Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
References
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David Mfungo

Mporokoso

Summary

Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience at the Ministry of Health - Zambia, excelling in infection control and data analysis. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and staff performance while managing budgets effectively. Recognized for calm decision-making under pressure and fostering a culture of excellence in patient care and clinical supervision. accompanied by excellent clinical and surgical skills in the area of patient care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acting District Health Director

Ministry of Health - Zambia
Lunte
09.2024 - Current
  • Established guidelines for infection control protocols within the facility environment.
  • Analyzed data from epidemiological studies to identify trends in disease prevention strategies.
  • Supervised staff of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Provided technical assistance to external organizations regarding public health matters.
  • Monitored budget allocations for health services.
  • Facilitated consistency in delivery and quality of services by hiring and supervising top-notch employees.
  • Chaired staff meetings, providing status updates on key activities to clinical management.
  • Engaged in strategic planning initiatives to improve operational efficiency within the organization.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations of the district health services, including assigning tasks to employees.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of clinical services provided by medical staff.
  • Conducted periodic audits to evaluate performance of medical staff.
  • Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical, and administrative staff and business activities.

Acting Medical Superintendent

Ministry of Health - Zambia
Mporokoso
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Attended continuing education courses to maintain current knowledge on industry trends.
  • Developed budget plans for the department and monitored expenses against allocated funds.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations of the hospital, including assigning tasks to employees.
  • Provided oversight and management of medical staff, including hiring and training.
  • Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical, and administrative staff and business activities.
  • Served as mentor for junior doctors in training programs.
  • Assessed patient's medical history and symptoms to accurately diagnose illnesses.
  • Conducted follow-up visits with patients to assess the effectiveness of treatments.
  • Responded quickly and efficiently in emergency situations.

Junior Resident Doctor

Ministry of Health - Zambia
Kasama
06.2021 - 03.2023
  • Attended to patients by screening, investigating, diagnosing and offering both medical and surgical treatment and interventions.
  • Oversaw the daily reviews of all inpatients and review of patients in review clinics
  • Utilized evidence-based practices when making decisions about diagnosis or treatment options.
  • Attended weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and collaborate on treatment plans.

Education

MBA - Master of Business Administration in Healthcare

UNICAF University
Lusaka, Zambia
10-2025

Master of Science - Masters Degree in Public Health (MPH)

Copperbelt University
Kitwe, Zambia
12-2024

M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery (MBChB)

Cavendish University Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
11-2020

High School Diploma -

Kabulonga Boys Secondary School
Lusaka, Zambia
11-2011

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Infection control
  • Epidemiological studies
  • Public health policy
  • Staff supervision
  • Budget management
  • Decision-making
  • Calm under pressure
  • Clinical evaluation
  • Patient care
  • Clinical supervision
  • Gynecologic surgery
  • General surgery

Affiliations

  • Watchng and playing football
  • Research based writing

Accomplishments

  • Published research on factors associated with malnutrition in Lusaka Province among children aged 6 to 59 months
  • Published research on the challenges in malaria eradication program: A mixed method investigation into the persistence of malaria incidence despite intervention efforts in Northern Zambia

Certification

  • Registered as a medical doctor with the Health Professionals Council of Zambia
  • Registered as a public health specialist with the Health Professionals Council of Zambia
  • Accredited member of the Zambia Medical Association

Languages

English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Acting District Health Director

Ministry of Health - Zambia
09.2024 - Current

Acting Medical Superintendent

Ministry of Health - Zambia
04.2023 - 09.2024

Junior Resident Doctor

Ministry of Health - Zambia
06.2021 - 03.2023

MBA - Master of Business Administration in Healthcare

UNICAF University

Master of Science - Masters Degree in Public Health (MPH)

Copperbelt University

M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery (MBChB)

Cavendish University Zambia

High School Diploma -

Kabulonga Boys Secondary School

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