Oscar Chansa Kalimba
Kasama
Summary
Public Health Scientist with over 15 years of experience in Zambia’s health sector, including 10+ years in multisectoral programming and 5+ years in development cooperation. Proven leadership in coordinating district-level health interventions, supervising field teams, and engaging government stakeholders. Currently serving as Development Facilitator for RMNCAHN at World Vision Zambia, with a strong track record in Care Group Model supervision, quality assurance, and field-based mentoring.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Facilitator (RMNCAHN)
World Vision Zambia
12.2021 - Current
- Coordinates RMNCAHN technical programs across districts
- Supervises Care Group Model implementation and field teams
- Leads planning, budgeting, and execution of work packages
- Provides technical mentorship and supportive supervision
- Engages district-level stakeholders and government ministries
- Ensures timely reporting and monitoring of project outputs
- Facilitates cross-district learning and collaboration
EID/EMTCT Focal Point
Mungwi District Health Office
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Led HIV service integration and ART initiation
- Supervised DBS collection and data presentation
- Mentored staff on PrEP, adherence, and viral load management
Consultant Professional Counsellor
USAID/JSI SAFE Project
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Delivered HIV counselling and testing services
- Mentored nurses and volunteers across supported facilities
- Promoted demand creation and partner notification
Acting Centre In-Charge / Nurse
Chimba & Makasa RHC
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Managed clinic operations and supervised staff
- Delivered maternal, child health, and HIV services
- Led community outreach and school health programs
- Generated reports for MOH and partner organizations
Community HIV/AIDS Educator
St Paul’s Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Led peer youth education and community mobilization
- Promoted HIV testing and psychosocial support
Education
BSc - Public Health
University of Lusaka
01.2019
Nursing Certificate - undefined
St Paul’s School of Nursing
01.2010
Skills
- District-level coordination and oversight
- Supervision of Care Group Model implementation
- Field-based mentoring and technical backstopping
- Stakeholder engagement with MoH, MoA, MCDSS, and traditional leaders
- Multisectoral nutrition and health programming
- Budget management and performance monitoring
- Data analysis, reporting, and M&E integration
- Team leadership and staff supervision
- Cross-cultural communication
- Environmental awareness
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Organizational development
- Community engagement
Affiliations
- Health Professions Council of Zambia
- Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia
Languages spoken
English
Nyanja
Bemba
Training
- Pediatric ART & EMTCT – CHAZ
- Psychosocial Counselling – UNAIDS/MOH
- Timed & Targeted Counselling – WVZ/MOH
- HIV Test Logistics – Deliver Project/MOH
- Long-Term Family Planning – SUFP/UKaid
- IMCI – Care/MOH
- Monitoring & Evaluation – UNZASEA
- Project Planning & Management – UNZASEA
- Comprehensive Sexuality Education – WVZ
- Child & Adult Safeguarding – WVZ
Leadership & Management Experience
- 5+ years managing health teams of ………Add Number of staff
- Annual budget oversight exceeding …….Add Amount
- Led district-level planning and execution of multisectoral programs
- Supervised field workers, drivers, and volunteers
Timeline
Development Facilitator (RMNCAHN)
World Vision Zambia
12.2021 - Current
EID/EMTCT Focal Point
Mungwi District Health Office
01.2019 - 01.2021
Consultant Professional Counsellor
USAID/JSI SAFE Project
01.2019 - 01.2019
Acting Centre In-Charge / Nurse
Chimba & Makasa RHC
01.2011 - 01.2019
Community HIV/AIDS Educator
St Paul’s Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006
Nursing Certificate - undefined
St Paul’s School of Nursing
BSc - Public Health
University of Lusaka
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