Professional Profile:
Result-oriented professional with over 14 years of experience in health systems strengthening, project management, monitoring and evaluation and global health security. Currently serving as a Global Health Security Specialist at USAID with experience managing and implementing projects supporting One Health, infectious disease preparedness, and pandemic response. Experienced in coordinating across government institutions, donor agencies, and implementing partners to ensure compliance and achieve measurable impact.
Formerly led programs at United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) and Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS), advancing monitoring, evaluation and learning, universal health coverage, primary health care, maternal health, child health, malaria, TB and HIV programs, One Health, public health security, workforce development, and multi-sectoral collaboration. Familiar with Zambian government systems, regulatory frameworks, and cross-sectoral engagement, including work with the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI), Ministries of Health (MoH), Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MFL) and the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Environment and Natural Resources Management, an MBA in Public Health Management and is pursuing a PhD in Public Health. Fluent in English with strong diplomatic and technical communication skills.
KEY SKILLS
Project Planning and Management | Activity Management | Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning | Budgeting and Financial Oversight | Donor-Funded Project Compliance | Health Systems Strengthening | Global Health Security and One Health | Public Health Technical Knowledge | Diplomatic and Cross-Cultural Communication| Government Relations | Partner and Implementer Coordination | Technical Writing and Reporting Strategic Planning | Decision-Making and Problem-Solving |Adaptability and Resilience