Professional Summary
Experienced Health Economist and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist with over 12 years of progressive expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating health and development programs. Proven leadership in developing M&E systems, conducting economic evaluations, costing health interventions, and ensuring data-driven decision-making. Currently serving as Deputy Director of Monitoring and Evaluation at the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Zimbabwe. Member of the UNFPA Zimbabwe Evaluation Reference Group for the 8th Country Programme (2022–2026).
Core Competencies:
- Monitoring & Evaluation Framework Design and Implementation
- Health Economics and Costing of Health Services
- Strategic Planning & Results-Based Management
- Performance Monitoring for Government and Donor-Funded Programs
- Project Proposal Development and Donor Engagement
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research and Data Analysis
- Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening
Key Achievements:
- Spearheaded development of the Ministry’s Performance M&E system and Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (IMEP).
- Provided technical leadership in costing hospital service packages and developing Zimbabwe’s Essential Health Benefit Package.
- Successfully coordinated over 50 project proposals totaling over $5 million in funding at Zimbabwe Council of Churches.
- Played a pivotal role in aligning Government of Zimbabwe’s performance monitoring systems with digital platforms such as WoGPMS and EED.
- Led design and implementation of M&E strategies for multi-sectoral programs, improving evidence-based programming and policy review.
Education:
- MSc Public Health: Health Economics & Finance – University of Zimbabwe (2023)
- MSc Monitoring and Evaluation – Lupane State University (2023)
- MSc Finance and Investments – NUST, Zimbabwe (2016)
- BSc (Hons) Monitoring and Evaluation – Lupane State University (2021)
- BSc (Hons) Economics – Bindura University (2009)
- Executive Certificate in Programme & Project M&E – University of Zimbabwe (2016)
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in STATA, SPSS, and DHIS2 for health data management and analysis
- Skilled in economic evaluation methods, including regression analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and expenditure tracking
- Strong proposal writing, budgeting, and donor reporting capabilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience working with government, donors, and civil society
Professional Experience Snapshot:
- Deputy Director, M&E, Ministry of Women Affairs (2023–Present)
- Health Economics Intern, Ministry of Health and Child Care (2022–2023)
- Research & Programme Development Officer, Zimbabwe Council of Churches (2021–2022)
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer, Katswe Sisterhood Trust (2010–2021)
Dedicated to driving evidence-based policy, optimizing health financing, and strengthening accountability in public sector programs.