Chipango Kabanda
Lusaka
Summary
Skilled researcher with expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Master's degree in public health from the university of Zambia and a strong track record of qualitative data collection, analysis, program evaluation and project management. Committed, self-motivated, disciplined, an open minded and respectful team player, resilient and adaptive to change with the ability to effectively obtain desired results with minimum supervision. Passionate about making positive impact through evidence based interventions and community engagement. Ready to contribute to advancing public health initiatives and improving health outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant
Population council
Lusaka
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted in the coordination of program activities and resources, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and providing administrative support.
- Conducted SHIELD educational meetings with adolescent girls and young women.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to provide updates on individual projects and assist colleagues with any issues they may have encountered during their work.
- Ensure accurate and full completion of all study documents, and report any issues to the supervisor.
- Perform other duties as may be delegated.
Research Assistant
Population Council
Choma, Mazabuka, Sikongo, Mongu
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted detailed quantitative and qualitative research (FGDs, KIIs, IDIs), analyzed data using NVIVO, and wrote detailed reports.
- Administer informed consent to all participants, and store all consent forms securely.
- Transcription of all assigned recorded interviews into English.
- Provided support for faculty members with grant applications related to research projects.
Research Assistant
Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)
Lusaka
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Recruit, train, and track participants, including community/participant sensitization/education.
- Complete all required study collection and procedures per the highest ethical standards, study checklists.
- Maintain a work plan throughout the study to document tracking activities.
- Participate in study monitoring and documentation exercises.
- Participate in data review meetings and work closely with the study data team and quality control to resolve conflicts.
- Utilized knowledge of scientific principles and techniques to troubleshoot problems encountered during the course of research.
Research Assistant
Girls Read Project, Population Council
Lusaka
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Conduct interviews with tablet-based data collection system (survey CTO).
- Conduct literacy and math assessments on adolescent girls.
- Administer informed consent to all participants, and store all consent forms securely.
- Ensure confidentiality of study participants.
- Perform a wide range of administrative tasks, including filing, creating, updating, and maintaining organized files and records, and other related tasks.
- Maintain study equipment and materials.
Research Assistant
Scaling Up Family Planning Project (SUFP), Population Council
Mongu, Senanga
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Conduct interviews with women and adolescents using tablet-based data collection system (survey CTO).
- Administer informed consent to all participants and store all consent forms securely.
- Ensure confidentiality of study participants.
- Provide daily progress reports to the study coordinator.
Community Development Intern
Kabwe Municipal Council, Department of Housing and Social Services
Kabwe
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Planning, organizing HIV/AIDS projects, and activities in the district.
- Plan, organize, facilitate, and conduct stakeholder consultative meetings for the Kabwe upgrading of unplanned settlements project.
- Worked with local communities to plan and implement projects.
- Facilitated community meetings to get feedback and ensure community involvement in project implementation.
- Attended workshops and trainings on topics related to urban planning, economic development and civic engagement.
- Provide reports on program activities.
- Organized and facilitated public forums to engage citizens in the decision-making process of community development projects.
- Facilitated focus groups composed of diverse members of the community to discuss their needs or opinions regarding current policies and programs.
Volunteer
Food and Nutrition Foundation
Lusaka
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Conduct literacy classes for children and youths every Saturday (Saturday school).
- Raise awareness on sexual reproductive health among the girl pupils.
- Help plan programs and activities for women in the community.
- Provide timely reports to the program coordinator.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
Data Entry Clerk
ZAMFAM (Zambia Family) Project, Population Council
Lusaka
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Enter data from questionnaires using Epi data entry package.
- Provided support to management staff in regards to data entry processes.
- Verified accuracy and completeness of data entry into the database system.
- Follow administrative instructions in compliance with data entry procedures.
- Provide daily progress reports and backup files to the data manager.
Intern
Reducing HIV/AIDS in Adolescents Regional Project, MiET Africa
Lusaka
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Facilitated training workshops for teachers on project material and implementation plans.
- assisted in monitoring and evaluation, including data collection, and capturing.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
- Assisted the program manager with administrative tasks.
- Prepared reports summarizing project progress and results for management review.
Research Fellow
UNZA in partnership with UNICEF
02.2024
- Participated in rapid qualitative assessment on emergency response on cholera and drought, and duties include:
- Identified areas of inquiry and developed qualitative data collection tools, i.e., KIIs, IDIs, and FGDs tools.
- Inductive and deductive rapid qualitative analysis
- Collected qualitative data through focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and key informant interviews.
- Administer informed consent to all participants, and store all consent forms securely.
- Developed field reports into useful and usable data. - Developing recommendations and presenting key findings.
Education
Certificate of Competence - Monitoring and Evaluation
University of Zambia
Zambia01.2015
Certificate of Competence - Statistical Computer Training Program (SPSS)
University of Zambia
Zambia01.2014
Maters of Public Health (MPH) - Health Promotion and Education
University of Zambia
ZambiaBachelor's degree (BAE) - Adult Education
University of Zambia
ZambiaSkills
- Qualitative and quantitative research: Experience in study design, data collection, analysis and interpretation using software such as NVivo, ATLASti Basic Skills in using quantitative statistical software (eg STATA, SPSS)
- Project Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage research projects including planning, coordination and timely delivery of outcomes
- Data Analysis: Skilled in qualitative interviewing and data collection ie FGDs, KIIs, IDIs Skilled in qualitative data analysis, generating meaningful insights to inform interventions as well as report writing
- Communication: Proven interpersonal skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills adept at presenting research findings at diverse audiences and collaborating with stakeholders
- Community Engagement: Passionate about working with communities and strong ability to build and maintain relationships with community partners, ensuring research relevance and fostering collaborative approaches
- Highly skilled in use of Microsoft office application packages such as word, PowerPoint, excel
- Flexible, service oriented and able to work with existing organisational structure
References
- Lyson Phiri, Data Manager, Collaborative Research and Innovation Organization, +260 966 998 865, lphiri@criozm.org
- Fridah Madyabi, Site Manager, Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Zambia, +260 979 666833, fridah.madyabi@cidrz.org
- Nkomba Kayeyi, Chief Scientific Officer, Collaborative Research and Innovation Organization, +260 969550351/ 953 778 778, nkayeyi@criozm.org
- Drosin Mulenga, Programs Officer, Population Council, +260 978 600681, dmulenga@popcouncil.org
Languages
Lozi
First Language
Nyanja
Advanced (C1)
C1
Bemba
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Research Fellow
UNZA in partnership with UNICEF
02.2024
Program Assistant
Population council
01.2023 - 07.2023
Research Assistant
Population Council
09.2020 - 12.2020
Research Assistant
Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)
01.2019 - 05.2020
Research Assistant
Scaling Up Family Planning Project (SUFP), Population Council
11.2017 - 12.2017
Community Development Intern
Kabwe Municipal Council, Department of Housing and Social Services
04.2017 - 09.2017
Research Assistant
Girls Read Project, Population Council
01.2017 - 05.2018
Data Entry Clerk
ZAMFAM (Zambia Family) Project, Population Council
08.2016 - 11.2016
Intern
Reducing HIV/AIDS in Adolescents Regional Project, MiET Africa
08.2014 - 10.2015
Volunteer
Food and Nutrition Foundation
01.2014 - 12.2016
Certificate of Competence - Monitoring and Evaluation
University of Zambia
Certificate of Competence - Statistical Computer Training Program (SPSS)
University of Zambia
Maters of Public Health (MPH) - Health Promotion and Education
University of Zambia
Bachelor's degree (BAE) - Adult Education
University of Zambia
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