CLARA BANDA
PLOT No. 3043/M, ZAMBEZI RD, FOXDALE, CHAMBA VALLEY, LUSAKA.
Summary
Dedicated Environmental Health professional with a strong background in risk assessment, policy development, and sustainable practices. Focused on improving public health and creating safer communities through informed decision-making and effective problem-solving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health & Safety Officer
EMYTECH INVESTMENTS LIMITED
Lusaka
12.2023 - Current
- Conduct regular inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with environmental health and safety regulations.
- Identify environmental risks, including hazardous waste, air and water pollution, and noise, and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with project managers to implement safe disposal methods for waste materials and ensure proper handling of hazardous substances.
- Develop and deliver safety training to workers on environmental health standards and best practices.
- Prepare detailed environmental health reports for regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor air quality, soil, and water conditions on-site, taking necessary action to reduce environmental impact.
TRAINEE ENVIROMENTAL HEALH
LUSAKA INTERGRATED SOLID WASTE
Lusaka
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies, and promptly addressing them for resolution.
- Conducted air quality monitoring and analysis of air pollutants.
- Monitoring and enforcing health and hygiene legislation.
- Inspecting businesses to check that they meet health and hygiene standards.
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER INTERN
LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL
Lusaka
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Interpreted test data to determine whether contamination existed in accordance with environmental laws.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
- Assisted with development of health and safety plans for hazardous materials.
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.* Initiating action to maintain or improve hygiene and prevent pollution of water, air, food or soil.
- Giving advice on environmental sanitary problems and techniques.
- Inspecting places of work to ensure that the working environment, machinery and equipment conform to governmental and other rules, regulations and standards related to sanitation and environmental health and safety.
ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INTERN
ARIANNATECH ENGINEERING LIMITED
Lusaka
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted in conducting site inspections to ensure compliance with environmental health and safety regulations.
- Helped identify potential environmental hazards and supported risk assessment procedures.
- Supported the development of environmental health reports and documentation for ongoing projects.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of air, water, and soil samples on construction sites to evaluate potential environmental impacts.
- Participated in safety meetings and training sessions to learn best practices for maintaining a safe construction environment.
- Collaborated with team members to review waste management practices and suggest improvements for sustainability efforts.
- Helped with compliance checks related to hazardous materials and waste disposal.
TRAINEE ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH
KALINGALINGA CLINIC
Lusaka
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Inspection of various facilities, like restaurants, hotels, schools, and hazardous materials facilities.
- *Investigate outbreaks.
- Implementing and developing environmental strategy and action plan.
- Investigate complaints from the general public.
- Identifying and reporting health violations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
RUSANGU UNIVERSITY
MONZE,ZAMBIA09-2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public speaking interpersonal kills
- Good writing skills
- Compliance inspections
- Environmental assessment
- Preparation of bid documents
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
BEMBA
Advanced (C1)
C1
NYANJA
Beginner (A1)
A1
MAMBWE
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Secondary School Certificate G9 and G12
- HPCZ health professional council of Zambia (practicing certificate)
REFERENCES
MR EMESON NKONGE
DIRECTOR EMYTECH INVESTMENT LIMITED
EMAIL: info@emytechinvestments.com
CELL :+260972083054
RUTH KAKONDE
MANAGING DIRECTOR ARIANNATECH ENGINEERING LIMITED
EMAIL: info@ariannatech.net
MR. GIFT MWIINGA
SENIOR STANDARDS OFFICER, LUSAKA INTERGRATED SOLID WATSE
EMAIL: gchilu1984@gmail.com
CELL : +26 097 9127423
DOC LILIAN SILAVWE
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT RUSANGU UNIVERSITY
Contact Number: +26 097 7853625
lsilavwe@ru.edu.zm
MR.LUSHO KABESHA
SENIOER HEALTH INSPECTOR LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Number:+26 097 9317469
email:lucias2017lcc@gmail.com
REFERENCES
MR EMESON NKONGE
DIRECTOR EMYTECH INVESTMENT LIMITED
EMAIL: info@emytechinvestments.com
CELL :+260972083054
RUTH KAKONDE
MANAGING DIRECTOR ARIANNATECH ENGINEERING LIMITED
EMAIL: info@ariannatech.net
MR. GIFT MWIINGA
SENIOR STANDARDS OFFICER, LUSAKA INTERGRATED SOLID WATSE
EMAIL: gchilu1984@gmail.com
CELL : +26 097 9127423
DOC LILIAN SILAVWE
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT RUSANGU UNIVERSITY
Contact Number: +26 097 7853625
lsilavwe@ru.edu.zm
MR.LUSHO KABESHA
SENIOER HEALTH INSPECTOR LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Number:+26 097 9317469
email:lucias2017lcc@gmail.com
Timeline
Environmental Health & Safety Officer
EMYTECH INVESTMENTS LIMITED
12.2023 - Current
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER INTERN
LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL
06.2023 - 08.2023
TRAINEE ENVIROMENTAL HEALH
LUSAKA INTERGRATED SOLID WASTE
02.2023 - 05.2025
ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INTERN
ARIANNATECH ENGINEERING LIMITED
01.2023 - 05.2023
TRAINEE ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH
KALINGALINGA CLINIC
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
RUSANGU UNIVERSITY
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