Martin Khuluta Mzumara
Lusaka,09
Summary
Accomplished public health leader with over 10 years of experience in Zambia's health sector. Worked on a large-scale, multimillion-dollar SIDA/USAID reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and nutrition program. Contributed to the development of programs with a major focus on maternal, sexual reproductive, and adolescent health. Experienced in working with other donors such as the European Union, the Federal Republic of Germany through KFW Development Bank, and FCDO. Contributed to the development of mHealth interventions. Knowledgeable about Zambia’s health system from policy level to health facility implementation of interventions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
National Professional Officer Scaling Up Nutrition
World Health Organization
2021.04 - Current
- Technical Assistance and Program Management: Provided technical support for scaling up nutrition programs in 17 districts, guiding the Ministry of Health towards universal nutrition coverage through health systems strengthening
- Program Coordination and Implementation: Coordinated evidence-based interventions, guideline and policy development, and provided technical support to provincial and district teams
- Advocacy and Resource Mobilization: Successfully advocated for increased resource allocation from partners like UNICEF for district-level activities
- Strategic Planning and Capacity Building: Guided the development of provincial and district annual plans, strengthened health systems, and ensured training of frontline health workers for enhanced service delivery
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitored program implementation to ensure high-quality service delivery in health facilities across various districts
- Collaboration and Partnerships: Sustained collaborations with UN agencies, NGOs, and line ministries through active participation in coordination meetings with donors and other partners
Nutrition Officer
Ministry Of Health HQ Zambia
2016.10 - 2021.03
- Specialists in the programme management unit for the SIDA/USAID funded Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH&N) programme at Ministry of Health Headquarters, Zambia
- Leadership and Strategic Planning: Supported RMNCAH&N program across 52 districts in Eastern, Luapula, Muchinga, and Southern provinces. Contributed to the development of strategic plans, including the RMNCAH&N roadmap and the People at the Center program
- Program Integration and Technical Support: Facilitated integration of nutrition with maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health services. Provided technical support for development of eHealth courses and using mobile phone messaging to target pregnant women with health and nutrition information
- Capacity Building and Health Systems Strengthening: Supported institutional capacity building using WHO health systems building blocks. Conducted mentorship and technical supervision, enhancing service delivery at national and sub-national levels
- Policy Development and Advocacy: Contributed to policy reviews and development, such as the code of marketing of breastmilk substitutes. Engaged in advocacy, securing increased resources for health and nutrition activities
- Data Management and M&E: Provided technical support to strengthening data management, analysis, and utilization. Supported the development of the RMNCAH&N monitoring and evaluation framework and health management information system
- Collaboration and Reporting: Partnered with donors, line ministries, and key stakeholders to enhance program outcomes. Conducted donor site visits and generated comprehensive program reports
Nutrition and Gender Advisor
Self Help Africa
2016.06 - 2016.09
- Provided technical assistance for planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition and gender programs
- Offered strategic direction and technical advice to the country program
- Built and nurtured collaborations with international advisors at the organization headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, as well as with local partners and donors
Nutritionist
Ministry Health, Livingstone Teaching Hospital
2010.03 - 2011.11
- Conducted planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition activities
- Coordinated with the medical team to provide services for People Living with HIV, management of severe acute malnutrition, diabetes, and hypertension
- Managed and coordinated nutrition programs at Livingstone Paediatric Centre of Excellence for malnourished children with HIV
- Facilitated the maintenance of an up-to-date nutrition data management system by supporting data collection, updating the database, and analyzing data for program reports
- Developed and delivered continuous professional development (CPD) sessions for clinical staff (doctors and nurses)
- Supported adherence to standard operating procedures in the management of nutritional disorders and conditions, including in-patient and out-patient management of acute malnutrition
Development Facilitator - Nutrition
World Vision Zambia
2009.04 - 2010.02
- Supported project management and coordination, ensuring adherence to the project implementation plan
- Facilitated advocacy and community mobilization efforts, collaborating with traditional leadership to garner support for the project
- Fostered collaborations and stakeholder engagements with government officials, local NGOs, and traditional leaders
- Worked with other World Vision programs, such as HIV, agriculture, and sanitation, to integrate nutrition initiatives
- Facilitated capacity building for community-based volunteers and health workers
- Supported the enhancement of the healthcare referral system
- Tracked project budgets and facilitated logistics procurement
- Collaborated closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to monitor key performance indicators and adjust implementation based on results
- Conducted program data collection, analysis, and synthesis to inform programming decisions
Education
Master of Public Health Nutrition - Nutrition & Health
Stellenbosch University
Cape Town, South Africa 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
Lusaka, Zambia 12.2015
Diploma Food And Nutrition -
Natural Resources Development College
Lusaka, Zambia 07.2009
Skills
- Strategic thinking, planning and leadership
- Programme coordination and project management
- Experience working with multisectoral and multidisciplinary teams
- Creating and sustaining partnership
- Report Writing
- Innovation and Creativity
- Fluent in English
Timeline
National Professional Officer Scaling Up Nutrition
World Health Organization
2021.04 - Current
Nutrition Officer
Ministry Of Health HQ Zambia
2016.10 - 2021.03
Nutrition and Gender Advisor
Self Help Africa
2016.06 - 2016.09
Nutritionist
Ministry Health, Livingstone Teaching Hospital
2010.03 - 2011.11
Development Facilitator - Nutrition
World Vision Zambia
2009.04 - 2010.02
Master of Public Health Nutrition - Nutrition & Health
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
Diploma Food And Nutrition -
Natural Resources Development College
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