Edwin Mwansa Kapele
Chililabombwe
Summary
Dynamic Environmental Health Officer with the Ministry of Health, skilled in policy writing and data analysis. Proven track record in enhancing community health through effective outreach and training initiatives. Successfully led inspections and collaborated on programs that improved public health standards, demonstrating strong leadership and communication abilities.
Skilled Environmental Health Officer with relevant experience in conducting environmental health inspections and investigations. Strong knowledge of public health legislation, disease control measures, and waste management protocols. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to maintain and improve community health standards. Committed to making a positive impact on public health through effective environmental protection initiatives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health Officer
Ministry of Health
Chililabombwe
03.1997 - Current
- Conducted inspections to assess compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with local agencies on environmental health initiatives and programs.
- Educated communities about health hazards and prevention strategies during outreach events.
- Monitored water quality and sanitation practices in public facilities and establishments.
- Reviewed reports and data to identify potential health risks in the environment.
- Assisted in developing policies related to environmental health issues and concerns.
- Responded to public inquiries regarding environmental health matters effectively.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of emerging health regulations.
- Conducted inspections of food establishments to ensure compliance with relevant health regulations.
- Prepared reports detailing findings from investigations into environmental health incidents.
- Analyzed data from laboratory tests and identified patterns indicating potential threats to public health.
- Worked with community groups to promote healthier lifestyles through improved nutrition and exercise habits.
- Investigated cases of suspected infectious disease outbreaks in order to contain them quickly.
- Tracked changes in legislation related to environment protection, sanitation, and public health standards.
- Examined products intended for sale, equipment, labeling and advertising materials and conducted interviews with staff as part of safety investigation.
- Collaborated with local authorities to develop strategies for improving air and water quality in the area.
- Provided guidance on best practice for controlling malaria vectors,pests, such as rodents, insects, and other vermins.
- Developed programs for educating the public about environmental safety issues.
- Educated and provided businesses with advice on correctly following safety, law and food standards.
- Participated in insecticide impregnation Bed nets and other materials in 1997
- Participated in ITN mass roll out to communities in 2023-2024
- Participated in TOT in IRS supervisors and Cascade trainings for IRS spray teams from 2000 to date
- Participated in Technical Supervision of districts country wide as a Master Trainer under NMEP
- Participated in Needs assessment for IRS participating Districts
- Participated in IRS National planning cycle in IRS technical working group
- Participated in development of IRS terms and definitions booklet
- Participated in coordination of IRS campaign 2000 to date
- Coordinated a HIV/STI project for commercial sex workers and long truck drivers under World Vision 1999 -2001
- Participated in Entomological surveys in selected sentinel sites
- Participated in ICCM training of Malaria agents
- Participated in Behavioural Change Communication strategy trainings
- Participated in ITN mass distribution campaigns
Education
Introduction To Household Water Treatment, Storage
CAWST
06.2023 - 07.2025
WASH in School
CAWST
09.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Rusangu University
Monze, Zambia 08.2020 - 04.2023
Drinking Water Quality Testing
CAWST
09.2023 - 10.2023
DHIS2 Facility & Community Level Data Entry Traini
AKROS
07.2017 - 07.2017
Strategic Plan Development
Jestc Business Consultant
06.2014 - 06.2014
Advanced Certificate in Basic Prosecution And Inve
National Institute of Public Administration
01.2009 - 04.2009
Behavioral Change Communication
Ministry of Health
03.2008 - 03.2008
TOT in Indoor Residual Spraying Control Program
Konkola Copper Mines Plc
09.2005 - 09.2005
Facilitation W/shop in Community Based Development
Zambia Social Investment Fund (MOF)
10.2001 - 10.2001
Basic Refrigerator Repair And Maintenance
World Health Organization EPI On Immunization
01.1999 - 01.1999
TOT in Impregnation of Bed Nets & Other Materials
Tropical Disease Research Centre
07.1997 - 07.1997
Diploma in Environmental Health And Technology - Environmental Health
Chainama College of Health Siences
Lusaka, Zambia 01.1993 - 12.1996
Mkushi Boarding Secondary School
Mkushi , Zambia Designs of hand washing in crisis situations
CAWST
Basic Rights, Cli- Change, Gender, Anti-Corruption
SADC-YS Training Project Country Zambia
Skills
- Policy writing
- Environmental inspections
- Data analysis
- Community outreach
- Trainer of Trainers
- Strategic plan development
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Swahili
Beginner (A1)
A1
Certification
- Environmental Health
- Prosecution and Investigations
- Vector Control
Accomplishments
- National Master Trainer in Indoor Residual Spray
- Site Co-ordinator for HIV/STI prevention program for Commercial Sex workers and Long Truck Drivers
Affiliations
- Farming
- Travelling and sight seeing
- Reading
- A member of Lions Club International
References
References available upon request.
Accreditation
- A member of Zambia Institute Environmental Health
- A member of Lions Club International
Timeline
WASH in School
CAWST
09.2023 - 09.2023
Drinking Water Quality Testing
CAWST
09.2023 - 10.2023
Introduction To Household Water Treatment, Storage
CAWST
06.2023 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Rusangu University
08.2020 - 04.2023
DHIS2 Facility & Community Level Data Entry Traini
AKROS
07.2017 - 07.2017
Strategic Plan Development
Jestc Business Consultant
06.2014 - 06.2014
Advanced Certificate in Basic Prosecution And Inve
National Institute of Public Administration
01.2009 - 04.2009
Behavioral Change Communication
Ministry of Health
03.2008 - 03.2008
TOT in Indoor Residual Spraying Control Program
Konkola Copper Mines Plc
09.2005 - 09.2005
Facilitation W/shop in Community Based Development
Zambia Social Investment Fund (MOF)
10.2001 - 10.2001
Basic Refrigerator Repair And Maintenance
World Health Organization EPI On Immunization
01.1999 - 01.1999
TOT in Impregnation of Bed Nets & Other Materials
Tropical Disease Research Centre
07.1997 - 07.1997
Environmental Health Officer
Ministry of Health
03.1997 - Current
Diploma in Environmental Health And Technology - Environmental Health
Chainama College of Health Siences
01.1993 - 12.1996
Mkushi Boarding Secondary School
Designs of hand washing in crisis situations
CAWST
Basic Rights, Cli- Change, Gender, Anti-Corruption
SADC-YS Training Project Country Zambia
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