Kaluba Lombe

Supporting the Ministry of Health in implementing the National Trachoma elimination program across 30 districts.

• Development and tracking of the 4 year trachoma elimination project with a portfolio of ZMW 40M
• Providing leadership by managing, coordinating, and advising on technical matters, and allocating resources to support surgeries, antibiotic treatment, and WASH interventions aimed at eliminating trachoma.
• In collaboration with key stakeholders, lead the development of country level action and implementation plan on Neglected tropical diseases through the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Master plan 2022-2026.
• Collaborated with the national neglected tropical diseases unit to enhance capacity building of health personnel in delivering effective trachoma elimination interventions
• Successfully compiling donor reports and gathered case studies highlighting project achievements
• Supporting the completion of the Trachoma elimination dossier to be submitted to the World Health organisation when the country claims elimination.
• Supported the delivery of Trachoma surveillance surveys in Northwestern, MUchinga and Northern provinces.
• Development of the WASH game plan for the implementation of the facial cleanliness and environmental improvement component of trachoma prevention western province.
• Establishing collaborative relationships with key stakeholders at various levels of government to ensure seamless transfer of project initiatives into the broader healthcare framework.

Achievements

• Coordinated trachoma surveillance surveys in 10 districts
• Introduction of the full geographical coverage framework for trachoma case management in western province to ensure that No One is Left Behind.

Supported implementation of inclusive eye health project in 12 districts of Eastern and Muchinga province by fulfilling outlined roles;

• Prepared and tracked a three-year project budget with a portfolio of ZMW 2.2 Million.
• Contributed to the implementation of a targeted social behavior plan aimed at expanding eye health service utilization among women and individuals with disabilities
• Facilitated the development of health staff and community-based volunteers' skills in delivering quality eye health services through targeted training initiatives.
• Tracked project targets according to the implementation plan and project indicators and provided remedial action where required.
• Effectively communicated project updates to diverse range of stakeholders, including internal and external parties through reports, case studies and presentations.
• Developed and maintained partnerships with key stakeholders like the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and community leaders through consistent engagement.
• Supported evaluations throughout the project, resulting in valuable insights to enhance eye health service delivery.

Achievements

• Conducted accessibility audits in 10 eye facilities, assessing their compliance with accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.
• Supported outreach programme to deliver more than 4000 cataract surgeries, exceeding project target by over 100%.

Advocacy work is around the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the implementation of the SDGs. advocacy activities involved in are as follows;

• Supported OPDs in developing commitments and lobbied government to include them in their presentation at the 2022 global disability summit.
• Supported the development of the Civil Society and Organizations for Persons with Disabilities shadow report on the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Involved in the Sightsavers equal world campaign advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities.
• Contributing to efforts in ratifying the African Disability Protocol by working alongside 6 organizations for Persons with Disabilities, such as the Albinism Foundation of Zambia, Disability Rights Watch, ZAFOD, and Cheshire homes ( awareness raising, stakeholder engagement)
• Contributed to the successful launch of a parliamentary caucus focused on disability, inclusion, and rights resulting in the enrollment of 88 parliamentarians.
• Delivered capacity building activities to enhance the ability of OPDs under the Zambia Federation for Disability Organisations in conducting effective gender and disability awareness training.

Achievements

• Preparation of a shadow report for the SDG high level political forumn including the voice of persons with disabilities.
• Agreed IEC materials for advocacy on the ratification of the African disability protocol.
• development of Albinism Foundation of Zambia safeguarding policy

Supporting a new project in its initial stages , the Reaching the Last Mile project targeting the elimination of ochocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis in targeted districts.

• Supported the development of project proposal by offering responses to donor questions on country context.
• Working with the University of Zambia and the Ministry of Health to finalise project implementation plan.
• supporting the technical team with finalising of the country team visit to orient country staff on the project

Economic empowerment programme which supports businesses to employ persons with disabilities. The project supports persons with disabilities to develop skills, confidence and experience to successfully gain work.

• Collaborated with the Zambia Federation of Employers to train employers on effectively including individuals with disabilities.
• Working with Challenges Zambia train persons with disabilities on business management.
• Link persons with disabilities to employers so that they can be mentored on various aspects of getting and retaining employment.
• Support the development and the launch of the Zambia Business Disability network which will champion inclusion of persons with disabilities in the work place.

my role as a programme manager is to support the efficiency of the country office teams by assuming the following roles;

• Designated as safeguarding lead, responsible for training and policy adherence of all staff and partners.
• Support the development of proposal to grow the country office project portfolio.
• Contribute to the development of job descriptions and participation in interviews aligned with country office demands.
• Serve as a representative for the organization at significant forums such as the Eye Health Advocacy Network and NGO WASH Forum.
• Deputize the country director when she is out of office.

Project aim was to promote health on various health issues including teenage pregnancy, mental health and gender based violence through the use of film to raise awareness in rural communities of Zambia.

Overall Project management of the SCREEN project in Zambia including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting

• Introduced Medical Aid Films to the Ministry of Health by drafting MOU and building partnerships with the health promotions unit
• Developed and continuously harnessed relationships with three implementing partners supporting the SCREEN project ( SAFAIDS, Restless development and ZAYOHUB)
• Develop implementation plans and budgets with partners and have contracts signed
• Help identify key priority topics for film production through consultations with partners and the Ministry of health
• Support the development of the MEL framework with CIRDZ
• Support the development of a baseline survey and end line survey tool
• Support formative research through focused group discussions intended to inform film production
• Support the development of editorial briefs and scripts for the film production
• Identify technical reviewers in country to support the review of editorial briefs and scripts for film production
• Provide regular update to UK based project manager on partner engagement, project progress and COVID status to monitor implementation timelines and project delivery
• Represent the organisation within Zambia.

Achievement

• Signing of partnership agreements with the various partners
• development of the film on mental health and nutrition

Supported the Ministry of Health with oversight of the National Trachoma Elimination programme using the WHO

recommended SAFE strategy of providing Surgery, Antibiotic treatment through mass drug Administration and; facial and Environmental improvement for the prevention of Trachoma transmission. Coordinated the efforts of Four other implementing partners supporting trachoma elimination ( Akros, Lions Aid Norway, Orbis and Operation Eye Sight Universal). Project portfolio ZMW 161M

• Developed annual plans and budgets to guide Trachoma elimination programme delivery in country.

• Developed M and E plan alongside project implementation plans

• Provided oversight and leadership to ensure that activities were implemented to a high standard according to the project work plan and WHO standards in Southern, Western, North Western, Muchinga, Eastern, Copperbelt, Northern and Luapula provinces.

• Overall programme management of the Super school of Five WASH initiative targeting face and hand washing among school going children in Southern province

• Supply chain management of Zithromax for use during National Trachoma Mass drug Administration exercise (drug quantification and allocation by district, support MoH with drug requests to International Trachoma Initiative, generation of national Trachoma inventory for submission to ITI).

• Devised in-depth plans for comprehensive guidance and direction for trachoma baseline, impact and surveillance surveys country wide.
• As a national master recorder trainer, support training of recorders on mhealth prior Trachoma surveys
• Supported the Ministry of Health with the management of all NTD task force meetings.
• Compiled disaggregated data from all Trachoma implementing partners and ensured all programme quarterly, bi annual and annual reports including clear spreadsheet data and other visuals are submitted to a high standard and on time. (surgeries, MDA, WASH)
• Supported the MoH with reconciliation of Trachoma data in the ESPEN portal
• Tracked progress by employing program documentation, directives, funding information and other vital program materials
• Program briefings and presentations to teammates, leadership and other stakeholders through monthly, quarterly and annual review meetings. .
• Gathered evidence to support programme success through research and learning.
• Ensured disability and safe guarding are cross cutting in all programme activities.
• Cultivated relationships with key government ministries, cooperating partners, donors and other stakeholders.
• People management of a team of 5 Sightsavers staff and supported the management of staff assigned to the programme from the 4 implementing partners.
• Supported the drafting of project proposals for funding to build the organisation project profile
• Advocated for the work of Sightsavers and participated in the drafting the report for Zambia to be presented at the High Level Political Forum on the SDGS. Aim was to have the voice of persons with disability presented
• Member of the NGO WASH forum and advocated for improved water supply in Trachoma endemic regions.

Achievements

successful coordination of the 4 partners in delivering Mass Drug Administration in 13 districts

• Supported various aspects of the project cycle of a DFID funded project in 11 districts of Southern province focusing on trachoma elimination using the SAFE strategy; Surgery, Antibiotic Treatment and Facial cleanliness and Environmental improvement
• Kept project activities on schedule through timely implementation, monitoring deadlines, milestones and performance
• Procured consumables and equipment required to meet programme demands
• Supported the development of indicators to monitor facial cleanliness and environmental improvement
• Monitored trachoma indicators on a management information system called District Health Management Information system (DHIS2) and provided remedial action where required
• Use of mhealth to conduct trachoma treatment verification surveys
• Supported the development and approval of IEC materials to be used for sensitizing communities on Trachoma
• Worked through traditional leadership, religious leadership and womens’ group to reach out to vulnerable groups and ensured they access health services targeted at trachoma elimination
• Cultivated and strengthened project stakeholder relationships with the Ministry of Health, education, Chiefs and traditional affairs and the communities
• Developed quarterly, bi- annual and annual reports to manage project data and keep leadership informed of progress
• Documented success stories to display beneficiary feedback on programme performance

Through the rural sanitation strategy on Community Led Total sanitation, conducted training and routine field visits to strengthen WASH programmes at provincial, district, ward and village level

• Built capacity among provincial, district and community volunteers on use and maintenance of the mobile to web system used to track and monitor WASH indicators (DHIS2)
• Monitored reporting rates of community champions on DHIS2 and conducted district supportive supervision field visits to strengthen WASH health education and reporting at village level
• Conducted data quality checks and data cleaning to ensure data consistency and statistical soundness in the WASH management information system called the District Health Information System (DHIS2)
• Built networks with key stakeholders at national, provincial and district level so as to strengthen WASH implementation
• Generated and distributed reports in an accurate and timely manner on performance of the WASH programme at national, provincial and district level
• Participated in team meetings and assisted with indicator development, research framework and impact assessments as necessary
• Advocated for improved water supply for vulnerable populations

• Controlled, coordinated and directed various hospital departments to ensure that the hospital was running smoothly and functioning in line with the overall Ministry of Health objective “ providing quality, equitable and cost effective health care services as close to the family as possible” Duties:
• Developed an annual action plan and budget for targeted interventions within the hospital
• Authorised and tracked hospital expenditure
• Spearheaded procurement of hospital consumables and equipment
• Conducted inspections of all departments to monitor hospitals compliance to published licensing for fire, hygiene, radiation, medical devices and infection prevention and control
• Took corrective actions were standards were not being met
• Ensured all departments submitted information needs to be entered into the health management information system (HMIS)
• Conducted periodic data audits of information in HMIS to check for consistency and accurateness
• Conducted performance assessments in all health facilities within the district using standardized Ministry of health tool to check progress in meeting overall goal of the Ministry of Health
• Participated in all mortality review meetings
• Appraised staff annually and made recommendations for promotion and further training where necessary
• Responsible for building and maintaining good working relations with collaborating partners by calling for Hospital advisory committee meetings
• Ensured HIV/AIDS workplace policy was upheld at all times.