Chakanga Banda

I am a medical doctor and development consultant specializing in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Research and Learning (MEARL), organizational development, systems design, resource mobilization, proposal development, governance, and health systems strengthening. I help governments, NGOs, donors, academic institutions, and private organizations design stronger systems, secure funding, improve performance, and deliver measurable, sustainable impact.

My expertise spans organizational diagnostics, strategic planning, programme design, institutional strengthening, performance management, knowledge management, and results-based management. I am committed to developing practical, evidence-driven solutions that strengthen organizations and improve development outcomes.

Managing Director

BCL Systems Catalysts (BCL) | Feb 2026 – Present

Leads organizational development and institutional performance assignments across development and public sector contexts.

• Conduct organizational diagnostics assessing governance, leadership, accountability, and operational systems
• Lead structured capacity assessments across programme and institutional environments
• Develop capacity strengthening plans and performance frameworks aligned to organizational realities
• Analyse incentive structures, decision-making processes, and system constraints affecting performance
• Translate assessment findings into actionable recommendations, roadmaps, and institutional improvement strategies
• Apply data and analytical tools (including geospatial methods) to inform organizational decision-making

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Managing Director

CBL Advisory Group (CAG) | Sept 2018 – Present

Advisory practice focused on institutional strengthening and programme performance improvement.

• Conduct organizational capacity assessments using structured tools, interviews, and document reviews
• Design institutional development plans, including governance, MEAL, and operational systems
• Support NGOs and programme teams in strengthening internal systems, accountability, and performance tracking
• Provide advisory support on programme design, strategic planning, and implementation systems
• Develop analytical reports and institutional assessments for senior stakeholders

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Chief Executive Officer

Total Heads and Hearts (THH) | May 2022 – Present

• Established organization-wide governance, performance management, and reporting systems
• Strengthened accountability structures and clarified roles between leadership and operational teams
• Integrated data into strategic and operational decision-making processes
• Led internal organizational development processes, including systems alignment and performance improvement

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Senior Health Specialist The New loveLife Trust (loveLife) | Oct 2016 – Jul 2018

• Designed and strengthened monitoring, evaluation, and analytical systems for national programmes
• Produced structured analytical reports for donors and internal stakeholders
• Built organizational capacity in data use, interpretation, and performance tracking
• Supported institutional strengthening of programme systems and reporting mechanisms

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Acting National Director: Adolescent & Youth Health The New loveLife Trust (loveLife) | Jan 2012 – Feb 2013

• Oversaw multi-provincial programme implementation and performance
• Analysed organizational and system-level performance to inform strategy
• Strengthened operational coordination and accountability across programme structures

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Senior Technical Advisor: Adolescent & Youth Health The New loveLife Trust (loveLife) | Jun 2011 – Sept 2016

• Led programme analytics across large-scale national initiatives
• Supported partners and implementing organizations in strengthening reporting and analytical systems
• Synthesised complex data into policy- and strategy-relevant insights

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB); Diploma in General Nursing;

Diploma in Clinical Medical Sciences

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Transforming PHC through Health Systems Strengthening
• Adaptive Leadership in Development
• Innovative Business Models for Better Impact
• Results-Based Financing
• Geospatial Tools for Analysis, Remote Monitoring and Supervision (ARMS)
• Enhancing FCV Operations Using Geospatial ICT Tools
• Data Fundamentals

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