Hello, I’m an experienced project administration and operations professional with over 10 years supporting donor-funded health programmes. I excel at coordinating multi-site implementations, strengthening compliance, and driving efficiency to deliver on time and within budget. I bring strengths in streamlining procurement and logistics, budget and workplan management, SOP development, and team mentorship. I’m passionate about building strong partnerships with stakeholders and ensuring accountable, high-impact project results.

Dingatse Esther Musadabwe

Hello, I’m an experienced project administration and operations professional with over 10 years supporting donor-funded health programmes. I excel at coordinating multi-site implementations, strengthening compliance, and driving efficiency to deliver on time and within budget. I bring strengths in streamlining procurement and logistics, budget and workplan management, SOP development, and team mentorship. I’m passionate about building strong partnerships with stakeholders and ensuring accountable, high-impact project results.

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Hello, I’m an experienced project administration and operations professional with over 10 years supporting donor-funded health programmes. I excel at coordinating multi-site implementations, strengthening compliance, and driving efficiency to deliver on time and within budget.

I bring strengths in streamlining procurement and logistics, budget and workplan management, SOP development, and team mentorship. I’m passionate about building strong partnerships with stakeholders and ensuring accountable, high-impact project results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Project Coordinator at CIDRZ, DHAPP/DOD Project
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and disseminated consolidated budgets and workplans; produced monthly expenditure reports with under 5% variance; ensured donor compliance and NOAs; supervised administrative staff and implemented SOPs to improve efficiency; monitored programme progress and performed variance analyses; streamlined requisition, inventory, procurement, warehousing, and distribution; coordinated transport, leave tracking, and supervision; supported leadership with operational planning and audits.
Project Administrative & Operations Officer at CIDRZ, TrAILS & LiFE Projects
December 31, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Managed full project cycle across multiple provinces; supported partners with workplans and sub-awards; consolidated budgets and dashboards; improved supply chain responsiveness through procurement oversight; developed SOPs raising compliance above 95%; produced donor and management reports; coordinated logistics for activities, trainings, and stakeholder engagement; standardized documentation and ERP tracking for accountability.
Administrative Assistant at CIDRZ, LiFE Project
October 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Processed ERP requests and procurement actions with full compliance; coordinated logistics for meetings and trainings; maintained asset and inventory records; monitored petty cash reconciliations; supported procurement documentation and vendor follow-up; assisted leadership with orientation and admin guidance.
QIQA Data Associate at CIDRZ, Strategic Information Unit
September 30, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Collected and validated patient-level data in SmartCare; conducted quality checks and submitted validation reports; provided feedback to improve data systems; supported staff with analysis and presentations.
Front Office & Procurement Officer at Bellview Trading & Projects Pty
February 28, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Managed procurement and shipping documentation for local/export orders; coordinated cargo movement between South Africa and Zambia; oversaw hospitality for clients and management; produced financial and shipping reports; negotiated with suppliers for cost-effective procurement; monitored inventory and replenishment.
Data Entry Clerk at Zambian Helpers Society (Lukamantano Hospital)
December 1, 2013 - October 9, 2025
Entered and validated patient data in SmartCare; supported monitoring of patient records; produced weekly summaries for supervisors; improved completeness of patient records with clinic staff.
Cashier/Shop Supervisor at Total Kafue Town Service Station
November 1, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Managed cash transactions and reconciliations with zero discrepancies; supervised shop operations and staff; prepared daily and monthly revenue reports; monitored sales and improved stock rotation.
Project Coordinator at CIDRZ, DHAPP/DOD Project
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and disseminated consolidated budgets and workplans; produced monthly expenditure reports with minimal variance; ensured donor compliance and NOAs; supervised administrative staff and created SOPs; monitored programme progress and performed variance analysis; streamlined requisition and inventory systems with ERP reconciliation; directed procurement, warehousing, and supply distribution; coordinated transport, leave tracking, and supervision; supported leadership with operational planning and audits.
Project Administrative & Operations Officer at CIDRZ, TrAILS & LiFE Projects
December 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Managed full project cycle across multiple provinces; supported partners with workplans and sub-awards; consolidated budgets and dashboards for leadership; improved supply chain responsiveness through procurement oversight; developed SOPs raising compliance above 95%; produced donor and management reports; coordinated logistics for activities, trainings, and stakeholder engagement; standardized documentation and ERP tracking for accountability.
Administrative Assistant at CIDRZ, LiFE Project
October 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Processed ERP requests and procurement actions with full compliance; coordinated logistics for meetings and trainings; maintained asset and inventory records; monitored petty cash reconciliations; supported procurement documentation and vendor follow-up; assisted leadership with orientation and admin guidance.
QIQA Data Associate at CIDRZ, Strategic Information Unit
September 30, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Collected and validated patient-level data in SmartCare; conducted quality checks and submitted validation reports; provided feedback to improve data systems; supported staff with analysis and presentations.
Front Office & Procurement Officer at Bellview Trading & Projects Pty
February 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Managed procurement and shipping documentation for local/export orders; coordinated cargo movement between South Africa and Zambia; oversaw hospitality for clients and management; produced financial and shipping reports; negotiated with suppliers for cost-effective procurement; monitored inventory and replenishment.
Data Entry Clerk at Zambian Helpers Society (Lukamantano Hospital)
December 1, 2013 - October 9, 2025
Entered and validated patient data in SmartCare; supported monitoring of patient records; produced weekly summaries for supervisors; improved completeness of patient records with clinic staff.
Cashier/Shop Supervisor at Total Kafue Town Service Station
November 1, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Managed cash transactions and reconciliations with zero discrepancies; supervised shop operations and staff; prepared daily and monthly revenue reports; monitored sales and improved stock rotation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work Practice & Development at Information and Communication University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Information Systems & Programming at NIPA
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Certificate in Information Systems & Programming at NIPA
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Diploma in Project Management at NIPA
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Grade 12 Certificate at Roma Girls Secondary School
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work Practice & Development at Information and Communication University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Information Systems & Programming at NIPA
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Certificate in Information Systems & Programming at NIPA
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Diploma in Project Management at NIPA
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Grade 12 Certificate at Roma Girls Secondary School
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Global Mental Health First Aider
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Global Mental Health First Aider
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Other