Chanda Chomba Bridget
Lusaka
Summary
Results-driven Program Officer with over 8 years of experience in project management and a master’s degree in public health. Expertise in HIV/AIDS program management, research methodologies, monitoring and evaluation, and data analysis. Demonstrated success in managing donor-funded projects, including USAID/PEPFAR and CDC initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Officer (Technical Assistance)
The University Teaching Hospital-HIV/AIDS Program
10.2020 - Current
- Coordinated paediatric ART technical assistance for Southern and Western Province, supporting over 50 health facilities.
- Led a team of mentors to establish and manage the paediatric HIV/AIDS Program in the two provinces.
- Oversaw program requests and purchases, collaborating with Provincial and District Health Offices to enhance training, technical assistance, and mentorship.
- Work as liaison with the provincial and district health offices and in tandem with other program administrators in the compilation of consolidated monthly and other reports.
- Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders, including engagement with the provincial and district offices for the execution and implementation of the program.
- Organized and facilitated trainings and workshops, monitoring participant engagement and learning outcomes.
- Work with provinces/districts to plan for achievement of set targets within prescribed time frames.
- Preparation of accurate and timely reports on the progress of implementation of activities.
Program Officer
The University Teaching Hospital-HIV/AIDS Program
Chilanga District
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Overseeing the development and implementation of regular activity-based work plans and budgets for the program and monitored overall program progress to ensure that deliverables and milestones were met in a timely fashion.
- Supervised 62 health care professionals and 25 community-based volunteers in the district, providing strategic direction, managerial and technical support.
- Managed and established collaborative relationships with the District Health Office (DHO) team, partner organizations and other relevant stakeholders.
- Worked closely with DHO in providing community required personal health services and ensured the provision of healthcare.
- Coordinated training and awareness activities across district, health facility, and community levels to strengthen health service delivery.
- Worked with District Health focal persons to conduct routine program/ performance reviews and provided program progress updates and reports. This included supporting the District and health facilities to use data for decision making.
- Monitored progress towards targets and supported program modifications to achieve targets.
- Actively represented UTH-HAP in relevant district level meetings and workshops while providing technical input and support to the district.
- Managed program data to allow for monitoring and evaluation of the program and reporting against program indicators.
Linkage/Outreach Coordinator
The University Teaching Hospital-HIV/AIDS Program
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Planned, coordinated, supervised, and managed the HIV linkage/ referral system at the women and new-born hospital.
- Ensured provision of comprehensive HIV care among women and promoted retention into care using a linkage model.
- Conducted clinical follow ups to ensure close contact with the health care providers from different health facilities as well as the mother –baby pair.
- Monitored infant HIV outcomes by linking to appropriate testing services.
- Conducted follow-ups and home visits for enrolled patients, including those defaulting or missing appointments, to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided referrals for clients enrolled in care to appropriate community services.
- Provided referrals for clients enrolled in care to appropriate community services at the time when additional services were needed.
- Maintained databases and communication networks to support effective linkage among health facilities.
Data Associate
The University Teaching Hospital-HIV/AIDS Program
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Compiled and organized healthcare data to support accurate reporting and informed decision-making.
- Entered data from open-source documents into prescribed computer database, files, and forms.
- Used SmartCare alongside Monitoring and Evaluation for reporting monthly to avoid errors in reporting on ART indicators.
- Compiled and organized healthcare data for accurate reporting and analysis.
- Entered data from open-source documents into prescribed computer database, files, and forms.
- Analyzed data to identify patterns and trends, transforming complex information into clear insights for stakeholders.
- Created detailed reports and presentations for stakeholder review.
Education
Master of Public Health - Population Studies
The University of Zambia
RidgewayBachelor of Arts - Demography and Development Studies
The University of Zambia
Lusaka 06.2009 - 01.2013
Skills
- Project management
- Program evaluation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Presentation skills
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Ability to work independently
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
Publications
12/29/18, Acceptability of Option B+ Among HIV Positive Women Receiving Antenatal and Postnatal Care Services in Selected Health Centre's in Lusaka., BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Bridget Chomba Chanda, Rosemary Ndonyo Likwa, Jessy Zgambo, Choolwe Jacobs
Timeline
Program Officer (Technical Assistance)
The University Teaching Hospital-HIV/AIDS Program
10.2020 - Current
Program Officer
The University Teaching Hospital-HIV/AIDS Program
04.2018 - 09.2020
Linkage/Outreach Coordinator
The University Teaching Hospital-HIV/AIDS Program
04.2015 - 03.2018
Data Associate
The University Teaching Hospital-HIV/AIDS Program
01.2014 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Demography and Development Studies
The University of Zambia
06.2009 - 01.2013
Master of Public Health - Population Studies
The University of Zambia