I am a dedicated Monitoring and Evaluation professional with a strong track record in designing and managing M&E systems, data quality processes, and reporting for health and social programmes, including HIV, TB and COVID-19 studies. I thrive on turning data into actionable insights and enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders to improve outcomes. I value ethics, adaptability, and clear communication. I am eager to relocate to support impactful work, and I bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset, a passion for continuous learning, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in challenging environments.

Juanita Chewparsad

I am a dedicated Monitoring and Evaluation professional with a strong track record in designing and managing M&E systems, data quality processes, and reporting for health and social programmes, including HIV, TB and COVID-19 studies. I thrive on turning data into actionable insights and enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders to improve outcomes. I value ethics, adaptability, and clear communication. I am eager to relocate to support impactful work, and I bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset, a passion for continuous learning, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in challenging environments.

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I am a dedicated Monitoring and Evaluation professional with a strong track record in designing and managing M&E systems, data quality processes, and reporting for health and social programmes, including HIV, TB and COVID-19 studies. I thrive on turning data into actionable insights and enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders to improve outcomes.
I value ethics, adaptability, and clear communication. I am eager to relocate to support impactful work, and I bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset, a passion for continuous learning, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in challenging environments.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Officer) at NACOSA
July 1, 2021 - March 31, 2025
Developed, implemented, and maintained robust M&E systems and frameworks for a large-scale Gender-Based Violence Response Program in South Africa. Ensured data quality and timely, verifiable reporting to all stakeholders; managed data, quality, people, and communications; tailored messaging for diverse audiences and supported training across multiple sites.
Researcher at Wits Health Consortium, Perinatal HIV Research Unit (PHRU)
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Involved in implementation and management of Covid-19 and TB studies across sites. Developed protocols and SOPs, designed data capture tools, and contributed to data cleaning, analysis, and reporting to support prospective and current research.
Acting Business Manager at JVC Electrical
July 1, 2016 - February 28, 2019
Led business development and expansion; created and maintained electronic databases and documentation; managed customer queries, staff, and operations; oversaw accounts and tax compliance.
Forensic Analyst, Crime Scene Investigator, Warrants Officer at South African Police Service
December 1, 2014 - June 30, 2016
Investigated crime scenes and exhibits for evidentiary value; collected, preserved, and processed exhibits; compiled and presented findings in line with quality control standards.
Research Trainee / Intern / MSc Student at Medical Research Council, South Africa
January 1, 2010 - January 31, 2012
Managed research projects from inception to completion; compiled and presented results and statistics; built health data sets under ethical and quality protocols; assisted with troubleshooting and laboratory data management.
Student Demonstrator at University of KwaZulu-Natal
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Facilitated learning for first and second year students; explained laboratory procedures and rules; guided field trips; identified reporting errors and inconsistencies in scientific writing.
Monitoring and Evaluation Field Advisor at Wits Health Consortium, Perinatal HIV Research Unit (PHRU)
March 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Involved in the implementation and management of Covid-19 and TB studies across multiple sites; developed protocols, SOPs, and data collection tools; designed, cleaned, and analyzed research data; compiled and presented reports; ensured regulatory compliance and trained study teams; engaged government and communities to support study objectives.
Forensic Analyst / Crime Scene Investigator / Warrants Officer at South African Police Service
December 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Investigated crime scenes and exhibits; collected, preserved, and processed exhibits; gathered and processed information and documentation to ensure effective evidential processes; presented results in court following quality control systems.
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Office) at NACOSA
July 1, 2021 - March 31, 2025
Development, implementation, management and maintenance of robust M&E systems and framework for a large-scale Gender Based Violence Response Programme in South Africa; responsible for data quality, reporting, and coordinating 13 implementing partner teams across 7 provinces; tailored communications and capacity-building for diverse stakeholders; created program, data and quality protocols; led data transfer, cleaning and verification; conducted site monitoring and trainer trainings.
Field Adviser at Wits Health Consortium, Perinatal HIV Research Unit (PHRU), Western Cape
March 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Established and maintained effective working relationships with sub-grantees and public health facilities; coordinated skills transfer and training of stake holders; supported M&E teams across provinces to achieve routine daily operations and long-term study goals; liaised with government and community stakeholders to support research activities.
Forensic Analyst, Crime Scene Investigator, Warrant Officer at South African Police Service
December 1, 2014 - June 30, 2016
Investigation of crime scenes and/or exhibits for fingerprint and other forensic evidentiary value; collection, reception, preservation and processing of exhibits; data management and reporting to ensure effective evidentiary processes; court presentations with emphasis on quality control.
Research Trainee / Intern / MSc Student at Medical Research Council
January 1, 2010 - January 31, 2012
Project management from inception to completion; dissemination of results and statistics via posters and presentations; creation and maintenance of health databases; ability to research, extract and report on relevant information; fieldwork challenges encountered during laboratory and statistical analyses.
Researcher / Field Researcher at Perinatal HIV Research Unit (PHRU), University of the Witwatersrand
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Involved in the implementation and management of COVID-19 and TB studies across multiple sites. Developed data capture tools, protocols, SOPs, and data collection instruments (REDCap). Conducted training of field staff and ensured regulatory compliance; contributed to data analysis and dissemination activities.
Research Trainee / MSc Student at Medical Research Council
January 1, 2010 - January 31, 2012
Managed projects from inception to completion; reported results and statistics via posters, presentations; built health databases and retrieved relevant information; conducted research and data extraction; troubleshooting lab and statistical issues.

Education

Master of Philosophy in Biomedical Forensic Sciences at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2013 - January 5, 2026
Master of Science in Biochemistry at University of KwaZulu-Natal
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Cellular Biology at University of KwaZulu-Natal
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at University of KwaZulu-Natal
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Master of Philosophy in Biomedical Forensic Sciences at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2013 - January 5, 2026
Master of Science in Biochemical Forensic Sciences at University of KwaZulu-Natal
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Cellular and Molecular Biology at University of KwaZulu-Natal
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at University of KwaZulu-Natal
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
South African National Senior Certificate at New Haven Secondary School
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Master of Philosophy in Biomedical Forensic Sciences at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2013 - January 5, 2026
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Cellular and Molecular Biology at University of KwaZulu-Natal
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at University of KwaZulu-Natal
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
National Senior Certificate at New Haven Secondary School
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
Master of Science (Biochemical Forensic Sciences) at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2013 - January 5, 2026
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Cellular and Molecular Biology at University of KwaZulu-Natal
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at University of KwaZulu-Natal
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
High School at New Haven Secondary School
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
January 1, 2019 - January 5, 2026
Training of Trainers: Providing first-line support for survivors of GBV in HIV settings (USAID)
January 1, 2023 - January 5, 2026
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
January 1, 2019 - January 5, 2026
Training of Trainers: Providing first-line support for survivors of GBV in HIV settings
January 1, 2023 - January 5, 2026
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification
January 1, 2019 - January 5, 2026
Training of Trainers: Providing first-line support for survivors of GBV in HIV settings (USAID 2023)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government, Professional Services