Levy Chikuwah
Petauke
Summary
Results-driven Monitoring & Evaluation Officer with a strong track record in designing and executing M&E systems for healthcare and community initiatives. Expertise in data quality assurance, staff training, and adherence to M&E protocols. Proven experience in developing data collection tools, managing databases, and performing comprehensive performance analyses. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and documentation of program outcomes while maintaining high data quality standards in challenging environments. Results-driven Monitoring & Evaluation professional with a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences and 7+ years of experience implementing comprehensive M&E systems for development projects. Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, with proven success in managing data collection, analysis, and visualization using DHIS2, KoboToolbox, and Power BI. Strong track record of leading baseline surveys, ensuring data quality, and producing actionable insights for stakeholders. Experienced in donor reporting and stakeholder engagement, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to gender-sensitive M&E practices. Adept at capacity building and fostering data-driven decision-making cultures within cross-functional teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Petauke
12.2023 - Current
- Ensures that the site has Standard Operating Procedures, Manuals, Data Flow Charts, and primary data collection tools needed for collecting, storing, managing, using, and reporting quality PEPFAR MER data
- Ensures that the site is conducting minimum required Data Quality Improvement (DQI) activities i.e., routine data quality checks, data quality reviews, and data quality audits regularly, and is providing reports to the Provincial Health Office
- Assists in performing regular and as required, SmartCare back-end analysis to facilitate understanding of data extracted from SmartCare and enhance/improve the quality of data
- Undertakes timely and accurate capture of patient data in the electronic health systems to facilitate storage and retrieval of information
- Undertakes regular Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure the quality of data
- Undertakes timely preparation and submission of HIV/TB reports to inform decision-making and monitoring
- Undertakes effective provision of capacity building to facility staff in Data management to impact knowledge and skills
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Social Workers Association of Zambia
Chipata
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Provided technical support for the implementation of the 1,000-day SCT Pilot, and coordinated the daily operations of the pilot implementation in close liaison with the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, and the respective District Social Welfare Office.
- Managed the database for the scale-up program through the periodic registration of additional beneficiaries in Chipata through identification, enrollment, and payments.
- Managed a team of 15 program officers and coordinated with multiple stakeholders, including government ministries.
- Supported the implementation of the research requirement by facilitating and coordinating communication and logistics to ensure smooth data collection for the researchers.
- Supervised data collection, data quality, analysis, evaluation, and dissemination for research projects.
District MEAL officer
Right to Care [Equip Health]
Kitwe
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Lead in examining the role of Antiretroviral therapy (ART) supply on retention and virologic suppression under the MMSD Project
- Designed and developed documentation tools for filing of programs for partners, and community documentation
- Collaborated in undertaking Monitoring and Evaluation activities implemented by EQUIP HEALTH and partners on the Copperbelt
- Supported and maintained productive, effective working relationships with project partners via the dissemination of the project's findings
- Conducted daily updates on project enrolments, weekly reports on patient supplies, challenges, and any other information relevant to the project
Project Officer-Social Protection
International Labour Organisation
Lusaka
11.2015 - 11.2017
- Supported implementation of cash transfer programs in 5 districts
- Conducted monitoring visits and prepared detailed progress reports
- Assisted in developing operational guidelines and standard operating procedures
- Facilitated community engagement and sensitization programs
- Developed and implemented monitoring and evaluation frameworks, resulting in 95% program compliance
Project Officer
Platform for Social Protection
Lusaka
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Coordinated social cash transfer programs in partnership with the World Bank and other development partners
- Supervised beneficiary identification and registration processes for 30,000 households
- Developed training materials and conducted capacity-building sessions for 200+ field officers
- Led the digitization of beneficiary management systems, improving efficiency by 40%
- Established collaborative relationships with all relevant stakeholders to facilitate the efficient operations and the implementation of effective social protection programmes
- Supported designing and implementing periodic field studies and other data collection instruments for learning, obtaining qualitative data, and enhancing planning and implementation of program activities
- Supported in-country efforts to develop local learning systems and produce field learning products regularly for dissemination in-country & within the PSP office
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Lusaka
Lusaka01.2025
Master of Public Health - Health Care Management
University of Malawi
Blantyre11.2021
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Zambia
Skills
- Results-based management
- Evaluation design
- Monitoring frameworks
- Indicator development
- Data collection
- Tool development
- Performance monitoring
- Research expertise
References
- Dr. Mundia Libati, Head of Department, UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA, SWS DEPARTMENT, munli05@gmail.com, +447713875832
- Charity Daka, District Social Welfare Officer-Chipata, charitydaka40@yahoo.com
- Jonathan Chitabanta, Programme Manager - ACHIEVE, SWAZ/PACT-Zambia, chisangachitabanta@gmail.com, 0975983491
Certification
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- SPSS
- Kobo collect
Timeline
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
12.2023 - Current
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Social Workers Association of Zambia
01.2021 - 09.2023
District MEAL officer
Right to Care [Equip Health]
07.2017 - 09.2021
Project Officer-Social Protection
International Labour Organisation
11.2015 - 11.2017
Project Officer
Platform for Social Protection
05.2013 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Lusaka
Master of Public Health - Health Care Management
University of Malawi
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Zambia
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