Pumulo Justine Mwalye
Lusaka,09
Summary
Highly flexible individual with the ability to establish and nurture beneficial relationships. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Research and data analysis, records management, and reporting, backed by training in Library and Information Science, Demography and Public Health. Excellent work ethic and exemplary time management skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in industry.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Cape Town (Biostats Lab)
Cape Town
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Familiarized with REDCap database functions/queries
- Compiled regular and adhoc reports on existing data sets
- Updated lab website
- Developed (with assistance) training schedules/programmes
- Other general administrative support as advised by research team.
- Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output
Data Associate
Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Zambia
Lusaka
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Entered patient interaction data from different service points (HTC, OPD, ART, TB, PMTCT, MCH, among others)
- Collected, validated and verified patient data
- Compiled information and input into database
- Reported to supervisor progress on data management activities, including challenges faced
- Assisted in development of software and registers by providing feedback for improvements in new versions.
- Conducted regular audits of datasets, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective action as needed.
Library And Records Centre Intern
Bank of Zambia
Ndola, 08
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Circulated books and other library resources
- Collection Development
- Participated in cataloguing and classification of information resources
- Book processing- physically labeled and added new information resources to library system
- Records Management and archiving
- Shelf reading
- Monitored all library and records center inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated
- Worked with library users to understand needs, offered friendly and efficient service to all users, and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Contributed to positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments
Loan Consultant
Bayport Financial Services
Chipata, 03
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Processed loans and created loan disbursement databases
- Processed refunds applications
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly reports and back-ups
- Conducted field marketing, loan disbursements and prepared mobile reports
- Supervised junior loan consultants
- Educated customers about different loan products, benefits and restrictions
- Built positive relationships with customers by offering best financing and product options for various loans
- Achieved sales goals consistently by tenaciously pursuing new connections and loan opportunities.
- Compiled documentation necessary to successfully fund over 500 loans per month
- Reduced loan application errors, implementing strict quality control measures for document verification.
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology -
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2019 - 04.2022
BA Library & Information Science and Demography - undefined
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia 01.2013 - 04.2017
IMIS Higher Diploma -
Institute For The Management of Information Systems
United Kingdom 01.2012 - 04.2013
IMIS Diploma -
Institute For The Management of Information Systems
United Kingdom 01.2003 - 04.2005
Skills
Analytical and results orientedundefined
Activities
Reading, researching, coding and solving puzzles. Worked as a Peer Mentor on voluntary basis under the Master of Public Health mentorship programme at the University of Cape Town.
References
- A/Professor Maia Lesosky, Head of Division, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Cape Town, South Africa, +260977709954, maia.lesosky@uct.ac.za
- Mr Lesa Nkamba, Strategic Information Manager, Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia, +260977709954, Lesa.Nkamba@cidrz.org
- Professor J.R.S Malungo, Dean, School of Humanities and Social sciences, P.O Box 32379, Lusaka, Zambia, +260977805997, jacob.malungo@gmail.com
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Cape Town (Biostats Lab)
04.2019 - 03.2021
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology -
University of Cape Town
01.2019 - 04.2022
Data Associate
Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Zambia
07.2018 - 09.2018
Library And Records Centre Intern
Bank of Zambia
10.2016 - 11.2016
BA Library & Information Science and Demography - undefined
University of Zambia
01.2013 - 04.2017
IMIS Higher Diploma -
Institute For The Management of Information Systems
01.2012 - 04.2013
Loan Consultant
Bayport Financial Services
01.2006 - 01.2012
IMIS Diploma -
Institute For The Management of Information Systems
01.2003 - 04.2005
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