Andrew Banda
Lusaka
Summary
Demographer and population health expert with a decade of experience in research and education. Focused on advancing departmental research agendas and conducting comprehensive demographic studies to influence policy decisions. Experienced in leading teams in data management and monitoring evaluation activities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer, Researcher and Course Coordinator
University of Zambia
10.2012 - Current
- Offer lectures in Demography, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Research and Statistical Methods to graduate students
- Offer lecturers in Advanced demographic techniques to undergraduate students.
- Coordinate, mentor and teach introductory Demography course (First year students)
- Cultivate learning enthusiasm in the classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Evaluate and review lesson plans and course content
- Offer classes in data analysis to multiple classes per academic year using Stata and SPSS.
- Coordinated departmental research agenda, fostering collaboration and enhancing research output.
- Organized and hosted departmental seminars and conferences, facilitating knowledge sharing of research findings among faculty and students.
- Supported students in organizing and implementing research projects, promoting skill development and academic success.
PhD Fellow
North-West University
Vanderbijlpark
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Collaborated on research project addressing Rural Communities for Ageing Wellbeing in Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa at NWU Conducted research at Optentia Research Unit, enhancing understanding of regional challenges.
- Optentia Research Unit
- Coordinated research projects with interdisciplinary teams to promote academic collaboration.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance faculty teaching methodologies and student engagement.
- Developed curriculum for diverse student populations at North-West University.
Research Assistant
North-West University
Vanderbijlpark
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Rural Communities for Ageing Wellbeing: Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa (ruCOMM-4-AGEwell / COMRUparaENVBIEN).
- Conducted targeted searches using agreed parameters to enhance research scope.
- Conducted data extraction from various sources for research analysis.
- Extracted key themes from research articles to inform analytical direction.
- Developed flowcharts to clarify complex processes and facilitate comprehension.
- Drafted articles to communicate research findings and insights effectively.
- Compiling and preparing articles for data extraction
- Working with statistical programs such as Stata, R, SPSS and NVivo for analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to produce research results.
- Presenting at high-level forums; Productivity of Older people in Zambia organized by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and International Labor Organization (ILO)
- Seminars and workshops
- Optentia Research Unit
National Coordinator: Epidemiology for Data Users (EDU) and Quality Improvement through Data Use (QIDU)
University of Zambia, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Lusaka
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Developed training programs to enhance data generation, quality, and use among Ministry of Health staff, National Aids Council, Central Statistical Office staff, and other organizations working with health-related data.
- Coordinated training activities to align with program goals and enhance participant engagement.
- Led training initiatives as the primary instructor.
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and support training initiatives.
- Organized training sessions by coordinating with instructors.
- Curriculum and material updating
- Training support and logistics
Cooperative Agreement Coordinator
University of Zambia, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Lusaka
01.2009 - 01.2011
- The cooperative agreement was funded by the US government with a goal 'Implementation of a Program to Build the Institutional Capacity to Develop Strategic Information Capability for Individuals and Organizations that will contribute to Enhanced Quality in Collection, Management, Analysis and Presentation of HIV/AIDS and Related Information in Zambia under the President’s Emergency Plan for HIV/AIDS Relief'.
- Coordinated project operations and managed all administrative functions to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Assisted with additional project-related tasks.
- Conducted day-to-day activities.
- Verified that all CDC funded activities adhered to the US Code of Federal Regulations.
- Timely submission of progress reports (IPR, APR, SAPR, Audit reports)
- Interface with, and cultivate relations with partners
- Budget development and maintaining program expenditures within budgeted parameters
- Monitored program progress and presented programmatic updates to the University of Zambia, Department of Population Studies, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Work with project team to develop and implement annual project targets and progress tracking plan for all program areas
- Ensure all project activities are in line with overall project goals and targets
- Coordinated the procurement of all equipment and supplies according to USG and UNZA standards.
- Monitored and evaluated project progress to ensure alignment with established goals and targets.
- Coordinate EDU Training steering committee across the participating agencies (Ministry of Health, National AIDS Council, Central Statistical office and other PEPFAR supported organizations).
Education
Ph.D. - Social Sciences with Population, Ageing, Well-being and Development
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
South Africa, Vanderbijlpark12-2024
Postgraduate Diploma - Monitoring and Evaluation Methods
STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
South Africa, Stellenbosch 12-2014
Master of Science - Population Studies
GRONINGEN UNIVERSITY
Groningen, The Netherlands12-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Demography
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
Lusaka, Zambia12-2008
Skills
- Instructional design
- Excellent technical writing
- STATA
- SPSS
- Data Visualization
- QGIS
- ASreview Atlas-ti
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Critical thinking
- Detail-oriented
- Team management
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal Relations
Awards
- GRZ Bursaries Scholarship, University of Zambia, 01/01/04
- Graduate Scholarship, NUFFIC, 01/01/11
- PEPFAR/CDC, 01/01/14
- Doctoral Scholarship, NWU Optentia Faculty Scholarship, 01/01/21
References
- John Mwale (PhD), Strategic Information Adviser, UNAIDS, Zambia, +260977473233, +260-211-252645, +260-211-251214, MwaleJ@unaids.org, jmwale2002@gmail.com
- Prof. Jaco Hoffman (DPhil, Oxon), Programme Leader, Ageing and Generational Dynamics, Optentia Research Unit, North West University (NWU), +27 (72) 070 5090, jaco.hoffman@nwu.ac.za
- Prof. Christopher C. Mapoma (PhD), Department of Demography, Population Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, The University of Zambia, School of Humanities and Social Sciences (H.S.S.), +260 962477531, chabilamapoma@gmail.com, christopher.mapoma@unza.zm
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel & Adventure
- Reading
- Basketball
- Movies
Community Service
Member, Zambia Demographic and Health Survey, Zambia Statistics Agency, 01/01/18 - Present, Member, Ministry of Health Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Working Group, 01/01/19 - Present, Member, National Committee on census, Zambia Statistics Agency, 01/01/22 - Present, Member, National HIV Estimates Committee, Ministry of Health, National AIDS Council, UNAIDS, 01/01/20 - Present, Member, Adult Mortality Community of Practice, United Nations Expert Group, 01/01/23 - Present, Editorial Board Member, Journal of Wellbeing, 01/01/21 - Present, Member, International Federation on Ageing (IFA), 01/01/21 - Present, Member, Zambia Monitoring and Evaluation Association (ZAMEA), 01/01/19 - Present, Member, Population Association of America (PAA), 01/01/17 - Present, Member, International Epidemiological Association (IEA), 01/01/13 - Present, Member, International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP), 01/01/12 - Present, Member, Union for African Population Studies (UAPS), 01/01/12 - Present
Personal Information
Title: Demographer, Social Gerontologist
Grants
- NIH, 01/01/16
- NIH, 01/01/15
- NIH, 01/01/14
- NIH, 01/01/13
Timeline
PhD Fellow
North-West University
01.2021 - 01.2024
Research Assistant
North-West University
01.2021 - 01.2023
Lecturer, Researcher and Course Coordinator
University of Zambia
10.2012 - Current
National Coordinator: Epidemiology for Data Users (EDU) and Quality Improvement through Data Use (QIDU)
University of Zambia, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
01.2012 - 01.2015
Cooperative Agreement Coordinator
University of Zambia, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
01.2009 - 01.2011
Ph.D. - Social Sciences with Population, Ageing, Well-being and Development
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
Postgraduate Diploma - Monitoring and Evaluation Methods
STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - Population Studies
GRONINGEN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Demography
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA