Liya Nawa
Administrator, Strategist and Policy Analyst
Lusaka,lusaka
Summary
Competent administrator, strategist and policy analyst experienced in developing and managing staff, budgets and programs to achieve results. Offering more than 15 years of experience at executive level. Applies skills in ministry, leadership, mentoring and training to motivate organization's members in meeting organizational mission and program goals. Successfully raises public awareness about community-based programs and services using innovative methods.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia
Lusaka
2019.08 - 2021.09
- Termination of appointment after change of Government
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Government of the Republic of Zambia
Lusaka
2018.08 - 2019.08
- Transfer to Ministry of Home Affairs
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Tourism and Arts, Government of the Republic of Zambia
Lusaka
2017.02 - 2018.08
- Transfer to Ministry of Community Development
Senior Program Manager Human Resource Initiative
Clinton Foundation
Lusaka
2008.03 - 2008.09
- Posting to New York
Consultant
Family Health International/ZPCT
Lusaka
2008.03 - 2008.03
- End of Contract
Senior Clinical Care Advisor
Family Health International /ZPCT Partnership
Lusaka
2005.03 - 2007.12
- End of secondment
Acting Manager programmes
National AIDS Council
Lusaka
2003.01 - 2004.12
- Transfer to FHI on secondment
Acting Manager Planning and Development
Lusaka Urban District Health Management Board
Lusaka
2001.05 - 2001.06
- Secondment to National AIDS Council
Medical Superintendent
District Health Management Board
Lusaka
2000.08 - 2000.12
- Sub-district covering 8 Health Centers in Zone 6 and 7 of Lusaka Urban District Health Management Board
Medical officer in charge
Chilenje Health Center
Lusaka
1995.08
- Clinical and administrative management of Chilenje Health Center
Education
Zambia Institute of Diplomacy and international Studies
University of Copenhagen
Chainama Hills College of Health Sciences
University of Leipzig
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
- Staff Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Stakeholder Relations
- Fiscal Management
- Change Management
- Organizational Management
- Policy Development
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Innovation Management
- Corporate Governance
- Operating Budgets
- Revenue Growth
- Operations Management
- Negotiation
- Relationship Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Policy Updates
- Operational Oversight
- Productivity Performance
- Shareholder Accountability
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Process Improvements
- Operational Leadership
- Financial Oversight
- Strategic Partnerships
- Organizational Leadership
- Recruiting and Hiring Top Talent
- Administrative Leadership
- Executive Leadership
- Budgeting and Cost Control
Languages
English
First Language
German
Advanced (C1)
C1
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Flexible work hours4-day work weekWork from home optionPersonal development programsWork-life balanceAdditional Information
I get things done
Timeline
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia
2019.08 - 2021.09
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Government of the Republic of Zambia
2018.08 - 2019.08
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Tourism and Arts, Government of the Republic of Zambia
2017.02 - 2018.08
Senior Program Manager Human Resource Initiative
Clinton Foundation
2008.03 - 2008.09
Consultant
Family Health International/ZPCT
2008.03 - 2008.03
Senior Clinical Care Advisor
Family Health International /ZPCT Partnership
2005.03 - 2007.12
Acting Manager programmes
National AIDS Council
2003.01 - 2004.12
Acting Manager Planning and Development
Lusaka Urban District Health Management Board
2001.05 - 2001.06
Medical Superintendent
District Health Management Board
2000.08 - 2000.12
Medical officer in charge
Chilenje Health Center
1995.08
Zambia Institute of Diplomacy and international Studies
University of Copenhagen
Chainama Hills College of Health Sciences
University of Leipzig