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I’m a Malawian MERL and data-focused professional with over a decade of experience strengthening public health and development programs through data quality, analytics, and learning.

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I’m a Malawian MERL and data-focused professional with over a decade of experience strengthening public health and development programs through data quality, analytics, and learning. I work across the full data value chain—from designing indicator and DQA frameworks, to configuring DHIS2 Tracker systems, building dashboards, and turning complex datasets into practical insights for district teams and national stakeholders.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined October 2026

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced
  • Chichewa; Chewa; NyanjaAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Government
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Education

Work experience· 4 roles

Data Quality and Use Specialist · John Snow Inc. (JSI)Jan 2024 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

Designed and maintained production-ready Power BI dashboards to track progress-to-target metrics for the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP). Optimized ETL workflows using Power Query to clean and transform data from DHIS2, the WHO DQA application, and Excel. Engineered data models and DAX measures to assess SLA compliance and identify regional data discrepancies. Led system administration and testing for the OTSS tool within DHIS2 using HNQIS 2.0 architecture, supporting national system sustainability. Managed governance of localized corrective action and ISS&M action plans arising from technical reviews, and mentored district partners on routine data auditing, visualization utilization, and local data ownership.

MEAL Lead (Consultancy) · Chididi Health for All Foundation (CHAFO)Jul 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 5 mos

Contributed to the formulation and institutional launch of the organization’s 5-year strategic plan (2025–2030). Translated strategic priorities into annual operational plans, defining KPIs and baseline milestones for long-term growth. Designed and launched digital data capture architectures to map community feedback loops and strengthen accountability. Led digital communications and advocacy, including website strategy, content management, and social media analytics supporting social norm change. Authored localized Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) methodologies and produced narrative/statistical donor and governance reports, including DHIS2-to-Power BI integrations for leadership dashboards.

Systems Administrator / MERL Officer · PSI Malawi / Family Health Services (FHS)May 2013 – Dec 2023 · 10 yrs 8 mos

Administered enterprise DHIS2 and DREAMS databases, managing complex metadata architecture including trackers, event programs, program rules, indicators, option sets, and organizational hierarchies. Built BI dashboards and scorecards in Power BI, Excel, and DHIS2 to support real-time performance monitoring for field teams and executives. Wrote SQL queries to extract, filter, and clean large longitudinal datasets, preparing structures suitable for star-schema reporting. Implemented data governance SOPs for user access, permissions, and data security/confidentiality. Engineered data validation rules and supported routine data quality assurance at facility and district levels to reduce duplication and missing data. Combined relational database management with spatial analysis using ArcGIS to identify underserved populations and guide targeted interventions, while coordinating quarterly data review workshops and technical capacity building.

ICT Teacher and Lab Technician Officer · Joyce Banda Foundation SchoolsApr 2012 – Apr 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education· 6

Master of Science (Data Science) (Candidate) · University of East London (via UNICAF Online)2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Science (Monitoring and Evaluation) · The Catholic University of Malawi2030 – 2023
Professional Certification (DHIS2 Systems Administration) · Digital Monitoring Hub Kenya2030 – 2023
Diploma (Monitoring and Evaluation) · The Catholic University of Malawi2030 – 2020

Certifications and awards

Professional Certification in DHIS2 Systems Administration2030 – 2023
Professional Certification in Monitoring and Evaluation (Diploma)2030 – 2020
Diploma in Information Systems Analysis and Design2030 – 2003
Certificate in Information Technology and Programming2030 – 2002

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