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Monitoring • Evaluation • Data systems

Making data work harder for better decisions.

I’m Lameck Mwala, a Monitoring, Evaluation & Data Systems Specialist with 8+ years of experience strengthening data quality, performance tracking, and reporting across programme settings in Zambia.

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Lameck MwalaM&E · SI · Data
years

8+years

Experience across data capture, strategic information and programme support roles.

records

3,000+records

Active client records maintained in programme settings (CV-reported, JSI/SAFE).

adherence

95%+adherence

Appointment adherence sustained through a tracking schedule (CV-reported, PACT 2023–2026).

site

Multisite

Data workflows spanning main facilities, satellite sites and health posts.

01Profile

Good decisions depend on data people can trust.

My work has focused on keeping records accurate, reconciling information across systems, strengthening reporting processes, and helping teams use routine performance data to identify gaps and act on them.

I build and run data systems, performance frameworks, and reporting pipelines for donor-funded programmes, including USAID/PEPFAR and DOS programmes in Zambia.

  1. 01

    Data integrity

    Validate, reconcile, and resolve discrepancies before reporting.

  2. 02

    Useful reporting

    Turn routine indicators into clear performance information.

  3. 03

    Stronger teams

    Support consistent documentation through practical training and mentorship.

02Expertise

From the register to the report — the tools and practices I work with.

M&E and programme performance

01
  • Data Quality Assessments (DQAs)
  • Indicator & target tracking
  • PEPFAR MER reporting
  • Trend & yield analysis
  • Attrition surveillance
  • Performance review meetings

Health information systems

02
  • DHIS2
  • SmartCare Legacy, Plus & Pro
  • HMIS
  • Lynx EHR
  • KoboToolbox

Data and analysis

03
  • Excel — PivotTables, advanced formulas, indicator dashboards
  • STATA
  • MySQL
  • Data cleaning & validation
  • Record reconciliation
  • Multi-site data auditing

Operations and enablement

04
  • Database administration
  • Field data collection
  • Inventory & stock control
  • Network administration
  • Hardware & server backups
  • Staff training & mentorship
  • Stakeholder presentations

Languages: English (fluent) · Bemba · Nyanja · Lozi

03Selected outcomes

What the work has delivered.

Professional outcomes as reported in my CV — not live operational statistics. No client data is shown.

  • 2,800–3,000+

    Active records

    Daily record management and accuracy checks across primary and satellite sites.

  • 95%+

    Appointment adherence

    A tracking schedule flagged clients at risk of interruption in service so teams could follow up.

  • Weekly / monthly

    Verification

    Reconciled facility registers and HMIS information against DHIS2 before reporting.

  • DQAs

    Facility & inter-district

    Coordinated and supported data quality assessments, cleaning and follow-up.

  • Training

    Capacity building

    Trained and mentored staff, junior data teams, clinical teams and community volunteers.

04Experience

From IT and data capture to strategic information and M&E.

  1. Jul 2023 — Jun 2026

    Strategic Information Assistant (M&E and Data Management)

    PACT Zambia

    • Managed daily electronic record entries and updates for 2,800+ active clients across a primary site and satellite sites.
    • Built appointment tracking that flagged clients at risk of interruption in service; maintained appointment adherence above 95%.
    • Produced daily lists for sample collection, appointments, and pharmacy dispensing to support follow-up.
    • Verified data weekly and monthly and reconciled HMIS registers with DHIS2 before transmission.
    • Facilitated monthly data review meetings and represented the facility at District Hub review meetings.
    • Trained staff on drug-dispensing tracking in SmartCare.
    • Coordinated and executed facility and inter-district DQAs.

  2. May 2023 — Jul 2023

    Senior Strategic Information Assistant

    John Snow Incorporated (JSI / SAFE Project)

    • Provided technical oversight on data management and reporting compliance.
    • Supported delivery of the Provincial M&E Work Plan.
    • Supervised compilation, validation, and submission of service statistics.
    • Directed monthly file audits and mentored junior SI assistants and data-entry staff.

  3. Nov 2018 — May 2023

    Strategic Information Assistant

    John Snow Incorporated (JSI / SAFE Project)

    • Monitored testing indicators and high-yield approaches, including index partner testing.
    • Maintained records for an active caseload of 3,000+ clients and updated monthly indicator boards.
    • Tracked viral-load monitoring and follow-up, including results requiring enhanced adherence counselling and repeat testing.
    • Participated in district data cleaning and DHIS2 reconciliation.
    • Trained and supervised Community-Based Volunteers on register documentation standards.

  4. Nov 2017 — Oct 2018

    Data Capturer (USAID-funded project)

    Right to Care / EQUIP Zambia

    • Entered, updated, and validated SmartCare records across a main facility and satellite health posts.
    • Compiled monthly PEPFAR M&E reports and participated in routine DQAs.
    • Worked with Community Health Workers and Lay Counsellors to link newly diagnosed clients to treatment.
    • Administered structured qualitative and quantitative interviews in rural facilities.

  5. Aug 2017 — Sep 2017

    Volunteer Data Capturer

    Right to Care / EQUIP Zambia

    • Captured and verified campaign intake forms in Lynx before database synchronisation.

  6. Oct 2016 — Jul 2017

    Volunteer Data Associate

    Chipata Central Hospital

    • Maintained maternal and child health records, issued SmartCare cards, and assisted with HMIS data-file transfers.

  7. Jun 2016 — Sep 2016

    Data Associate

    Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

    • Compiled monthly Maternal and Child Health reports and audited clinic registers for completeness.

  8. Mar 2014 — Oct 2014

    Administrative Officer & Stock Controller

    News Cafe Ndola

    • Managed inventory schedules, stock records, monthly expenditure breakdowns, internal correspondence, and administrative records.

  9. Nov 2012 — Sep 2013

    IT Officer

    KZN Sable Document Imaging Architects

    • Administered local-area network infrastructure, configured hardware and operating systems, and managed server backup routines.

05Education

Education & membership

  • 2023

    Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation

    Nsanje Hills Training Institute

  • 2009–2012

    Bachelor of Science in Computing (Merit)

    Cavendish University Zambia

  • 2006

    Diploma in Information Technology

    Academy of Business and Computer Studies

  • 2003–2004

    International Certificate of Education

    Rephidim Institute

Registered Member, Zambia Monitoring and Evaluation Association (ZaMEA)

References available on request.

06Contact

Let’s make your data dependable.

Whether it’s a role, a consultancy or a collaboration, I’d be glad to hear about the programme and how I can help.

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