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Work History
Education
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Short course Trainings
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Claudius Mwampaja

Provincial Manager (USAID Action HIV)
Chinsali

Summary

A seasoned and detail-oriented team player with strong organizational, leadership and management skills and exposure to a fast-paced dynamic and extensive clinical and managerial experience. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, broad knowledge base and always delivers desired outcomes.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Provincial Manager- USAID Action HIV

Right to Care Zambia
Chinsali
07.2022 - Current
  • Provided general administration, and overall programmatic technical support through budgeting/planning, monitoring and reporting.
  • In collaboration with Technical Advisors, ensured effective programme planning, implementation, and monitoring of DSD Action HIV project at Provincial Level.
  • Through hard work, commitment, teamwork and innovativeness, oversaw the improvement in key indicators like Know Your Child Status campaign with 96% index completion, improved Viral Load Coverage from 76% in September 2022 to 86% by March 2023, met the targets for ailing indicators like Cervical Cancer Screening, VMMC among others and strengthening collaboration, coordination and communication with the Provincial Health Office.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • In coordination with the DCOP and Technical advisors, developed and maintained relationships with Provincial and District government, USAID regional office personnel, other USG implementing partners, and other stakeholders to plan, implement, and monitor program implementation.

HIV/TB Medical Officer

Lusaka Provincial Health Office - (CoAg Program)
Lusaka
10.2020 - 07.2022

a) HIV/TB Medical Officer at Chilenje Pediatric Center of Excellence under the Cooperative Agreement(CoAg) Program.
• In charge of administrative and clinical responsibilities to ensure quality, accessible and sustained HIV and Tuberculosis Services.
• Trainer of The Zambia Comprehensive Pediatric HIV/AIDS Care Training Curriculum having facilitated several trainings in several Districts in Lusaka Province.
b) Chilenje Sub District Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Coordinator.
• Trained, mentored and supported facility staff in development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of Quality Improvement projects.
• Oversaw the implementation of 15 Quality Improvement Projects in the Sub District with 8 being picked at Regional Level and 1 presenting and winning at National Level.

Medical Superintendent

Ministry of Health
Mpika
07.2019 - 09.2020

• Overseeing the administrative duties of the hospital including Action Planning, Accounts, Procurement, Human Resource Management and Public Health.
• Provision of quality, equitable and cost-effective clinical and surgical services to the patients.

District Health Director

Ministry of Health
Mafinga
02.2018 - 07.2019

1. Overseeing the Planning, Accounts, Procurement, Human Resource Management, Public Health and Clinical Care departments of the District Health Office.
2. Provision of technical support and supervision, mentorship and coordination of several projects and activities.
3. Headed the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Technical Working group and helped implement 2 Quality Improvement Projects.
4. Coordination of programs and activities involving various implementing partners and government departments.

Senior Resident Medical Officer

Ministry of Health
Chinsali
07.2017 - 02.2018

Worked in medical, surgical, Pediatric and Obstetrics and Gynecology wards.
• Worked as the Focal Point Person for HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis with involvement in provincial coordination of the HIV program.

Junior Resident Medical Officer

Ministry of Health
Ndola
08.2015 - 07.2017

Worked in Medical, Surgical and Obstetrics and Gynecology wards as well as Arthur Davies Children Hospital.

Education

Master’s Degree in Public Health - Public Health

University of Lusaka (UNILUS)
Lusaka
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery Degree, - Medicine

University of Zambia
Lusaka
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science in Human Biology - Medicine

University of Zambia
Lusaka
04.2001 -

Skills

    Project Management

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Short course Trainings

I am trained in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement;

  • Quality Improvement through Data Use (QIDU);
  • Adult and Pediatrics Advanced HIV Management;
  • HIV/EMLIP Logistic Management;
  • Generic Mentorship;
  • Cervical Cancer Screening and treatment;
  • Health Management Information System (HMIS);
  • Advanced Management of Tuberculosis;
  • Management and Leadership;
  • Emergency Obstetrics and Neonatal Care (EmONC);
  • Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) and Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM).


I am also a trainer of The Zambia Comprehensive Pediatric HIV/AIDS Care, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement and HIV/EMLIP Logistic Management. 

Timeline

Provincial Manager- USAID Action HIV

Right to Care Zambia
07.2022 - Current

HIV/TB Medical Officer

Lusaka Provincial Health Office - (CoAg Program)
10.2020 - 07.2022

Medical Superintendent

Ministry of Health
07.2019 - 09.2020

District Health Director

Ministry of Health
02.2018 - 07.2019

Senior Resident Medical Officer

Ministry of Health
07.2017 - 02.2018

Junior Resident Medical Officer

Ministry of Health
08.2015 - 07.2017

Master’s Degree in Public Health - Public Health

University of Lusaka (UNILUS)
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery Degree, - Medicine

University of Zambia
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science in Human Biology - Medicine

University of Zambia
04.2001 -
Claudius MwampajaProvincial Manager (USAID Action HIV)