Key skills and expertise

With 6 years of experience in the health, research, and agriculture sectors, the expert is proficient in medical laboratory technology and malaria entomology. Career highlights include contributions to national projects in Zimbabwe, such as the evaluation of BTI larvicide and Revival 100cs insecticide against mosquitoes. The expert has also been involved in the Afro 2 project, which focuses on scaling up house screening for malaria prevention. Responsibilities have included public speaking, report writing, and local community engagement, demonstrating strong leadership and technical expertise in biotechnology and public health initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across health, water and sanitation, food processing and safety, research, and agriculture sectors in Zimbabwe. Previously held roles such as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, focusing on malaria entomology and public health research. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes biotechnology applications in agriculture and health, contributing to national projects aimed at disease prevention and community health improvement. Extensive professional experience in Zimbabwe has provided a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, with work spanning sectors such as health, research, and agriculture, contributing to national projects and initiatives addressing regional development issues.

Languages and education

Bringing advanced proficiency in English, with strong reading and writing skills, the expert is also a native speaker of Shona. These language competences have been utilized in professional settings within Zimbabwe, contributing to effective communication in health and research sectors. The expert holds a Bachelor of Technology Honours Degree in Biotechnology from the Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe, obtained in 2017. Additionally, a Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education was earned from the same institution in 2017.