MARTIN CHIPOSA
Project Management, Monitoring, Research and Evaluation Specialist
Luapula,Luapula
Summary
Results-driven Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) professional with over 5 years of experience in donor-funded health and development programmes in Zambia. Expertise in designing M&E systems, ensuring data quality, and delivering actionable insights for program decision-making. Proficient in multi-site data collection and capacity building, committed to enhancing program quality and accountability while integrating environmental sustainability and child-focused interventions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategic Information Assistant
Right to Care Zambia
04.2022 - Current
- Analyzed routine and large-scale datasets to identify trends and key drivers of programme performance.
- Produced analytical reports synthesizing quantitative evidence and field insights, informing strategies for programme effectiveness.
- Facilitated evidence-based decision-making by translating data into actionable recommendations, driving improvements in programme outcomes.
- Supported implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems, enhancing data-driven practices across multiple health facilities.
- Coordinated multi-site data collection, ensuring adherence to research protocols and ethical standards.
- Conducted data quality assessments, identifying systemic reliability issues and recommending improvements.
- Trained and mentored field staff in data collection tools and quality standards to enhance data reliability.
- Participated in programme reviews and audits, contributing to continuous learning and adaptive improvements.
Research Assistant
Impact Managers (for REPSSI & SOS Children’s Village)
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Engaged participants and collected data for field-based research to ensure comprehensive insights.
- Maintained accuracy and ethical standards in handling sensitive research information.
- Organized and cleaned datasets to improve accuracy and reliability of analyses.
- Synthesized findings and documented results to bolster project outputs.
Data Entry Associate
Zambia Centre for Communications Programmes
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed data entry tasks to maintain organized and accessible records for efficient retrieval.
- Assisted in preparing datasets for donor reporting, ensuring alignment with specific requirements.
- Supported district-level program documentation to improve reporting accuracy.
Education
M.Sc. - Project Management
University of Lusaka
Lusaka,Zambia01-2025
B.A. - Demography and Economics
University of Zambia
Lusaka,Zambia01-2019
School Certificate - Grade 12
Examinations Council of Zambia
Monze, Southern Province, Zambia01-2013
Skills
- Data analysis
- Data management
- Data Quality Assessments (DQAs)
- Evaluation frameworks
- Research coordination
- DHIS2, SmartCare, KoboToolbox
- Trend analysis
- Data translation
- Donor reporting
- Work plan management
- Stakeholder training
- Team supervision
Languages
- English
- Bemba
- Tonga
- Nyanja
- Setswana
Field Experience And Community Engagement
- Extensive experience working in rural and underserved communities
- Strong engagement with community health workers and local stakeholders
- Experience supporting sensitive, health-related and behavioral data collection
- Comfortable with travel and field-based research environments
Certification
- DHIS2 Training Certificate
Accomplishments
- 2025 Most Innovative Employee Award in the Strategic Information Department.
References
- Ms Ruth Maila, Provincial Strategic Information Coordinator – Right to Care Zambia, Mailaruthmaambo@gmail.com, +26096850895
- Mr. Charles Chileya, Thesis Supervisor – University of Lusaka, Charles.Chileya@unilus.ac.zm, +260 973 709 110
- Dr. Given Hapunda, Principal Investigator – Impact Managers, hubrisnsondo@yahoo.co.uk, +260 977 630 871
Timeline
Strategic Information Assistant
Right to Care Zambia
04.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
Impact Managers (for REPSSI & SOS Children’s Village)
10.2020 - 11.2020
Data Entry Associate
Zambia Centre for Communications Programmes
11.2019 - 06.2020
M.Sc. - Project Management
University of Lusaka
B.A. - Demography and Economics
University of Zambia
School Certificate - Grade 12
Examinations Council of Zambia