Steven Nonde
Lusaka
Summary
Global health professional with nearly ten years of experience in research, monitoring, evaluation, and management of health programs at national and local levels. Demonstrated expertise in supervising teams and utilizing data for informed decision-making. Proven ability to facilitate capacity building for health professionals. Currently, support efforts to enhance the use of surveillance data through the implementation of various data use projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Translation Specialist
Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI)
Lusaka
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitate the production of information products, such as policy briefs and public health bulletins, for informed policy formulation and programming.
- Coordinate the implementation of research aimed at informing epidemic preparedness and response operations.
- Coordinate the implementation of strategies for strengthening research for epidemic and pandemic intelligence.
- Assist in implementing new tools, strategies and technology for improved data management, integration and use.
- Develop training materials and Standard Operating Procedures for data translation (or use).
- Support the coordination of the Health Security Partnership Forum. .
Scientific Writer
National Health Research Authority
Lusaka
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Led and facilitate the development and production of knowledge products sych as policy briefs, infographics and documented best practices for the purpose of informing policy and practice in the health sector.
- Coordinated grant writing as well as concept note development.
- Coordinated and managed the evidence into Policy and Practice (EIPP) program aimed at bridging the research-policy and practice gap. This also involves strengthening district and provincial structures.
- Managed and facilitated dissemination of research. Specifically I co-managed the National Quality improvement Conference and the Zambia Health Research Conference.
Coordination Officer
National Health Research Authority
Lusaka
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Coordinated research, dissemination, and capacity building for research, knowledge translation, and quality improvement at national, provincial, and district levels.
- Supported the design and implementation of national programs that promote research and informed decision-making for health system strengthening.
- Developed training materials on ethical data collection and research practices for Ministry of Health staff at the subnational level.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for various health studies.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify priority health research priorities.
Consultant
Oxford Policy Management
Lusaka
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Contracted by OPM to coordinate data collection and analysis for evaluation of Zambia Early Child Development Policy and Framework in collaboration with UNICEF, Ministry of Health, and ECD Technical Working Group.
Capacity Building Officer (Global Health Corps Fellow)
National Health Research Authority
Lusaka
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Supported and contributed to the design, implementation, and evaluation of capacity building programmes aimed at building capacity of health professionals at National, provincial and district levels.
- Facilitated development of training materials for capacity building programmes including national quality improvement conference.
- Lead and facilitate quarterly technical supervision visits aimed at providing technical support to Ministry of Health Staff at provincial level.
Fellow
Global Health Corps
Lusaka
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Served as a Global Health Corps fellow at the National Health Research Authority, contributing to health equity through research system strengthening and knowledge translation.
Consultant
PATH
Lusaka
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed data collection teams, scheduled interviews, and coordinated logistics and equipment.
- Oversaw data management for the evaluation of the National Cervical Cancer Control Program.
- Supported data analysis, report creation, and manuscript formatting for publication.
- Facilitated workshops and training for data collectors on research methodologies and safeguarding of research participants.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer
People in Need
Mongu
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Coordinated M&E activities to establish effective data collection tools and processes for project evaluation.
- Supported design and planning of new programs aligned with results-based programming principles.
- Delivered on-site technical support to project and Ministry of Health staff in strengthening malnutrition surveillance across six districts in Western Province.
- Managed data collectors, particularly during the assessment and routine collection of nutrition surveillance.
Community Feedback and Response Mechanism Officer
People in Need
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed the organization's community feedback and response mechanism (CFRM).
- Managed the CFRM database, ensuring compliance with organizational safeguarding and CFRM policies.
- Conducted training on the protection of sexual exploitation, abuse, and child safeguarding.
Education
Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programmes - Public Health
Stellenbosch University
South Africa11.2021
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Lusaka
Zambia01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Midrand Graduate Institite
South Africa11.2015
Skills
- Data analysis
- Policy writing
- Research coordination
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
Websites
Accomplishments
- 2025 Labour Day Award recipient at ZNPHI
- 2023 Labor Day Award recipient at NHRA
- 2021 - 2022 Global Health Corps fellow.
Publications
- Kamanga, A., Banda, K., Price, J., Masilani, R., Mutesa, M., Nonde, S., Chilengi-Sakala, S., Thomson, K. A., Vodicka, E. And Lombe, D., 2023, towards cervical cancer elimination in Zambia: stakeholder views on lessons learned, progress to date, and future needs and priorities, African Journal of Reproductive Health, 27(8), pp. 28-38
- Nonde, S., Sinyange, D., Mulenga, M., Kapapi, G., & Zulu, P. (2025). Strengthening Zambia’s response using the 7-1-7 framework: An evaluation of the management of national public health events in 2024. Health Press, 09(1): 21-29
- Nonde, S., Shempela, D. M., and Chilengi, R. (2025). Speak out: The state and future of health financing amid uncertainty in external funding. The Health Press 09(1): 3-6
Timeline
Data Translation Specialist
Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI)
06.2024 - Current
Scientific Writer
National Health Research Authority
06.2023 - 06.2024
Coordination Officer
National Health Research Authority
07.2022 - 06.2024
Consultant
Oxford Policy Management
06.2022 - 04.2023
Consultant
PATH
11.2021 - 04.2022
Capacity Building Officer (Global Health Corps Fellow)
National Health Research Authority
07.2021 - 07.2022
Fellow
Global Health Corps
07.2021 - 07.2022
Community Feedback and Response Mechanism Officer
People in Need
08.2020 - 06.2021
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer
People in Need
07.2020 - 07.2021
Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programmes - Public Health
Stellenbosch University
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Lusaka
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Midrand Graduate Institite
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