Bupe Musonda
Chongwe,Lusaka
Summary
A highly skilled medical professional with expertise in paediatric and adolescent HIV and sexual violence against children. Demonstrates exceptional public speaking abilities, innovative idea conceptualisation and out-of-the-box thinking. Adept at identifying emerging trends, engaging stakeholders, and managing programs with meticulous attention to detail. Proven leadership and team player qualities, coupled with strong clinical acumen and resourcefulness. Multilingual with a strong background in grant writing. Committed to leveraging skills for impactful contributions in the healthcare sector.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Paediatric services
Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)
Lusaka, Lusaka Province
12.2023 - 03.2025
- Lead Paediatric, Adolescent and PMTCT program planning, implementation and overall management, supervising 8 staff members
- Provide technical assistance to Lusaka Provincial Health Office in the implementation of Paediatric, Adolescent HIV and PMTCT services
- Conceptualized innovations to improve HIV testing in children
- Developed tools to monitor program indicators for adolescent youth friendly spaces
- Conceptualised differentiated service delivery models for pregnant and breastfeeding adolescents and young women
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Ensure effective continuous quality improvement systems are in place
- Lead stakeholder engagement concerning paediatric and PMTCT activities
- Participating in and publish research
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Consultant Paediatrician (Part-time)
Maina Soko Medical Center
Lusaka, Lusaka Province
06.2022 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based paediatric practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Provided expert advice on paediatric health to general practitioners.
- Kept abreast of latest research in paediatrics to provide up-to-date care.
- Conducted sensitive conversations with families about terminal illness or disability diagnosis; provided emotional support and clear communication.
- Diagnosed and treated a wide range of childhood illnesses, enhancing patient recovery rates.
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, boosting team collaboration.
- Improved patient care by introducing innovative management strategies.
- Performed routine examinations on newborns, identifying any potential health problems early.
- Developed treatment plans for children with chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with other medical specialties for holistic patient care.
- Delivered educational talks to parents, increasing understanding of child health issues.
HIV Prevention Technical Advisor
Ministry of Health/CDC CoAg
Lusaka, Lusaka Province
03.2020 - 11.2023
- Provided leadership and established HIV prevention program at national level
- Fostered improved collaboration between the Ministry of Health, National Aids Council and PEPFAR implementing partners in HIV Prevention
- Revamped PrEP program at national level
- Led the writing and winning of several grants e.g. Global Fund HIV/TB grant and PrEP matching fund, Office of the First Ladies Association for introduction of HIV/Syphilis dual testing kits
- Supervised over 20 staff
- Was nominated SSLN Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV(PrEP) Champion
- Conceptualized novel initiatives for adolescent HIV/SRH
- Participated in the development and revision of various national guidelines and implementation plans
- Led and facilitated introduction of injectable PrEP and Opioid Substitution Therapy via Methadone Assisted Therapy clinics in Zambia
- Coordinated DREAMS program implementation at national level
- Provided technical advice and support to technical project groups.
PrEP Champion
SSLN Zambia
01.2022 - 12.2022
Acting Senior Registrar Paediatrician
Children’s Hospital, University Teaching Hospitals
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Provide specialist patient care
- Supervise patient care
- Assists in protocol and curriculum development
- Coordinates research activities
Part-time Doctor
Child Sexual Abuse Unit of the CDC-funded Paediatric Center of Excellence, UTH-HAP
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Assessing and managing survivors of child sexual abuse
- Training and mentoring medical and paramedical staff and multiple stakeholders in GBV including violence against children
- Training in Paediatric and adolescent HIV
- State witness in the courts of law on cases of child sexual abuse
- Participating in and establishing multi-disciplinary teams in provinces for the management of GBV cases
Registrar Paediatrician
Children’s Hospital, University Teaching Hospital
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Supervise and manage timely provision of basic and specialist patient care
- Undertaking and ensuring timely implementation of capacity building interventions to impart appropriate skills and knowledge to junior staff and nursing staff
- Actively participates in the training programs
- Participates and coordinates regularly research activities to generate information for evidence-based clinical care
- Manages effectively the utilization of human, material and academic programs
Senior Resident Medical Officer
University Teaching Hospital, Department of Pediatrics
10.2014 - 09.2016
District Medical Officer
Monze District Health Office
01.2014 - 10.2014
- Reports to Provincial Medical Officer
- Provide leadership for all Health-related activities in the District
- Coordinate activities by partners in health issues
- Manage finances of the District Health Office
- Manage, mentor and oversee 3 urban and 32 rural health facilities
- Managing over 200 health staff both professional and Community volunteers
- Interpret Government Policy on Health to the lower levels in the district and the cooperating partners in the District
- Monitor District Health Indicators and Planning for Health activities
HIV/AIDS ART District Coordinator
Gwembe District
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Focal Point Person for HIV/AIDS related issues
- Coordinating all HIV/AIDS related activities and programs
- Supervisor of all ART clinics in the district
- Mentor and providing technical support on HIV/AIDS
Senior Resident Medical Doctor and Medical Officer-in-charge
Gwembe District Hospital
05.2011 - 01.2014
- Managing patients in the Out-Patients Department
- Managing patients in the In-Patients Department
- Conducting SV Deliveries
- Mentoring Health Centre staff in case management
- Participating in the Action Planning for the running of the health center
- Conducting/presenting at clinical meetings
- Conduct performance assessment on health centers
Junior Resident Medical Officer/ Internship
University Teaching Hospital
03.2009 - 02.2011
- Front-line or first line of care in the Emergency room and ward
- Ward rounds and ward work
- Presenting patients in major/general ward rounds
- Attend clinical tutorials
- Reports to Consultant
Education
Master of Medicine - Paediatrics and Child Health
University of Zambia
Zambia 10.2014 - 07.2019
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine
Rostov State Medical University
Russian Federation 09.2002 - 06.2008
Certificate of Pre-university training - A'level and Russian language
Rostov State Medical University
Russian Federation 08.2001 - 06.2002
Certificate of Higher Education - Implementation Science
ZENITH Institute
Lusaka, Lusaka Province 02.2024 - 04.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Good Clinical Practice
LT Clinical Research
Zambia 09.2019 - 09.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Medical management of GBV/CSA
Paediatric Center of Excellence
Lusaka, Lusaka Province 02.2018 - 02.2018
Certificate of Higher Education - Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition
University of Zambia
Lusaka 03.2017 - 03.2017
Certificate of Higher Education - Gender Based Violence
World Vision
Monze, Southern Province 03.2014 - 03.2014
Certificate of Higher Education - Paediatric and Adult HIV and ART
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Choma, Southern Province 06.2011 - 06.2011
Skills
- Public speaking
- Innovative idea conceptualization
- Out-of-the-Box thinking
- Identifying emerging trends
- Stakeholder engagement
- Good Clinical acumen
- Meticulous working culture
- Team player
- Leadership
- Grant writing
- Program management
- Computer literacy
- Expertise in Paediatric and adolescent HIV
- Expertise in Sexual Violence Against Children
- Resourcefulness
- Multilingual
Languages
English
Fluent
Russian
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Certification
Specialist license with the Health Practitioners Council of Zambia
Member of the Zambia Medical Association
Member of the Medical Women's Association of Zambia
Member of the Zambia Paediatric Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Implementation Science
ZENITH Institute
02.2024 - 04.2024
Head of Paediatric services
Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)
12.2023 - 03.2025
Consultant Paediatrician (Part-time)
Maina Soko Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
PrEP Champion
SSLN Zambia
01.2022 - 12.2022
HIV Prevention Technical Advisor
Ministry of Health/CDC CoAg
03.2020 - 11.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Good Clinical Practice
LT Clinical Research
09.2019 - 09.2019
Acting Senior Registrar Paediatrician
Children’s Hospital, University Teaching Hospitals
08.2019 - 12.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Medical management of GBV/CSA
Paediatric Center of Excellence
02.2018 - 02.2018
Part-time Doctor
Child Sexual Abuse Unit of the CDC-funded Paediatric Center of Excellence, UTH-HAP
06.2017 - 12.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition
University of Zambia
03.2017 - 03.2017
Registrar Paediatrician
Children’s Hospital, University Teaching Hospital
09.2016 - 07.2019
Master of Medicine - Paediatrics and Child Health
University of Zambia
10.2014 - 07.2019
Senior Resident Medical Officer
University Teaching Hospital, Department of Pediatrics
10.2014 - 09.2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Gender Based Violence
World Vision
03.2014 - 03.2014
District Medical Officer
Monze District Health Office
01.2014 - 10.2014
HIV/AIDS ART District Coordinator
Gwembe District
09.2012 - 09.2014
Certificate of Higher Education - Paediatric and Adult HIV and ART
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
06.2011 - 06.2011
Senior Resident Medical Doctor and Medical Officer-in-charge
Gwembe District Hospital
05.2011 - 01.2014
Junior Resident Medical Officer/ Internship
University Teaching Hospital
03.2009 - 02.2011
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine
Rostov State Medical University
09.2002 - 06.2008
Certificate of Pre-university training - A'level and Russian language
Rostov State Medical University
08.2001 - 06.2002
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