Knowledgeable Data Manager bringing 5 years and thorough, hands-on approach to analysis and handling of data-retention systems. Successful in pinpointing and addressing complex information management flaws. Expert navigation of complex data storage, disposal and security guidelines to maintain compliance with confidentiality mandates. Critical qualitative analytical support and testing to resolve troublesome content access concerns.
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Saviour Moyo
Lusaka
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Ministry Of Health | CDC | COAG, HQ Ndeke House
Mortality Surveillance Data Manager
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Mortality Surveillance Data Manager's responsibilities will include (but not limited to): Aid in design, layout and Implementation of Mortality Surveillance IT System Aid in analysis, interpretation and use of data collected from aforementioned Mortality Surveillance Contribute to development, improvement and evaluation of data collection tools Monitor, troubleshoot and provide technical assistance for all devices sent out into field Aid in design, implementation and maintenance of databases used in Mortality Surveillance Update, revise and review forms, applications and tools used in data collection and analysis Maintenance of project equipment inventory
- Devised and implemented reliable data management procedures to enable usability and security of company data.
- Managed comprehensive data management activities for clinical research projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness of study databases.
- Developed and implemented database systems in collaboration with study investigators, utilizing proficiency in R, Python, PHP Laravel, SQL, and VBA programming languages.
- Oversaw data entry processes, trained team members on data capture tools, and implemented quality assurance procedures to maintain high data integrity standards.
- Produced analysis-ready datasets for research analysis and reporting, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Reviewed source documents and listings to compile resources for identifying and correcting data allocation issues.
- Lent qualitative analytical support to lead data analysis testing policy.
- Liaise between data management and IT support personnel to communicate ongoing system maintenance and new software development.
- Identify and resolve data-handling errors and hardware conflicts to maintain organizational IMS infrastructure.
- Analyze content access, retention and evaluation projects to maintain nonstop information repository.
- Partner with subject matter experts in continuous improvement process, upgraded data quality and recommended innovative information management strategies.
- Set up and control user access levels across databases to protect important data.
- Conduct tests to identify issues and make necessary modifications.
- Design and develop analytical data structures.
- Create and update database designs and data models.
- Install and configure middleware in Linux and Windows environments.
- Implement BI solution framework for business intelligence projects.
- Enhanced data accuracy by implementing robust data validation and quality control processes.
- Streamlined data management workflows for increased efficiency and reduced processing time.
- Developed comprehensive data management strategies, ensuring secure storage and swift retrieval of critical information.
- Trained team members in best practices for data handling, improving overall productivity and data integrity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify data requirements and ensure proper integration within the system.
- Coordinated disaster recovery efforts in the event of system failures or breaches, minimizing potential damage to business operations.
- Troubleshot technical issues efficiently under pressure; provided prompt and knowledgeable support to end-users.
- Identified and resolved data-handling errors and hardware conflicts to maintain organizational IMS infrastructure.
Ministry Of Health, SPHO/CDC
Electronic Health Records Officer
10.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Created and maintained electronic filing system for quick and easy retrieval of records.
- Assisted with typing, data entry, and answering incoming calls as required.
- Updated records with new information.
- Sorted all paperwork and documents alphabetically and according to dates and significance.
- Provided training to new records clerks to improve knowledge and skills.
- Coordinated with various departments to support cross-functional needs.
- Maintained accuracy of records by verifying accuracy of data in records.
- Assisted with record management system implementation and maintenance to streamline operations.
- Utilized document imaging software to index, store and retrieve records.
- Destroyed records in line with retention schedules to protect confidential information and comply with regulations.
- Generated reports from database systems to track records.
- Transferred inactive records to storage to free up space and preserve history.
- Followed established policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulations.
- Developed efficient filing system to retrieve records quickly.
- Communicated effectively with staff and patients by email and telephone.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Generated and maintained statistical data related to medical records.
- Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
- Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
- Assisted in training new staff on medical record processing and filing procedures.
- Processed and tracked requests for medical records from external organizations.
- Researched and resolved medical record discrepancies.
- Tracked and monitored requests for medical records release.
Ministry Of Health, SPHO/CDC
Field Mortality Surveillance Officer
02.2020 - 09.2021
Job overview
- As Field Mortality Surveillance Officer, was responsible for data quality assurance on all Mortality's within district, to ensure all deaths are reported on computer assisted determination cause of death software known as Verbal Autopsy device
- Responsibilities:
- Perform verbal autopsy interviews using computer-assisted determination of cause of death software at mortuary for all persons brought to facility dead
- Complete death registration module in SmartCare for deceased person(s)
- Collect list of patients lost to follow-up at facilities dispensing ARV's and go to homes of patients and administer tool to determine status of patient (alive, transferred out; alive, stopped medication; deceased etc)
- Administer verbal autopsy tool to determine likely cause of death if patient deceased
- If Deceased; Collect SmartCare card if deceased patient was registered in SmartCare
- Record NRC and personal details to enable location of patient in SmartCare
- Record facility where patient was receiving care and update SmartCare patient record
- If Alive; Refer household to index testing team
- Collect patient details including SmartCare card number and facility where patient has consistently been receiving care
- Other duties as assigned.
Kasiya College
Lecturer Computer Studies
01.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Reported to Head of Education Department with dotted line to school manager
- Confidently worked in I.T department in helping achieve aims and goals of college
- Worked with team of lecturers in effective delivery of Secondary School Curriculum
- Preparation of scheme of work for senior secondary school level
- Delivery of curriculum to students
- Led group discussions and activities to stimulate student learning.
- Encouraged students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
- Ordinary Level Computer Studies (Syllabus) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Ensuring student examination results quality
- Preparing student assessments and evaluations
- Development of appropriate teaching and learning strategies
- Development of schemes of work
- Student Monitoring
- Sequencing of instructions
- Accomplishment/Achievements
- Improved school results and achieved average of 85% pass rate in Computer Studies at College
- Trained and promoted to be Computer Studies Examiner by Examination Council of Zambia (ECZ)
- Trained to set Computer Studies and ICT by University of Zambia
- Encouraged student participation and provided feedback to improve student performance.
- Utilized various technology tools and platforms to enhance student learning.
- Maintained regularly scheduled hours in order to assist and advise students on class, program, academic and vocational plans.
- Selected, organized and distributed materials and supplies to meet classroom instructional needs.
- Served on academic or administrative committees related to institutional policies, departmental matters and academic issues.
- Participated in student and faculty events to highlight program offerings, engage students and increase profile on campus.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
University of LusakaLusaka
Bachelor of Science from Information Systems Technology
11.2027
University Overview
Moi UniversityEldoret, Kenya
Master of Science from Health Informatics
12.2026
University Overview
Technical And Vocational Teacher's CollegeLuanshya, Zambia
Postgraduate Diploma from Teaching Methodology
12.2019
University Overview
Glocal UniversityDelhi, India
Bachelor of Science from Computer Applications (Science)
12.2018
University Overview
Canisius Secondary SchoolMonze, Zambia
High School Diploma
10.2014
University Overview
Skills
- Proficient in R programming, SQL, PHP, Laravel and REDCap
- Strong understanding of database development, data analysis, and quality assurance/control
- DHIS2 Expert and contributor to the DHIS2 Community of developers
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience in preparing data management plans and reports for grant submissions
- Proven ability to manage and mentor junior data management staff, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment
- Possess strong working knowledge of information systems development and implementation processes, as demonstrated through HIV-Associated Mortality Surveillance project and SRS IT Architectural strategic plan
- 3 Years experience in working with REDCap on the Southern Province CBS(Case Based Surveillance) on HIV recency and KP data
- Highly experienced with Data Collection tools development and deployment, such as Kobo, ODK Central and Aggregate on local servers and cloud servers
- Extensive prior experience in software development of MoH/CDC CoAg Human Resource Electronic Timesheet System with further contribution towards successful delivery of ICT Infrastructure for MoH HIV-Associated Mortality Surveillance project, Verbal Autopsy Validation Study and Mortality Surveillance Sample Registration System (SRS) for ZNPHI
- Proven ability to contribute effectively to national-level strategies and roadmaps, showcasing development of baseline assessment tools for national roll out of SRS mortality representative
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to Ministerial-level government officials, as well as to top-level highly experienced applications developers, systems analysts, and clinical users at facility, district, provincial and national level
- Patient Record Database Management and troubleshooting of SmartCare system
- Good working knowledge of Ministry of Health policies and knowledge of existing health information systems in Zambia and Stakeholder Collaboration
- Data dictionary and programming of symptom cause of death in WHO mortality algorithm developments
- Data Map for external data exports and imports including GIS hotspot mappings
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented a new data capture system that reduced data entry errors by 30%, improving overall data quality and efficiency.
- Collaborated with ZNPHI in the development of SRS ICT System Architecture and framework
- Managing data for Validation Study on Mortality Surveillance in Zambia with John Hopkins University, USA
- Provided Use-case and technical advisor on the AFENET/VMAN Project in Tanzania with Ifakara Health Institute - IHI
- Member of the Verbal Autopsy Reference Group - VARG and the Verbal Autopsy IT Team (VA/IT) through CDC NCHS, washington DC and MITRE team.
- Member of the OpenVA team for developing algorithms in Interva5.
- Led a team of data personnel in achieving timely delivery of accurate datasets, contributing to on-time project milestones and data readouts.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation of study data systems and processes, including data dictionaries and SOPs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Design and implementation of DHIS2 and MER Reporting Tools for MOH/SPHO/CoAg
- Developed a Human Resource Management System for MOH-CDC Coag Employee for MOH COAG at https://hrm.moh.gov.zm
- Developed and deployed MOH Ticketing system at https://hdesk.moh.gov.zm
- Developed and deployed ZNPHI Electronic Human Resource Timesheet System at https://hrm.znphi.co.zm
- Developed and implemented Livingstone College of Nursing & Midwifery website and School management Portal at https://livingstonenursing.com
- Development of Precious and Partners LLB website and Law management system – www.preciousandpartners.com
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- R Programming and Statistical package Training - 1 Week
- Data Analysis Training in R programming - 1 Week
- ToT for SmartCare Hospital Management Information System for ART Clients (Patients)
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Nyanja
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English
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Nyanja
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Chitonga
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Bemba
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Timeline
Mortality Surveillance Data Manager
Ministry Of Health | CDC | COAG, HQ Ndeke House
07.2022 - Current
Electronic Health Records Officer
Ministry Of Health, SPHO/CDC
10.2021 - 07.2022
Field Mortality Surveillance Officer
Ministry Of Health, SPHO/CDC
02.2020 - 09.2021
Lecturer Computer Studies
Kasiya College
01.2019 - 01.2020
University of Lusaka
Bachelor of Science from Information Systems Technology
Moi University
Master of Science from Health Informatics
Technical And Vocational Teacher's College
Postgraduate Diploma from Teaching Methodology
Glocal University
Bachelor of Science from Computer Applications (Science)
Canisius Secondary School
High School Diploma
- R Programming and Statistical package Training - 1 Week
- Data Analysis Training in R programming - 1 Week
- ToT for SmartCare Hospital Management Information System for ART Clients (Patients)
References
References
Prof. Lloyd Mulenga, BScHB, MBChB, MSc, MMed, PhD
Director Infectious Diseases | MOH-CDC
Ministry of Health HQ
Ndeke House, Lusaka Zambia
Email: lloyd.mulenga@moh.gov.zm
Cell: +260 977 344 604
Mr. John Mutukwa
MOH CDC CoAg Coordinator
Ministry of Health HQ
Email: john.mutukwa@moh.gov.zm
Phone: +260 979 308 688
Kashala Kamalonga
Epidemiology & Surveillance Data Analyst
Epidemiology & Strategic Information Branch
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC – Zambia)
U.S. Embassy, Lusaka - Zambia
Tel: +260 211 257515 Ext 2085
Mobile: +260 963 778548
Email: RNQ1@cdc.gov
Priscilla Kapombe, Bsc, Msc
Senior Survey Epidemiologist
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC-Zambia)
United States Embassy, P.O. Box 320065, Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Email: xte7@cdc.gov
Cell: +260 964 640 524
Mphatso Mudenda PhD
Health Information Systems Manager
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
United States Embassy, P.O. Box 320065, Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Tel: +260 211 257515 Ext 2101
Cell: +260 962 870596
Email: lfi7@cdc.gov
Dr. Erin K. Nichols PhD, MPH
CDR, USPHS
Lead Global Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Team
Division of Vital Statistics
Centres for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
United States of America
Email: igd1@cdc.gov
Cell: +1 (301) 364-7655
Dr. Rose Nampeera
Epidemiologist
rnampeera@afenet.net
AFENET Uganda HQ
Kampala Uganda
Collins Ochieng Odhiambo
Statistical Programmer & Developer
CDCF D4H Bloomberg Philanthropies
codhiambo@dataforhealth.org
Prof. Melissa A. Marx
John Hopkins University
mmarx@jhu.edu
+1 (512) 656-0069
Prof. Samuel Clark
Professor, Department of Sociology
The Ohio State University
USA
Clark.2962@osu.edu
+1 (206) 303-9620
Amber Sligar
Senior Program Officer
Centres for Disease Control & Prevention Foundation (CDCF)
United States of America
Email: asligar@cdcfoundation.org
Cell: +1 (301) 364-7655
Mr. Kelvin Mataka
Ministry of Health
Southern Province Health Office - CoAg
Human Resource Officer
Cell: +260 974 500 714
Email: matakakelvin@yahoo.com
Mr. Tuesday Bwalya
Head of Department-Library & Information Studies
University of Zambia
Cell: +260 974 352 804
Pramesh Admissions Manager
Glocal University India
Cell: +91 9871834470
Email: pramesh@theglocaluniversity.edu
Prince Tinashe Parowa, MD
Glocal University India
Tutor
Email: parowaprince@gmail.com
Mr. White Chisi
Principal Kasiya College
Cell: +260 977 779 309
Email: whitechisi@yahoo.co.uk
Mr. Harrison Phiri
Head of Department, Education
Techinical and Vocational Teachers College, Luanshya
Cell: +260 977 804 955
Collaborations & Developments
Collaborations & Developments
- Collaborating with MITRE team from the USA on development of the VAE (Verbal Autopsy Management System)
- VARG (Verbal Autopsy Reference Group) Member
- OpenVA Team contributor
- Attended the Global Digital Health Conference in Washington DC, USA from 04-06th Dec, 2022
- Attended a collaborative software development with the openva.net team in Ohio, USA from 28th Nov, 2022 to 02st December, 2022.
- Participating in the DAK (Data Adaptation Kit) Development by WHO and other stakeholders.
- Member of the Subcommittee team on the Mortality Surveillance in Zambia
- Member of the SRS (Sample Registration System) implemented in Zambia on Mortality Surveillance in Zambia by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - BMGF
- Mortality Surveillance Validation study Data Manager
- Attended a Digital Health Summit in Lilongwe, Malawi 01st-05th May, 2023
Conferences
Conferences
Professional Development
Global Digital Health Forum In-person - GDHF
- Washington, DC (December 4-6, 2022): Attended the leading global networking and relationship-building event for technology vendors, donors, researchers, government representatives, and implementing organizations focused on low- and middle-income countries.
- Bethesda North, MD (December 2023): Participated again in this premier forum to engage with global leaders in digital health and enhance collaborative opportunities.
- Nairobi, Kenya (December 4-6, 2024): Scheduled to attend the upcoming Global Digital Health Forum, continuing engagement in cutting-edge discussions and developments in global digital health.
OpenHIE Meeting - In-Person Attendance
- Lilongwe, Malawi (01st - 05th May 2023): Engaged in discussions on health information exchange, focusing on enhancing data sharing and interpretation across clinics and countries to impact global health outcomes.
Verbal Autopsy Manager Tool Development - In-person Attendance
- Ohio State University, Ohio (November 23 - December 2, 2021): Contributed to the development of an architectural framework for the Verbal Autopsy Manager tool, enhancing capabilities in verbal autopsy data management and analysis.
Global Digital Health and WHO@75 Conference - In-person attendance
- Geneva, Switzerland (April 2024): Participated in a conference marking WHO's 75th anniversary, focusing on global health advancements and digital health innovations.
- INS-SISCOVE-COMSA Exchange Visit : (June 16 - 21, 2024.) In-person Attendance - Maputo Mozambique
The exchange visit aimed at understanding how Mozambique has implemented the SRS - Sample Registration for mortality Surveillance in order to learn and understand the challenges and data management processes and policies that they have implemented on the program.
Publications
Publications
Co-authored Abstracts: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10677422/
Also available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofad500.1221
We used mortality surveillance data to examine probable causes of death (CoD) potentially associated with AFI to expand our understanding of febrile illness in Zambia. In my contributions, the Zambian Ministry of Health provided verbal autopsy (VA) data from 27 (of 117) districts representing ∼50% of Zambia’s population. The World Health Organization’s standardized tool for VA was used by hospital staff to interview relatives or close associates of deceased persons of all ages on clinical presentation and circumstances prior to death. The InterVA-5 validated computer algorithm provided a CoD. Using questionnaire data, we applied an AFI case definition based on common global AFI surveillance criteria: a febrile person with a fever duration of < 1-14 days and a mild, moderate, or severe fever classification (in lieu of a temperature cutoff). We analyzed the CoDs and SARS-CoV-2 infections among those that met our AFI case definition in R.
References
References
Prof. Lloyd Mulenga, BScHB, MBChB, MSc, MMed, PhD
Director Infectious Diseases | MOH-CDC
Ministry of Health HQ
Ndeke House, Lusaka Zambia
Email: lloyd.mulenga@moh.gov.zm
Cell: +260 977 344 604
Mr. John Mutukwa
MOH CDC CoAg Coordinator
Ministry of Health HQ
Email: john.mutukwa@moh.gov.zm
Phone: +260 979 308 688
Kashala Kamalonga
Epidemiology & Surveillance Data Analyst
Epidemiology & Strategic Information Branch
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC – Zambia)
U.S. Embassy, Lusaka - Zambia
Tel: +260 211 257515 Ext 2085
Mobile: +260 963 778548
Email: RNQ1@cdc.gov
Priscilla Kapombe, Bsc, Msc
Senior Survey Epidemiologist
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC-Zambia)
United States Embassy, P.O. Box 320065, Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Email: xte7@cdc.gov
Cell: +260 964 640 524
Mphatso Mudenda PhD
Health Information Systems Manager
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
United States Embassy, P.O. Box 320065, Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Tel: +260 211 257515 Ext 2101
Cell: +260 962 870596
Email: lfi7@cdc.gov
Dr. Erin K. Nichols PhD, MPH
CDR, USPHS
Lead Global Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Team
Division of Vital Statistics
Centres for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
United States of America
Email: igd1@cdc.gov
Cell: +1 (301) 364-7655
Dr. Rose Nampeera
Epidemiologist
rnampeera@afenet.net
AFENET Uganda HQ
Kampala Uganda
Collins Ochieng Odhiambo
Statistical Programmer & Developer
CDCF D4H Bloomberg Philanthropies
codhiambo@dataforhealth.org
Prof. Melissa A. Marx
John Hopkins University
mmarx@jhu.edu
+1 (512) 656-0069
Prof. Samuel Clark
Professor, Department of Sociology
The Ohio State University
USA
Clark.2962@osu.edu
+1 (206) 303-9620
Amber Sligar
Senior Program Officer
Centres for Disease Control & Prevention Foundation (CDCF)
United States of America
Email: asligar@cdcfoundation.org
Cell: +1 (301) 364-7655
Mr. Kelvin Mataka
Ministry of Health
Southern Province Health Office - CoAg
Human Resource Officer
Cell: +260 974 500 714
Email: matakakelvin@yahoo.com
Mr. Tuesday Bwalya
Head of Department-Library & Information Studies
University of Zambia
Cell: +260 974 352 804
Pramesh Admissions Manager
Glocal University India
Cell: +91 9871834470
Email: pramesh@theglocaluniversity.edu
Prince Tinashe Parowa, MD
Glocal University India
Tutor
Email: parowaprince@gmail.com
Mr. White Chisi
Principal Kasiya College
Cell: +260 977 779 309
Email: whitechisi@yahoo.co.uk
Mr. Harrison Phiri
Head of Department, Education
Techinical and Vocational Teachers College, Luanshya
Cell: +260 977 804 955
Conferences
Conferences
Professional Development
Global Digital Health Forum In-person - GDHF
- Washington, DC (December 4-6, 2022): Attended the leading global networking and relationship-building event for technology vendors, donors, researchers, government representatives, and implementing organizations focused on low- and middle-income countries.
- Bethesda North, MD (December 2023): Participated again in this premier forum to engage with global leaders in digital health and enhance collaborative opportunities.
- Nairobi, Kenya (December 4-6, 2024): Scheduled to attend the upcoming Global Digital Health Forum, continuing engagement in cutting-edge discussions and developments in global digital health.
OpenHIE Meeting - In-Person Attendance
- Lilongwe, Malawi (01st - 05th May 2023): Engaged in discussions on health information exchange, focusing on enhancing data sharing and interpretation across clinics and countries to impact global health outcomes.
Verbal Autopsy Manager Tool Development - In-person Attendance
- Ohio State University, Ohio (November 23 - December 2, 2021): Contributed to the development of an architectural framework for the Verbal Autopsy Manager tool, enhancing capabilities in verbal autopsy data management and analysis.
Global Digital Health and WHO@75 Conference - In-person attendance
- Geneva, Switzerland (April 2024): Participated in a conference marking WHO's 75th anniversary, focusing on global health advancements and digital health innovations.
- INS-SISCOVE-COMSA Exchange Visit : (June 16 - 21, 2024.) In-person Attendance - Maputo Mozambique
The exchange visit aimed at understanding how Mozambique has implemented the SRS - Sample Registration for mortality Surveillance in order to learn and understand the challenges and data management processes and policies that they have implemented on the program.
Publications
Publications
Co-authored Abstracts: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10677422/
Also available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofad500.1221
We used mortality surveillance data to examine probable causes of death (CoD) potentially associated with AFI to expand our understanding of febrile illness in Zambia. In my contributions, the Zambian Ministry of Health provided verbal autopsy (VA) data from 27 (of 117) districts representing ∼50% of Zambia’s population. The World Health Organization’s standardized tool for VA was used by hospital staff to interview relatives or close associates of deceased persons of all ages on clinical presentation and circumstances prior to death. The InterVA-5 validated computer algorithm provided a CoD. Using questionnaire data, we applied an AFI case definition based on common global AFI surveillance criteria: a febrile person with a fever duration of < 1-14 days and a mild, moderate, or severe fever classification (in lieu of a temperature cutoff). We analyzed the CoDs and SARS-CoV-2 infections among those that met our AFI case definition in R.
References
References
Prof. Lloyd Mulenga, BScHB, MBChB, MSc, MMed, PhD
Director Infectious Diseases | MOH-CDC
Ministry of Health HQ
Ndeke House, Lusaka Zambia
Email: lloyd.mulenga@moh.gov.zm
Cell: +260 977 344 604
Mr. John Mutukwa
MOH CDC CoAg Coordinator
Ministry of Health HQ
Email: john.mutukwa@moh.gov.zm
Phone: +260 979 308 688
Kashala Kamalonga
Epidemiology & Surveillance Data Analyst
Epidemiology & Strategic Information Branch
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC – Zambia)
U.S. Embassy, Lusaka - Zambia
Tel: +260 211 257515 Ext 2085
Mobile: +260 963 778548
Email: RNQ1@cdc.gov
Priscilla Kapombe, Bsc, Msc
Senior Survey Epidemiologist
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC-Zambia)
United States Embassy, P.O. Box 320065, Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Email: xte7@cdc.gov
Cell: +260 964 640 524
Mphatso Mudenda PhD
Health Information Systems Manager
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
United States Embassy, P.O. Box 320065, Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Tel: +260 211 257515 Ext 2101
Cell: +260 962 870596
Email: lfi7@cdc.gov
Dr. Erin K. Nichols PhD, MPH
CDR, USPHS
Lead Global Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Team
Division of Vital Statistics
Centres for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
United States of America
Email: igd1@cdc.gov
Cell: +1 (301) 364-7655
Dr. Rose Nampeera
Epidemiologist
rnampeera@afenet.net
AFENET Uganda HQ
Kampala Uganda
Collins Ochieng Odhiambo
Statistical Programmer & Developer
CDCF D4H Bloomberg Philanthropies
codhiambo@dataforhealth.org
Prof. Melissa A. Marx
John Hopkins University
mmarx@jhu.edu
+1 (512) 656-0069
Prof. Samuel Clark
Professor, Department of Sociology
The Ohio State University
USA
Clark.2962@osu.edu
+1 (206) 303-9620
Amber Sligar
Senior Program Officer
Centres for Disease Control & Prevention Foundation (CDCF)
United States of America
Email: asligar@cdcfoundation.org
Cell: +1 (301) 364-7655
Mr. Kelvin Mataka
Ministry of Health
Southern Province Health Office - CoAg
Human Resource Officer
Cell: +260 974 500 714
Email: matakakelvin@yahoo.com
Mr. Tuesday Bwalya
Head of Department-Library & Information Studies
University of Zambia
Cell: +260 974 352 804
Pramesh Admissions Manager
Glocal University India
Cell: +91 9871834470
Email: pramesh@theglocaluniversity.edu
Prince Tinashe Parowa, MD
Glocal University India
Tutor
Email: parowaprince@gmail.com
Mr. White Chisi
Principal Kasiya College
Cell: +260 977 779 309
Email: whitechisi@yahoo.co.uk
Mr. Harrison Phiri
Head of Department, Education
Techinical and Vocational Teachers College, Luanshya
Cell: +260 977 804 955
Conferences
Conferences
Professional Development
Global Digital Health Forum In-person - GDHF
- Washington, DC (December 4-6, 2022): Attended the leading global networking and relationship-building event for technology vendors, donors, researchers, government representatives, and implementing organizations focused on low- and middle-income countries.
- Bethesda North, MD (December 2023): Participated again in this premier forum to engage with global leaders in digital health and enhance collaborative opportunities.
- Nairobi, Kenya (December 4-6, 2024): Scheduled to attend the upcoming Global Digital Health Forum, continuing engagement in cutting-edge discussions and developments in global digital health.
OpenHIE Meeting - In-Person Attendance
- Lilongwe, Malawi (01st - 05th May 2023): Engaged in discussions on health information exchange, focusing on enhancing data sharing and interpretation across clinics and countries to impact global health outcomes.
Verbal Autopsy Manager Tool Development - In-person Attendance
- Ohio State University, Ohio (November 23 - December 2, 2021): Contributed to the development of an architectural framework for the Verbal Autopsy Manager tool, enhancing capabilities in verbal autopsy data management and analysis.
Global Digital Health and WHO@75 Conference - In-person attendance
- Geneva, Switzerland (April 2024): Participated in a conference marking WHO's 75th anniversary, focusing on global health advancements and digital health innovations.
- INS-SISCOVE-COMSA Exchange Visit : (June 16 - 21, 2024.) In-person Attendance - Maputo Mozambique
The exchange visit aimed at understanding how Mozambique has implemented the SRS - Sample Registration for mortality Surveillance in order to learn and understand the challenges and data management processes and policies that they have implemented on the program.
Publications
Publications
Co-authored Abstracts: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10677422/
Also available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofad500.1221
We used mortality surveillance data to examine probable causes of death (CoD) potentially associated with AFI to expand our understanding of febrile illness in Zambia. In my contributions, the Zambian Ministry of Health provided verbal autopsy (VA) data from 27 (of 117) districts representing ∼50% of Zambia’s population. The World Health Organization’s standardized tool for VA was used by hospital staff to interview relatives or close associates of deceased persons of all ages on clinical presentation and circumstances prior to death. The InterVA-5 validated computer algorithm provided a CoD. Using questionnaire data, we applied an AFI case definition based on common global AFI surveillance criteria: a febrile person with a fever duration of < 1-14 days and a mild, moderate, or severe fever classification (in lieu of a temperature cutoff). We analyzed the CoDs and SARS-CoV-2 infections among those that met our AFI case definition in R.
References
References
Prof. Lloyd Mulenga, BScHB, MBChB, MSc, MMed, PhD
Director Infectious Diseases | MOH-CDC
Ministry of Health HQ
Ndeke House, Lusaka Zambia
Email: lloyd.mulenga@moh.gov.zm
Cell: +260 977 344 604
Mr. John Mutukwa
MOH CDC CoAg Coordinator
Ministry of Health HQ
Email: john.mutukwa@moh.gov.zm
Phone: +260 979 308 688
Kashala Kamalonga
Epidemiology & Surveillance Data Analyst
Epidemiology & Strategic Information Branch
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC – Zambia)
U.S. Embassy, Lusaka - Zambia
Tel: +260 211 257515 Ext 2085
Mobile: +260 963 778548
Email: RNQ1@cdc.gov
Priscilla Kapombe, Bsc, Msc
Senior Survey Epidemiologist
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC-Zambia)
United States Embassy, P.O. Box 320065, Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Email: xte7@cdc.gov
Cell: +260 964 640 524
Mphatso Mudenda PhD
Health Information Systems Manager
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
United States Embassy, P.O. Box 320065, Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Tel: +260 211 257515 Ext 2101
Cell: +260 962 870596
Email: lfi7@cdc.gov
Dr. Erin K. Nichols PhD, MPH
CDR, USPHS
Lead Global Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Team
Division of Vital Statistics
Centres for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
United States of America
Email: igd1@cdc.gov
Cell: +1 (301) 364-7655
Dr. Rose Nampeera
Epidemiologist
rnampeera@afenet.net
AFENET Uganda HQ
Kampala Uganda
Collins Ochieng Odhiambo
Statistical Programmer & Developer
CDCF D4H Bloomberg Philanthropies
codhiambo@dataforhealth.org
Prof. Melissa A. Marx
John Hopkins University
mmarx@jhu.edu
+1 (512) 656-0069
Prof. Samuel Clark
Professor, Department of Sociology
The Ohio State University
USA
Clark.2962@osu.edu
+1 (206) 303-9620
Amber Sligar
Senior Program Officer
Centres for Disease Control & Prevention Foundation (CDCF)
United States of America
Email: asligar@cdcfoundation.org
Cell: +1 (301) 364-7655
Mr. Kelvin Mataka
Ministry of Health
Southern Province Health Office - CoAg
Human Resource Officer
Cell: +260 974 500 714
Email: matakakelvin@yahoo.com
Mr. Tuesday Bwalya
Head of Department-Library & Information Studies
University of Zambia
Cell: +260 974 352 804
Pramesh Admissions Manager
Glocal University India
Cell: +91 9871834470
Email: pramesh@theglocaluniversity.edu
Prince Tinashe Parowa, MD
Glocal University India
Tutor
Email: parowaprince@gmail.com
Mr. White Chisi
Principal Kasiya College
Cell: +260 977 779 309
Email: whitechisi@yahoo.co.uk
Mr. Harrison Phiri
Head of Department, Education
Techinical and Vocational Teachers College, Luanshya
Cell: +260 977 804 955
Conferences
Conferences
Professional Development
Global Digital Health Forum In-person - GDHF
- Washington, DC (December 4-6, 2022): Attended the leading global networking and relationship-building event for technology vendors, donors, researchers, government representatives, and implementing organizations focused on low- and middle-income countries.
- Bethesda North, MD (December 2023): Participated again in this premier forum to engage with global leaders in digital health and enhance collaborative opportunities.
- Nairobi, Kenya (December 4-6, 2024): Scheduled to attend the upcoming Global Digital Health Forum, continuing engagement in cutting-edge discussions and developments in global digital health.
OpenHIE Meeting - In-Person Attendance
- Lilongwe, Malawi (01st - 05th May 2023): Engaged in discussions on health information exchange, focusing on enhancing data sharing and interpretation across clinics and countries to impact global health outcomes.
Verbal Autopsy Manager Tool Development - In-person Attendance
- Ohio State University, Ohio (November 23 - December 2, 2021): Contributed to the development of an architectural framework for the Verbal Autopsy Manager tool, enhancing capabilities in verbal autopsy data management and analysis.
Global Digital Health and WHO@75 Conference - In-person attendance
- Geneva, Switzerland (April 2024): Participated in a conference marking WHO's 75th anniversary, focusing on global health advancements and digital health innovations.
- INS-SISCOVE-COMSA Exchange Visit : (June 16 - 21, 2024.) In-person Attendance - Maputo Mozambique
The exchange visit aimed at understanding how Mozambique has implemented the SRS - Sample Registration for mortality Surveillance in order to learn and understand the challenges and data management processes and policies that they have implemented on the program.
Publications
Publications
Co-authored Abstracts: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10677422/
Also available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofad500.1221
We used mortality surveillance data to examine probable causes of death (CoD) potentially associated with AFI to expand our understanding of febrile illness in Zambia. In my contributions, the Zambian Ministry of Health provided verbal autopsy (VA) data from 27 (of 117) districts representing ∼50% of Zambia’s population. The World Health Organization’s standardized tool for VA was used by hospital staff to interview relatives or close associates of deceased persons of all ages on clinical presentation and circumstances prior to death. The InterVA-5 validated computer algorithm provided a CoD. Using questionnaire data, we applied an AFI case definition based on common global AFI surveillance criteria: a febrile person with a fever duration of < 1-14 days and a mild, moderate, or severe fever classification (in lieu of a temperature cutoff). We analyzed the CoDs and SARS-CoV-2 infections among those that met our AFI case definition in R.
References
References
Prof. Lloyd Mulenga, BScHB, MBChB, MSc, MMed, PhD
Director Infectious Diseases | MOH-CDC
Ministry of Health HQ
Ndeke House, Lusaka Zambia
Email: lloyd.mulenga@moh.gov.zm
Cell: +260 977 344 604
Mr. John Mutukwa
MOH CDC CoAg Coordinator
Ministry of Health HQ
Email: john.mutukwa@moh.gov.zm
Phone: +260 979 308 688
Kashala Kamalonga
Epidemiology & Surveillance Data Analyst
Epidemiology & Strategic Information Branch
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC – Zambia)
U.S. Embassy, Lusaka - Zambia
Tel: +260 211 257515 Ext 2085
Mobile: +260 963 778548
Email: RNQ1@cdc.gov
Priscilla Kapombe, Bsc, Msc
Senior Survey Epidemiologist
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC-Zambia)
United States Embassy, P.O. Box 320065, Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Email: xte7@cdc.gov
Cell: +260 964 640 524
Mphatso Mudenda PhD
Health Information Systems Manager
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
United States Embassy, P.O. Box 320065, Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Tel: +260 211 257515 Ext 2101
Cell: +260 962 870596
Email: lfi7@cdc.gov
Dr. Erin K. Nichols PhD, MPH
CDR, USPHS
Lead Global Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Team
Division of Vital Statistics
Centres for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
United States of America
Email: igd1@cdc.gov
Cell: +1 (301) 364-7655
Dr. Rose Nampeera
Epidemiologist
rnampeera@afenet.net
AFENET Uganda HQ
Kampala Uganda
Collins Ochieng Odhiambo
Statistical Programmer & Developer
CDCF D4H Bloomberg Philanthropies
codhiambo@dataforhealth.org
Prof. Melissa A. Marx
John Hopkins University
mmarx@jhu.edu
+1 (512) 656-0069
Prof. Samuel Clark
Professor, Department of Sociology
The Ohio State University
USA
Clark.2962@osu.edu
+1 (206) 303-9620
Amber Sligar
Senior Program Officer
Centres for Disease Control & Prevention Foundation (CDCF)
United States of America
Email: asligar@cdcfoundation.org
Cell: +1 (301) 364-7655
Mr. Kelvin Mataka
Ministry of Health
Southern Province Health Office - CoAg
Human Resource Officer
Cell: +260 974 500 714
Email: matakakelvin@yahoo.com
Mr. Tuesday Bwalya
Head of Department-Library & Information Studies
University of Zambia
Cell: +260 974 352 804
Pramesh Admissions Manager
Glocal University India
Cell: +91 9871834470
Email: pramesh@theglocaluniversity.edu
Prince Tinashe Parowa, MD
Glocal University India
Tutor
Email: parowaprince@gmail.com
Mr. White Chisi
Principal Kasiya College
Cell: +260 977 779 309
Email: whitechisi@yahoo.co.uk
Mr. Harrison Phiri
Head of Department, Education
Techinical and Vocational Teachers College, Luanshya
Cell: +260 977 804 955
Conferences
Conferences
Professional Development
Global Digital Health Forum In-person - GDHF
- Washington, DC (December 4-6, 2022): Attended the leading global networking and relationship-building event for technology vendors, donors, researchers, government representatives, and implementing organizations focused on low- and middle-income countries.
- Bethesda North, MD (December 2023): Participated again in this premier forum to engage with global leaders in digital health and enhance collaborative opportunities.
- Nairobi, Kenya (December 4-6, 2024): Scheduled to attend the upcoming Global Digital Health Forum, continuing engagement in cutting-edge discussions and developments in global digital health.
OpenHIE Meeting - In-Person Attendance
- Lilongwe, Malawi (01st - 05th May 2023): Engaged in discussions on health information exchange, focusing on enhancing data sharing and interpretation across clinics and countries to impact global health outcomes.
Verbal Autopsy Manager Tool Development - In-person Attendance
- Ohio State University, Ohio (November 23 - December 2, 2021): Contributed to the development of an architectural framework for the Verbal Autopsy Manager tool, enhancing capabilities in verbal autopsy data management and analysis.
Global Digital Health and WHO@75 Conference - In-person attendance
- Geneva, Switzerland (April 2024): Participated in a conference marking WHO's 75th anniversary, focusing on global health advancements and digital health innovations.
- INS-SISCOVE-COMSA Exchange Visit : (June 16 - 21, 2024.) In-person Attendance - Maputo Mozambique
The exchange visit aimed at understanding how Mozambique has implemented the SRS - Sample Registration for mortality Surveillance in order to learn and understand the challenges and data management processes and policies that they have implemented on the program.
AFENET-VMAN Project (11 - 23rd August 2024)- Tanzania In-person Attendance
The AFENET team through IHI Supports the VMAN developers in order to come up with a Verbal Autopsy Manager tool that will work for Tanzania and Zambia Ministry of Health. As a Country Program manager and Datamanager, i attended this meeting in order to offer technical support on the use case for Zambia as developments are starting so as to have a complete tool that will be used to support Verbal Autopsy data with possibilities of rolling out to other countries implementing mortality surveillance across the globe.
Publications
Publications
Co-authored Abstracts: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10677422/
Also available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofad500.1221
We used mortality surveillance data to examine probable causes of death (CoD) potentially associated with AFI to expand our understanding of febrile illness in Zambia. In my contributions, the Zambian Ministry of Health provided verbal autopsy (VA) data from 27 (of 117) districts representing ∼50% of Zambia’s population. The World Health Organization’s standardized tool for VA was used by hospital staff to interview relatives or close associates of deceased persons of all ages on clinical presentation and circumstances prior to death. The InterVA-5 validated computer algorithm provided a CoD. Using questionnaire data, we applied an AFI case definition based on common global AFI surveillance criteria: a febrile person with a fever duration of < 1-14 days and a mild, moderate, or severe fever classification (in lieu of a temperature cutoff). We analyzed the CoDs and SARS-CoV-2 infections among those that met our AFI case definition in R.
References
References
Prof. Lloyd Mulenga, BScHB, MBChB, MSc, MMed, PhD
Director Infectious Diseases | MOH-CDC
Ministry of Health HQ
Ndeke House, Lusaka Zambia
Email: lloyd.mulenga@moh.gov.zm
Cell: +260 977 344 604
Mr. John Mutukwa
MOH CDC CoAg Coordinator
Ministry of Health HQ
Email: john.mutukwa@moh.gov.zm
Phone: +260 979 308 688
Kashala Kamalonga
Epidemiology & Surveillance Data Analyst
Epidemiology & Strategic Information Branch
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC – Zambia)
U.S. Embassy, Lusaka - Zambia
Tel: +260 211 257515 Ext 2085
Mobile: +260 963 778548
Email: RNQ1@cdc.gov
Priscilla Kapombe, Bsc, Msc
Senior Survey Epidemiologist
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC-Zambia)
United States Embassy, P.O. Box 320065, Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Email: xte7@cdc.gov
Cell: +260 964 640 524
Mphatso Mudenda PhD
Health Information Systems Manager
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
United States Embassy, P.O. Box 320065, Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Tel: +260 211 257515 Ext 2101
Cell: +260 962 870596
Email: lfi7@cdc.gov
Dr. Erin K. Nichols PhD, MPH
CDR, USPHS
Lead Global Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Team
Division of Vital Statistics
Centres for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
United States of America
Email: igd1@cdc.gov
Cell: +1 (301) 364-7655
Dr. Rose Nampeera
Epidemiologist
rnampeera@afenet.net
AFENET Uganda HQ
Kampala Uganda
Collins Ochieng Odhiambo
Statistical Programmer & Developer
CDCF D4H Bloomberg Philanthropies
codhiambo@dataforhealth.org
Prof. Melissa A. Marx
John Hopkins University
mmarx@jhu.edu
+1 (512) 656-0069
Prof. Samuel Clark
Professor, Department of Sociology
The Ohio State University
USA
Clark.2962@osu.edu
+1 (206) 303-9620
Amber Sligar
Senior Program Officer
Centres for Disease Control & Prevention Foundation (CDCF)
United States of America
Email: asligar@cdcfoundation.org
Cell: +1 (301) 364-7655
Mr. Kelvin Mataka
Ministry of Health
Southern Province Health Office - CoAg
Human Resource Officer
Cell: +260 974 500 714
Email: matakakelvin@yahoo.com
Mr. Tuesday Bwalya
Head of Department-Library & Information Studies
University of Zambia
Cell: +260 974 352 804
Pramesh Admissions Manager
Glocal University India
Cell: +91 9871834470
Email: pramesh@theglocaluniversity.edu
Prince Tinashe Parowa, MD
Glocal University India
Tutor
Email: parowaprince@gmail.com
Mr. White Chisi
Principal Kasiya College
Cell: +260 977 779 309
Email: whitechisi@yahoo.co.uk
Mr. Harrison Phiri
Head of Department, Education
Techinical and Vocational Teachers College, Luanshya
Cell: +260 977 804 955
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