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, Zambia10-2025
Master of Science - Masters Degree in Public Health (MPH)
Copperbelt University
Kitwe, Zambia12-2024
M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery (MBChB)
Cavendish University Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia11-2020
High School Diploma -
Kabulonga Boys Secondary School
Lusaka, Zambia11-2011
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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