Program Officer, HIV Prevention Candidate
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae
Brighton Chisha
Date of birth : 26th April 1991
NRC : 301466/64/1
Sex : M
Marital status : Married
Nationality : Zambian
Medical licentiate – Kasama General Hospital
Mobile Van Clinician- USAID CHEKUP II
ART/PrEP/TB/VMMC Clinician -USAID Action HIV
Kanchibiya District COVAX Coordinator _ USAID JSI Discover Health ART/TB Specialist – USAID JSI Discover Health Kasama Hub
***************@*****.***
Kasama District.
Professional Summary
Medical Licentiate (Holder of BSc Clinical Medicine) with over ten (10) years of successful experience in service delivery, running of health facility, Hospital department and management of Advanced Trauma and Life Support, medical/Surgical emergencies HIV/AIDS, PrEP, PMTCT, TB, NACS, DSD, GBV/IPV LIVES, COVID 19, Adolescents Health and male medical circumcision. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in provision of various health services. I’m also reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to work with different profiles of clients in urban and rural settings of Zambia, with proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals.
Skills and Competencies
• Emergency medicine, trauma care, and resuscitation (ATLS & First Aid)
• Clinical patient management with strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills
• Experience in management of GBV/IPV using the LIVES approach
• Knowledge and experience in COVID-19, adult and pediatric HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis management
• Skilled male circumcision provider proficient in standard dorsal slit procedures
•HMIS monitoring and evaluation, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and presentation
• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and results-oriented approach
• Excellent communication, teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and web conferencing applications
• Sound knowledge of medical ethics, professionalism, and patient confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision and in high-pressure environments
Education Qualifications
Period Qualifications Institution
2025 Master’s Degree public health(Student) University of Africa 2024 Degree in clinical medicine Eden University
2015 Diploma in Clinical Medicine City University
2009 Grade 12 School Certificate Kabundi High school Professional Development
Period Training/Achievement Institution
2024 GBV/IPV LIVES right to care
2024 Zambia Consolidated guidelines Right to Care/MOH 2023 Use of point of care testing for viral
load monitoring and EID,
MOH
2022 JSI Ethics JSI USAID DISCOVER HEALTH
2022 US Abortion and Family Planning JSI USAID Discover H 2020 TPT Orientation/2020 Consolidated
guidelines
JSI USAID DISCOVER H
2020 Training in Safe and ethical Index
testing
JSI USAID DISCOVER H
2019 Certificate in Psychosocial counselling
TOT
MOH/HEGREF
2019 Adult HIV management MOH
2019 Paediatric HIV management/PMTCT MOH
2019 Adolescent HIV Management MOH
2019 Adult/Paediatric TB MOH
2018 Adolescent Health MOH
2018 VMMC MOH/CHAZ
2017 Result Based Financing Quality assessor MOH
2016 PPH/ Neonate resuscitation MAZ
2016 Driver’s licence RATSA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2025-2026 Medical Licentiate Kasama General Hosipital Duties/Responsibilities
• Provided comprehensive clinical care in outpatient, inpatient, maternity, and emergency departments.
• Conducted patient assessments, history taking, physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Managed medical, surgical, pediatric, and obstetric/gynecological emergencies, including stabilization of critically ill patients.
• Delivered maternal and child healthcare services, including antenatal and postnatal care.
• Provided patient education, counselling, and health promotion services.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to improve quality of care and patient outcomes.
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Participated in public health programmes, disease prevention, and community health activities.
• Implementation of HTS, ART/TB, PrEP, VMMC, EMTCT, FP/RH, MNCH, RCCE, SI, and OPD services.
2024-2025 ART/TB/PREP/VMMC Mobile Van Clinician USAID CHEKUP II Duties/Responsibilities
• Provided strategic, technical, and programmatic support for clinical services in congregate closed settings across implementation districts.
• Coordinated day-to-day operations of mobile van health clinics to deliver flexible HIV Testing Services (HTS) and other healthcare services to key and underserved populations.
• Improved access to healthcare services by linking underserved communities with health facilities within catchment areas.
• Ensured adherence to Ministry of Health HIV prevention, care, treatment, and other national clinical guidelines.
• Collaborated with Wellness Centre teams to match service demand with essential services including HTS, HIVST, PrEP, STI screening, and family planning.
• Delivered community-based healthcare services through mobile outreach clinics in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Developed, reviewed, and adapted evidence-based clinical training materials, mentorship programmes, and supervisory systems for programme implementation.
• Supported capacity building and collaboration with District Epidemic Control Centre
(DEpiCC) teams to strengthen sustainability of PrEP services.
• Facilitated integration of PrEP, STI screening, and family planning services through training and onsite mentorship at non-traditional service delivery points.
• Worked with supply chain teams to ensure consistent availability of PrEP commodities and HTS supplies.
• Supported differentiated service delivery (DSD) models, including after-hours outreach services for key and underserved populations.
• Collaborated with Strategic Information teams and data clerks to ensure accurate documentation, monitoring, and reporting of clinical indicators.
• Adhered to organizational personnel, financial, operational, and fraud management policies.
• Performed additional duties as assigned in line with project objectives. 2023-2024 ART /TB/PREP/VMMC Clinician USAID Right to care Duties/Responsibilities
• Provided strategic, technical, and programmatic support for clinical services in congregate closed settings across implementation districts.
• Coordinated day-to-day operations of mobile van health clinics to deliver flexible HIV Testing Services (HTS) and other healthcare services to key and underserved populations.
• Improved access to healthcare services by linking underserved communities with health facilities within catchment areas.
• Ensured adherence to Ministry of Health HIV prevention, care, treatment, and other national clinical guidelines.
• Collaborated with Wellness Centre teams to match service demand with essential services including HTS, HIVST, PrEP, STI screening, and family planning.
• Delivered community-based healthcare services through mobile outreach clinics in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Developed, reviewed, and adapted evidence-based clinical training materials, mentorship programmes, and supervisory systems for programme implementation.
• Supported capacity building and collaboration with District Epidemic Control Centre
(DEpiCC) teams to strengthen sustainability of PrEP services.
• Facilitated integration of PrEP, STI screening, and family planning services through training and onsite mentorship at non-traditional service delivery points.
• Worked with supply chain teams to ensure consistent availability of PrEP commodities and HTS supplies.
• Supported differentiated service delivery (DSD) models, including after-hours outreach services for key and underserved populations.
• Collaborated with Strategic Information teams and data clerks to ensure accurate documentation, monitoring, and reporting of clinical indicators.
• Adhered to organizational personnel, financial, operational, and fraud management policies.
• Performed additional duties as assigned in line with project objectives. 2022-2023 Kanchibiya District COVAX Coordinator JSI USAID DISCOVER Health Project (Kasama Hub)
Duties/Responsibilities
• Oversaw and managed USAID/DISCOVER-Health district and community-level teams as a hands-on service provider.
• Supervised Team Leads and service delivery teams in collaboration with Hub Managers, facility in-charges, and technical staff.
• Coordinated implementation of HTS, ART/TB, PrEP, VMMC, EMTCT, FP/RH, MNCH, COVID-19 vaccination, RCCE, SI, social marketing, and OPD services in supported facilities and communities.
• Provided leadership and served as the primary district-level contact for USAID/DISCOVER-Health programmes and stakeholders.
• Ensured timely reporting of COVID-19 vaccination data into HMIS for real-time monitoring and visualization.
• Compiled periodic programme reports in collaboration with Hub Managers and Satellite Hub Coordinators.
• Provided technical leadership, supervision, training, and mentorship to programme staff at site and outreach levels.
• Conducted monthly site-level data review meetings and implemented performance improvement measures.
•Led knowledge management activities, including documentation of lessons learned and best practices.
•Supported mobilization and coordination of part-time healthcare workers when required. 2019-2022 ART /TB Specialist JSI USAID DISCOVER Health Project (Kasama Hub)
• Oversaw and managed district and community-level health teams, providing leadership, supervision, mentorship, and technical support to service delivery teams.
• Coordinated implementation of HIV/AIDS, ART/TB, PrEP, PEP, VMMC, EMTCT, FP/RH, MNCH, COVID-19 vaccination, RCCE, SI, and OPD services in health facilities and communities.
• Provided comprehensive HIV clinical care, including ART eligibility assessment, treatment initiation, patient monitoring, and retention in care in line with Ministry of Health guidelines.
• Ensured timely viral load monitoring, TB screening, TB treatment initiation, TB preventive therapy (TPT), and appropriate laboratory investigations for clients on treatment.
• Supported implementation of Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) models to improve patient care and decongest health facilities.
• Supervised community volunteers and adherence supporters in index testing, patient follow-up, active defaulter tracing, and linkage to care services.
• Ensured timely HMIS reporting, data review, performance monitoring, and implementation of quality improvement measures.
• Compiled programme reports, documented best practices, and supported knowledge management activities.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, laboratory staff, healthcare workers, and stakeholders to improve service delivery and patient outcomes. 2018-2019 Facility charge /VMMC Provider Chilubula Hospital Affiliated clinic
• Diagnosed and managed a wide range of medical conditions across all stages of illness.
• Oversaw facility operations, including financial management, pharmacy and stock control, patient care, infection prevention, risk management, and facility maintenance.
• Provided patient counselling on health promotion, disease prevention, and case management.
• Maintained accurate patient medical records and monitored clinical progress.
• Ensured patient retention in care through appointment monitoring and active follow-up of missed appointments.
• Ensured availability and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and national clinical guidelines.
• Facilitated linkage of HIV-positive clients to ART care, treatment, and support services.
• Maintained quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standards across all service delivery areas.
• Performed clinical procedures in accordance with national guidelines and standard protocols.
• Conducted patient follow-up reviews and monitored post-procedure outcomes.
• Maintained infection prevention and control standards in operating and clinical areas.
• Identified, managed, and referred adverse events according to established guidelines and SOPs.
• Maintained strict patient confidentiality, accountability, and proper management of facility resources, equipment, and data collection tools.
2016-2018 Principal Clinical officer ST Fidelis Mission Hospital
• Screened, diagnosed, and treated patients in accordance with standard clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Conducted patient history taking, physical examinations, and clinical assessments.
• Provided appropriate medical care and adhered to established clinical procedures and policies.
• Supported antenatal care and family planning services.
• Developed and implemented treatment plans while maintaining accurate medical records. 2016 Clinical Officer General Kasama Urban Clinic
• Provided patient care and treatment in accordance with national guidelines, protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Diagnosed and managed a wide range of medical conditions across different stages of illness.
• Conducted patient history taking and clinical examinations to support diagnosis and management.
• Provided counselling and health education to patients on various medical conditions.
• Referred patients to specialists and higher levels of care when necessary. Professional Achievements
• Successfully managed and operated a health facility.
• Recognized as Most Hardworking HIV/TB Specialist by JSI USAID DISCOVER Health
(2020).
• Awarded Most Hardworking ART/TB Specialist (2021 and 2022).
• Recognized as Most Hardworking Clinical Officer (2019).
• Served as Hospital Affiliated Clinic In-Charge (2018).
• Held the position of Principal Clinical Officer (2017). Professional Memberships:
• Fully registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia. Languages
• Advanced oral and written communication skills in English, Bemba, and Nyanja. REFERENCES
Mr. Jacob M Banda
JSH CHEKUP II,
DEpiCC Manager,
Cell: +260-**-*******,
Email: ***********@*****.*** /***********@***-*.*** Kapiri Mposhi
Audrey Kabwe
Right to care Zambia,
District Technical Officer,
Cell: +260-*********,
Email: ******.*****@***********-******.***
Mpika.
Dr Muzitu Koloni
St. Fidelis Mission Hospital,
Medical Officer Incharge,
Cell: +260-*********,
Email: ************@*****.***
Kasama.
Dr. Stephen Zulu
Provincial Hub Manager
Zambia integrated health
Cell: +260*********
Email: ***********@*****.***
Northwestern
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