Dr Stephen Longa Chanda

• Developed an operational work plan and budget for Mortality Surveillance (MS) implementation activities at all levels in Zambia
• Improved quality of Mortality Surveillance data in Zambia
• Collaborate and coordinate Mortality Surveillance stakeholders
• Improve Mortality Surveillance data analysis
• Lead special projects related to Mortality Surveillance
• Coordinates and undertakes monitoring and evaluation of MS implementation activities
• Linkage of Mortality Surveillance data from multiple stake holders with other relevant data systems
• Lead and/or participates in field investigation in assigned provinces in coordination with the Provincial and District Health Offices
• Analyzed collected data and disseminate findings in appropriate fora and as well as utilize data to develop fundable proposals

• Investigated disease clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures.
• Compiled and arranged Zambia's COVID-19 mortality data to complete weekly summaries.
• Compiled and arranged Lusaka's community deaths data to complete weekly summaries.
• Conducted a special investigation into excess mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic in Zambia.
• Collaborated with Ministry of health, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security and the US CDC to conduct special mortality surveillance activities in Zambia
• Upheld requirements for data collection, reporting and quality control for duration of investigations.
• Wrote and submitted final reports detailing successes and failures in each investigation and recommended corrective actions.
• Wrote and submitted scientific manuscripts to peer reviewed journals
• Conducted National trainings in various emergency preparedness and response activities

1 . Clinical Care;

Provided round the clock supervised emergency specialist internal medicine care to all inpatient and outpatients

Provided round the clock supervised specialist internal medicine care to all inpatient within the department and answered consultations from other departments

2. Capacity building;

I also was involved in training of Medical Registrars, medical students, nursing students and clinical officer students

3. Research;

Participated regularly in operational research to generate information for decision making

4. Supervision;

Supervised efficiently the utilization of human, material and financial resources among Junior Resident Medical Officers, Nursing Officers and Clinical Officers

5. Performance appraisal;

Took part in the development and supervision of sectional and individual workplans

6. Public Health Duties

• Conducted a research study "Medical Ward In-Patient Mortality Patterns at a Tertiary Hospital in Urban Zambia: A One Year Review June 2018-June 2019" and published in a peer reviewed journal.
• Implemented the National AIDS Strategic Framework (NASF) 2017 - 2021 by conducting HIV clinics and participating in trainings of health care workers
• Diagnosed and treated TB and multidrug resistant TB through clinics and outreaches inline with the National Tuberculosis Strategic Plan and Programme Guidelines.
• Actively participated in the establishment of the Kitwe District COVID-19 isolation centre
• Trained Kitwe District healthcare workers in the diagnosis and management of COVID-19 cases according to the National COVID-19 guidelines.
• 6. Actively participated in the provincial roll out of the COVID-19 guidelines to Northwestern Province

1 . Clinical Care;

• Provided round the clock supervised basic medical care to all patients
• Examined patients and recorded medical histories to use in health assessments and help determine conditions.
• Consulted with specialists and referred patients for more advanced support based on individual needs.
• Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
• Prescribed medications, explaining side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert to potential issues

2. Capacity building;

• I also was involved in training of medical students, nursing students and clinical officer students

3. Research;

• Participated regularly in operational research in order to generate information for decision making

4. Supervision;

• Supervised efficiently the utilization of human, material and financial resources among Nursing Officers and Clinical Officers
• Branch chairperson Resident Doctors Association of Zambia Kitwe Teaching Hospital

5. Performance appraisal;

• Took part in the development and supervision of sectional and individual workplans

6. Public Health Duties

• Implemented the National AIDS Strategic Framework (NASF) 2017 - 2021 by conducting HIV clinics and participating in trainings of health care workers
• Diagnosed and treated TB and multidrug resistant TB through clinics and outreaches inline with the National Tuberculosis Strategic Plan and Programme Guidelines
• Screened for vaccine preventable diseases such as polio (acute flaccid paralysis), measles, tetanus among children and adolescents. Informed the district health team of any suspected cases for follow-up and further investigation.
• Screened for and treated sexually transmitted illnesses among adolescents, adults and pregnant mothers according to the National STI syndromic case management guidelines for Zambia