An accomplished Physiotherapist, Public Health Researcher, and emerging Epidemiologist with extensive interdisciplinary experience in clinical practice, applied research, and health-focused organizational leadership. Currently pursuing a Master's in Epidemiology, this professional combines a clinically informed perspective with entrepreneurial leadership from founding Step Up, a non-profit dedicated to addressing health inequities. Committed to generating high-quality evidence in epidemiology, health services, and mental health research to drive equitable health interventions in low- and middle-income settings.
Researcher
Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi
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Summary
Conducting applied public health and epidemiological research, designing robust protocols, and contributing to academic outputs aligned with Master's-level training.
Highlights
Conducting applied public health and epidemiological research, aligning with Master's-level training in Epidemiology to generate actionable insights.
Designed comprehensive research protocols and developed data collection tools, securing ethical approval for studies.
Collecting, managing, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data utilizing advanced statistical software to derive meaningful conclusions.
Contributing to high-quality report writing, academic outputs, and the effective dissemination of research findings to diverse audiences.
Physiotherapist
Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi
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Summary
Providing comprehensive physiotherapy services and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance rehabilitation integration and community health outcomes at the district level.
Highlights
Provided comprehensive physiotherapy services within public health facilities, focusing on prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical impairments.
Conducted functional assessments, developed individualized treatment plans, and monitored patient outcomes in alignment with national clinical guidelines.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary health teams to effectively integrate rehabilitation services into primary health care and referral systems, enhancing patient access.
Supported robust data recording and reporting to inform service planning and drive quality improvement initiatives at the district level.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi
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Summary
Founded and currently lead a registered non-profit organization addressing health inequities through research-informed community programs and disability-inclusive interventions.
Highlights
Founded and strategically led a registered non-profit organization, Step Up, delivering research-informed community programs and disability-inclusive interventions to address health inequities.
Provided comprehensive strategic leadership, organizational governance, and overall program oversight, ensuring alignment with mission and vision.
Designed, implemented, and evaluated health and rehabilitation projects, integrating research and routine data to guide evidence-based decision-making and maximize impact.
Led impactful stakeholder engagement initiatives with communities, health professionals, and partner organizations, fostering collaborative program development and resource mobilization.
Oversaw rigorous monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes, demonstrating program impact and informing strategies for scale-up.
Research Project Assistant - Blood Quantification Consultancy
Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi
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Summary
Supported a national consultancy by assessing blood demand, supply, and utilization, conducting comprehensive literature reviews, and analyzing large datasets to inform health system planning.
Highlights
Supported a national consultancy assessing blood demand, supply, and utilization within Malawi's health system, contributing to critical resource management insights.
Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to identify key research gaps and contextualize findings, enhancing the strategic direction of the consultancy.
Collected, cleaned, and analyzed large quantitative datasets using SPSS, Stata, R, Python, and Excel, ensuring data integrity and robust analytical outcomes.
Developed clear and impactful data visualizations, including charts, tables, and graphs, to effectively communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Contributed significantly to the preparation of analytical reports, providing evidence-based recommendations to inform health system planning and decision-making.
Data Collector - FCAP Baseline Assessment
Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi
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Summary
Collected quantitative and qualitative data for a baseline assessment, ensuring accuracy, and supporting preliminary analysis and report preparation.
Highlights
Collected comprehensive quantitative and qualitative data through structured surveys and focus group discussions for the FCAP Baseline Assessment.
Utilized advanced digital data collection tools to ensure high accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of collected data.
Supported crucial data cleaning processes, preliminary analysis, and the preparation of detailed baseline assessment reports.
Physiotherapist
Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi
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Summary
Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans for a diverse caseload of inpatients and outpatients.
Managed patients presenting with complex neurological, musculoskeletal, pediatric, and post-surgical conditions, optimizing recovery outcomes through tailored interventions.
Actively participated in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing to holistic patient care strategies and improved patient management.
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Master of Science
Epidemiology
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Physiotherapy
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Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
General Education
Awarded By
Grant Recipient & Project Lead
Led the 'Enhancing Rehabilitation Services for Children with Disabilities in Ndirande, Blantyre, Malawi' project, expanding rehabilitation services and community engagement for children with disabilities.
Awarded By
Southern Africa Litigation Centre
Secured 10,000 USD to support community development initiatives focused on rehabilitation and inclusive programs, driving positive social impact.
Awarded By
European Union
Secured €5,000 to enable youth-led solutions and empowerment programs through Step Up, fostering youth engagement and development.
Awarded By
Grant Recipient & Project Lead
Secured 10,000 USD for the 'Gaming for Mental Health Project,' developing innovative mental health interventions using gaming to engage youth effectively.
Awarded By
Grant Recipient & Project Lead
Secured £935 in funding to support the purchase of rehabilitation equipment for Step Up physiotherapy services, significantly strengthening rehabilitation capacity and expanding equipment availability.
Published by
Malawi Medical Journal.
Summary
Co-authored a research paper published in the Malawi Medical Journal, investigating the prevalence of performance-enhancing substance use among elite football players in Blantyre, Malawi.
Epidemiology and Population Health Research, Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods, Biostatistics and Applied Data Analysis, Health Services and Health Systems Research, Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Mental Health Research and Psychosocial Well-being, Community and Facility-Based Data Collection, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Evidence Synthesis and Literature Reviews, Research Ethics and Good Clinical Practice, Program Design and Implementation Research, Multidisciplinary and Stakeholder Collaboration, Applied Public Health Research, Research Protocol Design, Ethical Approval Processes, Report Writing, Academic Outputs Dissemination, Health System Planning, Decision-Making, Literature Review, Contextualization of Findings.
Data Collection, Data Management, Data Cleaning, Data Visualization, Statistical Software, SPSS, Stata, R, Python, Excel, Structured Surveys, Focus Group Discussions, Digital Data Collection Tools, Preliminary Data Analysis.
Physiotherapy Services, Physical Impairment Prevention, Treatment & Rehabilitation, Functional Assessments, Individualized Treatment Plans, Patient Outcome Monitoring, National Clinical Guidelines Adherence, Multidisciplinary Health Team Collaboration, Primary Health Care Integration, Referral Systems Management, Neurological Conditions Management, Musculoskeletal Conditions Management, Pediatric Conditions Management, Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Ward Rounds Participation, Holistic Patient Care, Intervention Adjustment.
Strategic Leadership, Organizational Governance, Program Oversight, Project Design & Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, Multidisciplinary Team Coordination, Volunteer Supervision, Program Impact Demonstration, Scale-up Strategy Development, Non-Profit Management, Grant Writing, Grant Acquisition, Community Outreach, Health Promotion, Disability-Inclusive Interventions.