Mutale Chakonta
Sinazongwe
Summary
Results-Oriented Environmental Health Officer with over 5 Years of experience in Public Health Service Delivery. With Demonstrated experience in WASH Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Behavior Change Communication, Health Promotion and Risk Communication, Community Engagement, Health Systems Strengthening, Health Management, and Health Management Information Systems. Seeking to leverage my expertise and contribute to a dynamic organization focused on the attainment of sustainable development goals number 3 and 6.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ZONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER
Ministry of Health
Sinazongwe
11.2022 - Current
- Providing training and supportive supervision to Neighborhood Health Committees (NHC) in planning, budgeting, and implementation of integrated community health services
- Responsible for using SBCC approaches to improve household hygiene practices
- Rolling out CLTS triggering in communities with low sanitation coverage
- Supervision of 4 Trained Sanitation Action Groups (SAGS) in monitoring progress and verification of ODF status in communities
- Facilitating the formation of V-Wash Communities to promote community ownership and accountability of safe drinking water points
- Conducting regular IPC/WASH assessments of Health Facility buildings, equipment, water supply and sanitation, and waste management systems, to ensure compliance with Public Health standards and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) guidelines
- Conducting Community Engagement Meetings to sensitize pregnant mothers and caretakers on the link between Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Nutrition, and Child Development
- Coordinating Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response activities at Zonal Level
- Developing and implementing culturally appropriate health education activities about good hygiene practices and working closely with faith and traditional leaders to incorporate local customs and beliefs
- Developing and implementing emergency response plans to ensure the Health Center is prepared for Public Health Emergencies
- Coordination of quarterly facility and community data review meetings to facilitate decision-making to improve health service delivery.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIST
Ministry of Health
Sinazongwe
03.2019 - 11.2022
- Conducted community outreach that offered services such as EPI, Vitamin Supplementation, Community Based Growth Monitoring, Focused Antenatal Care
- Promoted exclusive breastfeeding and other healthy related behaviors
- Responsible for using SBCC approaches to improve household sanitation and hygiene practices
- Conducted Routine Drinking Water Quality Monitoring and ensured chlorination of contaminated sources
- Facilitated formation of Safe Motherhood Action Groups (SMAGs)
- Conducted School health services to ensure that Children are made aware of their rights to access to safe water, toilet and hand washing facilities including menstrual hygiene facilities and the roles they must play to ensure a clean and safe learning environment
- Coordinated Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response at facility level
- Supervised a total 80 Community Based Volunteers in Integrated Community Case Management
- Responsible of Implementation of Malaria Prevention and Control Interventions such as Long Lasting Insecticide Net Distribution, Indoor Residual Spraying, Mass Drug Administration and Entomological Surveillance.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Program Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation -
Mulungushi University
Kabwe, Zambia12.2023
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health -
Rusangu University
Monze, Zambia12.2022
Diploma in Environmental Health -
Eden University
Lusaka, Zambia12.2018
Skills
- Risk Communication
- Data Visualization
- Technical Assistance
- Capacity Building
- Facilitation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Planning and Budgeting
- Microsoft Office
Certification
District Health Information System Fundamentals, DHIS2 Academy, University of Oslo, 2022
References
- Dr. Chisha E Chilima, District Health Director, Chishachilima@gmail.com, +260965749472
- Lubasi Siulapwa, Health Promotion Officer, Lubasisiulapwa@gmail.com, +260976389078
- Kennedy Chishimba, President, Zambia Institute of Environmental Health, Kenchish@gmail.com, +260977699303
Timeline
ZONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER
Ministry of Health
11.2022 - Current
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIST
Ministry of Health
03.2019 - 11.2022
Postgraduate Diploma - Program Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation -
Mulungushi University
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health -
Rusangu University
Diploma in Environmental Health -
Eden University
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