ANNA MSUNZA
Lusaka
Summary
Anna is a hardworking, resourceful, and determined individual with a broad understanding of public health issues, disaster management, and mitigation. With 12 years of experience, she has worked in organizations that strengthened the capacity of public health in health facilities, companies, and communities in Zambia. Anna has also utilized her expertise to influence decision-making at the national level on various topics including disaster management, relief operations, mother and child health, adolescent health, food safety and hygiene, occupational health and safety research, water sanitation and hygiene, solid and hazardous waste management, and other community health services. She excels in working independently with minimal supervision while also thriving in a team environment with multiple priorities and tight deadlines. Anna possesses the valuable skill of effectively communicating complex and sensitive information to colleagues and clients in a way that is easily understandable.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Disaster Management and Risk Officer
DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION UNIT
01.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded policy implementation and ensured program efficacy at district level.
- Delivered timely updates to raise awareness of ongoing and potential disasters.
- Conveyed essential early warning information to stakeholders, initiating district response mechanisms.
- Coordinated with institutions and NGOs to streamline disaster management efforts.
- Facilitated timely assessments for disaster impact.
- Carrying out the timely and periodic monitoring of prevention, mitigation, and preparedness activities in order to assess the effectiveness of preparedness and mitigation programs in the district.
- Conducted educational campaigns on disaster preparedness and mitigation at the district and community levels.
- Conducted essential Impact and Needs Assessment.
- Developed an effective budget for optimal resource management.
- Coordinated creation of disaster preparedness frameworks to strengthen emergency response protocols.
- Conducted capacity-building programs for district-level stakeholders in disaster management.
Environmental Health Officer (secondment)
VICE PRESIDENT RESIDENCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Coordinated infection prevention measures through targeted training initiatives.
- Led training sessions for staff and institutions on food safety and hygiene.
- Executed procedures for the collection and examination of samples for COVID-19.
- Led initiatives in promoting awareness about preventative measures for infectious diseases.
- Coordinated execution of integrated vector control protocols on-site.
- Delivered educational programs to ensure compliance with occupational health standards.
- Performed comprehensive waste management for solid and liquid materials.
- Conducted disease monitoring and prepared detailed reports.
- Delivered expert guidance on topics concerning public health.
- Ensured consistent disinfection processes within the premises.
- Facilitated issuance of COVID-19 documentation for team and travelers.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of properties.
Environmental Health Officer
Ministry Of Health
03.2014 - 04.2020
- Performed disease surveillance focusing on incidents involving emerging and reportable illnesses.
- Conducted supervision and regular staff performance reviews.
- Conducted training sessions for staff and institutions on occupational health and safety, and the implementation of the program.
- Executed management activities for solid and liquid waste.
- Conducted training sessions and orientation for staff and institutions on food safety, hygiene standards, and implementation of the program.
- Orientation and training staff on infection prevention control, and implementation of infection prevention activities.
- Performed water quality monitoring activities.
- Led initiatives for public health awareness within the community.
- Training of community mobilizers and social behavior change personnel.
- Supervised and assessed the school health program covering Kabwata catchment area.
- Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely execution of processes.
- Executed comprehensive vector management strategies.
- Facilitating meetings for resource mobilization.
- Health facility action plan formulation and budgeting.
- Performed inspections of trading premises to ensure compliance with health regulations.
Environmental Health Technologist
Ministry of Health
05.2012 - 03.2014
- Monitored WASH activities across the district and implementation of activities
- Conducted inspections of public premises for compliance with infection prevention control.
- Monitored hygiene practices to maintain adherence to regulatory food safety guidelines.
- Coordinated with the district for a unified strategy in delivering health services across facilities and communities.
- Prepared detailed and accurate reports based on findings.
- Oversaw measures to control communicable diseases.
- Streamlined safety protocols to prevent contamination in food handling processes.
- Implementing and Supervision of Epidemic Control Activities
- Managed processes to ensure compliance with environmental pollution regulations.
- Facilitated water quality assessments.
- Report writing and data review for public health activities.
- Implementing vector control and prevention programs.
- Facilitated efficient organization of health and nutrition initiatives within schools.
- Implemented occupational Health and Safety measures.
- Directed operations for sanitation and waste disposal.
- Preparing departmental and health facility action planning for community health activities.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Health - Public Health
Rusangu University
01.2021
Diploma environmental health - Public Health
Evelyn Hone College
02.2012
Certificate In Computer - Computer And Information Sciences
Zamcom College
10.2007
Senior Secondary School - General School Certificate
Njase girls secondary School
Choma, Zambia01.2007
Junior Secondary School -
Chipembi girls secondary school
01.2003
Primary School - Junior Secondary School Certificate
Chunga boarding school
Central Province Zambia 11.2001
Skills
- Microsoft Office Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Adaptability
- Communication and report writing
- Time management, team collaboration, and teamwork
- Stress management
- Flexibility, multitasking
- Incident management
- Reliability
Profession Qualification
- 2012, Diploma in Environmental Health, in Cooperation with Meat and Other Foods Inspection, Evelyn Hone College
- 2018 - 2021, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health, Rusangu University
Nrc
140410/10/1
Physical Address
plot number 7026 Mulena Drive, Lusaka, Zambia
Personal Information
- Age: 35
- Date of Birth: 09/08/89
- Gender: FEMALE
- Marital Status: MARRIED
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching movies
- Reading motivational books
- Talking and meeting new people
- Visiting new places
Accomplishments
I managed to get an award as Employee of the Year in 2020 at Kabwata Clinic
Due to my hard work, I was given an opportunity to work at the first-ever African Union Summit held in Zambia in 2022 as a supervisor, and I trained staff in food safety, hygiene, and infection prevention and control
Seconded and Worked under the Vice president office as supervisor for public health
Affiliations
Affiliated to health professions council of Zambia were am a licensed environmental health officer
Certification
Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control
Certificate in Waste to Energy
Certificate in caregiver in dementia and diploma in caregiving
Additional Information
Postal address:
Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit
Eastern Region
P.O. Box 510019
Chipata
Zambia
Timeline
District Disaster Management and Risk Officer
DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION UNIT
01.2023 - Current
Environmental Health Officer (secondment)
VICE PRESIDENT RESIDENCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
04.2020 - 04.2023
Environmental Health Officer
Ministry Of Health
03.2014 - 04.2020
Environmental Health Technologist
Ministry of Health
05.2012 - 03.2014
Junior Secondary School -
Chipembi girls secondary school
Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Health - Public Health
Rusangu University
Diploma environmental health - Public Health
Evelyn Hone College
Certificate In Computer - Computer And Information Sciences
Zamcom College
Senior Secondary School - General School Certificate
Njase girls secondary School
Primary School - Junior Secondary School Certificate
Chunga boarding school
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