Oliver Mweso
Lusaka
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Experienced in promoting health of diverse populations, preventing diseases and optimizing current tracking, assessment and containment programs. Motivated to strengthen responses by thoroughly analyzing and interpreting event-based and indicator surveillance data. Subject matter expert in [Type] diseases.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Gates Foundation - Mortality Surveillance SRS
07.2023 - Current
- Responsibilities: Project Planning and Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management and Compliance, Resource Management, Data Collection and Analysis, Proposal Development, Reporting and Dissemination, Professional Development
Epidemiologist/Public Health specialist
ZNPHI/EPI/Child Health Unit – MOH
10.2022 - Current
- Responsibilities: Technical Assistance and Capacity Building, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Event-based and indicator Surveillance System Strengthening, Data Analysis and Reporting, Training and Capacity Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, Collaboration and Coordination, Research and Evidence Generation, Outbreak Response
Field Epidemiology Resident
/Senior Registrar - UTH
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Monitored disease outbreaks in real-time by establishing effective surveillance systems and tracking key indicators.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive public health solutions for disease outbreaks.
- Mentored junior epidemiologists through hands-on training exercises, enhancing their understanding of epidemiological principles and best practices.
Registrar – General Surgery
UTH
11.2017 - 04.2022
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when discussing diagnoses, treatments, risks, benefits, alternatives with patients and their families.
Locum
Mary Begg Kansanshi Mine Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Optimized patient outcomes through thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for various conditions.
A/District Health Director (DHD)
Chisamba District
07.2015 - 11.2017
- To manage the operations of the District Health Office in order to ensure effective provision of quality health services
SRMO
Chipata 1st level Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Optimized patient outcomes through thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for various conditions.
Intern
Ndola Central Hospital
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Rotated in various departments
Doctors Outreach International Care Volunteer
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Clerking and examining patients
Stores man
Total Filling Station
01.2005 - 11.2005
Education
Master of Science in Field Epidemiology -
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University
Lusaka, Zambia10.2022
Master of Medicine in General Surgery -
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia04.2022
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBCHB) -
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia12.2013
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology (B. SC. HB) -
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia06.2010
General Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Paul’s High School
Kabwe, Zambia11.2004
Skills
- 10 years of experience in outbreak response, with a focus on surveillance, training, and technical support
- Experience in working with both local and international public health organizations in Africa, and knowledgeable about public health prevention, promotion and control strategies across Africa
- Competent in strategic thinking, developing others, change management, and risk management
- An all round teamwork builder, accountable and effective communicator with strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, job knowledge, and a results-driven approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement
Postgraduate training
- 2024, Effective mentorship – CDC/TEPHINET
- 2024, Public Health Investigator – CDC/TEPHINET
- 2024, Public Health Detective – CDC/TEPHINET
- 2024, Public Health Communicator – CDC/TEPHINET
- 2024, Scientific communication training – CDC
- 2024, Mortality analysis training – John Hopkins University/CDC
- 2023, GRID3 – QGIS
- 2023, Leadership and Management - ZFETP
- 2021, R statistical package – CDC/ CEASAR
- 2021, Leadership development – Public Health England/ZNPHI
- 2020, Teaching Methodology - UNZA
- 2016, Management of Surgical Emergencies with Zambia Society of Surgeons in conjunction with COSECSA
- 2015-16, Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI)
- 2015, Wound Care and Management
- 2014, Basic Surgical skill course certificate with Zambia Society of Surgeons in conjunction with COSECSA
Public health duties and publications
- 2024, Zambia Mortality Data Analysis coordinator/Trainer of Trainers – CDC Foundation/John Hopkins University/ZNPHI
- 2023, Project Manager – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation/Zambia Mortality Surveillance Planning Project for the Sample Registration System (SRS)
- 2023, Team Lead – Zambia COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness study (published in the BMJ-Open)
- 2023, Team Lead – National Rapid Response Task force on Cholera Outbreak
- 2022, Team Lead – Investigation into a Schistosomiasis Outbreak in Chirundu district - Zambia
- 2022, Team Lead – Investigation into a Gastroenteritis Outbreak in Mitete district – Zambia
- 2021, Team Lead – Investigation into COVID-19 Reinfections in Zambia
- 2021, Coordinator – COVID-19 EOC and National meetings
Awards
- 2022, Best Oral Presenter – Zambia FETP: ZFETP Alumni Conference
- 2021, William Foege Award – FETP International Nights (Atlanta, USA)
- 2020, Moses Sinkala Memorial Award: Postgraduate Training UNZA
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Bemba
Proficient
C2
Nyanja
Proficient
C2
Tumbuka
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary (A2)
Nrc
282898/64/1
Professional status
Medical Doctor
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/27/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Dr F. Goma, Former Dean - School of Medicine, University of Zambia, Ridgeway Campus, P.O Box 50110, Lusaka, +260-977-772301
- Professor Bowa, Former Dean-School of Medicine, CBU, Ndola Central Hospital, Postal Agency Ndola, +260-977230473
- Professor Odimba BFK, Consultant, UNZA/UTH, etienne.odimba@yahoo.com
- Dr J.Z. Hines, Surveillance Team Lead, CDC, yxj7@cdc.gov
- Dr N. Sinyange, Workforce-Director, ZNPHI, 0977430267
- Dr. D. Banda, FETP Coordinator, ZNPHI, 0963679279
- Dr. K. Matanda, Deputy EPI Manager, MOH, 0969663729
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing outdoor games
- Watching and playing soccer
- Travelling
- Reading Educational materials
- Learning new things
Certification
2024 Effective mentorship – CDC/TEPHINET
2024 Public Health Investigator – CDC/TEPHINET
2024 Public Health Detective – CDC/TEPHINET
2024 Public Health Communicator – CDC/TEPHINET
2024 Scientific communication training – CDC
2024 Mortality analysis training – John Hopkins University/CDC
2023 GRID3 – QGIS
2023 Leadership and Management - ZFETP
2021 R statistical package – CDC/ CEASAR
2021 Leadership development – Public Health England/ZNPHI
2020 Teaching Methodology - UNZA
2016 Management of Surgical Emergencies with Zambia Society of
Surgeons in conjunction with COSECSA
2015-16 Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI)
2015 Wound Care and Management
2014 Basic Surgical skill course certificate with Zambia Society of Surgeons in conjunction with COSECSA
Timeline
Project Manager
Gates Foundation - Mortality Surveillance SRS
07.2023 - Current
Epidemiologist/Public Health specialist
ZNPHI/EPI/Child Health Unit – MOH
10.2022 - Current
Field Epidemiology Resident
/Senior Registrar - UTH
10.2020 - 10.2022
Registrar – General Surgery
UTH
11.2017 - 04.2022
Locum
Mary Begg Kansanshi Mine Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2017
A/District Health Director (DHD)
Chisamba District
07.2015 - 11.2017
SRMO
Chipata 1st level Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2015
Intern
Ndola Central Hospital
06.2013 - 01.2015
Doctors Outreach International Care Volunteer
01.2009 - 01.2013
Stores man
Total Filling Station
01.2005 - 11.2005
Master of Science in Field Epidemiology -
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University
Master of Medicine in General Surgery -
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBCHB) -
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology (B. SC. HB) -
University of Zambia
General Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Paul’s High School
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