development. Their extensive experience in Malawi showcases deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, equipping them with region-specific expertise, particularly in managing and implementing HIV care and treatment initiatives.

Languages and education

With a proficiency in Chichewa, English, and Tumbuka, the expert's language skills have been utilized extensively in professional settings within Malawi, facilitating communication in health and humanitarian projects. Their ability to operate in multilingual environments supports collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders in the region. The expert is pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration at the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute. They hold a Bachelor of Arts in Health Systems Management from Exploits University, Malawi. Additionally, they obtained a Psychiatric Nursing Certificate from Zomba College of Health Sciences, an Enrolled Midwifery Certificate from Mulanje Mission College of Health Sciences, and an Enrolled Nursing Certificate from St Luke’s College of Health Sciences, all located in Malawi. They also completed secondary education at Masongola Secondary School in Zomba, Malawi.