Mumeka Mulonda
Lusaka
Summary
I am a Public Health Medical Laboratorian Lead with over 14 years work experience at technical and supervisory level. Capable of leading teams in the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of quality assurance and quality improvement programs in Public Health Supply Chain & Medical Laboratory services in accordance with both local and international quality standards. A quick learner who absorbs new situations and can communicate clearly and effectively with fellow professionals, peers and the general public. I am currently looking for a position that provides a high level of job satisfaction, diverse and challenging.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain & Laboratory Services Coordinator
JSI USAID DISCOVER-Health Project
Lusaka
04.2020 - Current
- Support Deputy Project Director(DPD)-Technical services to provide technical oversight and direction to the laboratory unit paying attention to commodity security, sample management and referral, quality control and quality assurance; provide coaching, mentorship of staff and support in implementation of planned activities
- Support to develop and implement annual work plans ensuring adequate funds are available for future activities
- Revise/update work plans as needed based on budget requirements, actual expenditures, as well as changes in Government of Zambia and USG (Donor) priorities
- Ensure quality compliance in the Project’s medical supply procurement and last mile delivery of Laboratory equipment, reagents and other consumables
- Represent the USAID DISCOVER- Health at various technical meetings with other cooperating agencies, collaborating partners, senior government officials and/or donor agencies
- Provide technical support and general oversight to USAID DISCOVER-Health supported laboratories to ensure commodity security and conformity to Ministry of Health guidelines and regulations
- Provide leadership support to all Supply chain & laboratory staff working in the Projects supported facilities and plan for their continuous professional improvement courses/training as part of capacity building
- Ensure all project supported laboratory equipment is functional and all laboratory tests are being done by hub laboratories in conformity with local and international quality standards
- Maintain regular communication between supply chain and laboratory teams in the districts, and the DPD-Technical services while monitoring the national supply chain system
- Working with Ministry of Health and other stakeholders (ZAMMSA/PSM), monitor national supply pipeline of Public Health commodities and regularly update USAID DISCOVER-Health service delivery points
- Use relevant supply chain tools such as Quantification Analytics Tool for forecasting, electronic Logistics Management Information System for commodity pipeline monitoring to monitor commodities and use data
- Provide regular technical support and guidance to USAID DISCOVER-Health hub staff in addressing logistics system problems to ensure consistent supply of HIV test kits and other laboratory commodities
- Participate in the Ministry of Health technical working group meetings as required (Lab, Biosafety and Biosecurity, QMS, HIV/Syphilis duo, RTCQI, Multi-Disease Testing, Supply Chain Partners meetings etc.)
- Conduct supply chain and laboratory training workshops and on-the-job training as assigned
- Collaborate with Ministry of Health to ensure USAID DISCOVER-Health laboratory commodity needs are accounted for in the annual national forecasting and quantification
- Participate in the Ministry of Health annual forecasting and quantification for HIV test kits and other laboratory commodities
- Supervising warehouse logistics focusing on receiving, storing, picking, packing and shipping of laboratory and pharmaceutical commodities
- Initiate procurement, receiving, issuing and last mile delivery of Public Health commodities (buffer stock) to service delivery point
Biomedical Scientist/Quality Manager
Kitwe Teaching Hospital
Kitwe
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Acting as Head of Department (HOD) in the absence of the HOD and supervising all staff
- Spearheading Laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS) activities towards regional/international accreditation
- Conducting QMS audits and prepare action plans as per requirements of ISO 15189
- Development of QMS training materials training, mentoring, and supervision of laboratory and other professionals
- Ensure effective development/Use of laboratory supply chain tools for forecasting and quantification, procurement planning and pipeline monitoring for laboratory commodities
- Review QMS reports and records as a way of monitoring and evaluating quality of laboratory services
- Prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports
- Identifying and controlling of non-conformances, developing and implementing appropriate corrective actions
- Conducting risk assessments and effecting necessary control measure to remove or reduce the potential risks as identified
- Develop and implement an effective standardized sample referral system
- Spearhead the enforcement of standard operation procedures on the management of supply chain and laboratory services
- Ensure that laboratory equipment is in good working conditions at all times
- Leading customer satisfaction surveys activities and strive to bridge the gaps
- Spearheads operations research intended to improve laboratory services
- Ensure that External Quality Assurance samples are analyzed and that feedback is reviewed and appropriate corrective actions implemented where necessary
Head of Microbiology and Parasitology unit / Laboratory technologist
Kitwe Teaching Hospital
Kitwe
12.2008 - 12.2016
- Supervising all work performed in the section to ensure that reliable data is being generated to achieve accurate diagnosis
- Ensure that all specimens are collected, handled and stored according to set standards
- Monitoring of key Quality Indicators
- Validate/Verify test methods and equipment
- Conduct Staff competency assessment
- Review test results and authorize results
Education
Master of Public Health -
University of Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia08.2017
Diploma in Biomedical Sciences -
Evelyn Hone College
Lusaka, Zambia12.2007
GCE Secondary School Certificate -
Kambule Secondary School
Mongu, Zambia12.2003
Junior Secondary School Certificate -
Kambule Secondary School
Mongu, Zambia12.2000
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Logistics management
- HIV rapid testing
- HIV/Syphilis testing
- ISO15189 quality standards
- Representational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Public presentations
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Computer proficiency
- Teamwork
- Self-motivated
- Initiative
- Meeting targets
Affiliations
- Health Professions Council of Zambia(HPCZ)
- International Association for Public Health Logisticians(IAPHL)
- Ministry of Health-Technical Working Groups
- Biomedical Society of Zambia(BSZ)
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing ball games
- Swimming
- Cycling
References
- Dr. Adamson P. NDHLOVU, Deputy Project Director-Technical Services, USAID DISCOVER-Health Project, Incito Office, 45/D/Rem-3-A/377, Warthog Road, Kabulonga, Lusaka, +260 963 674731, +260 961 934103, adamson_ndhlovu@zm.jsi.com
- Joseph Kasongo, Laboratory Advisor, USAID/Zambia, Health Office, Embassy of the United States of America, Lusaka, Zambia, +260 977884072, +260 969 341030, jkasongo@usaid.gov
- Mika Mwambazi Bwembya, Chief of party, USAID | Zambia Accessible Market for Health Project, P.O. BOX 320029, Lusaka, Zambia, +260 968597005, +260 966 609105, mika.bwembya
- Dr. Francis K. Musonda, Head of Department, Kitwe Teaching Hospital Laboratory, Kitwe, Zambia, +260 964856427, franciskaoma@gmail.com
Researchinterests
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Other Infectious Diseases
Timeline
Supply Chain & Laboratory Services Coordinator
JSI USAID DISCOVER-Health Project
04.2020 - Current
Biomedical Scientist/Quality Manager
Kitwe Teaching Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2020
Head of Microbiology and Parasitology unit / Laboratory technologist
Kitwe Teaching Hospital
12.2008 - 12.2016
Master of Public Health -
University of Lusaka
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Zambia
Diploma in Biomedical Sciences -
Evelyn Hone College
GCE Secondary School Certificate -
Kambule Secondary School
Junior Secondary School Certificate -
Kambule Secondary School
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