Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 · 11 mos

• Devised strategic plans for end-to-end programme execution of a USAID Tuberculosis South Africa project that drove 32% decline in TB incidence within 14 supported districts of South Africa.
• Delivered technical leadership, strategic advisory, programme management, and public health intelligence services to the IRD TB LON and USAID/SA TB team.
• Monitored the TB program’s performance in achieving National Strategic Plan objectives while coordinating with health departments to identify project technical assistance needs required to deliver the expected outputs of the contract.
• Provided inputs on multiple aspects of the project, including DOTS expansion, training, social mobilization, and TB/HIV.
• Oversaw the annual project planning cycle to formulate annual work plans as per the USAID standards.
• Ensured compliance with the USG and URC operating and financial policies, rules, and procedures.
• Fostered productive relationships with the USAID mission, the government, and other key stakeholders to support successful execution of USAID Tuberculosis South Africa Project.
• The project exceeded the USAID contractual performance indicator targets (particularly the DRTB and DSTB treatment outcome indicators) through micro- targeted technical assistance and support.

Jan 2020 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos · Hybrid

• Led and managed a PEPFAR/USAID APACE Care and Treatment project in King Cetshwayo District of South Africa.
• Managed 200+ staff in the office and 92+ Department of Health facilities.
• Assisted BroadReach field teams, in partnership with South African Government, with technical assistance and direct service delivery to improve HIV, TB, Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), and other chronic diseases across 92+ health facilities to achieve 90-90-90 targets.
• Maintained strong relationships with Government of South Africa, PEPFAR, USAID, and other health partners.
• Led project strategic planning, development of annual operational work plans and project budget planning, utilization, monitoring and reporting.
• Prepared quarterly and annual reports for Donors and Stakeholders.
• Led performance management and implemented continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managed compliance with USAID rules and regulations, local country laws and NGO policies and procedures.

Mar 2019 – Dec 2019 · 9 mos

• Delivered technical support to respond to a USAID notice of funding opportunity (NOFO).
• Developed a technically sound proposal in collaboration with WVI global health and business development teams resulting in an award win.
• Supported project team in developing strategic plan for integrated HIV services, WASH, Child Protection, Education, Health & Nutrition, and Food Security & Livelihoods.
• Ensured creation of contextually relevant, evidence based, and feasible strategies
• Led capacity-building initiatives to enhance the ability of the organisation to lead efforts regarding community- based and community-led interventions.
• Established partnerships with other Donor Implementing Mechanism and all stakeholders critical to project delivery and sustainability.
• Established and maintained project monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and communication systems.

Sep 2017 – Feb 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Effectively managed annual budget within USG rules and regulations for the Comprehensive HIV/TB Care and Treatment project.
• Led a team of 220+ technical and support staff in 80+ Department of Health facilities.
• Led strategic planning, development of annual operational work plans and project budget planning, utilization, monitoring and reporting.
• Prepared quarterly and annual program and finance reports for Donors and Stakeholders.
• Identified business growth opportunities and stakeholder partnerships.
• Led Care and Treatment, Human Resources, Finance, Monitoring and Evaluation departments to comply with Donor reporting requirements.
• Enforced compliance with CDC rules and regulations, local country laws and NGO policies and procedures.

Jul 2015 – Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Successful in fostering partnership with governmental, non-governmental, and global non-profit organizations (PEPFAR, Global Fund and UN Agencies) to spearhead evidence-based initiatives.
• Exhibited extensive skills and experience in application of evidence-based initiatives in public health, TB, and HIV including current VMMC science and program implementation.
• Assisted the PEPFAR Coordinator in the supervision of project staff, management of the project financial responsibilities, and preparation of project reports for PEPFAR South Africa
• Served as Principal Liaison to Donors and the host country's government.
• Supervised the PEPFAR Liaisons (PPLs) coordinating the Implementing Mechanisms in the 9 Provinces of South Africa.
• Represented the United States Government (USG) to the South African government (SAG) and PEPFAR Implementing Partners on programmatic and operational issues.
• Coordinated and managed Inter-Agency relationships between USAID, CDC, DHHS and Peace Corps.
• Prepared PEPFAR reports, briefing materials, and talking points for the PEPFAR Coordinator, US Health Attaché, US Consul Generals and the US Ambassador.
• Maintained relationships between the SAG, USG, Implementing Partners, Donor coordination bodies and AIDS councils at the provincial and national levels.
• Developed partnerships with the Global Fund, Civil Society, SANAC and UN agencies.
• Member of the South Africa PEPFAR Oversight Committee

Jan 2012 – Jun 2015 · 3 yrs 5 mos

• Led the planning and implementation of the project, ensuring quality, accountability, transparency, compliance, and reporting with financial oversight for small medical equipment.
• Provided Health Systems Technical support for the Human Resources for Health programs.
• Performed monitoring and evaluation activities to improve project interventions and document lessons learned.
• Presented information in both written and multi-media format.
• Organized and Facilitated capacity building initiatives, workshops and CPD sessions for Department of Health Management Teams and Clinicians.
• Enabled and strengthened Stakeholder management.
• Monitored budget on infrastructure development, equipment provision and repairs at healthcare facilities.
• Assisted in recruitment and placement of foreign and locally qualified healthcare workers into district healthcare facilities.

Feb 2010 – Dec 2011 · 1 yr 10 mos

• Provided MERL technical assistance to project team and project stakeholders.
• Led the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of project activities.
• Collated data for programmatic decision-making and project performance reporting.
• Coordinated implementation of project’s M&E activities to achieve set targets in accordance with national and PEPFAR standards.
• Led project results reporting and provided documentation on M&E activities, indicator results progress, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually.
• Cultivated strategic M&E relationships and alliances with government and other Donor partners.
• Supported project team in developing and piloting M&E systems for integrated HIV services, WASH, Child Protection, Education, Health & Nutrition, and Food Security & Livelihoods.

Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 · 1 yr

• Facilitated curriculum development, literacy, classroom management, teaching aid production, learner-centered pedagogy, and continuous assessment.
• Prepared year-plans and trained students on Life Skills.
• Provided Guidance and counselling to students.

Jan 2004 – Dec 2008 · 4 yrs 11 mos

• Coordinated implementation of 20+ education, child protection, Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) projects for US$35M over 4 years.
• Directly managed project budget of US$20M and team of 6 staff (direct line management) and supported over 50 team members in the field with technical support.
• Coordinated with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, World Vision International, USAID, UN agencies, and other health, education and child protection stakeholders to employ best practices and lessons.
• Ensured advocacy for positive policy and implementation of educational rights for Zimbabwean children.