Program Director - Beyond Suncare Association of persons with Albinism in malawi - Lilongwe, Malawi
(2023-01 - 2025-12)
- Provided strategic leadership for a nationwide protection and housing programme for persons with albinism, aligned with the National Action Plan for Persons with Albinism (NAPPA) and Government of Malawi priorities.
- Led the successful completion of 70 safe housing units by April 2025, directly reducing security risks and vulnerability to attacks among persons with albinism across multiple districts.
- Revitalised programme performance following slow progress in 2022 by strengthening planning, coordination, and delivery systems, resulting in improved implementation efficiency and accountability.
- Established and managed high-level partnerships with the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, District Councils, CSOs, Malawi Housing and community structures to enable effective multi-district implementation.
- Oversaw programme delivery in Lilongwe, Mzimba, Rumphi, Karonga, Mchinji and Dedza, ensuring equitable coverage, adherence to protection standards, and quality assurance.
- Directed monitoring, reporting, and financial oversight functions, ensuring donor and government compliance, timely reporting, and evidence-based planning for programme scale-up in the 2025/26 financial year.
- Contributed to policy-aligned programming and systems-strengthening initiatives influencing national approaches to housing, protection, and service delivery
Country Director - Beyond Suncare (BSC) - Malawi
(2024-01)
- Provide strategic leadership for national programs focused on health equity, clinical, and inclusion, aligning implementation with national health priorities.
- Lead strategic partnerships, networking and advocacy engagements with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Gender, civil society organizations, and development partners to ensure achieve its objectives and business strategy.
- Represent the organization in national coordination platforms, meetings, policy dialogues, and stakeholder and government forums.
- Oversee program development, planning, budgeting, implementation, and reporting in line with donor and partner external standards.
- Support resource mobilization through partner engagement, program documentation, and contribution to proposals and reports.
- Develope supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team, and direct reports leading performance management, coaching, and work planning.
- Implement all necessary policies and procedures to ensure that correct procedures are followed by staff under supervision
- Support staff recruitment, training and exiting by following all HR policies
- Prepare programme updates and performance briefs for senior management and governance structures, supporting strategic decision-making and oversight
- Led change management processes to revitalise underperforming programmes, introducing new systems, workflows, and accountability mechanisms
Regional Programs Coordinator - Riders for Health Malawi - Malawi
(2017-01 - 2024-12)
- Provided strategic and operational leadership for multi-district health programmes across 29 districts, delivering HIV, TB, and Early Infant Diagnosis services in full compliance with donor and national standards.
- Led complex partnerships with the Ministry of Health, District Health Offices, laboratories, CDC, URC, and UMB, ensuring coordinated planning, policy alignment, and effective programme delivery.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams (operations, M&E, clinical, and partners), strengthening internal systems and improving programme quality, accountability, and timeliness.
- Championed systems strengthening and digital transformation, transitioning from paper-based processes to COMCARE, fully integrated with the national Laboratory Information System for real-time sample and results tracking.
- Contributed to donor-supported programme planning, budgeting, reporting, and performance monitoring, supporting compliance, learning, and evidence-based decision-making.
- Supervised and developed 30+ staff across regional and field teams, strengthening safeguarding, performance management, and service quality in line with organisational policies.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Riders for Health Malawi - Malawi
(2014-01 - 2017-12)
- Led data collection, analysis, and reporting for donor funded health programs.
- Strengthened routine data systems to support decision making and quality improvement.
- Supported program reviews, evaluations, and stakeholder reporting.
- Strengthened risk management, safeguarding, and compliance systems to ensure alignment with donor, government, and organisational standards
Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Lead - Global Health Corps - Lilongwe, Malawi
(2024-08 - 2024-08)
- Led resource mobilisation efforts that secured WASH programme funding from WaterAid, enabling implementation of community-based water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions in Lilongwe, Kasungu, and Mchinji districts, through erecting 3 water tanks in hospitals and 12 boreholes.
- Supported mobilisation of mental health programme funding from Global Health donors, contributing to the integration of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) within Lilongwe secondary schools.
- Coordinated end-to-end proposal development, donor negotiations, and grant management processes for two awarded grants from wateraid and global fund.
- Strengthened strategic partnerships with INGOs, government counterparts, and local implementing partners, enabling effective programme rollout and cross-sector collaboration at district and national levels.
- Oversaw donor reporting, partner engagement, and stewardship, ensuring timely submission of narrative and financial reports and maintaining high levels of donor confidence and retention.
- Contributed to organisational funding diversification and sustainability, supporting expansion of Global Health Corps' programming across WASH, mental health, and leadership development portfolios.
Volunteer-program Officer - Malawi Housing Cooperation - Blantyre, Malawi
(2010-01 - 2012-12)
Supported planning and implementation of housing and settlement programmes. contributing to workplans, budgets, and delivery tracking. Coordinated with government departments, district councils, contractors, and development partners to support quality, compliance, and timely project delivery. Conducted site monitoring, supported reporting and learning, and contributed to policy-aligned housing initiatives focused on affordable and dignified housing solutions.
Global Mentor - Global Mentorship Initiative - Kenya
(2025-11)
Mentoring college students in Kenya to prepare them for their first career job. I provide guidancein the following business areas:- Professional networking and LinkedInCareer planning and SMART goals- Global business communication skills- Job search and interview best practices- How to excel in the workplace environment
