Nawa Matongo Sitali
Kitwe,Copperbelt
Summary
Dedicated Health and Safety Compliance Specialist with extensive expertise in environmental standards implementation and safety training delivery. Proven track record in accident investigation techniques, emergency response coordination, and health promotion and disease prevention techniques. Adept at ISO 45001 standards familiarity, occupational health understanding, and waste management procedures. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities, communication proficiency, and analytical skills to ensure safety awareness and policy implementation. Committed to enhancing workplace safety through proactive coordination and preventive measures knowledge while maintaining meticulous documentation and record keeping. Confident in the ability to identify workplace hazards and develop effective intervention initiatives. Skilled in conducting studies to assess integration of operational complexities and human factors. Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the corporate world, government, the community, and civil society. Committed to improving self-awareness and emotional intelligence among teams in efforts to meet the ultimate objective of proactively creating a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace where the goal of “zero harm” is actively pursued.
Offering strong organisational skills and keen eye for identifying potential hazards in workplace environments. Knowledgeable about implementing safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and fostering culture of safety among teams. Ready to use and develop skills in safety management, communication, and team leadership in Safety Management role.
Seasoned professional with focus on health and safety management, dedicated to fostering culture of safety within organisations. Skilled in implementing comprehensive safety programmes that reduce risk and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Proven track record of enhancing workplace safety through training, audits, and proactive risk assessments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Safety Manager
Zamfluorspar Ltd
Siavonga, Southern Province
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Organised regular inspections for consistent compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with management to ensure effective communication of safety protocols.
- Updated company-wide procedures with current industry-specific safety requirements.
- Fostered a safe working environment by regularly reviewing operational practices.
- Designed, developed, and delivered comprehensive health and safety training programs for all personnel, from frontline workers to senior management. The focus was on equipping the workforce with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their duties safely and responsibly.
- Formulated, championed, and implemented strategic initiatives aimed at embedding a proactive and positive safety culture throughout the organization.
- Conducted regular and systematic inspections and observations of all mining activities to identify unsafe practices and conditions, and sensitize the workforce through constructive engagement, coaching, and mentorship to correct behaviours and reinforce safe work practices.
- Key coordinator and technical advisor for the site's Health and Safety Committee.
- Led thorough investigations of all incidents, accidents, and near-misses through the preparation of detailed and fact-based reports with root-cause analysis and providing actionable recommendations to management to prevent recurrence.
- Planned and conducted formal safety audits and inspections of equipment, processes, and work areas to ensure adherence to company standards, internal procedures, and all applicable legislative requirements.
- Regularly delivered health and wellness talks to address both occupational and general health issues relevant to the mining environment, contributing to the overall well-being of the workforce.
- Provided rigorous oversight to ensure the adequacy, proper availability, correct usage, and maintenance of all Personal Protective Equipment. This included conducting fit tests and compliance checks.
- Enforcement of high standards of housekeeping across the site, recognizing its critical importance in preventing slips, trips, falls, fires, and other hazards.
- Took a leading role in the preparation, review, and updating of the site's overarching Safety Policy, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other critical documentation within the Safety Management System.
- Conducted risk assessments, reducing potential hazards in the workplace.
- Established open channels of communication for employees' queries regarding safety concerns.
- Advocated for ongoing staff education about evolving health and environmental factors affecting workplace conditions.
- Led team briefings for improved understanding and implementation of safety policies.
- Monitored employee performance for maximum adherence to safety procedures.
- Implemented protective measures, mitigating risks associated with hazardous materials handling.
- Enforced strict adherence to health and safety guidelines across all departments.
- Trained staff on latest Personal Protective Equipment, enhancing overall worker security.
- Managed safety documentation to maintain regulatory standards.
- Enhanced safety culture by introducing rigorous training programmes.
- Collaborated with design and construction teams to ascertain and meet technical scope.
- Developed comprehensive emergency response strategies, ensuring swift action during crises.
Prospective Head of Dept - Environmental Health
ZERA INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Lusaka, Lusaka
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted consultative visits for collection of relevant data and established formal contacts for collaboration with higher learning institutions which offer the Environmental Health Program such as the University of Zambia – School of Public Health, Levy Mwanawasa Medical University, Eden University, Evelyn Hone College, the Defence School of Health Sciences, government departments including the Lusaka City Council Public Health Directorate and the Ministry of Health, TEVETA, Health Professions Council of Zambia, and the Higher Education Authority.
- Developed strategic plans to meet business objectives efficiently.
- Liaised with top management to align department goals with the vision of the institution.
- Acquired information for operationalizing the standard procedures for the Environmental Health Diploma program.
- Coordinated accreditation efforts in the area of equipment and personnel requirements with the relevant education agencies and institutions including the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) Zambia.
- Carried out additional academic and corporate formalities to ensure the success of the new Environmental Health Diploma program.
- Liaised with top management to align department goals with company vision.
Environmental and Occupational Health Officer
Zambia National Service, Ministry of Defence
Lusaka, Lusaka Province
07.2012 - 10.2022
- Advised top management and other government departments on legal obligations regarding environmental and occupational health issues.
- Formulated effective strategies for reducing environmental impact in various administrative and field operations.
- Liaised with external authorities during regulatory inspections, ensuring full internal cooperation.
- Reduced workplace accidents by 40% through strategic implementation of stringent safety measures.
- Worked closely with related disciplines to promote safe working practices across government ministries and civil society.
- Organised regular meetings to discuss updates or changes in environmental and occupational legislation.
- Collaborated with management in developing responses to health and safety incidents.
- Investigated accidents thoroughly, determining cause and recommending necessary changes to prevent repetition.
- Ensured adherence to proper waste disposal guidelines, contributing towards clean and healthy environments.
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure workplace compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Led training sessions on environmental and occupational health safety protocols.
- Streamlined reporting process for health and safety incidents, leading to prompt action.
- Enhanced workforce understanding of health and safety through informative workshops.
- Improved overall workplace conditions by enforcing robust hygiene standards.
- Managed communication between employees and management regarding all health-related issues.
- Took responsibility for managing emergency response plans within organisations.
- Implemented new procedures that improved overall worker well-being.
- Monitored workplace activity to identify areas of risk and non-conformance.
- Inspected work environments for conformance with established safety rules.
- Investigated workplace accidents and incidents thoroughly to eradicate future risk.
- Educated employers on preventative measures to avoid occupational and environmental shortcomings.
- Provided solutions and implementation plans for health, hygiene and sanitation.
- Implemented proper waste storage and disposal measures to manage refuse.
- Wrote detailed inspection reports to communicate organisational strengths and weaknesses.
- Interviewed staff for thorough research into workplace concerns.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of statutory and legislative industry developments.
- Performed random and routine inspections of food preparation areas to assess hygiene compliance.
- Presented inspection reports for findings in public premises to management with suggested improvement strategies.
- Identified public health concerns and provided remedial advice.
Environmental Health Officer
Ministry of Health
Mongu, Western Province
07.2005 - 07.2012
- Contributed towards creating sustainable communities by implementing community-based health activities.
- Provided technical guidance on waste management strategies, resulting in healthy communities.
- Investigated complaints regarding food safety, leading to improved restaurant hygiene practices.
- Trained 100% of technical staff on proper handling of hazardous materials used in Malaria prevention and other pest control programs , enhancing workplace safety.
- Negotiated with violators to ensure compliance with regulations, preventing further breaches.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop effective environmental policies.
- Enforced legislation related to environmental health, ensuring 75% compliance from businesses and individuals.
- Improved local environmental standards by conducting 100% inspections of targeted premises.
- Conducted research on emerging environmental health concerns for proactive response.
- Evaluated effectiveness of pest control measures in residential areas improving overall public health standards.
- Enhanced community awareness on environmental health issues through active participation in public forums.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during environmental disasters, minimizing damage and loss of life.
- Prepared detailed reports on findings from 100% inspected premises for informed decision making by authorities.
- Inspected work environments for conformance with established safety rules.
- Educated employers on preventative measures to avoid occupational and environmental gaps.
- Provided solutions and implementation plans for health, hygiene and sanitation issues.
- Implemented proper waste storage and disposal measures to manage commercial, residential, and medical waste.
- Provided remedial advice to 100% of identified public health concerns.
- Consulted business entities on strategies to tackle compliance concerns.
- Presented 100% inspection report findings to management with sound recommendations for improvement strategies.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Texila American University
Zambia 09.2025 -
Post Graduate Diploma - Education Leadership and Teaching Methods
Cobberbelt University
Zambia 12.2025 -
General Certificate - First Aid
Zambia Chamber of Mines
Kitwe 10.2025 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Lusaka Province 04.2011 - 12.2017
Diploma in Environmental Health - Environmental Health
Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce
Lusaka, Lusaka Province 02.2000 - 08.2004
Skills
- Environmental standards implementation
- Safety training delivery
- Accident investigation techniques
- Occupational health understanding
- ISO 45001 standards familiarity
- Accident investigation
- Safety awareness
- Health and Safety Compliance
Languages
Lozi
Native
English
Fluent
Bemba
Fluent
Chinyanja
Upper intermediate
Affiliations
- Writing
- Reading
- Word games
Certification
Certified Health Professions Council Practitioner
Certified Zambia Chamber of Mines First Aider
Accomplishments
Unblemished military service (10 years)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma - Education Leadership and Teaching Methods
Cobberbelt University
12.2025 -
General Certificate - First Aid
Zambia Chamber of Mines
10.2025 - 10.2025
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Texila American University
09.2025 -
Safety Manager
Zamfluorspar Ltd
04.2025 - 12.2025
Prospective Head of Dept - Environmental Health
ZERA INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
03.2024 - 06.2024
Environmental and Occupational Health Officer
Zambia National Service, Ministry of Defence
07.2012 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
University of Zambia
04.2011 - 12.2017
Environmental Health Officer
Ministry of Health
07.2005 - 07.2012
Diploma in Environmental Health - Environmental Health
Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce
02.2000 - 08.2004