Namakau Mwala
Ndola
Summary
Dynamic public health professional with a proven track record at Ministry of Health, excelling in project planning and problem resolution. Spearheaded disease surveillance initiatives and environmental health assessments, driving impactful community health improvements. Adept at adapting strategies to meet challenges, ensuring compliance with health regulations and fostering stakeholder collaboration for sustainable outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Malaria Elimination Officer
Ndola District Health Office
Ndola
05.2018 - Current
- Coordinated district-wide indoor residual spraying (IRS) initiatives to combat malaria transmission.
- Conducted entomological surveillance, monitoring vector behaviors and densities regularly.
- Evaluated insecticide sensitivity among vectors to inform effective control measures.
- Engaged in health promotion advocacy to foster social behavioral change within communities.
- Utilized household and community settings for sustained malaria elimination efforts.
- Performed monitoring and evaluation using collected data to assess compliance with targets.
- Reviewed project outcomes at regular intervals to ensure alignment with objectives.
Disease Surveillance Officer
Chipata General Hospital
Chipata, Zambia
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Compiled weekly reports on notifiable diseases for provincial surveillance team per Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response guidelines.
- Coordinated contact tracing efforts for all notifiable diseases in district.
- Led immunization program initiatives to reduce spread of infectious diseases.
- Participated in committee meetings to implement strategic plans for disease control.
- Developed and distributed educational materials on disease prevention for healthcare professionals and public.
- Conducted public health assessments to identify risk factors for diseases and related issues.
Environmental Health Technologist
Chipata General Hospital
Chipata
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Analyzed surface and groundwater contamination data to assess public health risks.
- Conducted on-site inspections to evaluate compliance with environmental health regulations.
- Provided education and outreach services on environmental health protection topics.
- Collaborated with various departments on environmental issues to foster effective solutions.
- Implemented safety programs, ensuring adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Investigated complaints regarding environmental health hazards, including noise and air pollution.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to discuss community environmental health policies.
- Assisted with emergency response activities during public health incidents or disasters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University
Lusaka04-2025
Diploma - Environmental Health Sciences
Evelyn Hone College
Lusaka07-2014
Skills
- Health promotion
- Disease surveillance
- Data analysis
- Community engagement
- Project management
- Public health assessment
- Educational outreach
Certification
- Health Professions Council of Zambia
- Zambia Environmental Health Institute
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Malaria Elimination Officer
Ndola District Health Office
05.2018 - Current
Disease Surveillance Officer
Chipata General Hospital
07.2016 - 03.2017
Environmental Health Technologist
Chipata General Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University
Diploma - Environmental Health Sciences
Evelyn Hone College
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