Fields of Expertise:
Statistics and Statistical Computing; R Programming; Biostatistics; Epidemiology; Data Analytics; Operational and Implementation Research; Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL); Quantitative Research; Mixed-Methods Research; Evaluation Design; Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Studies; Statistical Modelling; Data Management and Quality Assurance; Health Informatics; Data Visualisation using Power BI; DHIS2; Survey Design and Analysis; Impact and Outcome Evaluation; and Knowledge Management.
Work Experience:
I have extensive experience applying statistics, R, STATA and other analytical tools to public health, HIV, epidemiological and development programmes. I currently work as an Evaluation, Insight and Evidence Specialist at Girl Effect, designing outcome evaluations, developing indicators and research tools, analysing quantitative and qualitative data, and producing evidence and knowledge products.
Previously, I worked with UNICEF Zimbabwe in Data, Monitoring and Evaluation, supporting MoHCC with epidemiological analysis, DHIS2 and Power BI data, programme monitoring, visualisation and evidence-based decision-making. I also served as Regional Evaluation and Operational Research Specialist at mothers2mothers, leading multi-country evaluations and research from protocol development through data collection, statistical analysis, reporting and dissemination.
My earlier experience with FACT Zimbabwe and OPHID Trust included statistical analysis, HIV/TB operational research, PMTCT and OI/ART monitoring, data-quality assessments and management of research and routine health datasets. I also managed data for the Elimination of Paediatric AIDS in Zimbabwe cluster-randomised controlled trial.
I hold master's degrees in Operations Research and Statistics and Demography and Population Studies, with a bachelor's degree majoring in Statistics and Mathematics.