MEMORY CHIDEME
Harare
Summary
Accomplished Public Health Specialist with 15+ years of dedicated experience in Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (MNCH), Family Planning (FP), HIV and Tuberculosis in Zimbabwe. HIV programs. Proven track record in designing, managing, and evaluating high-impact health interventions, with expertise in strengthening health systems, improving service delivery, and leveraging data for decision-making. Adept at leading cross-sectoral teams, engaging government and donor stakeholders (USAID, CDC, PEPFAR), and ensuring compliance with multimillion-dollar grants.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Management Specialist, M&E
USAID Zimbabwe
12.2020 - 08.2025
- MNCH/FP Program Leadership: Served as Program Manager for $25M+ MNCH/FP awards, ensuring alignment with national targets and USAID priorities. Additionally served as the Activity Manager for HIV, OVC and Tuberculosis programs
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Spearheaded HIV, TB, MNCH and TB quarterly performance reviews, using DHIS2/DATIM to track maternal mortality, antenatal coverage, FP uptake, HIV service delivery and TB cases.
- Health Systems Strengthening: Trained health workers on MNCH, HIV, TB and FP data use and supported MOHCC in integrating indicators into DHIS2. Coordinated with MOHCC and implementing partners to advance national health goals.
Strategic Information Coordinator
I-TECH Zimbabwe
04.2017 - 11.2020
- Improved Data Systems: Enhanced DHIS2 reporting efficiency, reducing delays and errors in HIV program data.
- Influenced Decision-Making: Provided critical analytics leading to improved viral load suppression rates and treatment continuity.
- Strengthened Partnerships: Fostered collaboration between MOHCC, CDC, and PEPFAR partners, ensuring cohesive program execution.
- Led Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning activities across three provinces for clinical and treatment programs including maternal child health.
- Designed performance frameworks and supported use of DHIS2 and other digital tools.
- Mentored district health staff and coordinated with CDC and MOHCC stakeholders.
Senior Strategic Information Coordinator
Pangaea Zimbabwe AIDS Trust (PZAT)
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Oversaw M&E activities for HIV, maternal, and child health programs across three provinces.
- Supported data-driven implementation and performance tracking of PMTCT and pediatric HIV services.
- Strengthened DHIS2 systems and provided technical guidance to MOHCC on service delivery improvement.
Senior Strategic Information & Evaluation Officer
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
11.2012 - 06.2016
- Led M&E and implementation science for Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV, maternal and pediatric HIV programs nationwide.
- Designed M&E systems supporting uptake and retention of antenatal care mothers, HIV+ pregnant women and exposed infants focusing on increasing demand for service update and utilization and the health facilities to prevent maternal and child deaths.
- Partnered with Ministry of Health and Childcare to improve service delivery quality and evaluate maternal health interventions.
Data Analyst
National Microbiology Reference Laboratory (NMRL)
11.2009 - 10.2012
- Managed laboratory data systems for antenatal, Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) and pediatric HIV surveillances.
- Provided critical data inputs for national PMTCT reporting and maternal health technical reviews.
- Participated in antenatal care and birth outcomes studies supporting MNCH program planning.
Education
Leadership & Management in Health -
University of Washington
01.2020
Executive Certificate - Monitoring & Evaluation
University of Zimbabwe
01.2012
MSc - Biostatistics
University of Zimbabwe
01.2008
BSc - Statistics & Mathematics
University of Zimbabwe
01.2005
Skills
- DHIS2
- DATIM
- STATA
- Excel (Advanced)
- PowerPoint
- ArcGIS
- Comcare
- Power BI
- Activity and research design
- Performance frameworks
- Indicator design
- Data quality audits
- Evaluations
Personal Information
Title: Public Health Specialist | Monitoring & Evaluation Expert
Selected Achievements
- Led USAID’s flagship MNCH programs (Mhuri/Imuli and SHASHA FP), managing $25M+ grants to reduce maternal/child mortality and improve FP access.
- Advised MOHCC on national MNCH policies, aligning USAID investments with Zimbabwe’s FP2030 and Maternal Health Acceleration Plan.
- Improved Data Systems: Enhanced DHIS2 reporting efficiency, reducing delays and errors in HIV program data. (ITECH/PZAT)
- Influenced Decision-Making: Provided critical analytics leading to improved viral load suppression rates and treatment continuity. (ITECH/PZAT)
- Strengthened Partnerships: Fostered collaboration between MOHCC, CDC, and PEPFAR partners, ensuring cohesive program execution. (ITECH/PZAT)
- Designed M&E systems for PMTCT, antenatal care, and pediatric HIV programs, increasing demand for services, their uptake and retention in Zimbabwean clinics (EGPAF, 12/2012–06/2016).
- Conducted operational research on low birth weight, stunting, and PMTCT uptake, informing national guidelines (NMRL, EGPAF).
Languages
shona
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Project Management Specialist, M&E
USAID Zimbabwe
12.2020 - 08.2025
Strategic Information Coordinator
I-TECH Zimbabwe
04.2017 - 11.2020
Senior Strategic Information Coordinator
Pangaea Zimbabwe AIDS Trust (PZAT)
06.2016 - 03.2017
Senior Strategic Information & Evaluation Officer
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
11.2012 - 06.2016
Data Analyst
National Microbiology Reference Laboratory (NMRL)
11.2009 - 10.2012
Executive Certificate - Monitoring & Evaluation
University of Zimbabwe
MSc - Biostatistics
University of Zimbabwe
BSc - Statistics & Mathematics
University of Zimbabwe
Leadership & Management in Health -
University of Washington
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