Mable Chitalu
Lusaka
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at USAID, excelling in policy advocacy and project management. Proven track record in implementing innovative HIV prevention programs and enhancing service delivery through effective training and relationship management. Skilled in analytical techniques and passionate about empowering communities to improve health outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Priority population advisor
USAID CHEKUP II (JSH)
Lusaka
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided strategic technical leadership in developing and implementing healthcare strategies for priority populations.
- Designed and executed HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs utilizing SBC strategies.
- Developed evidence-based advocacy, social mobilization, and risk communication strategies.
- Identified innovative, low-cost SBC models to enhance care-seeking behaviors in target communities.
- Led capacity-building initiatives for project staff, strengthening priority population programming.
- Managed relationships with government and community stakeholders to enhance health service demand.
- Coordinated stakeholder engagement to ensure compliance and optimize resource allocation.
- Ensured all programs adhered to national and international HIV/AIDS guidelines and best practices.
Technical ADVISOR PREVENTION SERVICES
USAID DISCOVER Health
Lusaka
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Delivered technical leadership on implementation of HIV prevention programs, focusing on PrEP and gender-sensitive services.
- Supported integration of PrEP services into existing healthcare programs for comprehensive HIV prevention.
- Provided ongoing technical assistance to field teams, ensuring effective promotion and delivery of PrEP services.
- Collaborated with local partners and stakeholders to implement effective interventions for at-risk populations.
- Conducted training sessions and workshops for staff on HIV prevention strategies and best practices.
- Facilitated partnerships with civil society and healthcare providers, strengthening HIV prevention service delivery.
- Developed evidence-based clinical training materials and performance standards, supporting effective program implementation.
- Prepared regular reports documenting progress and gender-specific impacts of HIV prevention initiatives.
Hub Manager
USAID DICSOVER
Lusaka
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Led training and mentorship initiatives for USAID/Discover-Health staff, collaborating with program leads to improve service delivery.
- Supervised implementation of USAID/Discover-Health programs at outreach sites, ensuring timely technical services.
- Supervised USAID/Discover-Health staff at hub level, managing performance assessments and professional development plans.
- Identified capacity strengthening needs for USAID/Discover-Health personnel to enhance program effectiveness.
- Provided technical leadership for annual work planning to enhance USAID/Discover-Health service delivery across core program components.
- Directed project monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities at hub level in collaboration with M&E teams.
- Ensured adherence to national and international technical standards, documenting best practices to inform future project implementation.
- Represented USAID/Discover-Health with relevant internal and external partners and stakeholders.
ART CLINICIAN
Chreso University
Lusaka
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Implemented chreso ART/TB service at site level, delivering adult and pediatric patient care.
- Mentored MOH staff and ART nurses to achieve chreso ART/TB objectives, enhancing service delivery capability.
- Integrated ART/TB care into maternal, neonatal, and child health services at site level.
- Developed models for optimizing case-finding and ensuring timely care entry for pediatric patients, improving patient outcomes.
- Delivered technical expertise to strengthen sustainable ART/TB service delivery through strategic partnerships.
- Documented key lessons learned and best practices in ART/TB for knowledge management.
- Ensured timely reporting of ART/TB data for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual reports.
- Monitored replenishment of consumables in ART/TB unit, ensuring availability of supplies.
Clinician
Ministry Of Health Zambia
Choma
11.2009 - 03.2014
- Administered patient care following MBCC and WHO treatment guidelines, enhancing patient safety and compliance.
- Prescribed appropriate treatments based on individual patient assessments.
- Coordinated consistent follow-up for patients, facilitating necessary investigations and improving patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough history taking and physical examinations for accurate documentation.
- Utilized ICD-10 coding for all patient consultations, ensuring accurate billing and documentation.
- Coordinated referrals for clients requiring supplementary care.
- Tracked patient encounters daily using tally sheets.
Education
Master Of Science - Public Health
University of Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia01.2015
Diploma in Clinical Medicine - Clinical Medicine
Chainama College
Lusaka, Zambia07.2006
Skills
- Policy advocacy
- Policy development
- Project management and execution
- Organizational planning
- Financial oversight
- Analytical skills
- Dispute resolution
- Relationship management
- Training facilitation
- Team development
- IT skills
- Communication skills
Personal Information
Title: MPH
References
- Dr Howard Mushisha MD, John Snow Health Zambia Ltd., Plot 53, Leopards Hill Road, Kabulonga, Zambia, 320029, +260779148893, howardmushi@gmail.com
- Harrison Mushimbwa, Harrimush@gmail.com, Ministry of Health, 0977511311
- Dr. Kalasa Mwanda, +260976110095
Hobbies and Interests
- Networking
- Reading
- Mentoring
- Innovation
- Excellence
Training
- LIVES Training, 2020
- Index Case Testing, 2019
- Zambia ART Consolidated guidelines, 2023
- Stepping Stones Methodologies
- Gender and HIV AIDS Training
- Child safeguarding policy
- Coaching boys into men, 2023
- Advanced HIV Training, 2023
- ZCG, 2023
- HIV/TB training, 2020
- Family planning training, 2021
- PrEP training, 2023
- STI training
Conference
PrEP conference, Malawi, 2021
Key Languages
- English
- Bemba
- Nyanja
- Tonga
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
Health professional licenses
Research Experince
- Topic: INVESTIGATION OF THE DETERMINANTS OF HARMFUL NEWBORN CARE
PRACTICES AMONG WOMEN IN KATUBA AREA, LUSAKA
Timeline
Priority population advisor
USAID CHEKUP II (JSH)
04.2023 - 02.2025
Technical ADVISOR PREVENTION SERVICES
USAID DISCOVER Health
09.2020 - 04.2023
Hub Manager
USAID DICSOVER
03.2017 - 09.2020
ART CLINICIAN
Chreso University
03.2014 - 03.2017
Clinician
Ministry Of Health Zambia
11.2009 - 03.2014
Master Of Science - Public Health
University of Lusaka
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Lusaka
Diploma in Clinical Medicine - Clinical Medicine
Chainama College