Situmbeko Mwangala
Choma
Summary
A professional public health practitioner with over 8 years’ experience in Public Health Surveillance and response. Computer literate with analytical skills, able to use statistical software with ability to conduct quantitative research. Good communication skills and able to lead teams. Experienced trainer of trainers in Vaccine preventable disease surveillance, Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response, and Community Based Surveillance. Experience in managing outbreaks and able to collaborate with different stakeholders to foster Public Health Interventions. Demonstrated ability to conduct polio eradication program to foster the global agenda.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Epidemiologist/Mentor
Zambia National Public Health Institute
Choma, Zambia
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Mentorship for advanced and frontline field epidemiologists - Zambia FETP programme
- Led/ Participated in Outbreak investigations - cDPV2 in Mpulungu, Measles in Sinazongwe and Pemba, H1N1 in Zimba, Anthrax in Sinazongwe, Cholera
- Participated as trainer in vaccine preventable disease (VDPs) surveillance in Southern and Western Provinces - includes AFP surveillance
- Participated as trainer for clinicians in VPDs in Southern province
- Participated in bOPV, nOPV supplemental immunization and measles campaigns includes pre, intra and post campaign activities
- Participates in micro-planning, monitors pre campaign preparedness, training of vaccinators, intra polio campaign supervision in districts.
- Participate in EOC meetings pre, intra and post polio SIA campaigns
- Provided support to districts and facilities on vaccine preventable disease surveillance
- Undertook surveillance operations, identified trends in infectious diseases by analyzing data.
- Technical support to sub-national levels on public health response, includes incident management systems.
Field Epidemiologist
Zambia National Public Health Institute
Lusaka, Zambia
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Co-coordinated Vaccine preventable diseases, including AFP surveillance for Zambia
- Formulated schedules and budgets for AFP active case search by STOP members
- Member of Zambia Stop Transmission of Poliomyelitis (STOP) team and built capacity to sub national levels in active case search for vaccine preventable diseases (VDPs)
- Accomplished mOPV campaign - trainings and supervision in Luapula province
- Conducted active case search for AFP/VPDs in Western, Southern (combined with polio containment), Eastern and Lusaka provinces
- Accomplished measles-rubella campaign trainings for Western, Northern and Muchinga provinces
- Supervised measles intra campaign activities in Northern and Luapula Provinces
- COVID-19 response - ZNPHI EOC
- IDSR lead trainer for Western Province ToT, 3rd edition
Field Epidemiology Resident
Ministry Of Health - PMTCT
Lusaka
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Accomplished analysis of country PMTCT data
- Participated in the actualization of National eMTCT operational plan of HIV and Syphilis 2019 - 2021
- Participated training of sub-national levels in development of eMTCT plans
- Participated in the national technical working group meetings
- Technical support to sub-national level on eMTCT (Northern, Muchinga and Luapula provinces)
- Supervised Kaputa District during the mOPV campaign following a confirmed cDPV2 in Chiengi
Provincial Surveillance Officer
Ministry Of Health
Mongu, Zambia
07.2015 - 12.2018
- Maintained disease surveillance database for notifiable diseases
- Conducted active case search for vaccine preventable diseases in health facilities
- Provided technical support to district staff on active case search (ACS), facilitated AFP sample transportation and dissemination of laboratory results
- Conducted surveillance monitoring and evaluation
- Member of the provincial epidemic preparedness committee
- Conducted outbreak investigations to initiate evidence based decisions/ control
- Member of the provincial health management team
Public Health Officer
Ministry Of Health
Shangombo
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Coordinated surveillance and .environmental health activities in the district
- Conducted AFP capacity building in health facilities and facilitated sample transportation
- Coordinated yellow fever vaccination campaign in Shangombo district
- Member of the District epidemic preparedness committee
- Member of the district health management team
Environmental Health Officer
Ministry Of Health And Social Services
Shangombo
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Coordinated environmental health activities in the district, includes water and sanitation, food safety, and infrastructure development
- Led malaria control program in the district
- Improved community health by conducting thorough environmental inspections and assessments
Environmental Health Expert
Central Board Of Health
Shangombo
01.2004 - 12.2010
- Coordinated environmental health activities in the district
- Member of the district health management team
Environmental Health Technologist
Ministry Of Health
Senanga /Shangombo
08.1993 - 12.2003
- Health Centre in Charge - Sipuma, Kaanja and Mbanda Health centres
- Conducted environmental health activities, community mobilisation and supervision of community based volunteers
- Conducted child health activities includes, cold chain management and immunizations (static and outreach)
- Reduced waste generation through the development and implementation of efficient waste management plans
Education
Master of Science - Epidemiology
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Cavendish University
Lusaka, Zambia08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Rusangu University
Monze07.2014
High School Diploma -
Chainama College of Health Sciences
Lusaka, Zambia07.1993
Skills
- Mentor advanced and frontline field epidemiology residents
- Analytic skills
- Scientific writing skills
- Leadership skills
- Field surveys
- Team building
Certification
- Certified [Field epidemiologist], [Zambia field epidemiology training programme]
Languages
Lozi, Tonga, Bemba, Nyanja
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Affiliations
- Zambia field epidemiology training programme
Short Courses
- 2023 Certificate, Epidemiological Methods in Humanitarian Emergencies
- 2022 Certificate, Leadership and Management, Public Health England/ZNPHI
- 2022 Certificate, Leadership and Management, Public Health England/ZNPHI
- 2021 Certificate, Introduction to National Incident management System, FEMA
- 2021 Certificate, Introduction to Incident command system, ICS -100, FEMA
- 2021 Certificate, Fundamentals of emergency management, FEMA
- 2021 Certificate, Emergency planning, FEMA
- 2018 Vulnerability Risk Assessment and Mapping (VRAM)
- 2020 Certificate, Integrated disease surveillance and response. 3rd Edition
- 2015 Certificate, Frontline field epidemiology training
Publications
Mwangala Situmbeko et al. Investigation of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infections among Health Care Workers - Lusaka District, Zambia, April-June 2020; Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health. 2021; 4(2):9 [doi: 10.11604/JIEPH.supp.2021.4.2.1159] https://www.afenet-journal.net/content/series/4/2/9/full/
A Mtonga , P Mwaba , MLM Mazaba ,E Chizema , M Kapina , S Mwangala , A Silumesi , F Masaninga , Masuka , L Hachambwa , O Siddiqi , I Mweene-Ndumba , JS Kachimba , B Vwalika , S Kagulura , 1 1 P Songolo , J Mufunda Increased Sensitization of Health Workers Leading to Detection of Unintended Cases of Acute Flaccid Paralysis: A Case of a “Konzo” Outbreak in Western https://www.ajol.info/index.php/mjz/article/view/143970
Conferences
- February 2021 IFCC global conference - Investigation of Severe Acute on COVID 19 Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infections among Health Care Workers - Lusaka District, Zambia, April-June 2020.
- 2021 AFENET Anthrax Outbreak Investigation in Sikongo and Luampa Districts, Western Province, 2019 - 2020
Referees
- Dr Muzala Kapina, Director - Surveillance and Disease Intelligence – ZNPHI, 0966841062
- Dr Musole Chipoya – National Consultant, Polio EOC, 0972459747
- Dr Nyambe Sinyange, Director- Workforce Development, Zambia National Public Health Institute, 0977430267
Timeline
Field Epidemiologist/Mentor
Zambia National Public Health Institute
04.2021 - 09.2023
Field Epidemiologist
Zambia National Public Health Institute
12.2020 - 03.2021
Field Epidemiology Resident
Ministry Of Health - PMTCT
01.2019 - 11.2020
Provincial Surveillance Officer
Ministry Of Health
07.2015 - 12.2018
Public Health Officer
Ministry Of Health
01.2011 - 06.2015
Environmental Health Officer
Ministry Of Health And Social Services
01.2010 - 12.2011
Environmental Health Expert
Central Board Of Health
01.2004 - 12.2010
Environmental Health Technologist
Ministry Of Health
08.1993 - 12.2003
Master of Science - Epidemiology
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Cavendish University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Rusangu University
High School Diploma -
Chainama College of Health Sciences