Natasha Monta
Lusaka
Summary
Skilled in monitoring disease outbreaks and possessing excellent report-writing abilities, I leverage data analysis tools to identify health threats and support outbreak control. My collaborative efforts and effective communication facilitated vital data collection, enhancing decision-making processes. Achievements include presenting critical analysis outcomes to stakeholders, underscoring my commitment to public health advancements.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Data Collector
Cholera Mortality Surveillance Project
10.2024 - Current
- Established rapport with study participants to encourage complete responses and continued participation in the study in order to gather vital statistics and identify patterns in mortality trends.
- Collected and documented mortality surveillance data, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
- Presented results of analysis to stakeholders in a clear manner.
Intern
Zambia National Public Health Institute
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted disease surveillance and data analysis to track public health threats
- Collected, verified, and analyzed data from multiple sources to identify disease trends and emerging threats
- Prepared surveillance report
- Outbreak Investigation
Volunteer Data Entry Clerk
CDC Zambia with ZNPHI
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Entered and validated patient and surveillance data during the cholera outbreak response
- Ensured timely and accurate reporting to support decision-making and outbreak control efforts
- Worked collaboratively with clinical staff and public health teams to maintain updated records
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
UNIVERSITY OF LUSAKA
07.2023
School Certificate -
SATHYA SAI SECONDARY SCHOOL
11.2015
Skills
- Monitoring disease outbreaks
- Research
- Excellent report writing
- Data analysis using various statistical packages (GIS, Excel, R, and STATA)
- Good presentation skills
- Effective communication
- Collaboration skills
Certification
- Health Professions Council of Zambia Licensure Examinations
- Hypertension Awareness & Health Promotion Certificate
References
- Dr. Muzala Kapina, Zambia National Public Health Institute, Director – Surveillance and Disease Intelligence, 0966841062
- Dr. Musole Chipoya, Zambia National Public Health Institute, Lead Vaccine Preventable Diseases, 0972459747
- Priscilla Gardner, Zambia National Public Health Institute, Epidemiologist, 0977699385
- Eva Kangwa, University of Lusaka, HOD School of Medicine & Health Sciences, 0966138677
Timeline
Field Data Collector
Cholera Mortality Surveillance Project
10.2024 - Current
Volunteer Data Entry Clerk
CDC Zambia with ZNPHI
02.2024 - 03.2024
Intern
Zambia National Public Health Institute
01.2024 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
UNIVERSITY OF LUSAKA
School Certificate -
SATHYA SAI SECONDARY SCHOOL
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