Solomon Munthali
Staff and Family Counselor
Kabwe,Central
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Counselor at Family Legacy, adept at providing psychosocial support and adherence counseling to HIV-positive children. Proficient in data entry and Microsoft Office, I excel in community engagement and program coordination, ensuring effective service delivery and improved health outcomes for vulnerable populations. Dedicated counselor specializing in psychosocial support and community engagement. Proven ability to enhance the lives of over 700 children through effective problem-solving and communication.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Family Legacy
Lusaka
2020.01 - Current
- Providing Psychosocial support to over 700 children in the village.
- Providing adherence counseling to HIV positive Children.
- Conduct disclosures to older children who are HIV+ and are ready.
- Conduct pretest and posttest counselling house Mothers and staff.
- Identify Children with high viral load above 1000 copies and do enhanced adherence counseling with them.
- Conduct community counseling on HIV/Aids awareness in different Legacy academies dotted around Lusaka.
- Demand creation for VMMC services.
- Community engagement of caretakers of the children under Family Legacy custody. Partnering with the caretakers in the community for the Welfare of the children.
Counselor
Bread of Life Kabwe
Kabwe
2003.01 - Current
- Heading Couple’s fellowship in the province.
- Been a Counselor for Bread of life Kabwe- conducts general counseling including couple counseling.
- Been doing psychosocial counseling, marriage and youth counseling on sexual reproductive health.
- Voluntary work
Professional Counsellor
USAIDS/PEPFAR/JSI/ SAFE PROJECT
2019.01 - 2019.10
- Conducting pretest and posttest counseling to clients both at the facility and in the community.
- Supervising the community-based volunteers both at the facility and in the community.
- Ensuring that the information is well documented in the registers.
- Preparing daily reports to the district and provincial offices of JSI.
- Conducting adherence counseling to clients with unsuppressed viral load.
- Ensure that all clients who are tested positive are linked to care and treatment or ART programs.
- Facilitate testing for children among mothers whose babies and children have been exposed to HIV and ensure that all children who test positive are put on treatment.
- Ensure integration of HTS into other health services including FP, MCH, TB, OPD, Inpatients Departments, and other specialized clinics such as Eye, blood banks etc.
- Demand creation for services such as VMMC.
- Coordinating HIV programs in the district.
Zambia National Commercial Bank
1994.01 - 2011.05
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
- Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
- Promoted bank's products and services by consistently cross-selling to customers.
- Researched and resolved customer issues on personal savings, checking, and line of credit accounts.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Examined tellers' reports of daily transactions for accuracy.
- Maintained strong knowledge of bank products, services, procedures and regulatory requirements to assist staff members with questions and difficult or complex tasks.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Adminstration
Atlanta College of Liberal Arts And Siences
Atlanta, USA2026-01
Associate of Arts - Executive Diploma in Strategic Leadership And HR P
UniAthena
USA2026-01
Associate of Arts - Master Diploma in Mental Health Coaching
Light University
USA2024-04
Diploma - Psychosocial Counselling
Kabwe University of Counselling
Kabwe01.2018
School Certificate -
Kalonga Secondary School
01.1992
BA Biblical Studies
Global Baptist Bible College
USASkills
- Excel
- Power Point presentation
- Microsoft Word
- Data Entry
- Psychosocial support
- Community engagement
- Project management
Languages
- Tumbuka/Nyanja
- Bemba
- English
- Tumbuka/Nyanja
- Bemba
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/24/71
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Married with 4 Children
- Religion: Christian
References
- Winfred Khondowe, 260964293432, JSI SAFE
- Lilian Mukambo, 260977441619, Family Legacy Zambia Missions
- Abraham Ntambo, 260977863620, Atlas Mara Kalomo
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading books/Magazines
- Listening to music
- Sports
- Adventure
Nrc No
242303/16/1
Attributes
- Able to plan, organize and execute work efficiently
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent analytical/calculation skills
- Self-motivated and dedicated to duty
- Dependable, assertive and trustworthy
- Able to work with minimum supervision
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Able to work under pressure
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Timeline
Counselor
Family Legacy
2020.01 - Current
Professional Counsellor
USAIDS/PEPFAR/JSI/ SAFE PROJECT
2019.01 - 2019.10
Counselor
Bread of Life Kabwe
2003.01 - Current
Zambia National Commercial Bank
1994.01 - 2011.05
Master of Business Administration - Business Adminstration
Atlanta College of Liberal Arts And Siences
Associate of Arts - Executive Diploma in Strategic Leadership And HR P
UniAthena
Associate of Arts - Master Diploma in Mental Health Coaching
Light University
Diploma - Psychosocial Counselling
Kabwe University of Counselling
School Certificate -
Kalonga Secondary School
BA Biblical Studies
Global Baptist Bible College