Bwalya Mushiki
Lusaka
Summary
Ms Bwalya Mushiki is an accomplished Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights expert with over 10 years' experience in this field. She has had a dedicated career in designing and implementing SRHR programs and coordinating research for adolescents, women and other vulnerable populations funded by USAID, EU and DFID. She possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to develop and implement effective action plans. She has demonstrated experience in project management and coordination of all aspects of the project, including evidence-based projects in both urban and rural settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
National Programme Coordinator, CHEKUP I Project
CIDRZ
03.2022 - Current
- Improved project outcomes with meticulous attention to detail in planning phases, ensuring all requirements were met ahead of deadlines.
- Enhanced project tracking by developing a comprehensive database, which allowed for real-time updates and adjustments.
- Organized and maintained project documentation, enabling quick access to important information and facilitating smoother project transitions.
- Spearheaded volunteer program that expanded organization's community outreach, enhancing its public image and engagement.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Manage and track the intervention budget
- Supervise seven (7) District Coordinators and two (2) technical staff on the project
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
District Coordinator, ECAP III
CIDRZ
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed and lead implementation of OVC support activities at 34 health centers in one in one district
- Developed and managed implementation plans for the district
- Supervised 5 district-based staff and served as a point of contact for the district
- Utilized a results-based monitoring system
- Supervised reporting of district activities and documentation of success stories and lessons learned
- Provided technical support to implementing partners
- Management of external stakeholders and experts
- Ensure visibility of the project and donor reporting
Project Manager, EU Rise Again Project
UP Zambia
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Successfully managed project implementation by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed and managed implementation plans for the project
- Supervised seven (7) staff on the project
- Utilized a results-based monitoring system
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Project Coordinator, Eastern Province
Pact
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Oversee all implementation and coordination of the DREAMS Project in Eastern Province
- Provide technical support to implementing partners
- Organize monthly HIV coordination meetings with the PACA and DACAs
- Oversee quality assurance and quality improvement activities
- Trained mentors and support staff in provision of high impact HIV prevention services for adolescent girls and young women
- Monitoring and evaluation of project activities using DHIS2 database
- Reporting of project activities for Eastern Province
Study Coordinator
Population Council
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Coordinate all data collection activities on a USAID funded project to assess the impact of care and services provided to young people living with HIV and AIDS
- Developed field work plans, budgets and team distribution by area for each site to maximize efficiency of effort
- Recruited, trained and managed all interviewing teams, including team leaders and enumerators
- Monitor data collected using Survey-CTO software
- Monitor project progress and report to study investigators daily regarding team performance and attendance
- Performed quality assurance checks for interviews conducted
- Review interview assignment sheet for completeness and accuracy
- Manage all data and safe storage of data collection equipment
Program Coordinator
Population Council
01.2012 - 02.2016
- Coordinated activities in three project sites (Ndola, Kitwe and Solwezi) for the adolescent girl's empowerment programme targeting 10, 000 adolescent girls
- Developed work plans and continuously monitored progress of activities in the sites using open data kit (ODK) and salesforce applications
- Provided on-going technical assistance to implementing partners on the programme and worked closely with all the stakeholders including District Health Providers and Community health workers
- Planned and implemented community sensitization and on-going community engagement on the programme
- Spearheaded the process of developing a health and life skills curriculum used in the facilitation of safe space sessions for adolescent girls and young women
- Recruited and trained and female mentors in management and facilitation using interactive methodologies
- Worked closely with the district health providers to ensure access to quality reproductive health services by adolescent girls and young women on the project
Assistant Programme Officer
Africa Directions
07.2007 - 12.2011
- Coordinated all youth centre activities, including management of all children, girls and peer educator's clubs
- Planned and managed all children and youth exchange visits with other organizations
- Facilitated Peer Educators' weekly group sessions on sexual and reproductive health and HIV /AIDS
- Responsible for monitoring data and reporting weekly on programme activities
- Organized training workshops on sexual and reproductive health and HIV /AIDS for the youth
- Coordinated a project funded by Marie Stoppes International Zambia that promotes different Family Planning Methods and access to sexual and reproductive health services among women and girls in the communities
- Coordinated an 8-month project funded by Panos Southern Africa that targeted youth and trained them in HIV/ AIDS community sensitisation using media platforms
- Developed scripts and presented a youth radio programme on ZNBC' radio 4 raising awareness on all issues affecting young people- such as sexual and reproductive health, HIV, Children's rights and entrepreneurship
Volunteer / Peer Educator
Restless Development (Former SPW)
01.2006 - 08.2006
- Conducted adolescent sexual reproductive health Lessons in rural schools through non-formal education
- Organized and facilitated workshops on HIV and AIDS for all stakeholders in the placement community
- Conducted extra-curricular life skills programmes in Schools to impart life skills in pupils to enable them to make informed decisions
- I set up a Youth Resource Centre and youth friendly corner at my placement school to provide positive materials and for a one-to-one information sharing and dissemination
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Zambia
Lusaka01.2023
Master of Science - Public Health
University of South Wales
South Wales01.2023
Certificate - Leadership and Management in Health
University of Washington
USA01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Lusaka
Lusaka01.2018
Certificate - Research Methodology
University of Lusaka
Lusaka01.2018
Diploma - Public Health
Chainama College of Health Sciences And Research
Lusaka01.2013
Certificate - IT Concept, using the computer and managing files, communications, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Coldreed Concepts
Lusaka01.2006
Certificate - Computers and Information Communication Technology, Entrepreneurship Education, Health, and HIV/AIDS
University of Zambia
Lusaka01.2006
Grade 12 certificate -
St. Marys Girls School
Lusaka01.2005
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Schedule coordination
- MS office
- Data entry
- Decision-making
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship building
- Project coordination
Board Memberships
- Youth Advisory Board Member, Africa Directions
- Non-Executive Director, Kwikatana
Timeline
National Programme Coordinator, CHEKUP I Project
CIDRZ
03.2022 - Current
District Coordinator, ECAP III
CIDRZ
10.2020 - 02.2022
Project Manager, EU Rise Again Project
UP Zambia
06.2019 - 10.2020
Project Coordinator, Eastern Province
Pact
10.2018 - 05.2019
Study Coordinator
Population Council
08.2016 - 09.2018
Program Coordinator
Population Council
01.2012 - 02.2016
Assistant Programme Officer
Africa Directions
07.2007 - 12.2011
Volunteer / Peer Educator
Restless Development (Former SPW)
01.2006 - 08.2006
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Zambia
Master of Science - Public Health
University of South Wales
Certificate - Leadership and Management in Health
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Lusaka
Certificate - Research Methodology
University of Lusaka
Diploma - Public Health
Chainama College of Health Sciences And Research
Certificate - IT Concept, using the computer and managing files, communications, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Coldreed Concepts
Certificate - Computers and Information Communication Technology, Entrepreneurship Education, Health, and HIV/AIDS
University of Zambia
Grade 12 certificate -
St. Marys Girls School
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